Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
It's four am, I'm waking up to your perfume
Don't get up, I'll get through on my own
I don't know if I'm home or if I lost my way into your room
I'm spiraling into my doom, I'm feeling half alive
But I know one day you and I will be free
To live and die by our own rules
Free despite the fact that men are fools
I'm almost alive
And I need you to try and save me
It's okay that we're dying
But I need to survive tonight, tonight
Well, excuse me while I get killed softly
Heart slows down and I can hardly tell you I'm okay
At least till yesterday you know you caught me off my highest guard
Believe me when I say it's hard, we'll get through this tonight
And I know one day you and I will be free
To live and die by our own rules
Free despite the fact that men are fools
I'm almost alive
And I need you to try and save me
It's okay that we're dying
But I need to survive tonight, tonight
And you touch my hand ever so slightly
Girl, I'm not ready for this yet
And the deadly looks you cast upon me
I won't regret, I won't regret, I won't regret, I won't regret
And I was trying to disappear
But you got me wrapped around you
I can hardly breathe without you
I was trying to disappear
But I got lost in your eyes now
You brought me down to size now
I'm almost alive
And I need you to try and save me
It's okay that we're dying
But I need to survive tonight, tonight, tonight
I'm almost alive
And I need you to try and save me
It's okay that we're dying
But I need to survive tonight, tonight
I need to survive tonight, tonight
Don't get up, I'll get through on my own
I don't know if I'm home or if I lost my way into your room
I'm spiraling into my doom, I'm feeling half alive
But I know one day you and I will be free
To live and die by our own rules
Free despite the fact that men are fools
I'm almost alive
And I need you to try and save me
It's okay that we're dying
But I need to survive tonight, tonight
Well, excuse me while I get killed softly
Heart slows down and I can hardly tell you I'm okay
At least till yesterday you know you caught me off my highest guard
Believe me when I say it's hard, we'll get through this tonight
And I know one day you and I will be free
To live and die by our own rules
Free despite the fact that men are fools
I'm almost alive
And I need you to try and save me
It's okay that we're dying
But I need to survive tonight, tonight
And you touch my hand ever so slightly
Girl, I'm not ready for this yet
And the deadly looks you cast upon me
I won't regret, I won't regret, I won't regret, I won't regret
And I was trying to disappear
But you got me wrapped around you
I can hardly breathe without you
I was trying to disappear
But I got lost in your eyes now
You brought me down to size now
I'm almost alive
And I need you to try and save me
It's okay that we're dying
But I need to survive tonight, tonight, tonight
I'm almost alive
And I need you to try and save me
It's okay that we're dying
But I need to survive tonight, tonight
I need to survive tonight, tonight
Lyrics submitted by yourcocaine
Half Alive Lyrics as written by John Vesely
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
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