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”
You have a jump in your step
But a rip in your, a rip in your rep
And everybody knows it
So be sure to be proud
And don't forget you aren't allowed to brag
I just give myself the shivers
And that's what you get when you think about her
And I just give myself the shivers
And that's what you get, that's what you get
With that facade, you can do no wrong
Many will answer but few will win
So please be sure to read the fine print
I spend more time in front of mirrors than any gent should
Because, let's face it
One on one is more fun anyway
And everybody knows it (everybody knows it)
But I'm not so proud
And I'll never be the one to brag
To brag about how
I just give myself the shivers
And that's what you get when you think about her
And I just give myself the shivers
And that's what you get, that's what you get
With that facade, you can do no wrong
Many will answer but few will win
So please be sure to read the fine print
With that facade, you can do no wrong
And many will answer but few will win
So please be sure to read the fine print
The fine print
The arch in my eyebrow can tell the truth
Just imagine what your back could do
And the dance floor where I do my best
Is your, your mattress
The arch in my eyebrow can tell the truth
Just imagine what your back could do
And the dance floor where I do my best
Is your, your mattress
I just give myself the shivers
And that's what you get when you think about her
And I just give myself the shivers
And that's what you get, that's what you get
With that facade, you can do no wrong
Many will answer but few will win
So please be sure to read the fine print
With that facade, you can do no wrong
And many will answer but few will win
So please be sure to read the fine print
The fine print
But a rip in your, a rip in your rep
And everybody knows it
So be sure to be proud
And don't forget you aren't allowed to brag
I just give myself the shivers
And that's what you get when you think about her
And I just give myself the shivers
And that's what you get, that's what you get
With that facade, you can do no wrong
Many will answer but few will win
So please be sure to read the fine print
I spend more time in front of mirrors than any gent should
Because, let's face it
One on one is more fun anyway
And everybody knows it (everybody knows it)
But I'm not so proud
And I'll never be the one to brag
To brag about how
I just give myself the shivers
And that's what you get when you think about her
And I just give myself the shivers
And that's what you get, that's what you get
With that facade, you can do no wrong
Many will answer but few will win
So please be sure to read the fine print
With that facade, you can do no wrong
And many will answer but few will win
So please be sure to read the fine print
The fine print
The arch in my eyebrow can tell the truth
Just imagine what your back could do
And the dance floor where I do my best
Is your, your mattress
The arch in my eyebrow can tell the truth
Just imagine what your back could do
And the dance floor where I do my best
Is your, your mattress
I just give myself the shivers
And that's what you get when you think about her
And I just give myself the shivers
And that's what you get, that's what you get
With that facade, you can do no wrong
Many will answer but few will win
So please be sure to read the fine print
With that facade, you can do no wrong
And many will answer but few will win
So please be sure to read the fine print
The fine print
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to put on my ipod,you know? even though the album is not out yet,i'm sure someone has this song.share?