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”
Alone,
It could be alright,
I make it alright,
Have to get by,
Have to get by on my own.
Today,
I found this moment,
I leaned in and stole it,
This is the start,
This is the start of it all.
I was born into this world,
I've done all i was told,
But oh, I did it too slow.
I walked the straightest line,
I finished it all in time,
But oh, its not enough for you.
I'll steal your cries,
I'll take your life,
And run it all aground.
I'll believe your lies,
I'll take your life,
And run it all aground.
The time wore down this passion,
Forced it, fortold that i could learn,
It wasnt enough.
I lost my head at the thought of losing,
I fell apart when it came to choosing you,
Its time to get it right.
I'll steal your cries,
I'll take your life,
And run it all aground.
I'll believe your lies,
I'll take your life,
And run it all aground.
Alone,
It could be alright,
I make it alright,
Have to get by,
Have to get by on my own.
I was born into this world,
Ive done all i was told,
But oh, I did it too slow.
I walked the straightest line,
I finished it all in time,
But oh, its not enough.
I'll steal your cries,
I'll take your life,
And run it all aground,
I'll believe your lies,
I'll take your life,
And run it all aground.
It could be alright,
I make it alright,
Have to get by,
Have to get by on my own.
Today,
I found this moment,
I leaned in and stole it,
This is the start,
This is the start of it all.
I was born into this world,
I've done all i was told,
But oh, I did it too slow.
I walked the straightest line,
I finished it all in time,
But oh, its not enough for you.
I'll steal your cries,
I'll take your life,
And run it all aground.
I'll believe your lies,
I'll take your life,
And run it all aground.
The time wore down this passion,
Forced it, fortold that i could learn,
It wasnt enough.
I lost my head at the thought of losing,
I fell apart when it came to choosing you,
Its time to get it right.
I'll steal your cries,
I'll take your life,
And run it all aground.
I'll believe your lies,
I'll take your life,
And run it all aground.
Alone,
It could be alright,
I make it alright,
Have to get by,
Have to get by on my own.
I was born into this world,
Ive done all i was told,
But oh, I did it too slow.
I walked the straightest line,
I finished it all in time,
But oh, its not enough.
I'll steal your cries,
I'll take your life,
And run it all aground,
I'll believe your lies,
I'll take your life,
And run it all aground.
Lyrics submitted by *Lodge*Big_Nothing
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