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”
I heard your mocking bird don’t sing
It don’t matter you been listening
You can’t even hear the doorbell ring
Why don’t you open up and let me in
I won’t ask you who you’ve been with
I know darling you’ll just plead the 5th
You don’t need to tell me where you’ve been
Why don’t you open up and let me in
Oh what a mess
You’re just like the rest
I don’t know what you got on your mind
Or what you do with your time anymore
You dropped your diamond ring
Straight down the kitchen sink
It seems your lovers in with anything
Why don’t you open up and let me in
Come on baby tell me what you think
It seems something is clearly happening
It seems you no longer want to be my friend
Why don’t you open up and let me in right now
Oh what a mess
I’m just doing my best
I don’t know what I’m doing for
I won’t knock on your door
Anymore
Oh what a mess
You’re just like the rest
And I don’t know what you got on your mind
Or what you do with your time anymore
I’m just doing my best
I won’t knock on your door anymore
It don’t matter you been listening
You can’t even hear the doorbell ring
Why don’t you open up and let me in
I won’t ask you who you’ve been with
I know darling you’ll just plead the 5th
You don’t need to tell me where you’ve been
Why don’t you open up and let me in
Oh what a mess
You’re just like the rest
I don’t know what you got on your mind
Or what you do with your time anymore
You dropped your diamond ring
Straight down the kitchen sink
It seems your lovers in with anything
Why don’t you open up and let me in
Come on baby tell me what you think
It seems something is clearly happening
It seems you no longer want to be my friend
Why don’t you open up and let me in right now
Oh what a mess
I’m just doing my best
I don’t know what I’m doing for
I won’t knock on your door
Anymore
Oh what a mess
You’re just like the rest
And I don’t know what you got on your mind
Or what you do with your time anymore
I’m just doing my best
I won’t knock on your door anymore
Lyrics submitted by jetsfan4ever80
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