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”
My cold, cold sailor heart says, "Get on your way."
I ain't too proud to say it but that's how I'm made
I'll be that person 'till my dying day
I try so awful hard but I can't change
From runways to the road I ramble alone
This thumbnail sized heart is black as coal
Though beauty it still bring me to my knee
Don't waste a tear on me this my disease
Don't leave no smell on me
Don't leave no smell on me
I've run off in your sleep
Don't leave no smell on me
Those preppy boys in blue they're making fun of us
So we take it to the street 'cause we're an ornery cuss
But we're not here to make your children bleed
We're here to come around with the tumbleweed
Don't leave no smell on me
Don't leave no smell on me
I've run up in your sleeve
Don't leave no smell on me
Now guitar, go get her
Don't take these boots off me when you thinking I'm dead
I'll still be running from the demon in my head
I'll be that person 'till my dying day
I try so awful hard but I can't change
Don't leave no smell on me
Don't leave no smell on me
I know I'm up your sleeve
Don't leave no smell on me
Don't leave no, no smell
I ain't too proud to say it but that's how I'm made
I'll be that person 'till my dying day
I try so awful hard but I can't change
From runways to the road I ramble alone
This thumbnail sized heart is black as coal
Though beauty it still bring me to my knee
Don't waste a tear on me this my disease
Don't leave no smell on me
Don't leave no smell on me
I've run off in your sleep
Don't leave no smell on me
Those preppy boys in blue they're making fun of us
So we take it to the street 'cause we're an ornery cuss
But we're not here to make your children bleed
We're here to come around with the tumbleweed
Don't leave no smell on me
Don't leave no smell on me
I've run up in your sleeve
Don't leave no smell on me
Now guitar, go get her
Don't take these boots off me when you thinking I'm dead
I'll still be running from the demon in my head
I'll be that person 'till my dying day
I try so awful hard but I can't change
Don't leave no smell on me
Don't leave no smell on me
I know I'm up your sleeve
Don't leave no smell on me
Don't leave no, no smell
Lyrics submitted by Razorlight16
Black Thumbnail Lyrics as written by Jared Followill Caleb Followill
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Yes i agree geri22 about the rolling stone article, but for me this song is about Bi-Polar disorder, which ( i think if im right) is calebs , learn a lil about bipolar and re-listen to the record this verse = From runways to the road I ramble alone This thumbnail size of heart is black as coal Though beauty it still brings me to my knees Don't waste a tear on me it's my disease
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