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 was younger then
But I remember when
When I'd need to hide away
I had a secret place I'd go
Where I could just be on my own
And I didn't feel afraid
But even though I'm older now and things have changed
When I'm in your arms I'm right back there again
You're the place that I can run to
When I need somewhere to hide
You're my compass and my lifeline
All wrapped into one
You're where I feel safe
You're my secret place
You're my secret place
When no one understands
And I feel like half a man
And I can't make it through the day
When nothing's making sense
And my soul is bruised and bent
And I've lost all of my faith
You always seem to find a way to get me through
All I know is I'm a better man with you
You're the place that I can run to
(You're where I belong)
When I need somewhere to hide
(The road that takes me home)
You're my compass and my lifeline
All wrapped into one
You're where I feel safe
You're my secret place
You're my only shelter from the rain
You're the silver lining to my grey
And when the storm is over
You're the sunlight on my face
You're the dream I try to chase
You're the place that I can run to
(You're where I belong)
When I need somewhere to hide
(The road that takes me home)
You're my compass and my lifeline
All wrapped into one
You're where I feel safe
You're my secret place
You're my secret place
You're my secret place
You're my secret place
But I remember when
When I'd need to hide away
I had a secret place I'd go
Where I could just be on my own
And I didn't feel afraid
But even though I'm older now and things have changed
When I'm in your arms I'm right back there again
You're the place that I can run to
When I need somewhere to hide
You're my compass and my lifeline
All wrapped into one
You're where I feel safe
You're my secret place
You're my secret place
When no one understands
And I feel like half a man
And I can't make it through the day
When nothing's making sense
And my soul is bruised and bent
And I've lost all of my faith
You always seem to find a way to get me through
All I know is I'm a better man with you
You're the place that I can run to
(You're where I belong)
When I need somewhere to hide
(The road that takes me home)
You're my compass and my lifeline
All wrapped into one
You're where I feel safe
You're my secret place
You're my only shelter from the rain
You're the silver lining to my grey
And when the storm is over
You're the sunlight on my face
You're the dream I try to chase
You're the place that I can run to
(You're where I belong)
When I need somewhere to hide
(The road that takes me home)
You're my compass and my lifeline
All wrapped into one
You're where I feel safe
You're my secret place
You're my secret place
You're my secret place
You're my secret place
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nickeh.