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”
Whatever happened to that song I wrote
Where I would always miss the final note
And everybody thought it was a joke
But I guess that you knew more than that
It's like we thought the time would never change
And we were always on the same page
But I guess our book was never read
Somebody threw it in the fire instead
Or maybe we could sink like pennies in the water
Or down another drink and blissfully go under
And that's just how we'll be, considering no other
While we bicker and go on
Just turn the other cheek, ignoring when I falter
Or say that you love me, even though not for much longer
Do anything but leave, that'll only make it harder
To delay my moving on
Whatever happened to those days we played
Where we'd look forward to a new day
And where we'd relish in the novelty
Of having you next to me
But now I guess there is no turning back
Now I'm resigned to have my bags packed
If we could just give it one last try
Yeah that would be great, that would be fine
Where I would always miss the final note
And everybody thought it was a joke
But I guess that you knew more than that
It's like we thought the time would never change
And we were always on the same page
But I guess our book was never read
Somebody threw it in the fire instead
Or maybe we could sink like pennies in the water
Or down another drink and blissfully go under
And that's just how we'll be, considering no other
While we bicker and go on
Just turn the other cheek, ignoring when I falter
Or say that you love me, even though not for much longer
Do anything but leave, that'll only make it harder
To delay my moving on
Whatever happened to those days we played
Where we'd look forward to a new day
And where we'd relish in the novelty
Of having you next to me
But now I guess there is no turning back
Now I'm resigned to have my bags packed
If we could just give it one last try
Yeah that would be great, that would be fine
Lyrics submitted by jackospade
Pennies Lyrics as written by Dan Shorstein Adam Leko
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
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