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”
dear, old friend
it's so sad to see you fall
as you build your demise
in the white powdered walls
dear, old friend
it's so sad to see you fall
i'm praying to god
for some way to stop this all
to the broken, the lost and hurt
if you feel like its you vs. the world
just know, we're on your side
i offer a willing ear and open arms
i know just what you're feeling like
but you can not run your past
i'm always here if you need me
we're always here to be your crutch
you're more than vapor and shadow
and you're better than this side
to the broken, the lost and hurt
if you feel like its you vs. the world
just know, we're on your side
just know, we're on your side
just know, we're on your side
we wish for you the best
even sunshine burns if you get too much
we're always here to hold you up
even sunshine burns if you get too much
we're always here to be your crutch
even sunshine burns if you get too much
we're always here to hold you up
even sunshine burns if you get too much
we're always here to be your crutch
even sunshine burns if you get too much
we're always here to hold you up
even sunshine burns if you get too much
we're always here to hold you up
just know, we're on your side
just know, we're on your side
just know, we're on your side
it's so sad to see you fall
as you build your demise
in the white powdered walls
dear, old friend
it's so sad to see you fall
i'm praying to god
for some way to stop this all
to the broken, the lost and hurt
if you feel like its you vs. the world
just know, we're on your side
i offer a willing ear and open arms
i know just what you're feeling like
but you can not run your past
i'm always here if you need me
we're always here to be your crutch
you're more than vapor and shadow
and you're better than this side
to the broken, the lost and hurt
if you feel like its you vs. the world
just know, we're on your side
just know, we're on your side
just know, we're on your side
we wish for you the best
even sunshine burns if you get too much
we're always here to hold you up
even sunshine burns if you get too much
we're always here to be your crutch
even sunshine burns if you get too much
we're always here to hold you up
even sunshine burns if you get too much
we're always here to be your crutch
even sunshine burns if you get too much
we're always here to hold you up
even sunshine burns if you get too much
we're always here to hold you up
just know, we're on your side
just know, we're on your side
just know, we're on your side
Lyrics submitted by StuffLikeHearts
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