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”
One year, nine months and eight days.
Ive waited for more than I have to say.
Time waits for no man, yet it waits for you.
Light up my life...
Sing when it hurts,
And it's over.
(Take the pain away)
Sing when it hurts,
And it'd over.
(Take the pain away)
Well, I'm scared of forgetting it all,
And holding out for a little more.
You burn leaves,
Anything they want, you do.
We're chasing heights that we'll never reach.
In love with something that will never be.
I'm sinking, first in line to keep amused.
Amused.
Light up my life...
Sing when it hurts,
And it's over.
(Take the pain away)
Sing when it hurts,
And it's over.
(Take the pain away)
Sing when it hurts,
And it's over.
(Take the pain away)
We're coming home, when it's over.
I can't shake these saftey numbers and, wasting all your promises on me.
To enjoy a simple life.
Sing when it hurts,
And it's over.
(Take the pain away)
Sing when it hurts,
And it's over.
(Take the pain away)
Sing when it hurts,
And it's over.
(Take the pain away)
We're coming home when it's over...
Ive waited for more than I have to say.
Time waits for no man, yet it waits for you.
Light up my life...
Sing when it hurts,
And it's over.
(Take the pain away)
Sing when it hurts,
And it'd over.
(Take the pain away)
Well, I'm scared of forgetting it all,
And holding out for a little more.
You burn leaves,
Anything they want, you do.
We're chasing heights that we'll never reach.
In love with something that will never be.
I'm sinking, first in line to keep amused.
Amused.
Light up my life...
Sing when it hurts,
And it's over.
(Take the pain away)
Sing when it hurts,
And it's over.
(Take the pain away)
Sing when it hurts,
And it's over.
(Take the pain away)
We're coming home, when it's over.
I can't shake these saftey numbers and, wasting all your promises on me.
To enjoy a simple life.
Sing when it hurts,
And it's over.
(Take the pain away)
Sing when it hurts,
And it's over.
(Take the pain away)
Sing when it hurts,
And it's over.
(Take the pain away)
We're coming home when it's over...
Lyrics submitted by leahreeman69
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