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'm thinking of a plan, hope it works out right
At least get us through the night
Holding onto your hand, I'll hold on tight
As tight as I can
You hold the key
And you dangle it right in front of me
You hold my heart
Watch me salivate, watch me fall apart
Don't look so surprised, I'll hold you up
High above the rest
And you'll never have the need for love
All I need to know
Is how much is too much?
I love your smile, I love your scent
And how you taste like peppermint
Bring me to my knees, oh, you make me weak
Tongue-tied, I can't speak
You hold the key
And you dangle it right in front of me
You hold my heart
Watch me salivate, watch me fall apart
Don't look so surprised, I'll hold you up
High above the rest
And you'll never have the need for love
All I need to know
Is how much is too much?
I will sing to you, whenever you want me to
I will shade you in the summertime
I will sing to you, whenever you want me to
I would hold you by the moonlight
Don't look so surprised, I'll hold you up
High above the rest
And you'll never have the need for love
All I need to know
Is how much...
Don't look so surprised, I'll hold you up
High above the rest
And you'll never have the need for love
All I need to know
Is how much is too much?
At least get us through the night
Holding onto your hand, I'll hold on tight
As tight as I can
You hold the key
And you dangle it right in front of me
You hold my heart
Watch me salivate, watch me fall apart
Don't look so surprised, I'll hold you up
High above the rest
And you'll never have the need for love
All I need to know
Is how much is too much?
I love your smile, I love your scent
And how you taste like peppermint
Bring me to my knees, oh, you make me weak
Tongue-tied, I can't speak
You hold the key
And you dangle it right in front of me
You hold my heart
Watch me salivate, watch me fall apart
Don't look so surprised, I'll hold you up
High above the rest
And you'll never have the need for love
All I need to know
Is how much is too much?
I will sing to you, whenever you want me to
I will shade you in the summertime
I will sing to you, whenever you want me to
I would hold you by the moonlight
Don't look so surprised, I'll hold you up
High above the rest
And you'll never have the need for love
All I need to know
Is how much...
Don't look so surprised, I'll hold you up
High above the rest
And you'll never have the need for love
All I need to know
Is how much is too much?
Lyrics submitted by maz
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