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”
Mark my words this night is far from its end
Please spare me your threats and your useless remarks
Go ahead, I dare you, take one step closer to this gap baby
I'll show you what I mean
I can't let fear get the best of me right now
Keep smiling and soon you will pay
Close your eyes and let your mind escape
Into a world of dreams, I won't wake you
Close your eyes and keep them shut
The next part isn't going to be a very pretty sight
Forget about tonight, tomorrow will be here so soon
And we'll be busy singing, "The wicked witch is dead"
Once upon a time seems so like a fairy tale
I guess for us it's true
Who's laughing now?
Blood pours from her dry mouth as she begs for mercy
Oh, how she screams
If you think you'll win my forgiveness
Sweetheart, you're sadly mistaken
You shouldn't have brought us
You shouldn't have hurt us
You have not one clue what you've started but trust me
You'll know when I'm finished
Close your eyes and let your mind escape
Into a world of dreams, I won't wake you
Close your eyes and keep them shut
The next part isn't going to be a very pretty sight
Forget about tonight, tomorrow will be here so soon
And we'll be busy singing, "The wicked witch is dead"
Once upon a time seems so like a fairy tale
I guess for us it's true
You'd better run faster than that
I know you're feeling scared but so am I
Don't you dare turn around, hold on as tight as you can
I know that you're afraid but so am I
There's no time for tears run till you can't feel your legs
Forget about tonight, tomorrow will be here so soon
And we'll be busy singing, "The wicked witch is dead"
Once upon a time seems so like a fairy tale
I guess for us it's true
Look who's laughing now
Blood pours from her dry mouth as she begs for mercy
If you think you'll win my forgiveness
Sweetheart, you're sadly mistaken
Please spare me your threats and your useless remarks
Go ahead, I dare you, take one step closer to this gap baby
I'll show you what I mean
I can't let fear get the best of me right now
Keep smiling and soon you will pay
Close your eyes and let your mind escape
Into a world of dreams, I won't wake you
Close your eyes and keep them shut
The next part isn't going to be a very pretty sight
Forget about tonight, tomorrow will be here so soon
And we'll be busy singing, "The wicked witch is dead"
Once upon a time seems so like a fairy tale
I guess for us it's true
Who's laughing now?
Blood pours from her dry mouth as she begs for mercy
Oh, how she screams
If you think you'll win my forgiveness
Sweetheart, you're sadly mistaken
You shouldn't have brought us
You shouldn't have hurt us
You have not one clue what you've started but trust me
You'll know when I'm finished
Close your eyes and let your mind escape
Into a world of dreams, I won't wake you
Close your eyes and keep them shut
The next part isn't going to be a very pretty sight
Forget about tonight, tomorrow will be here so soon
And we'll be busy singing, "The wicked witch is dead"
Once upon a time seems so like a fairy tale
I guess for us it's true
You'd better run faster than that
I know you're feeling scared but so am I
Don't you dare turn around, hold on as tight as you can
I know that you're afraid but so am I
There's no time for tears run till you can't feel your legs
Forget about tonight, tomorrow will be here so soon
And we'll be busy singing, "The wicked witch is dead"
Once upon a time seems so like a fairy tale
I guess for us it's true
Look who's laughing now
Blood pours from her dry mouth as she begs for mercy
If you think you'll win my forgiveness
Sweetheart, you're sadly mistaken
Lyrics submitted by aramish187
Sweetheart, You Are Sadly Mistaken Lyrics as written by Dennis Lee Adam Ferguson
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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