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”
Have you ever heard a thunder bolt voice your name?
Lets all just reach our hands into the dark,
And feel what reaches back!
I stopped subscribing to you a long time ago,
But I still see you, every fucking month!
Don't get the octopus upset,
It may eat itself!
If only we could grow back our privileges.
Tunnel vision (If only I could touch your face again!)
I am not sleeping;
I'm only resting my eyes,
I'm only resting my eyes!
I didn't think that air could scream in resistance,
Until you approached me.
Protesting your advancement,
"Don't walk any closer, don't you dare walk any closer!"
I forgot who you were...
"GAME OVER"
A dinner party, a last chance,
A love song, a bear dance.
Raising tension on your rhythmic pounding,
I knew you were scared!
Didn't think that I would play dead.
Next time come to class fully prepared.
Reply to my lines like we practiced earlier today.
Oh, c'mon don't be shy!
They'll applause to anything you have to say!
I spy! YOU SPY! with my little eye,
That the desert you've deserted is a little dry.
Drinking the moisture from the air,
I am so dry.
Let me get a sip of what you want me to see, I am so thirsty!
(x3)
Drinking the moisture from the air.
I am so dry...
Lets all just reach our hands into the dark,
And feel what reaches back!
I stopped subscribing to you a long time ago,
But I still see you, every fucking month!
Don't get the octopus upset,
It may eat itself!
If only we could grow back our privileges.
Tunnel vision (If only I could touch your face again!)
I am not sleeping;
I'm only resting my eyes,
I'm only resting my eyes!
I didn't think that air could scream in resistance,
Until you approached me.
Protesting your advancement,
"Don't walk any closer, don't you dare walk any closer!"
I forgot who you were...
"GAME OVER"
A dinner party, a last chance,
A love song, a bear dance.
Raising tension on your rhythmic pounding,
I knew you were scared!
Didn't think that I would play dead.
Next time come to class fully prepared.
Reply to my lines like we practiced earlier today.
Oh, c'mon don't be shy!
They'll applause to anything you have to say!
I spy! YOU SPY! with my little eye,
That the desert you've deserted is a little dry.
Drinking the moisture from the air,
I am so dry.
Let me get a sip of what you want me to see, I am so thirsty!
(x3)
Drinking the moisture from the air.
I am so dry...
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