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 not stupid, I understand
That it would be convenient
If I was better at conversation
I've learned to master the skill throughout the years:
Small talking, but after an hour or so, I mentally die
And I try, I try, I try, I try,
But I can't help but loving more
When being on my own and watching everyday lives
And I try, I try, I wish I wanted to go see local churches with you
Or to go clubbing where the young ones do
But all I really want to to is watch the everyday lives
My friend, nothing is ever the matter with you
I'm glad to see it, but I don't believe it
You won't have to worry, I'll soon have figured you out
I won't tell you when I have, but I'll find your weak spot,
your weakest spot, oh I'll find it
And here is mine: I try to pretend
That I like to be part of it all
And that I enjoy going out
With you and you and you and you
And I try, I try, I try, I try
But I can't help but dreaming of sitting by myself
and watching everyday lives
And I try, I try, I try, I try
but I just want to spend more time with my mind
It always surprises me every time
And none of you ever do
It doesn't mean that I don't love you
That it would be convenient
If I was better at conversation
I've learned to master the skill throughout the years:
Small talking, but after an hour or so, I mentally die
And I try, I try, I try, I try,
But I can't help but loving more
When being on my own and watching everyday lives
And I try, I try, I wish I wanted to go see local churches with you
Or to go clubbing where the young ones do
But all I really want to to is watch the everyday lives
My friend, nothing is ever the matter with you
I'm glad to see it, but I don't believe it
You won't have to worry, I'll soon have figured you out
I won't tell you when I have, but I'll find your weak spot,
your weakest spot, oh I'll find it
And here is mine: I try to pretend
That I like to be part of it all
And that I enjoy going out
With you and you and you and you
And I try, I try, I try, I try
But I can't help but dreaming of sitting by myself
and watching everyday lives
And I try, I try, I try, I try
but I just want to spend more time with my mind
It always surprises me every time
And none of you ever do
It doesn't mean that I don't love you
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