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”
Sally Sparrow
I wrote you a letter
To make you feel better
’bout the fact that I’m gone
I may be stuck in the past
But my future is vast
Don’t go looking for me
Girl, you’ve got to go on
Don’t think he’s taking to you
He’s just on the tv
Well look past the Easter Egg
And see the reality
A world of time and space
Inside a funny blue box
The angels are approaching
And the front door is locked
So don’t blink
I said, don’t blink
Just look directly at them
And they’ll stay where they are
I think they’re crying anyway
They can’t mean no harm
my eyes are watering
I’m right on the brink
I’m sure nothing would happen
If I were to-
The doctor isnt here this time
This wont be a breeze
He’s stuck in 1969
On your dvds
Just listen very carefully
To what he’s got to say
Do not turn your back on them
And don’t look away
If they get inside the tardis
Then the sun will go out
Just go down to the cellar
And show them what you’re about
They move faster than
You could ever beleive
Dont let the light go out
And dont be naive
Just don’t blink
I said, don’t blink
Just look directly at them
And they’ll stay where they are
I think they’re crying anyway
They can’t mean no harm
my eyes are watering
I’m right on the brink
I’m sure nothing would happen
If I were to-
The future’s coming quickly
So please dont be scared
The answers will find you
Just make sure you’re prepared
When you see the doctor
Then youll work out the link
But even though its ended
Please be sure not to blink
I wrote you a letter
To make you feel better
’bout the fact that I’m gone
I may be stuck in the past
But my future is vast
Don’t go looking for me
Girl, you’ve got to go on
Don’t think he’s taking to you
He’s just on the tv
Well look past the Easter Egg
And see the reality
A world of time and space
Inside a funny blue box
The angels are approaching
And the front door is locked
So don’t blink
I said, don’t blink
Just look directly at them
And they’ll stay where they are
I think they’re crying anyway
They can’t mean no harm
my eyes are watering
I’m right on the brink
I’m sure nothing would happen
If I were to-
The doctor isnt here this time
This wont be a breeze
He’s stuck in 1969
On your dvds
Just listen very carefully
To what he’s got to say
Do not turn your back on them
And don’t look away
If they get inside the tardis
Then the sun will go out
Just go down to the cellar
And show them what you’re about
They move faster than
You could ever beleive
Dont let the light go out
And dont be naive
Just don’t blink
I said, don’t blink
Just look directly at them
And they’ll stay where they are
I think they’re crying anyway
They can’t mean no harm
my eyes are watering
I’m right on the brink
I’m sure nothing would happen
If I were to-
The future’s coming quickly
So please dont be scared
The answers will find you
Just make sure you’re prepared
When you see the doctor
Then youll work out the link
But even though its ended
Please be sure not to blink
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