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”
You're my sunshine, first thing I see when I wake
You're my moonlight, rest assured the last thought I take
You're bigger than the universe and brighter than the sun
More than the stars, but you're my only one
It takes me past the starry skies to look you in your starry eyes
Look at her, in her sparkling red dress
Reflect the strobe lights that seem to transgress
The dim lights in such a dark place
Oh girl you make my heart race
With things unseen, mysterious
I'm not kidding, I'm serious
You're my sunshine, first thing I see when I wake
You're my moonlight, rest assured the last thought I take
You're bigger than the universe and brighter than the sun
More than the stars, but you're my only one
It takes me past the starry skies to look you in your starry eyes
I hope you have a map, 'cause I'm lost in those eyes
Let's travel around the world and get lost in the skies
We can write our names in the sand in Hawaii
then vacation to our Pied-à-terre in Versailes
Just don't be scared, 'cause I'll take you there
All in time
You're my sunshine, first thing I see when I wake
You're my moonlight, rest assured the last thought I take
You're bigger than the universe and brighter than the sun
More than the stars, but you're my only one
It takes me past the starry skies to look you in your starry eyes
Just don't be scared, 'cause I'll take you there
All in time, all in time, all in time, all in time
You're my sunshine, first thing I see when I wake
You're my moonlight, rest assured the last thought I take
You're bigger than the universe and brighter than the sun
More than the stars, but you're my only one
It takes me past the starry skies to look you in your starry eyes
You're my moonlight, rest assured the last thought I take
You're bigger than the universe and brighter than the sun
More than the stars, but you're my only one
It takes me past the starry skies to look you in your starry eyes
Look at her, in her sparkling red dress
Reflect the strobe lights that seem to transgress
The dim lights in such a dark place
Oh girl you make my heart race
With things unseen, mysterious
I'm not kidding, I'm serious
You're my sunshine, first thing I see when I wake
You're my moonlight, rest assured the last thought I take
You're bigger than the universe and brighter than the sun
More than the stars, but you're my only one
It takes me past the starry skies to look you in your starry eyes
I hope you have a map, 'cause I'm lost in those eyes
Let's travel around the world and get lost in the skies
We can write our names in the sand in Hawaii
then vacation to our Pied-à-terre in Versailes
Just don't be scared, 'cause I'll take you there
All in time
You're my sunshine, first thing I see when I wake
You're my moonlight, rest assured the last thought I take
You're bigger than the universe and brighter than the sun
More than the stars, but you're my only one
It takes me past the starry skies to look you in your starry eyes
Just don't be scared, 'cause I'll take you there
All in time, all in time, all in time, all in time
You're my sunshine, first thing I see when I wake
You're my moonlight, rest assured the last thought I take
You're bigger than the universe and brighter than the sun
More than the stars, but you're my only one
It takes me past the starry skies to look you in your starry eyes
Lyrics submitted by radful
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