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”
Here I am, here I stand
Took a picture of my hand
Bet you can tell it's not mannicured
Here I am, half a man,
I'm not a doctor, I'm not a tan
And I never helped the score
I drive to fast, the team picked me last
I break the rules and like it
My body curves, I forget the words
I missed the serve and lost it
All my flaws to see
But you still love
Love me
Here I am face down
Sometimes I smile or frown
But it depends on the time of day
Here I go off the road
I spend cash on my clothes when I still have bills to pay
My skin isn't clear
Haven't spoken in a year
'Cause I still have fears I'm tryin' to overcome
My truths aren't right
My jeans are too tight
When I pick a fight I turn to run
All my flaws to see
But you still love, love me
You still love me
Even when I sin I don't fit in
'Cause I've been burned when I waited my turn
Don't act my age I don't want too
Call it a fase call me a taboo
Won't do as I'm told to believe
I wear my heart on my sleeve
Oh, oh, oh
All my flaws to see
You still love, love me yay
You still love oh oh
You still love me
Took a picture of my hand
Bet you can tell it's not mannicured
Here I am, half a man,
I'm not a doctor, I'm not a tan
And I never helped the score
I drive to fast, the team picked me last
I break the rules and like it
My body curves, I forget the words
I missed the serve and lost it
All my flaws to see
But you still love
Love me
Here I am face down
Sometimes I smile or frown
But it depends on the time of day
Here I go off the road
I spend cash on my clothes when I still have bills to pay
My skin isn't clear
Haven't spoken in a year
'Cause I still have fears I'm tryin' to overcome
My truths aren't right
My jeans are too tight
When I pick a fight I turn to run
All my flaws to see
But you still love, love me
You still love me
Even when I sin I don't fit in
'Cause I've been burned when I waited my turn
Don't act my age I don't want too
Call it a fase call me a taboo
Won't do as I'm told to believe
I wear my heart on my sleeve
Oh, oh, oh
All my flaws to see
You still love, love me yay
You still love oh oh
You still love me
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