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”
Didn't it seem for sure
Now you're beginning to wonder why
The more you gain leaves you more unsure
Of everything that you are
My friend, I think you're changing
So many roads to take
So many borders to break
I think you're waking up
Rough love, tough luck
Don't blow your chances again
My friend, I think you're crazy
Wall to wall
Watch the world around you fall
Wall to wall
Watch the world around you
Even if I wanted to
I wouldn't lie to you
Give it another try
Don't quit, don't harbor a sound reply
Don't go, don't stay
Let it all fall down
Don't be ashamed if it all falls down
My friend, you're breaking
Since when did you get so weak?
Since when did you forget how to speak?
I've seen enough of this face, this race, this place
I'll never come here again, I swear
Ever come here again, I swear
Now you're beginning to wonder why
The more you gain leaves you more unsure
Of everything that you are
My friend, I think you're changing
So many roads to take
So many borders to break
I think you're waking up
Rough love, tough luck
Don't blow your chances again
My friend, I think you're crazy
Wall to wall
Watch the world around you fall
Wall to wall
Watch the world around you
Even if I wanted to
I wouldn't lie to you
Give it another try
Don't quit, don't harbor a sound reply
Don't go, don't stay
Let it all fall down
Don't be ashamed if it all falls down
My friend, you're breaking
Since when did you get so weak?
Since when did you forget how to speak?
I've seen enough of this face, this race, this place
I'll never come here again, I swear
Ever come here again, I swear
Lyrics submitted by bananahero
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