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”
Close up, let me set the scene
Illusions and insanity
Exactly what this game needs
Bet's placed on the blonde
2 to 1, you'll pull it off
But is this how we find true love?
Too good, fed up with guys like you
You would think she is more clever than
The learning that you wield just to win
It's no use, you are well-versed in charm
Push back what you're going to do
Focus on a way to
Try and catch her eye
Every movement calculated
She don't even know
That she's flipping her hair
You're talking to her friends
So she doesn't feel too special
Now the trap is set
And you're leading her in
This one last prize is pushing the envelope, the envelope.
She's in your sights, this one last prize
You're out to win her (x2)
Sit back, play on her jealousy
Until the moment you deliver
The attention that she's wanting to hear
Cut loose, the conversation drops
Leave her with her heart in hand
Talking to her friends
Now you've caught her eye
This is more than calculated
She goes to freshen up
But she doesn't need it
You're almost at her back
Had to get her alone
Now it's you whose chasing after
Careful what you're after
This one last prize is pushing the envelope, the envelope.
She's in your sights, this one last prize
You're out to win her (x2)
It is almost as if she's already loving you
It is almost as if she's taking bets too
This one last prize is pushing the envelope, the envelope.
She's in your sights, this one last prize
You're out to win (x2)
Illusions and insanity
Exactly what this game needs
Bet's placed on the blonde
2 to 1, you'll pull it off
But is this how we find true love?
Too good, fed up with guys like you
You would think she is more clever than
The learning that you wield just to win
It's no use, you are well-versed in charm
Push back what you're going to do
Focus on a way to
Try and catch her eye
Every movement calculated
She don't even know
That she's flipping her hair
You're talking to her friends
So she doesn't feel too special
Now the trap is set
And you're leading her in
This one last prize is pushing the envelope, the envelope.
She's in your sights, this one last prize
You're out to win her (x2)
Sit back, play on her jealousy
Until the moment you deliver
The attention that she's wanting to hear
Cut loose, the conversation drops
Leave her with her heart in hand
Talking to her friends
Now you've caught her eye
This is more than calculated
She goes to freshen up
But she doesn't need it
You're almost at her back
Had to get her alone
Now it's you whose chasing after
Careful what you're after
This one last prize is pushing the envelope, the envelope.
She's in your sights, this one last prize
You're out to win her (x2)
It is almost as if she's already loving you
It is almost as if she's taking bets too
This one last prize is pushing the envelope, the envelope.
She's in your sights, this one last prize
You're out to win (x2)
Lyrics submitted by bananahero
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