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”
Gather your troops, we're going to war
I need an army to save you from yourself
I've been blacklisted here, but I'm coming back this winter
Now I know I've got to give
I'm a stranger beating heart and hand
I've been blacklisted here, but I'm coming back this winter
When you see rain
Will you still say that you'll always be there
Say that you'll always be there in the end
When I come down
Here as I wait, I'm getting bored
You're the one thing tearing me apart
I've been blacklisted here, but I'll be the last man standing
Now I know it's got to be
You got it all worked out in your head
I've been blacklisted here, but I'll be the last man standing
When you see rain
Will you still say that you'll always be there
Say that you'll always be there in the end
When I come down
You got to lever it down
Gather your troops, we're going to war
I need an army to save you from yourself
I've been blacklisted here, but I'll be the last man standing
When you see rain
Will you still say you've had enough of me
Say that you'll always be there 'til the end
When I come down
You got to lever it now
You're like a thorn in my eye
So to you it's goodbye
I need an army to save you from yourself
I've been blacklisted here, but I'm coming back this winter
Now I know I've got to give
I'm a stranger beating heart and hand
I've been blacklisted here, but I'm coming back this winter
When you see rain
Will you still say that you'll always be there
Say that you'll always be there in the end
When I come down
Here as I wait, I'm getting bored
You're the one thing tearing me apart
I've been blacklisted here, but I'll be the last man standing
Now I know it's got to be
You got it all worked out in your head
I've been blacklisted here, but I'll be the last man standing
When you see rain
Will you still say that you'll always be there
Say that you'll always be there in the end
When I come down
You got to lever it down
Gather your troops, we're going to war
I need an army to save you from yourself
I've been blacklisted here, but I'll be the last man standing
When you see rain
Will you still say you've had enough of me
Say that you'll always be there 'til the end
When I come down
You got to lever it now
You're like a thorn in my eye
So to you it's goodbye
Lyrics submitted by jwomack01
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