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”
Your perfect world
Has been upset
And this is the best it's gonna get
This is the best it's gonna get
And this is the best it's gonna get
Sit down and shut up I don't want to hear a word come out of your mouth
Why won't you listen to me?
(You're dreaming) Outside life's great but inside you're screaming
It's not how you thought it would be?
(Aimlessly)
Are you hoping for something?
(Patiently)
Waiting for some sign?
(Mindfully)
It's time to jump in or simply get the hell out
(Finally)
I think you better make up your mind
Your perfect world
Has been upset
And this is the best it's gonna get
C'mon, get up shake it off and work your way beyond the fallout
But you still won't listen to me
(You're screaming) Bam, the smack of the truth wakes you from your dreaming
So inconveniently
(Irony)
It sucks that it was all for nothing
(Painfully)
Your plans were redesigned
(Mournfully)
It's a shame you didn't stand for something
(Finally)
Now it's too late to make up your mind
Your perfect world
Has been upset
And this is the best it's gonna get
Your life's been overrated
Hopelessly complicated
You can keep your fame and you can
Keep your money
Keep your beauty
It's a shame how long you've waited
Constantly constipated
So grab your knees and clench your teeth and
Reap your glory
Reap your glory
Your perfect world
Has been upset
And this is the best it's gonna get
Best it's gonna get
Your perfect world
Has been up-
Set
And this is the best it's gonna get
Has been upset
And this is the best it's gonna get
This is the best it's gonna get
And this is the best it's gonna get
Sit down and shut up I don't want to hear a word come out of your mouth
Why won't you listen to me?
(You're dreaming) Outside life's great but inside you're screaming
It's not how you thought it would be?
(Aimlessly)
Are you hoping for something?
(Patiently)
Waiting for some sign?
(Mindfully)
It's time to jump in or simply get the hell out
(Finally)
I think you better make up your mind
Your perfect world
Has been upset
And this is the best it's gonna get
C'mon, get up shake it off and work your way beyond the fallout
But you still won't listen to me
(You're screaming) Bam, the smack of the truth wakes you from your dreaming
So inconveniently
(Irony)
It sucks that it was all for nothing
(Painfully)
Your plans were redesigned
(Mournfully)
It's a shame you didn't stand for something
(Finally)
Now it's too late to make up your mind
Your perfect world
Has been upset
And this is the best it's gonna get
Your life's been overrated
Hopelessly complicated
You can keep your fame and you can
Keep your money
Keep your beauty
It's a shame how long you've waited
Constantly constipated
So grab your knees and clench your teeth and
Reap your glory
Reap your glory
Your perfect world
Has been upset
And this is the best it's gonna get
Best it's gonna get
Your perfect world
Has been up-
Set
And this is the best it's gonna get
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