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”
I fill my glass and walk out through the front yard
You know it's nights like this when it just feels right
To put it down so fuckin' hard.
The night is upon us, still it beats cold December
The moon is down, it's true we're in this for life, friend,
Let's drink till dawn and try to start our lives anew.
Time passes like fire, I wonder why,
Seems every day of my fucking life
Oh how I'd love to stay awake until the day I die.
It's four am, girl, let's talk about life,
It seems we see the same world through different eyes.
Friends for years, how I fear the day that will all change, just dribble away.
Not always the brightest but moments I've had my share,
This roof feels like paradise, if only we lived here
and our life was a dream
I'd trade it for nothing; I'd smile till I ran out of air.
I fill my glass and walk out through the front yard,
You know it's nights like this when I never want to wake up,
I won't wake up.
It's time for a story, call me up on the phone,
I love all of your words, never leave me alone.
Never never never never never
Forget that you're alive! I won't forget
You know it's nights like this when it just feels right
To put it down so fuckin' hard.
The night is upon us, still it beats cold December
The moon is down, it's true we're in this for life, friend,
Let's drink till dawn and try to start our lives anew.
Time passes like fire, I wonder why,
Seems every day of my fucking life
Oh how I'd love to stay awake until the day I die.
It's four am, girl, let's talk about life,
It seems we see the same world through different eyes.
Friends for years, how I fear the day that will all change, just dribble away.
Not always the brightest but moments I've had my share,
This roof feels like paradise, if only we lived here
and our life was a dream
I'd trade it for nothing; I'd smile till I ran out of air.
I fill my glass and walk out through the front yard,
You know it's nights like this when I never want to wake up,
I won't wake up.
It's time for a story, call me up on the phone,
I love all of your words, never leave me alone.
Never never never never never
Forget that you're alive! I won't forget
Lyrics submitted by idowhatiwant
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