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 was feeling kind of insecure
In a way I never felt before
I went through my life with no guarantees
I did whatever I wanted whenever I pleased
Before I knew it we were out of the door
And all I wanted was a little bit more
You pulled the strings
And girl I followed you home
Just couldn't wait until I got you alone
I wasn't looking for a love that's true
But theirs no way that I'll get over you
I'm not the kind to sweep you off your feet
But hurry girl because I'm losing sleep
Little darling your the only one
My heart is racing like I'm on the run
Yeah little darling wont you say you're gonna stay with me
Get to your house without the rest of the band
Some of these things don't always turn out as planned
Called me a cab and as I walked out the door
I felt like my heart was gonna fall through the floor
I only wanted to hold you tight
But you made it clear that this just wasn't my night
I didn't mean to get in so deep
Come on hurry darling I'm still loosing sleep
Little darling your the only one
My heart is racing like I'm on the run
Yeah little darling wont you say you're gonna stay with me
Oh little darling take it while were young
Oh little darling we can have ourselves a life or fun
And I wanna tell your momma
And I wanna tell your daddy too
Its just you for me girl
And its just me for you
Little darling your the only one
My heart is racing like I'm on the run
Yeah little darling wont you say you're gonna stay with me
I'm gonna give you everything you need
Just say the word and I'll be on my knees
Oh little darling won't you say your gonna marry me
In a way I never felt before
I went through my life with no guarantees
I did whatever I wanted whenever I pleased
Before I knew it we were out of the door
And all I wanted was a little bit more
You pulled the strings
And girl I followed you home
Just couldn't wait until I got you alone
I wasn't looking for a love that's true
But theirs no way that I'll get over you
I'm not the kind to sweep you off your feet
But hurry girl because I'm losing sleep
Little darling your the only one
My heart is racing like I'm on the run
Yeah little darling wont you say you're gonna stay with me
Get to your house without the rest of the band
Some of these things don't always turn out as planned
Called me a cab and as I walked out the door
I felt like my heart was gonna fall through the floor
I only wanted to hold you tight
But you made it clear that this just wasn't my night
I didn't mean to get in so deep
Come on hurry darling I'm still loosing sleep
Little darling your the only one
My heart is racing like I'm on the run
Yeah little darling wont you say you're gonna stay with me
Oh little darling take it while were young
Oh little darling we can have ourselves a life or fun
And I wanna tell your momma
And I wanna tell your daddy too
Its just you for me girl
And its just me for you
Little darling your the only one
My heart is racing like I'm on the run
Yeah little darling wont you say you're gonna stay with me
I'm gonna give you everything you need
Just say the word and I'll be on my knees
Oh little darling won't you say your gonna marry me
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Little Darling Lyrics as written by James Dixon Barnes
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