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”
Ahh It still feels good
You were always there to bring me breakfast in bed
And when I stayed out late you had some powder for my head
I've been a bad man
But you never paid no mind
[Chorus]
We've had some long nights
But we're alright this time
I believe in something I just don't know what it is
And every time I climb I wind up back on the skids
You always stood by me
When the natives start to whine
[Chorus: x2]
You're like an angel with a 12 gauge (Lock and load)
You're like a wheelman on a get-away (Hit the road)
And together we ride
You ain't Bonnie I ain't Clyde
But we made out of town just the same
I could take a taxi but it's better when you drive
You always come between me and the mess outside
I could buy you a ring
But you'd rather have the cash
Ha ha and that don't even rhyme
[Chorus]
And together we ride
You ain't Bonnie I ain't Clyde
But we made it out of town just the same
I could take a taxi but it's better when you drive
You always come between me and the mess outside
I could buy you a ring
But you'd rather have the cash
Ha ha and that don't even rhyme
[Chorus: x3]
You were always there to bring me breakfast in bed
And when I stayed out late you had some powder for my head
I've been a bad man
But you never paid no mind
[Chorus]
We've had some long nights
But we're alright this time
I believe in something I just don't know what it is
And every time I climb I wind up back on the skids
You always stood by me
When the natives start to whine
[Chorus: x2]
You're like an angel with a 12 gauge (Lock and load)
You're like a wheelman on a get-away (Hit the road)
And together we ride
You ain't Bonnie I ain't Clyde
But we made out of town just the same
I could take a taxi but it's better when you drive
You always come between me and the mess outside
I could buy you a ring
But you'd rather have the cash
Ha ha and that don't even rhyme
[Chorus]
And together we ride
You ain't Bonnie I ain't Clyde
But we made it out of town just the same
I could take a taxi but it's better when you drive
You always come between me and the mess outside
I could buy you a ring
But you'd rather have the cash
Ha ha and that don't even rhyme
[Chorus: x3]
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