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”
Early morning waking up my blinds are shut
The light is shining through
Fills up my room
Living on the radio
Making mixtapes in the backyard by the pool
Thought we were so cool
Now I'm getting older still my memory holds on to you
Oh let the light shine down on Phoenix when it rains
Cause I can't leave here knowing all of my favorite things have changed
Oh let the light shine down on Phoenix when it rains
Cause when the sun is shining you know it feels like home
Driving through the superstition mountains
Listening to our favorite tunes
On Sunday afternoon
Mom yells out in the street it's time to eat
It's time to come on home
The sun is sinkin' low
Now I'm getting older still my memory holds on to you
Oh let the light shine down on Phoenix when it rains
Cause I can't leave here knowing all of my favorite things have changed
Oh let the light shine down on phoenix when it rains
Cause when the sun is shining you know it feels like home
I've been living far away and I've come home on a rainy day
No it's not the same but I'll take it anyway!
Oh let the light shine down on Phoenix when it rains
Cause I can't leave here knowing all of my favorite things have changed
Oh let the light shine down on Phoenix when it rains
Cause when the sun is shining you know it feels like home
The light is shining through
Fills up my room
Living on the radio
Making mixtapes in the backyard by the pool
Thought we were so cool
Now I'm getting older still my memory holds on to you
Oh let the light shine down on Phoenix when it rains
Cause I can't leave here knowing all of my favorite things have changed
Oh let the light shine down on Phoenix when it rains
Cause when the sun is shining you know it feels like home
Driving through the superstition mountains
Listening to our favorite tunes
On Sunday afternoon
Mom yells out in the street it's time to eat
It's time to come on home
The sun is sinkin' low
Now I'm getting older still my memory holds on to you
Oh let the light shine down on Phoenix when it rains
Cause I can't leave here knowing all of my favorite things have changed
Oh let the light shine down on phoenix when it rains
Cause when the sun is shining you know it feels like home
I've been living far away and I've come home on a rainy day
No it's not the same but I'll take it anyway!
Oh let the light shine down on Phoenix when it rains
Cause I can't leave here knowing all of my favorite things have changed
Oh let the light shine down on Phoenix when it rains
Cause when the sun is shining you know it feels like home
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Phoenix Lyrics as written by David W. Cobb Jr. Brooke White
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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