Now I don't know if I'm lost
But this all just looks the same
I am pushing on the door
Between sorrow and fame

I would crawl out of this hole
If it wasn't so cold
In the morning, I'll be fine
In the morning, I'll be right

If I go all the way
Then the girl won't stay, no the girl won't stay
I know I can change
If we both get old, will you let me float away?

I don't want to be young
But I don't want to die
I can whisper in the wind
We can smoke out every night

I don't want to live alone
I don't want to stay inside
I can learn from my mistakes
In the morning I'll be right

If I go all the way
Then the girl won't stay, no the girl won't stay
I know I can change
If we both get old will you let me float away?

If I go all the way
Then the girl won't stay, no the girl won't stay
I know I can change
If we both get old will you let me float away?


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    My Interpretation

    I believe this song is about the writer having to many thoughts on his mind and wanting to decide of what to do, but a girl keeps getting in his way... She is holding him back, he knows if he does what he really wants to do they wont work out, I believe that is to pursue fame. And by float away maybe he think the relationship wont last no matter what.

    Regardless, awesome song...

    John

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