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”
She left a small town life with the hope of leaving pain behind
All alone, the best is yet to come
You're on your way, the lights are shining bright,
Brand new day, everything's gonna be alright
But you're running away from what's inside,
A celebrity in your own mind
Not at all what she dreamed about, not quite as easy as it seemed
When times get hard for her, she does what she has to to get by
You're on your own, the lights are burning out
But you can't go home because of foolish pride
and you've started planting your seeds of doubt
and you're chasing a world that's fading out
Has this fallen angel lost her way?
Is the sight of heaven too far away?
Does your mascara run as you cry yourself to sleep,
Are you still a celebrity in your own mind?
Is this the life you always dreamed of?
Please don't cry, you don't have to give up
You'll always be, yeah you'll always be
A celebrity to me
You've started planting your seeds of doubt,
You're chasing a world that's fading out
Has this fallen angel lost her way?
Is the sight of heaven too far away?
Does your mascara run as you cry yourself to sleep,
Are you still a celebrity in your own mind?
Just remember how it used to be
All alone, the best is yet to come
You're on your way, the lights are shining bright,
Brand new day, everything's gonna be alright
But you're running away from what's inside,
A celebrity in your own mind
Not at all what she dreamed about, not quite as easy as it seemed
When times get hard for her, she does what she has to to get by
You're on your own, the lights are burning out
But you can't go home because of foolish pride
and you've started planting your seeds of doubt
and you're chasing a world that's fading out
Has this fallen angel lost her way?
Is the sight of heaven too far away?
Does your mascara run as you cry yourself to sleep,
Are you still a celebrity in your own mind?
Is this the life you always dreamed of?
Please don't cry, you don't have to give up
You'll always be, yeah you'll always be
A celebrity to me
You've started planting your seeds of doubt,
You're chasing a world that's fading out
Has this fallen angel lost her way?
Is the sight of heaven too far away?
Does your mascara run as you cry yourself to sleep,
Are you still a celebrity in your own mind?
Just remember how it used to be
Lyrics submitted by fr0zencreek
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