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”
Got a lot of livin' to do
A whole lot of lovin' to do
Come on baby, to make a party means two
'Cos I got a lot of livin' to do
A whole lot of lovin' to do
And there's no one I'd rather do it to than you
There's a moon lit big and bright
In the milky way tonight
But the way you act you'd never know it's there
Now baby, time's a-wasting
A lot of kisses I haven't been tasting
Don't know about you but I'm gonna get my share
'Cos I got a lot of livin' to do
A whole lot of lovin' to do
Come on baby, to have a party takes two
'Cos I got a lot of livin' to do
A whole lot of lovin' to do
And there's no one I'd rather do it to than you
There's a balmy little breeze
That's whistling through the trees
And it's sending you a praying with me
Why don't you take a listen
Never know what you've been missing
Cuddle up real close and make a little hoo with me
'Cos I got a lot of livin' to do
A whole lot of lovin' to do
Come on baby, to make a fun means two
'Cos I got a lot of livin' to do
A whole lot of lovin' to do
And there's no one I'd rather do it to than you
You're the prettiest thing I've seen
But you treat me doggone mean
Ain't you got no heart, I'm dying to hold you near
Why do you keep me waiting
Won't you start cooperating
Ain't the words I say the words you want to hear
'Cos I got a lot of livin' to do
A whole lot of lovin' to do
Come on baby, to make a fun takes two
'Cos I got a lot of livin' to do
A whole lot of lovin' to do
And there's no one I'd rather do it to than you
And there's no one I'd rather do it to than you
And there's no one I'd rather do it to than you
A whole lot of lovin' to do
Come on baby, to make a party means two
'Cos I got a lot of livin' to do
A whole lot of lovin' to do
And there's no one I'd rather do it to than you
There's a moon lit big and bright
In the milky way tonight
But the way you act you'd never know it's there
Now baby, time's a-wasting
A lot of kisses I haven't been tasting
Don't know about you but I'm gonna get my share
'Cos I got a lot of livin' to do
A whole lot of lovin' to do
Come on baby, to have a party takes two
'Cos I got a lot of livin' to do
A whole lot of lovin' to do
And there's no one I'd rather do it to than you
There's a balmy little breeze
That's whistling through the trees
And it's sending you a praying with me
Why don't you take a listen
Never know what you've been missing
Cuddle up real close and make a little hoo with me
'Cos I got a lot of livin' to do
A whole lot of lovin' to do
Come on baby, to make a fun means two
'Cos I got a lot of livin' to do
A whole lot of lovin' to do
And there's no one I'd rather do it to than you
You're the prettiest thing I've seen
But you treat me doggone mean
Ain't you got no heart, I'm dying to hold you near
Why do you keep me waiting
Won't you start cooperating
Ain't the words I say the words you want to hear
'Cos I got a lot of livin' to do
A whole lot of lovin' to do
Come on baby, to make a fun takes two
'Cos I got a lot of livin' to do
A whole lot of lovin' to do
And there's no one I'd rather do it to than you
And there's no one I'd rather do it to than you
And there's no one I'd rather do it to than you
Lyrics submitted by epiwoosh
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