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”
Time up in the middle of a daydream
Call you up 'cause the time is wasting
Let's drive we got nowhere to go
Fear not, yeah, welcome to the jungle
Think fast, move quick, don't stumble
We can't do this alone
Where do we go? We don't know
Follow the wind where it blows
Let's make mistakes and don't look back, it's now or never
One of those nights we felt invincible
And every glass was full,
One of those nights
One of those nights, dancing in the stars
Thought that the world was ours,
One of those nights
We're young, live with no fear
Kids running wild, girls crying drunk tears
We don't have this time for long
Yeah, we make big plans, spending all our change
Caught up in the night, oh we missed the last train
It's our time and we're leaving home
Where do we go? We don't know
Follow the wind where it blows
Let's make mistakes and don't look back, it's now or never
One of those nights we felt invincible
And every glass was full,
One of those nights
One of those nights, dancing in the stars
Thought that the world was ours,
One of those nights
I wanna hold on tight to a little of this
The kinda night you don't want to miss
Time of our lives,
One of those nights
I wanna hold on tight to a little of this
The kinda night you don't want to miss
Time of our lives,
One of those nights
Go home it's over, but it's not the end
Don't wait 'til you're older to begin
Keep your composure and innocence
Where do we go? We don't know
One of those nights, we're driving around
In this boring ass town
One of those nights
I wanna hold on tight to a little of this
The kinda night you don't want to miss
Time of our lives,
One of those nights
One of those nights we felt invincible
And every glass was full,
One of those nights
One of those nights, dancing in the stars
Thought that the world was ours,
One of those nights
I wanna hold on tight to a little of this
The kinda night you don't want to miss
Time of our lives,
One of those nights
One of those nights, where she turns the lights down
And it's only us now,
One of those nights
Call you up 'cause the time is wasting
Let's drive we got nowhere to go
Fear not, yeah, welcome to the jungle
Think fast, move quick, don't stumble
We can't do this alone
Where do we go? We don't know
Follow the wind where it blows
Let's make mistakes and don't look back, it's now or never
One of those nights we felt invincible
And every glass was full,
One of those nights
One of those nights, dancing in the stars
Thought that the world was ours,
One of those nights
We're young, live with no fear
Kids running wild, girls crying drunk tears
We don't have this time for long
Yeah, we make big plans, spending all our change
Caught up in the night, oh we missed the last train
It's our time and we're leaving home
Where do we go? We don't know
Follow the wind where it blows
Let's make mistakes and don't look back, it's now or never
One of those nights we felt invincible
And every glass was full,
One of those nights
One of those nights, dancing in the stars
Thought that the world was ours,
One of those nights
I wanna hold on tight to a little of this
The kinda night you don't want to miss
Time of our lives,
One of those nights
I wanna hold on tight to a little of this
The kinda night you don't want to miss
Time of our lives,
One of those nights
Go home it's over, but it's not the end
Don't wait 'til you're older to begin
Keep your composure and innocence
Where do we go? We don't know
One of those nights, we're driving around
In this boring ass town
One of those nights
I wanna hold on tight to a little of this
The kinda night you don't want to miss
Time of our lives,
One of those nights
One of those nights we felt invincible
And every glass was full,
One of those nights
One of those nights, dancing in the stars
Thought that the world was ours,
One of those nights
I wanna hold on tight to a little of this
The kinda night you don't want to miss
Time of our lives,
One of those nights
One of those nights, where she turns the lights down
And it's only us now,
One of those nights
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Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
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"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
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Ed Sheeran
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Plastic Bag
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
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