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”
I can't believe that I ended up here
I can't believe, I can't believe that
Just when I thought that the road was so clear
Had no idea
Had no idea you'd come right out of nowhere
Spin me around
How did you make my world come crashing down?
Tonight, you made my perfect picture look like black and white
I know I've never seen my colors so alive
With you around, I know that we're gonna be fine
Tonight, you made my perfect picture come to life
We always think that we know what we want
That's where we go, but where we going?
We always think we have it all figured out
But all we know, we know is nothing
One thing can make it all change
So hold on tight, hold on tight
One thing can make it all change
In just one night, I don't know why
You'd come right out of nowhere
Spin me around
How did you make my world come crashing down?
Tonight, you made my perfect picture look like black and white
I know I've never seen my colors so alive
With you around, I know that we're gonna be fine
Tonight, you made my perfect picture come to life, life, life
You made my perfect picture come to life, life
And I don't know, and I don't know why
You came right out of nowhere
Spin me around
How did you make my world come crashing down?
Tonight, you made my perfect picture look like black and white
I know I've never seen my colors so alive
With you around, I know that we're gonna be fine
Tonight, you made my perfect picture come to life
Tonight, you made my perfect picture come to life
Tonight, you made my perfect picture come to life
I can't believe, I can't believe that
Just when I thought that the road was so clear
Had no idea
Had no idea you'd come right out of nowhere
Spin me around
How did you make my world come crashing down?
Tonight, you made my perfect picture look like black and white
I know I've never seen my colors so alive
With you around, I know that we're gonna be fine
Tonight, you made my perfect picture come to life
We always think that we know what we want
That's where we go, but where we going?
We always think we have it all figured out
But all we know, we know is nothing
One thing can make it all change
So hold on tight, hold on tight
One thing can make it all change
In just one night, I don't know why
You'd come right out of nowhere
Spin me around
How did you make my world come crashing down?
Tonight, you made my perfect picture look like black and white
I know I've never seen my colors so alive
With you around, I know that we're gonna be fine
Tonight, you made my perfect picture come to life, life, life
You made my perfect picture come to life, life
And I don't know, and I don't know why
You came right out of nowhere
Spin me around
How did you make my world come crashing down?
Tonight, you made my perfect picture look like black and white
I know I've never seen my colors so alive
With you around, I know that we're gonna be fine
Tonight, you made my perfect picture come to life
Tonight, you made my perfect picture come to life
Tonight, you made my perfect picture come to life
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