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”
Since they've come, I've tried to go it straight, but I've got no clue how to
Who's gonna make it up just now try to, come up with some high-brow move
Kid gloves, and stranger loves you've known, you sort it out somehow
You used to chime in quietly, you sing, but you're a moaner now
Think of all the life we're saving
Think of all the waves we're breaking
Is it too late to live in your heart, too late to burn all your civilian clothes
As you break into a million parts, too late to learn it yes we're on a boat
Conquerors of the daybreak
Conquerors of the daybreak
This is the world of the theater
This is the world of the theater
All the phantom, by the nose they pass, you're on your way to dine
They call you from their hiding places on the shoulders of your chance
Think of all the cold we're braving
Think of all the ways we're caving
Is it too late to live in your heart, too late to burn all your civilian clothes
As you break into a million parts, too late to learn it really can't do both
Conquerors of the daybreak
Conquerors of the daybreak
This is the world of the theater
This is the world of the theater
Is it too late to live in your heart, too late to burn all your civilian clothes
As you break into a million parts, too late to learn it, yes we're [?]
Conquerors of the daybreak
Conquerors of the daybreak
Conquerors of the daybreak
Conquerors of the daybreak
This is the world of the theater
This is the world of the theater
Who's gonna make it up just now try to, come up with some high-brow move
Kid gloves, and stranger loves you've known, you sort it out somehow
You used to chime in quietly, you sing, but you're a moaner now
Think of all the life we're saving
Think of all the waves we're breaking
Is it too late to live in your heart, too late to burn all your civilian clothes
As you break into a million parts, too late to learn it yes we're on a boat
Conquerors of the daybreak
Conquerors of the daybreak
This is the world of the theater
This is the world of the theater
All the phantom, by the nose they pass, you're on your way to dine
They call you from their hiding places on the shoulders of your chance
Think of all the cold we're braving
Think of all the ways we're caving
Is it too late to live in your heart, too late to burn all your civilian clothes
As you break into a million parts, too late to learn it really can't do both
Conquerors of the daybreak
Conquerors of the daybreak
This is the world of the theater
This is the world of the theater
Is it too late to live in your heart, too late to burn all your civilian clothes
As you break into a million parts, too late to learn it, yes we're [?]
Conquerors of the daybreak
Conquerors of the daybreak
Conquerors of the daybreak
Conquerors of the daybreak
This is the world of the theater
This is the world of the theater
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
This Is the World of the Theater Lyrics as written by Allan Carl Newman
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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