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”
Hmm
We were together I was blown away
Just like paper from a fan
You would act like I was just a kid
Like we were never gonna last
Now I've got someone who cares for me, yeah
Wrote my name in silver sands
I think you know you lost the love of your life
And you say, I was the best you've ever had
Because it ended, you think about the ways you held my hand
And all the times you say you didn't understand
You never had our love written in your plans, yeah
And now I'm in demand
Never think you saw the best of me
There's a side you never know
Love and lover are not two different things
You set your sights far too low
Now I've got someone who cares for me, yeah
Wrote my name in silver sands
I think you know you lost the love of your life
And you say, I was the best you've ever had
Because it ended, you think about the ways you held my hand
And all the times you say you didn't understand
You never had our love written in your plans, yeah
And now I'm in demand
It's only when I'm close to you
I see that winnin' smile
Then my dreams just move along
You're lust erase my minds
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Stay
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Stay
I'm in demand
You think about the ways you held my hand
And all the times you say you didn't understand
You never had our love written in your plans, yeah
And now I'm in demand
Want you in demand
I need you in demand
I'm always in demand
I'm in demand
I'm in demand
Cause now I'm in demand
We were together I was blown away
Just like paper from a fan
You would act like I was just a kid
Like we were never gonna last
Now I've got someone who cares for me, yeah
Wrote my name in silver sands
I think you know you lost the love of your life
And you say, I was the best you've ever had
Because it ended, you think about the ways you held my hand
And all the times you say you didn't understand
You never had our love written in your plans, yeah
And now I'm in demand
Never think you saw the best of me
There's a side you never know
Love and lover are not two different things
You set your sights far too low
Now I've got someone who cares for me, yeah
Wrote my name in silver sands
I think you know you lost the love of your life
And you say, I was the best you've ever had
Because it ended, you think about the ways you held my hand
And all the times you say you didn't understand
You never had our love written in your plans, yeah
And now I'm in demand
It's only when I'm close to you
I see that winnin' smile
Then my dreams just move along
You're lust erase my minds
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Stay
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Stay
I'm in demand
You think about the ways you held my hand
And all the times you say you didn't understand
You never had our love written in your plans, yeah
And now I'm in demand
Want you in demand
I need you in demand
I'm always in demand
I'm in demand
I'm in demand
Cause now I'm in demand
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oh god couple of years ago I had the video on my computer and used to watch it everyday and drool over Alan Rickman :p isn't he just the sexiest creature alive?
Oh, the song's pretty cool, too.