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've been coming round here now for quite some time
and i think you've got it figured out
But you don't look at me, how i look at you
you make it so hard for my love to get through
and i just know i'd make you happy if you only let me in
you'll never really know unless you try
i could be, the, girl of your dreams i strongly suggest, you don't let me pass you by
BRIDGE
it's a lesson in simplicity
and i've spelt it out specifically
the rest is up to you
and it seriously bothers me
that you may just not ever see
the way i feel about you
CHORUS
i've got everything you need and
i want you to be with me
this is not some crazy fantasy
i got everything you need
take me for a ride in your big fancy car
i want to see how fast you can go
we'll drop the roof and we'll find the coast
and we won't stop driving till the sun sinks below
and we can find a litle place
that serves a chilled white wine
somewhere we can be alone
and you can feel free to impress me
and we can play until it's time to go
(BRIDGE)
(CHORUS x3)
and i think you've got it figured out
But you don't look at me, how i look at you
you make it so hard for my love to get through
and i just know i'd make you happy if you only let me in
you'll never really know unless you try
i could be, the, girl of your dreams i strongly suggest, you don't let me pass you by
BRIDGE
it's a lesson in simplicity
and i've spelt it out specifically
the rest is up to you
and it seriously bothers me
that you may just not ever see
the way i feel about you
CHORUS
i've got everything you need and
i want you to be with me
this is not some crazy fantasy
i got everything you need
take me for a ride in your big fancy car
i want to see how fast you can go
we'll drop the roof and we'll find the coast
and we won't stop driving till the sun sinks below
and we can find a litle place
that serves a chilled white wine
somewhere we can be alone
and you can feel free to impress me
and we can play until it's time to go
(BRIDGE)
(CHORUS x3)
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