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 see the way you look
When I throw my words at you
I seem to have you hooked
But then everything is through
How can I make things right
How can I make things better
I want you to shine bright
I want us to be together
I can't find, can't find a remedy
Just try and hold on and I'll let you free
Can't fight the feelings that come over me
Once again I'm left in burning debris
Left alone all by myself
Left alone to rot away
Memories are stored up on a shelf
You'll never know how much my problems weigh
Stay out of my life
Stay out of my life
Stay out of my life
I don't need you anymore
I don't want to feel this way
I don't want what we had before
To be treated like radioactive decay
I'm your pile of junk in which you use
I'm your fear and your anger you abuse
I'm the cause of all your dismay
I'm the one who drove you away
From me
Stuck up, full blown vexation
Drew me back with vibrant trepidation
All I wanted was an explanation
But gave up, too much frustration
Don't wanna find, wanna find a remedy
Just let go so I can be free
Can't fight the feelings that come over me
Once again I'm left in burning debris
My eyes swell with anger
My whole body becomes numb
I try to find a reason
This situation is too dumb
Stay out of my life
Stay out of my life
Stay out of my life
I don't need you
When I throw my words at you
I seem to have you hooked
But then everything is through
How can I make things right
How can I make things better
I want you to shine bright
I want us to be together
I can't find, can't find a remedy
Just try and hold on and I'll let you free
Can't fight the feelings that come over me
Once again I'm left in burning debris
Left alone all by myself
Left alone to rot away
Memories are stored up on a shelf
You'll never know how much my problems weigh
Stay out of my life
Stay out of my life
Stay out of my life
I don't need you anymore
I don't want to feel this way
I don't want what we had before
To be treated like radioactive decay
I'm your pile of junk in which you use
I'm your fear and your anger you abuse
I'm the cause of all your dismay
I'm the one who drove you away
From me
Stuck up, full blown vexation
Drew me back with vibrant trepidation
All I wanted was an explanation
But gave up, too much frustration
Don't wanna find, wanna find a remedy
Just let go so I can be free
Can't fight the feelings that come over me
Once again I'm left in burning debris
My eyes swell with anger
My whole body becomes numb
I try to find a reason
This situation is too dumb
Stay out of my life
Stay out of my life
Stay out of my life
I don't need you
Lyrics submitted by Conker
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