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”
Eh-eh
How can this be
Though all these years I have been true to thee
You have the nerve to say you're done with me
And that I should leave
Girl, you're killing me
Take another day
Before you go
And throw it all away
And if you do
I know we'll find a way
Just believe in me
'Cause I'm here to stay
(Don't let me leave) don't let me leave you, girl
'Cause if I do I promise I will look the other way
Girl, I know you need me by your side
You don't see it, but I know it
This is why
(Don't let me leave) don't let me leave you, girl
Just let me tell you why
You're all I ever needed
And everything worth fighting for
Before you go and throw it all away
Girl, I just know that we can find a way
Please believe in me
'Cause I'm here to stay
(Don't let me leave) don't let me leave you, girl
'Cause if I do I promise I will look the other way
Girl, I know you need me by your side
You don't see it, but I know it
This is why
(Don't let me leave) don't let me leave you, girl
Just let me tell you why
You're all I ever needed
And everything worth fighting for
(Don't let me leave) don't let me leave you, girl
'Cause if I do I promise I will look the other way
Girl, I know you need me by your side
You don't see it (see it), but I know it (know it)
This is why (why)
(Don't let me leave) don't let me leave you, girl
Just let me tell you why
You're all I ever needed
And everything worth fighting for
You're all I ever needed
And everything worth fighting
How can this be
Though all these years I have been true to thee
You have the nerve to say you're done with me
And that I should leave
Girl, you're killing me
Take another day
Before you go
And throw it all away
And if you do
I know we'll find a way
Just believe in me
'Cause I'm here to stay
(Don't let me leave) don't let me leave you, girl
'Cause if I do I promise I will look the other way
Girl, I know you need me by your side
You don't see it, but I know it
This is why
(Don't let me leave) don't let me leave you, girl
Just let me tell you why
You're all I ever needed
And everything worth fighting for
Before you go and throw it all away
Girl, I just know that we can find a way
Please believe in me
'Cause I'm here to stay
(Don't let me leave) don't let me leave you, girl
'Cause if I do I promise I will look the other way
Girl, I know you need me by your side
You don't see it, but I know it
This is why
(Don't let me leave) don't let me leave you, girl
Just let me tell you why
You're all I ever needed
And everything worth fighting for
(Don't let me leave) don't let me leave you, girl
'Cause if I do I promise I will look the other way
Girl, I know you need me by your side
You don't see it (see it), but I know it (know it)
This is why (why)
(Don't let me leave) don't let me leave you, girl
Just let me tell you why
You're all I ever needed
And everything worth fighting for
You're all I ever needed
And everything worth fighting
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