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”
Bowling is my life
and it has always been my dream to be a member of the local bowling team,
but I'm not very good.
The guys won't accept me,
I guess I try the girls team and lose a part of my anatomy then balls will roll.
I think I want to be...
Balls will roll,
I think it's time,
it's timefor me to be a girl.
It's a very big decision,
it's going to change my life.
I'll have to make all new friends,
I 'm gonna lose my wife.
But that's okay with me.
There's something in my soul.
It doesn't matter who's the better man,
it the man who gets to bowl.
I 've made my decision ,
I'm gonna make the change.
There will be rolling balls,
I'm gonna play my game.
It's gonna be so great.
It's gonna be the best, besides,
I've always told myself I look good in a dress.
I'm gonna cut'em off,
I'm gonna cut'em off,
I'm gonna cut'em off.
I'll never have to cough.
Now I've made my change and I've fulfilled my dream.
I'm now a member of the women's bowling team.
I hope I throw a strike,
'cause I'll never score again.
My first game is tomorrow,
I will go to play and then...
and it has always been my dream to be a member of the local bowling team,
but I'm not very good.
The guys won't accept me,
I guess I try the girls team and lose a part of my anatomy then balls will roll.
I think I want to be...
Balls will roll,
I think it's time,
it's timefor me to be a girl.
It's a very big decision,
it's going to change my life.
I'll have to make all new friends,
I 'm gonna lose my wife.
But that's okay with me.
There's something in my soul.
It doesn't matter who's the better man,
it the man who gets to bowl.
I 've made my decision ,
I'm gonna make the change.
There will be rolling balls,
I'm gonna play my game.
It's gonna be so great.
It's gonna be the best, besides,
I've always told myself I look good in a dress.
I'm gonna cut'em off,
I'm gonna cut'em off,
I'm gonna cut'em off.
I'll never have to cough.
Now I've made my change and I've fulfilled my dream.
I'm now a member of the women's bowling team.
I hope I throw a strike,
'cause I'll never score again.
My first game is tomorrow,
I will go to play and then...
Lyrics submitted by oofus
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