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”
You keep on asking me
Why can't we be together
I keep saying won't you wait a while
What's all the hurry
I thought we had forever
I just need time 'til i can make up my mind
I'm not asking for
A love to last forever
I don't expect to get a guarantee
It's just that i believe
Lovers should stick together
I'm only saying
Won't you wait for me
[Chorus]
I've got to be
Got to be certain
I've got to be so sure
I've had my share of hearts broken
And i don't want to take that any more
I've got some friends who say
Boys are all the same
They're only looking out for just one thing
I'm only hoping that
You won't turn out like that
I need some time 'til i can make up my mind
Been hurt in love before
But i still come back for more
I was such a fool
I couldn't stop myself
If you believe in me
If you want our love to be
I know you'll wait for me, oh, oh, oh, oh
[Chorus]
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
[Chorus until fade]
Why can't we be together
I keep saying won't you wait a while
What's all the hurry
I thought we had forever
I just need time 'til i can make up my mind
I'm not asking for
A love to last forever
I don't expect to get a guarantee
It's just that i believe
Lovers should stick together
I'm only saying
Won't you wait for me
[Chorus]
I've got to be
Got to be certain
I've got to be so sure
I've had my share of hearts broken
And i don't want to take that any more
I've got some friends who say
Boys are all the same
They're only looking out for just one thing
I'm only hoping that
You won't turn out like that
I need some time 'til i can make up my mind
Been hurt in love before
But i still come back for more
I was such a fool
I couldn't stop myself
If you believe in me
If you want our love to be
I know you'll wait for me, oh, oh, oh, oh
[Chorus]
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
[Chorus until fade]
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