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 wasn't looking for a jesus man
i wasn't looking for buddha
i wasn't looking for a common man
and i wasn't looking for you,
and that's for sure
could you be the one?
could you be anyone?
could you be 1 2 3 4 fuckin' 5 for sure?
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
i wasn't looking to be crucified
for something i had done just once
but now i've got the taste in my mouth
you know i'm not looking to give you back to her
could i be the one?
are you my only one?
are you my 1 2 3 4 fuckin' 5 for sure?
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
are you the one?
could you be anyone?
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
i wasn't looking for buddha
i wasn't looking for a common man
and i wasn't looking for you,
and that's for sure
could you be the one?
could you be anyone?
could you be 1 2 3 4 fuckin' 5 for sure?
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
i wasn't looking to be crucified
for something i had done just once
but now i've got the taste in my mouth
you know i'm not looking to give you back to her
could i be the one?
are you my only one?
are you my 1 2 3 4 fuckin' 5 for sure?
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
are you the one?
could you be anyone?
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
the last time i saw you was the first time
was the first time i saw god
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