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 called to say you wanted out.
Well, I can't say I blame you now.
Sometimes you've got to fold
Before you're found out.
Well thanks for waiting this long
To show yourself.
'Cause now that I can see you,
I don't think you're worth a second glance.
So much for all the promises you made,
They served you well.
Now you're gone and they're wasted on me.
So much for your endearing sense of charm,
It served you well.
Now you've gone and they're wasted on me.
I guess that all you've got
Is all you're gonna get.
Well, I can't say I blame you now.
Sometimes you've got to fold
Before you're found out.
Well thanks for waiting this long
To show yourself.
'Cause now that I can see you,
I don't think you're worth a second glance.
So much for all the promises you made,
They served you well.
Now you're gone and they're wasted on me.
So much for your endearing sense of charm,
It served you well.
Now you've gone and they're wasted on me.
I guess that all you've got
Is all you're gonna get.
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