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”
Let's get it on!
I think it's been too long
For this to all go wrong
You lost but thought you'd win
I won't try this again
You played yourself in front of me
To save yourself some dignity
And if you die before you should
At least you know that you'll look good
So tell me how's the rest
I'm fine with second best
It's all that I can say
Not coming back this way
For all the kids you say you hate
But now you say it's only fate
So if you die before you wake
I pray the Lord do not look fake
You'll never be ready for me
You'll never be ready for me
So this is how it ends
Redefine all your friends
It doesn't have to be
This way for you or me
You played yourself in front of me
To save yourself some dignity
If you die before you should
At least you know that'll you'll look good
You'll never be ready for me
You'll never be ready for me
I think it's been too long
For this to all go wrong
You lost but thought you'd win
I won't try this again
You played yourself in front of me
To save yourself some dignity
And if you die before you should
At least you know that you'll look good
So tell me how's the rest
I'm fine with second best
It's all that I can say
Not coming back this way
For all the kids you say you hate
But now you say it's only fate
So if you die before you wake
I pray the Lord do not look fake
You'll never be ready for me
You'll never be ready for me
So this is how it ends
Redefine all your friends
It doesn't have to be
This way for you or me
You played yourself in front of me
To save yourself some dignity
If you die before you should
At least you know that'll you'll look good
You'll never be ready for me
You'll never be ready for me
Lyrics submitted by ruben
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