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”
whenever i think i've gone too far
i look and see the way things really are
this world is fucked up - almost beyond hope
fighting and living - can we cope?
know we do this and we do it well
[you can always ignore any answer we're trying to sell]
still trying to do something to stay alive,
hoping life is more than taking a dive
this world is in its perfect place,
with that one foot in the grave
it's always been something i've had to say...
i won't shut up and i won't go away
how far have we come? how long can we run?
how long can we go straight ahead and so;
not making excuses, giving in to abuse
how long can i say "is this the right way?"
i'll stick to this road i've taken,
even if i've been mistaken
everything i do - this moment i seize
inspire myself, i believe what i believe.
this world is in its perfect place,
with that one foot in the grave
it's always been something i've had to say...
i won't shut up and i won't go away
i look and see the way things really are
this world is fucked up - almost beyond hope
fighting and living - can we cope?
know we do this and we do it well
[you can always ignore any answer we're trying to sell]
still trying to do something to stay alive,
hoping life is more than taking a dive
this world is in its perfect place,
with that one foot in the grave
it's always been something i've had to say...
i won't shut up and i won't go away
how far have we come? how long can we run?
how long can we go straight ahead and so;
not making excuses, giving in to abuse
how long can i say "is this the right way?"
i'll stick to this road i've taken,
even if i've been mistaken
everything i do - this moment i seize
inspire myself, i believe what i believe.
this world is in its perfect place,
with that one foot in the grave
it's always been something i've had to say...
i won't shut up and i won't go away
Lyrics submitted by okokayok
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