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”
V1
Started to fight
But I took off in fright
Could not believe
That she didn't chase me
V2
Climbed on her back
With an ambush attack
Down came the force
And down came the briefcase
V3
Quiet before
Then you came to the fore
Not unsurprised
Still happy to see you
V4
You know there's no chance
Not a sniff of romance
And I'm thinking this is the end of the line
Chorus
And you're feeling fine
Are you looking for favours
Returned for your crime
Help me to stand
Help me to say
That I don't want to be here
I don't want to stay
I just want away
V5
A hit for a feel
With unconquered appeal
You locked the door
And I started to tremble
V6
Touch without touch
Are we feeling too much
I can't decide
If I'm feeing able
V7
Eyes that don't meet
Are we too scared to speak
I can't provide
What you are requesting
V8
You know there's no chance
Not a sniff of romance
And I'm thinking this is the end of the line
Chorus
And you're feeling fine
While you're looking for favours
Returned for your crime
Help me to stand
Help me to say
That I don't want to be here
I don't want to stay
I just want away
(M8)
Chorus
And I, I'll try to feel fine
While I'm taking orders from bottles of wine
Help me to stand
Help me to say
That I don't want to be here
I just want away
Touch without touch
Feel without feel
Are we both really hoping
This just isn't real
Help me to stand
Help me to say
That I don't want to be here
I don't want to stay
I can't give today
Started to fight
But I took off in fright
Could not believe
That she didn't chase me
V2
Climbed on her back
With an ambush attack
Down came the force
And down came the briefcase
V3
Quiet before
Then you came to the fore
Not unsurprised
Still happy to see you
V4
You know there's no chance
Not a sniff of romance
And I'm thinking this is the end of the line
Chorus
And you're feeling fine
Are you looking for favours
Returned for your crime
Help me to stand
Help me to say
That I don't want to be here
I don't want to stay
I just want away
V5
A hit for a feel
With unconquered appeal
You locked the door
And I started to tremble
V6
Touch without touch
Are we feeling too much
I can't decide
If I'm feeing able
V7
Eyes that don't meet
Are we too scared to speak
I can't provide
What you are requesting
V8
You know there's no chance
Not a sniff of romance
And I'm thinking this is the end of the line
Chorus
And you're feeling fine
While you're looking for favours
Returned for your crime
Help me to stand
Help me to say
That I don't want to be here
I don't want to stay
I just want away
(M8)
Chorus
And I, I'll try to feel fine
While I'm taking orders from bottles of wine
Help me to stand
Help me to say
That I don't want to be here
I just want away
Touch without touch
Feel without feel
Are we both really hoping
This just isn't real
Help me to stand
Help me to say
That I don't want to be here
I don't want to stay
I can't give today
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