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”
In this little time
Weve nothing but survived
Over 360 days of our lives
Were growing up too fast
We just want this to last
Its always one step forward
And three steps back
What do you have to show?
What do you even know
Weve been here so many times before
We gathered up our pride
Made the choice not to hide
Its always been us five along for this ride
Weve come to far this time to never say die
Doing nothing will never pass the time
And i will never give up on my dreams
'Cuz all the kids are saying...
HEY! dont give up that way
Youll make it someday
Dont go out that way
Everythings okay
What do you have to show?
What do you even know
Weve been here so many times before
We gathered up our pride
Made the choice not to hide
Its always been us five along for this ride
Weve come to far this time to never say die
Doing nothing will never pass the time
And i will never give up on my dreams
'Cuz all the kids are saying...
HEY! dont give up that way
Youll make it someday
Dont go out that way
Everythings okay
Dont give up that way
Everythings okay
Its time for you to stand up and say
Stand up and say
Yuck Fou
And all the kids are saying...
HEY! dont give up that way
Youll make it someday
Dont go out that way
And were the one who say...
(You wanted to beat it
You couldnt fight
We want to believe in
All the kids who say...)
Weve nothing but survived
Over 360 days of our lives
Were growing up too fast
We just want this to last
Its always one step forward
And three steps back
What do you have to show?
What do you even know
Weve been here so many times before
We gathered up our pride
Made the choice not to hide
Its always been us five along for this ride
Weve come to far this time to never say die
Doing nothing will never pass the time
And i will never give up on my dreams
'Cuz all the kids are saying...
HEY! dont give up that way
Youll make it someday
Dont go out that way
Everythings okay
What do you have to show?
What do you even know
Weve been here so many times before
We gathered up our pride
Made the choice not to hide
Its always been us five along for this ride
Weve come to far this time to never say die
Doing nothing will never pass the time
And i will never give up on my dreams
'Cuz all the kids are saying...
HEY! dont give up that way
Youll make it someday
Dont go out that way
Everythings okay
Dont give up that way
Everythings okay
Its time for you to stand up and say
Stand up and say
Yuck Fou
And all the kids are saying...
HEY! dont give up that way
Youll make it someday
Dont go out that way
And were the one who say...
(You wanted to beat it
You couldnt fight
We want to believe in
All the kids who say...)
Lyrics submitted by NIKKIE
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