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”
Whoever said that leaving meant goodbye?
I realize that we are hundreds of miles apart.
But you can be sure that I am thinking of you. Please don’t cry. I’ll be here with you somehow.
So girl you turn me inside out.
Guess it’s something to say – at least I’m feeling now.
Now girl you turn my heart right out.
(For you) guess it’s something I’ve got to say, well at least I’m breathing now.
So here we are broken down and alone.
Whatever happened to the struggle that we used to hold onto?
I can’t believe it’s come to this.
All your strength is what I miss
so take me back to the days of not knowing who we are.
I realize that we are hundreds of miles apart.
But you can be sure that I am thinking of you. Please don’t cry. I’ll be here with you somehow.
So girl you turn me inside out.
Guess it’s something to say – at least I’m feeling now.
Now girl you turn my heart right out.
(For you) guess it’s something I’ve got to say, well at least I’m breathing now.
So here we are broken down and alone.
Whatever happened to the struggle that we used to hold onto?
I can’t believe it’s come to this.
All your strength is what I miss
so take me back to the days of not knowing who we are.
Lyrics submitted by bythehours, edited by Mellow_Harsher
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Whoever said that leaving meant goodbye? I realize that we are hundreds of miles apart. But you can be sure that I am thinking of you. Please don’t cry. I’ll be here with you somehow. So girl you turn me inside out. Guess it’s something to say – at least I’m feeling now. Now girl you turn my heart right out. (For you) guess it’s something I’ve got to say, well at least I’m breathing now. So here we are broken down and alone. Whatever happened to the struggle that we used to hold onto? I can’t believe it’s come to this. All your strength is what I miss so take me back to the days of not knowing who we are.
ha that one was tough by ear
No it wasn't. I had a demo of this before the CD came out and it was easy to hear. You fucking ruined the song.
Oh and am I really a trendy faggot? I come to songmeanings to find lyrics I can't find anywhere else. And sorry if Superstitions is one of my favorite bands. Go fuck yourself.
why dont you pick a fight over the internet. seen as you prob live in new jersey or pa, if you ever come to boston let me know.
you guys are fucking immature...
buildingmusic...no one else posted them, and bythehours tried...just because he got some wrong doesnt mean you have to crucify him...
bythehours...are you seriously telling me your willing to get in a fist fight because he corrected your lyrics? granted he was rude...but would you punch your boss in the face because he corrected errors at work? didnt think so
take a pill boys!