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”
Hey
You're not the first
You're not the last
To hold me back
Yeah
It's such a shame
It's such a waste
To hesitate
Now
I've seen the light
I've heard the sound
Of bringing others down
Not everyone deserves the sun
Not everyone lives for too long
Not everyone can turn you on
Yeah
Strange
What people say
About your face
The way it changed
It's hard
To fall behind
They bleed you dry
And blow your mind
Now
You've lost control
You've let it show
And now no-one knows
Not everyone deserves the sun
Not everyone lives for too long
Not everyone can turn you on
Yeah
Just say my name
Just say my name
Just say my name
Just say..
Not everyone deserves a song
Not everyone lives for too long
Not everyone can turn you on
Yeah
Not everyone deserves a lie
Not everyone deserves to die
Not everyone can bleed you dry
Yeah
You're not the first
You're not the last
To hold me back
Yeah
It's such a shame
It's such a waste
To hesitate
Now
I've seen the light
I've heard the sound
Of bringing others down
Not everyone deserves the sun
Not everyone lives for too long
Not everyone can turn you on
Yeah
Strange
What people say
About your face
The way it changed
It's hard
To fall behind
They bleed you dry
And blow your mind
Now
You've lost control
You've let it show
And now no-one knows
Not everyone deserves the sun
Not everyone lives for too long
Not everyone can turn you on
Yeah
Just say my name
Just say my name
Just say my name
Just say..
Not everyone deserves a song
Not everyone lives for too long
Not everyone can turn you on
Yeah
Not everyone deserves a lie
Not everyone deserves to die
Not everyone can bleed you dry
Yeah
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This is definately in my top 5 fave songs ever, nine black alps is such a kick ass band, i wish they would do more songs like this one.
Lovely and sarcastic and angsty. I think its about hating someone so much for something they've done to you that you see them as less than human - they "dont deserve the sun" like everyone else, they "dont deserve a song" etc.
This is fucking amazing live
This is fucking amazing live
i like how it is like it is..
hmm..that includes how it is positive and negative..
is it possible to edit comments?..i would like to change this one to: i like how it is how it is..
hmm..that includes how it is positive and negative..
this band have to make it big soon, another great song from a brilliant debut album
They are one of my faviorite bands, because i like the messages in their songs, about how it is better to be yourself.
I think this song is about people who believe the world revolves around them and how people of such a nature often get mad when things don't go their way.
the chorus reminds me of a more talented version of nirvana.
I remember them saying it's about bullying.