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”
So what are we looking for
When we've got all we need?
And what are we sleeping for
When we've got nothing to dream for?
So where are we looking to
When inside empty rooms?
Will you believe the invisible
To fill the faith in time we lose?
Oh I'm having trouble breathing
Please come and rescue me
I can fill something leaving
That was, a part of me
A part of me
And it's me that you break
But you know I can take it
But no matter what breaks
You'll still be a part of me
So what are we waiting for
When all our friends are here?
And what are we changing for
When we liked who we were before?
So where are we looking to
When inside empty rooms?
Will you believe in this part of me
And wear me like a new tattoo?
Oh I'm having trouble breathing
It's too late to rescue me
I can fill something leaving
That was, a part of me
A part of me
And it's me that you break
But you know I can take it
But no matter what breaks
You'll still be a part of me
I can see what is happening
It's alright to be afraid
I can see what is happening
It's too late for me to be saved
So what are we looking for
When we've got all we need?
So what are we sleeping for
When we've got nothing to dream for?
And it's me that you break
But you know I can take it
But no matter what breaks
You'll still be a part of me
I can see what is happening
It's alright to be afraid
I can see what is happening
When we've got all we need?
And what are we sleeping for
When we've got nothing to dream for?
So where are we looking to
When inside empty rooms?
Will you believe the invisible
To fill the faith in time we lose?
Oh I'm having trouble breathing
Please come and rescue me
I can fill something leaving
That was, a part of me
A part of me
And it's me that you break
But you know I can take it
But no matter what breaks
You'll still be a part of me
So what are we waiting for
When all our friends are here?
And what are we changing for
When we liked who we were before?
So where are we looking to
When inside empty rooms?
Will you believe in this part of me
And wear me like a new tattoo?
Oh I'm having trouble breathing
It's too late to rescue me
I can fill something leaving
That was, a part of me
A part of me
And it's me that you break
But you know I can take it
But no matter what breaks
You'll still be a part of me
I can see what is happening
It's alright to be afraid
I can see what is happening
It's too late for me to be saved
So what are we looking for
When we've got all we need?
So what are we sleeping for
When we've got nothing to dream for?
And it's me that you break
But you know I can take it
But no matter what breaks
You'll still be a part of me
I can see what is happening
It's alright to be afraid
I can see what is happening
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I think this is about a guy who is losing a girl. Oh I'm having trouble breathing Please come and rescue me I can FEEL something leaving That was...a part of me
that part is the girl
I can see what is happening It's alright to be afraid I can see what is happening
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Good song
/agree completly
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