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”
I'll take it, you're back for good
but no, just picking up some old stuff
besides, you've got a new heartache
and he's there for you in the wee hours
is there nothing you'd like to ask me
how you noticed how I cling to you
I know by mind you don't want me
and I know by heart that it kills me
picture this:
us grown old in a small town,
in a village
it's impossible for you,
totally unthinkable
I'll move down south on the east
coast do you care, of course you don't
just wanna get your things,
and get out of here
what have I done for you
to detest me the way you do
excuse me, I should know,
I know, but I don't
I never meant to hurt you
and if I did or to suffocate you,
God forbid
I'd like an answer, do you mind
you do, well I tried
picture this:
us grown old in a small town,
in a village
it's impossible for you,
totally unthinkable
picture this:
us grown old in a small town,
in a village
it's impossible for you,
totally unthinkable
but no, just picking up some old stuff
besides, you've got a new heartache
and he's there for you in the wee hours
is there nothing you'd like to ask me
how you noticed how I cling to you
I know by mind you don't want me
and I know by heart that it kills me
picture this:
us grown old in a small town,
in a village
it's impossible for you,
totally unthinkable
I'll move down south on the east
coast do you care, of course you don't
just wanna get your things,
and get out of here
what have I done for you
to detest me the way you do
excuse me, I should know,
I know, but I don't
I never meant to hurt you
and if I did or to suffocate you,
God forbid
I'd like an answer, do you mind
you do, well I tried
picture this:
us grown old in a small town,
in a village
it's impossible for you,
totally unthinkable
picture this:
us grown old in a small town,
in a village
it's impossible for you,
totally unthinkable
Lyrics submitted by delial
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