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 never had a sister
that you didn't like
You had three ugly brothers
but still turned out all right, yeah
I never had a girlfriend
longer than three months
you never had a boyfriend
but married on a hunch
so let's ride bikes into the sea
and catch a bus outside the reef
drive so deep that we can see
thinks that we have to get off
the bus driver laughs and he shakes his head
says, "You're okay, I drive this route everyday"
you're uneasy and you say you're scared
and if I die at least you'll die too
I never had a sister
but you, you look swell
wearing your matching shorts
as often as the mail comes
you look like Audrey Hepburn
when you get all dressed up
I have seen all your movies
'cause Audrey's a stone fox
so let's ride bikes into the sea
and catch a bus outside the reef
drive so deep where we can see
thinks that we have to get off
The bus driver laughs and he shakes his head
says, "You're okay, I drive this route everyday"
you're uneasy and you say you're scared
and if I die at least you'll die too
that you didn't like
You had three ugly brothers
but still turned out all right, yeah
I never had a girlfriend
longer than three months
you never had a boyfriend
but married on a hunch
so let's ride bikes into the sea
and catch a bus outside the reef
drive so deep that we can see
thinks that we have to get off
the bus driver laughs and he shakes his head
says, "You're okay, I drive this route everyday"
you're uneasy and you say you're scared
and if I die at least you'll die too
I never had a sister
but you, you look swell
wearing your matching shorts
as often as the mail comes
you look like Audrey Hepburn
when you get all dressed up
I have seen all your movies
'cause Audrey's a stone fox
so let's ride bikes into the sea
and catch a bus outside the reef
drive so deep where we can see
thinks that we have to get off
The bus driver laughs and he shakes his head
says, "You're okay, I drive this route everyday"
you're uneasy and you say you're scared
and if I die at least you'll die too
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"you look like Audrey Hepburn when you get all dressed up I have seen all your movies 'cause Audrey's a stone fox"
i adore that line. brilliant.