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”
The first thing that I heard at 6AM: the world
Waking up and coming in with a warrant.
It's still not light, but I hope you're all set to go.
I hope you’re all set to go.
‘Cause we’re going alive or dead or in a million pieces
Just wasting away, to watch it all fade
To black as it goes by the window.
Take it away, it’s another day.
The last thing that I said; I was wishing for a bed
With my hands around my head, the last night on my breath,
It’s all right ‘cause I’m ready and set to go.
Never respectable.
We’re going alive or dead or in a million pieces (needs correction)
Just wasting away, watch it all fade
To black as it goes by the window.
Take it away, it’s another day.
Are you alive or dead or in a million pieces? (incorrect?)
Or wasting away? Watch it all fade
To black as it goes by the window.
Take it away, it’s another day.
Waking up and coming in with a warrant.
It's still not light, but I hope you're all set to go.
I hope you’re all set to go.
‘Cause we’re going alive or dead or in a million pieces
Just wasting away, to watch it all fade
To black as it goes by the window.
Take it away, it’s another day.
The last thing that I said; I was wishing for a bed
With my hands around my head, the last night on my breath,
It’s all right ‘cause I’m ready and set to go.
Never respectable.
We’re going alive or dead or in a million pieces (needs correction)
Just wasting away, watch it all fade
To black as it goes by the window.
Take it away, it’s another day.
Are you alive or dead or in a million pieces? (incorrect?)
Or wasting away? Watch it all fade
To black as it goes by the window.
Take it away, it’s another day.
Lyrics submitted by skacore_dude, edited by Npakaderm
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