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 the season's changed your face
Toasted skin turned darker shades
So as to better disguise your figure from the streetlights
First floor window opened up
As you tip-toe on the back porch
To meet the new girl on the corner
Make your big plans for the summer
No one's gonna stay inside
We're singing
We are finally here
And we're not going nowhere without our friends
And we can't stop singing
Everybody's making sure we stay up till sunset
But we can't forget
If we ever find our way back
This is all we've got
So you borrow your best friend's Jeep
Cracked her windshield and lost her keys
Crashed the rich kids' parties
Got kicked off of private beaches
We introduced our friends to yours
And we would laugh while we were ignored
And from coast to coast, we'll soon disperse
But let's live tonight like it's our first
We've got fast food, tattoos, late talks, longer walks
Check 'em, hold 'em, lose 'em, fold 'em
Fireworks and alcohol
No one's gonna stay inside
We're singing
We are finally here
And we're not going nowhere without our friends
And we can't stop singing
Everybody's making sure we stay up till sunset
But we can't forget
If we ever find our way back
This is all we've got
I remember sleeping in with the shades drawn
Casting shadows on my bed
Tomorrow feels like it's meant for the flight
Soaring beyond, twisting above
And when I sleep, I still can feel it
I can feel it, I can feel
When I sleep, I still can feel it
I can feel it, I can feel
When I sleep, I still can feel it
I can feel it, I can feel
No one's gonna stay inside
We're singing
(Fuck yeah!)
Finally here
And we're not going nowhere without our friends
And we can't stop singing
Everybody's making sure we stay up till sunset
But we can't forget
If we ever find our way back
If we ever find our way back
First floor window opened up
As you tip-toe on the back porch
To meet the new girl on the corner
Make your big plans for the summer
If we ever find our way back
This is all we've got
Toasted skin turned darker shades
So as to better disguise your figure from the streetlights
First floor window opened up
As you tip-toe on the back porch
To meet the new girl on the corner
Make your big plans for the summer
No one's gonna stay inside
We're singing
We are finally here
And we're not going nowhere without our friends
And we can't stop singing
Everybody's making sure we stay up till sunset
But we can't forget
If we ever find our way back
This is all we've got
So you borrow your best friend's Jeep
Cracked her windshield and lost her keys
Crashed the rich kids' parties
Got kicked off of private beaches
We introduced our friends to yours
And we would laugh while we were ignored
And from coast to coast, we'll soon disperse
But let's live tonight like it's our first
We've got fast food, tattoos, late talks, longer walks
Check 'em, hold 'em, lose 'em, fold 'em
Fireworks and alcohol
No one's gonna stay inside
We're singing
We are finally here
And we're not going nowhere without our friends
And we can't stop singing
Everybody's making sure we stay up till sunset
But we can't forget
If we ever find our way back
This is all we've got
I remember sleeping in with the shades drawn
Casting shadows on my bed
Tomorrow feels like it's meant for the flight
Soaring beyond, twisting above
And when I sleep, I still can feel it
I can feel it, I can feel
When I sleep, I still can feel it
I can feel it, I can feel
When I sleep, I still can feel it
I can feel it, I can feel
No one's gonna stay inside
We're singing
(Fuck yeah!)
Finally here
And we're not going nowhere without our friends
And we can't stop singing
Everybody's making sure we stay up till sunset
But we can't forget
If we ever find our way back
If we ever find our way back
First floor window opened up
As you tip-toe on the back porch
To meet the new girl on the corner
Make your big plans for the summer
If we ever find our way back
This is all we've got
Lyrics submitted by thoseguiltyeyes
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