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”
Alone again my friend
I know it's lonely, I've been there as well
Crowded rooms seem so empty
The color on the wall turns grey
Your soul is about to collapse
Your heart bleeds, only empty thoughts exist
Everything you've ever done seems pointless
Helpless, you can't think at all
Stop searching for answers
It's all in your head
You're already dead
Sudden death is so inviting
No personality left at all
I know just what you're thinging
Left behide by those you depended on
Can't think straight, It's all in your head
No matter the world is still the same
Time will never be your ally
Fragile you can't breath at all
Maybe they never meant to hurt you
I guess no one is to blame
Daily you're picking up the pieces
Searching for the life you had
I know it's lonely, I've been there as well
Crowded rooms seem so empty
The color on the wall turns grey
Your soul is about to collapse
Your heart bleeds, only empty thoughts exist
Everything you've ever done seems pointless
Helpless, you can't think at all
Stop searching for answers
It's all in your head
You're already dead
Sudden death is so inviting
No personality left at all
I know just what you're thinging
Left behide by those you depended on
Can't think straight, It's all in your head
No matter the world is still the same
Time will never be your ally
Fragile you can't breath at all
Maybe they never meant to hurt you
I guess no one is to blame
Daily you're picking up the pieces
Searching for the life you had
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