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”
Lover, lover may I have this dance.
Your reputation reeks of anything but the class
That you parade in the big screen baby.
And lover, lover could you tell me why,
Your make-up’s smeared and you’re starting to cry
Away those fake tears like TV drama.
When lights out and no ones watching
Your White sheets stain red.
When lights out and no ones watching.
You’ll end up on your back, again.
Even if on your knees, baby you couldn’t please
You’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chances.
Even if on your knees, baby you couldn’t please
You’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chances.
Lover, lover would you close your legs
The smell is anything but the intoxicating.
“Wake up fool” reads the headlines
The girl has fucked at least 10 guys,
That you know of and you care to know for.
When lights out and no ones watching.
Your White sheets stain red.
When lights out and no ones watching.
You’ll end up on your back, again.
Even if on your knees, baby you couldn’t please
You’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chances.
Even if on your knees, baby you couldn’t please
You’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chances.
Lights out, ha ha.
Lights out, ha ha.
Your reputation reeks of anything but the class
That you parade in the big screen baby.
And lover, lover could you tell me why,
Your make-up’s smeared and you’re starting to cry
Away those fake tears like TV drama.
When lights out and no ones watching
Your White sheets stain red.
When lights out and no ones watching.
You’ll end up on your back, again.
Even if on your knees, baby you couldn’t please
You’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chances.
Even if on your knees, baby you couldn’t please
You’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chances.
Lover, lover would you close your legs
The smell is anything but the intoxicating.
“Wake up fool” reads the headlines
The girl has fucked at least 10 guys,
That you know of and you care to know for.
When lights out and no ones watching.
Your White sheets stain red.
When lights out and no ones watching.
You’ll end up on your back, again.
Even if on your knees, baby you couldn’t please
You’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chances.
Even if on your knees, baby you couldn’t please
You’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chances.
Lights out, ha ha.
Lights out, ha ha.
Lyrics submitted by tasheh
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i rekon this song has simular meaning in lyrics to "Sorry Doesnt Cut It". They are both about someone who has been given to many chances and the other person may not be able to forgive them