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”
She walked by the ocean
And waited for a star
To carry her away
Feelin' so small
At the bottom of the world
Lookin' up to God
Tries to take deep breaths
To smell the salty sea
As it moves over her feet
The water pulls so strong
And no one is around
And the moon is looking down, sayin'
Rosie, come with me
Close your eyes and dream
The big ships are rollin'
And lightin' up the night
And she calls out, but they just her pass by
The waves are crashin'
But not making a sound
Just mouthing along, sayin'
Rosie, come with me
Close your eyes and dream
Close your eyes and dream
Close your eyes and dream
And waited for a star
To carry her away
Feelin' so small
At the bottom of the world
Lookin' up to God
Tries to take deep breaths
To smell the salty sea
As it moves over her feet
The water pulls so strong
And no one is around
And the moon is looking down, sayin'
Rosie, come with me
Close your eyes and dream
The big ships are rollin'
And lightin' up the night
And she calls out, but they just her pass by
The waves are crashin'
But not making a sound
Just mouthing along, sayin'
Rosie, come with me
Close your eyes and dream
Close your eyes and dream
Close your eyes and dream
Lyrics submitted by softasfire
Rosie's Lullaby Lyrics as written by Daru Oda Norah Jones
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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