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”
Behind the wind and trees and obstacles we see.
And it brings these walls to life.
You owned us.
You called us your own possession.
Behind the age chipped paint.
We read our destinies in what they left behind.
Locked in our own dreams.
You owned us.
You called us your own possession.
You left behind hopes and dreams of a life left incomplete.
You walked away from everything you believed in when you wanted to change the world.
You left behind all remains.
You left behind all that remains.
You left behind hopes and dreams of a life left incomplete.
You walked away from everything you believed in when you wanted to change the world.
Save it from us, save it from you
Save every breath that you breathe in
Save it its needles in your fingertips.
And it brings these walls to life.
You owned us.
You called us your own possession.
Behind the age chipped paint.
We read our destinies in what they left behind.
Locked in our own dreams.
You owned us.
You called us your own possession.
You left behind hopes and dreams of a life left incomplete.
You walked away from everything you believed in when you wanted to change the world.
You left behind all remains.
You left behind all that remains.
You left behind hopes and dreams of a life left incomplete.
You walked away from everything you believed in when you wanted to change the world.
Save it from us, save it from you
Save every breath that you breathe in
Save it its needles in your fingertips.
Lyrics submitted by Allelsefai1ed
Needles Lyrics as written by Ricky Mahler Alexander Mitchell
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing
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um... freaking kick ass breakdown.
is that all you write about? awesome breakdown?
hey, the whole song is awesome. the breakdown just stood out on this one to me
haste the day, with Jimmy and without, has good breakdowns, but lyrically i think this new album is lacking a bit, it just doesn't hit me like burning bridges did.
yeah i have to agree break down is heavy. thats not all thats needed to say about the song. but come on " freaking kick ass break down"
I love how everyone is bashing on bullet saying they cant believe thats all he has to say about it and then all they have to say is about him
I freaking love this song! i get the opposite feeling then thebigman i think that lyrically theyve grown so much since burning bridges. every single song applies to my life so well. its amazing how deep every single song is.
the reason i got on here was i was just trying to figure out what they meant when they say theres needles in your finger tips. i was thinking maybe it meant that everything he touches bleeds or gets hurt. anyone care to build on that?