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”
People tell me that
I just daydream and waste my time (oh, oh)
But there's really
nothing that's gonna change my mind
'cause I'm doin' just fine
Stop complaining 'cause
I'm just trying to live my life
(Doin' what I want and
that's my reason to get up in the morning)
Hey, I'm just playing around
Messing around with the sound
Hey, is that why you call it
Money for nothing money for nothing
Hey, is it cause I'm just having fun,
or cause I'm getting my job done.
hey, why you wanna call it money for nothing money for nothing
I'm not made for
Getting paid for 9 to 5 ( oh no no no noo )
I'm just good at
What I'm doing if it feels right
You can say what you like
All I'm saying is
I'm just playing with things I like
Getting what I got coming
And they call it money for nothing
Hey, I'm just playing around
Messing around with the sound
Hey, is that why you call it
Money for nothing money for nothing
Hey, is it cause I'm just having fun,
or cause I'm getting my job done.
hey, why you wanna call it money for nothing money for nothing?
hey, is that's why you call it money for nothing money for nothing?
People tell me I
Just can't keep chasin' dreams in life
(Doin' what I want and That's my reason to get up in the morning)
That don't face me 'cause In the end at least I've tried
(Getting what I got coming)
And they call it money for nothing
Hey, I'm just playing around
Messing around with the sound
Hey, is that why you call it
Money for nothing money for nothing
Hey, is it cause I'm just having fun,
or cause I'm getting my job done.
hey, why you wanna call it money for nothing money for nothing
Hey, I'm just playing around
Messing around with the sound
Hey, is that why you call it
Money for nothing money for nothing
Hey, is it cause I'm just having fun,
or cause I'm getting my job done.
heey, why you wanna call it money for nothing money for nothing
hey ohh ohhhh
(is that why you call it money for nothing money for nothing )
heey ( I'm not getting my money for nothing money for nothing )
I just daydream and waste my time (oh, oh)
But there's really
nothing that's gonna change my mind
'cause I'm doin' just fine
Stop complaining 'cause
I'm just trying to live my life
(Doin' what I want and
that's my reason to get up in the morning)
Hey, I'm just playing around
Messing around with the sound
Hey, is that why you call it
Money for nothing money for nothing
Hey, is it cause I'm just having fun,
or cause I'm getting my job done.
hey, why you wanna call it money for nothing money for nothing
I'm not made for
Getting paid for 9 to 5 ( oh no no no noo )
I'm just good at
What I'm doing if it feels right
You can say what you like
All I'm saying is
I'm just playing with things I like
Getting what I got coming
And they call it money for nothing
Hey, I'm just playing around
Messing around with the sound
Hey, is that why you call it
Money for nothing money for nothing
Hey, is it cause I'm just having fun,
or cause I'm getting my job done.
hey, why you wanna call it money for nothing money for nothing?
hey, is that's why you call it money for nothing money for nothing?
People tell me I
Just can't keep chasin' dreams in life
(Doin' what I want and That's my reason to get up in the morning)
That don't face me 'cause In the end at least I've tried
(Getting what I got coming)
And they call it money for nothing
Hey, I'm just playing around
Messing around with the sound
Hey, is that why you call it
Money for nothing money for nothing
Hey, is it cause I'm just having fun,
or cause I'm getting my job done.
hey, why you wanna call it money for nothing money for nothing
Hey, I'm just playing around
Messing around with the sound
Hey, is that why you call it
Money for nothing money for nothing
Hey, is it cause I'm just having fun,
or cause I'm getting my job done.
heey, why you wanna call it money for nothing money for nothing
hey ohh ohhhh
(is that why you call it money for nothing money for nothing )
heey ( I'm not getting my money for nothing money for nothing )
Lyrics submitted by killstar
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