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”
Downtown where no angels are found,
We got our own underground, now let me show you 'round.
Welcome, yeah sinners and saints,
Come see the king in restraints, the queen with his crown.
Pure cry, as we pass 'em all by,
And you can look in our eyes, and see no signs of light.
Hang 'em high on the street lights tonight,
And there's no losing the fight,
We tie our nooses tight.
[Chorus]
You can dance with the devil, but you must wait your turn.
He'll bring you to his level, so you can feel the burn!
Get down, pass the bottle around,
Pray to the lord you don't drown, and we can show you how.
Sluts twist through the smoke and the mist,
So get your hand off your dick, and I can show you how!
Hell bent, none of us heaven sent,
Around the fire we chant, so just walk on by.
Hold tight, to your daughters tonight,
Cause you know I'll fuck 'em right, you know I damn well might.
[Chorus]
You can dance with the devil but you must wait your turn.
Down south, all the rebels, are standing proud and firm.
Romance tried to change the man I am
And I will be made pure of this I'm sure.
[Chorus: x2]
You can dance with the devil but you must wait your turn.
Down south, all the rebels, are standing proud and firm.
We got our own underground, now let me show you 'round.
Welcome, yeah sinners and saints,
Come see the king in restraints, the queen with his crown.
Pure cry, as we pass 'em all by,
And you can look in our eyes, and see no signs of light.
Hang 'em high on the street lights tonight,
And there's no losing the fight,
We tie our nooses tight.
[Chorus]
You can dance with the devil, but you must wait your turn.
He'll bring you to his level, so you can feel the burn!
Get down, pass the bottle around,
Pray to the lord you don't drown, and we can show you how.
Sluts twist through the smoke and the mist,
So get your hand off your dick, and I can show you how!
Hell bent, none of us heaven sent,
Around the fire we chant, so just walk on by.
Hold tight, to your daughters tonight,
Cause you know I'll fuck 'em right, you know I damn well might.
[Chorus]
You can dance with the devil but you must wait your turn.
Down south, all the rebels, are standing proud and firm.
Romance tried to change the man I am
And I will be made pure of this I'm sure.
[Chorus: x2]
You can dance with the devil but you must wait your turn.
Down south, all the rebels, are standing proud and firm.
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