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”
He felt invulnerable
Absolute control
His soul worked like a mine
He would
Exploit the present
Flood dead-ends
If they sparkled, stakes would sometimes be too high
He was offered
A buffet of seduction
More delight than man can take
Easy target
King of diamonds
His fate was sealed
This spell he could not shake
Good-bye, my love,
Good-bye
Losing ground is what it takes
If you really want to fly
For time borrowed from the gods
You pay more than one life
Losing ground is what it takes
If you really want to fly
Don't cry, my love,
Don't cry
They were never meant to last
She was never meant to lie
It was no accident
It was all well-planned
Would he take another blow
She would
Exploit the addict
Stir up a conflict
Breach of trust
And she'd stage another show
Sometimes
A wounded animal
Tricks the carnivore
Thank the merits of digital tools
He would stick to it
Sink this relationship
Kamikaze, we count on you
Good-bye, my love,
Good-bye
Losing ground is what it takes
If you really want to fly
For time borrowed from the gods
You pay more than one life
Losing ground is what it takes
If you really want to fly
Don't cry, my love,
Don't cry
We were never meant to last
You were never made to lie
Absolute control
His soul worked like a mine
He would
Exploit the present
Flood dead-ends
If they sparkled, stakes would sometimes be too high
He was offered
A buffet of seduction
More delight than man can take
Easy target
King of diamonds
His fate was sealed
This spell he could not shake
Good-bye, my love,
Good-bye
Losing ground is what it takes
If you really want to fly
For time borrowed from the gods
You pay more than one life
Losing ground is what it takes
If you really want to fly
Don't cry, my love,
Don't cry
They were never meant to last
She was never meant to lie
It was no accident
It was all well-planned
Would he take another blow
She would
Exploit the addict
Stir up a conflict
Breach of trust
And she'd stage another show
Sometimes
A wounded animal
Tricks the carnivore
Thank the merits of digital tools
He would stick to it
Sink this relationship
Kamikaze, we count on you
Good-bye, my love,
Good-bye
Losing ground is what it takes
If you really want to fly
For time borrowed from the gods
You pay more than one life
Losing ground is what it takes
If you really want to fly
Don't cry, my love,
Don't cry
We were never meant to last
You were never made to lie
Lyrics submitted by LaLaLogic
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