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”
Just give me a second darling to clear my head
Just put down those scissors baby on this single bed
The sand in the hourglass is running low
I came through thunder, the cold wind, the rain and the snow
To find you awake by your windowsill
A sight for sore eyes and a view to kill
I broke down in horror at you standing there
The glow from the moon shone through cracks in your hair
I shouted with passion, "I love you so much"
But feeling my skin, it was cold to the touch
You whispered, "Where are you?"
I questioned your doubt
But soon realized you were talking to God now
You've got blood on your hands and I know it's mine, I just need more time
So get off your low and let's dance like we used to
But there's a light in the distance waiting for me, I will wait for you
So get off your low, let's kiss like we used to
I looked in the mirror but something was wrong
I saw you behind but my reflection was gone
There was smoke in the fireplace as white as the snow
A voice beckoned gently, now it's time to go
A requiem played as you begged for forgiveness
"Don't touch me", I screamed
"I've got unfinished business"
You've got blood on your hands and I know it's mine, I just need more time
So get off your low and let's dance like we used to
But there's a light in the distance waiting for me, I will wait for you
So get off your low, let's kiss like we used to
You've got blood on your hands and I know it's mine, I just need more time
So get off your low and let's dance like we used to
But there's a light in the distance waiting for me, I will wait for you
So get off your low, let's kiss like we used to
Just put down those scissors baby on this single bed
The sand in the hourglass is running low
I came through thunder, the cold wind, the rain and the snow
To find you awake by your windowsill
A sight for sore eyes and a view to kill
I broke down in horror at you standing there
The glow from the moon shone through cracks in your hair
I shouted with passion, "I love you so much"
But feeling my skin, it was cold to the touch
You whispered, "Where are you?"
I questioned your doubt
But soon realized you were talking to God now
You've got blood on your hands and I know it's mine, I just need more time
So get off your low and let's dance like we used to
But there's a light in the distance waiting for me, I will wait for you
So get off your low, let's kiss like we used to
I looked in the mirror but something was wrong
I saw you behind but my reflection was gone
There was smoke in the fireplace as white as the snow
A voice beckoned gently, now it's time to go
A requiem played as you begged for forgiveness
"Don't touch me", I screamed
"I've got unfinished business"
You've got blood on your hands and I know it's mine, I just need more time
So get off your low and let's dance like we used to
But there's a light in the distance waiting for me, I will wait for you
So get off your low, let's kiss like we used to
You've got blood on your hands and I know it's mine, I just need more time
So get off your low and let's dance like we used to
But there's a light in the distance waiting for me, I will wait for you
So get off your low, let's kiss like we used to
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Unfinished Business Lyrics as written by Harry Mcveigh Charles Cave
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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