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”
I might have been a singer
Who sailed around the world
A gambler who wins millions
And spent it all on girls
I might have been a poet
Who walked upon the moon
A scientist who'd tell the world
I'd discovered something new
I might have loved a king
Been the one to end a war
A criminal who drank champagne
And never could be caught
But among your books
Among your clothes
Among the noise and fuss
I've let it go
I can stop and catch my breathe
And Look no further for happiness
And I will not turn again
'Cause my heart has found it's home
Everyone I'll never meet
And the friends I won't now make
The adventures that they could have been
And the risks I'll never take
But among your books
Among your clothes
Among your noise and fuss
I've let it go
I can stop and catch my breathe
And Look no further for happiness
And I will not turn again
'Cause my heart has found it's home
Who sailed around the world
A gambler who wins millions
And spent it all on girls
I might have been a poet
Who walked upon the moon
A scientist who'd tell the world
I'd discovered something new
I might have loved a king
Been the one to end a war
A criminal who drank champagne
And never could be caught
But among your books
Among your clothes
Among the noise and fuss
I've let it go
I can stop and catch my breathe
And Look no further for happiness
And I will not turn again
'Cause my heart has found it's home
Everyone I'll never meet
And the friends I won't now make
The adventures that they could have been
And the risks I'll never take
But among your books
Among your clothes
Among your noise and fuss
I've let it go
I can stop and catch my breathe
And Look no further for happiness
And I will not turn again
'Cause my heart has found it's home
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This song is just stunning.
what a great love song the song is about finding the one, and being all she needs, she doesn't need anymore adventures or new people, she has all she needs in her other half
brilliant!
i can't hold my trears when i hear this song dido have such a lovely voice ... she is finally back ... ( , )
One of my favourites on the album, along with Northern Skies and It Comes and It Goes. And it is: "I might have loved a king been the to end a war" + "I can stop and catch my breath"
I love the song anyway.
I am amazed that no one has offered an interpretation yet... I think this song may be about motherhood and/or the love of your life.
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woot Dido is finally back with new material :)
i think its "I will not talk again" not turn.
I actually think she says "I CAN stop and catch my breath", like she's done with the pursue of happyness and she can finally stop and settle down to her "home"...it makes more sense to me
I actually think she says "I CAN stop and catch my breath", like she's done with the pursue of happyness and she can finally stop and settle down to her "home"...it makes more sense to me