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 try and try to let them go
to shut them up and let the show
go on
Smother them til they're gone
I go to work, they meet me there
with greasy jaws and I can barely think of anything but the color red
I know they're out there
telling me to let them in
I'm hearing voices
They're shouting over and over again
I know they're out there
They always know just what to say
With one foot in the door
they've found a way in
I felt his eyes on me
He was watching me sleep
I felt his eyes on me
He was watching me sleep
My gaze is fixed upon the door
Is it my imagination or do I
feel those razor-sharp eyes
The air is thick and dark again Deadbolt is meaningless when enemies stab at me
from the inside out
I do the best that I can
I know they're out there
telling me to let them in
I'm hearing voices
They're shouting over and over again
I know they're out there
They always know just what to say
With one foot in the door
they've found a way in
Found a way... they're a part of me though I don't want them to be
Found a way... they're a part of me
I know they're out there
telling me to let them in
I'm hearing voices
They're shouting over and over again
I know they're out there
telling me to let them in
I'm hearing voices
They're shouting over and over again
I know they're out there
They always know just what to say
With one foot in the door
they've found a way in
I felt his eyes on me
He was watching me sleep
to shut them up and let the show
go on
Smother them til they're gone
I go to work, they meet me there
with greasy jaws and I can barely think of anything but the color red
I know they're out there
telling me to let them in
I'm hearing voices
They're shouting over and over again
I know they're out there
They always know just what to say
With one foot in the door
they've found a way in
I felt his eyes on me
He was watching me sleep
I felt his eyes on me
He was watching me sleep
My gaze is fixed upon the door
Is it my imagination or do I
feel those razor-sharp eyes
The air is thick and dark again Deadbolt is meaningless when enemies stab at me
from the inside out
I do the best that I can
I know they're out there
telling me to let them in
I'm hearing voices
They're shouting over and over again
I know they're out there
They always know just what to say
With one foot in the door
they've found a way in
Found a way... they're a part of me though I don't want them to be
Found a way... they're a part of me
I know they're out there
telling me to let them in
I'm hearing voices
They're shouting over and over again
I know they're out there
telling me to let them in
I'm hearing voices
They're shouting over and over again
I know they're out there
They always know just what to say
With one foot in the door
they've found a way in
I felt his eyes on me
He was watching me sleep
Lyrics submitted by shoeless_hooligan05
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Cajun Girl
Little Feat
Little Feat
Holiday
Bee Gees
Bee Gees
@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
When We Were Young
Blink-182
Blink-182
This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
Magical
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
How would you describe the feeling of being in love? For Ed Sheeran, the word is “Magical.” in HIS three-minute album opener, he makes an attempt to capture the beauty and delicacy of true love with words. He describes the magic of it all over a bright Pop song produced by Aaron Dessner.
Punchline
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran sings about missing his former partner and learning important life lessons in the process on “Punchline.” This track tells a story of battling to get rid of emotions for a former lover, whom he now realized might not have loved him the same way. He’s now caught between accepting that fact and learning life lessons from it and going back to beg her for another chance.
Amazing (: