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”
Oh, ladies and gentleman
We are officially larger than life, uh huh
The stage is set
The lights are on
And this is where the magic happens
So without further a do
Our feature presentation
I think I need a moment with you
Said no need to audition
You're beautiful
So tell me what you're drinking
Baby let me know
You don't gotta pay for another one of those tonight
Baby I'm something like a big deal
Somebody you're pleased to know
And you should get to know me
Fliest in the room without trying to be
Dressed to the nice
Swag genuine
So special
So rare
Never hard to find
You setting it off
Know I'm kinda cocky
But it's valid I'm the boss
I mean it ain't just talk
I'm a winner
So I ain't never lost
[Chorus]
So come here girl
Oh, we makin' a movie, oh
So come and be my leading lady girl
Tell me what you're drinking
Baby let me know
You ain't gotta pay for another one of those
We makin' a movie
And the director is me
So when I yell cut we gon' leave
I think I need a love scene with you
So come and be my leading lady girl
See me and you tonight would be beautiful, oh
Talk about it later
Baby girl for now
Finish up your drink
Got more bottles coming out tonight
See it's all about presentation
Baby I put on a show, oh
And you should get to know me
Fliest in the room without trying to be
I'm dressed to the nice
Swag genuine
So special
So rare
Never hard to find
You setting it off
Know I'm kinda cocky
But it's valid I'm the boss
I mean it ain't just talk
I'm a winner
So I ain't never lost
[Chorus]
Stage is set
And the lights are on
Lights camera action baby
Give it up 'til the last bottle's gone
'Til we get no more
'Til the sight of dawn babe
We gonna party
So baby yeah come on
[Chorus: x2]
Mmm
We are officially larger than life, uh huh
The stage is set
The lights are on
And this is where the magic happens
So without further a do
Our feature presentation
I think I need a moment with you
Said no need to audition
You're beautiful
So tell me what you're drinking
Baby let me know
You don't gotta pay for another one of those tonight
Baby I'm something like a big deal
Somebody you're pleased to know
And you should get to know me
Fliest in the room without trying to be
Dressed to the nice
Swag genuine
So special
So rare
Never hard to find
You setting it off
Know I'm kinda cocky
But it's valid I'm the boss
I mean it ain't just talk
I'm a winner
So I ain't never lost
[Chorus]
So come here girl
Oh, we makin' a movie, oh
So come and be my leading lady girl
Tell me what you're drinking
Baby let me know
You ain't gotta pay for another one of those
We makin' a movie
And the director is me
So when I yell cut we gon' leave
I think I need a love scene with you
So come and be my leading lady girl
See me and you tonight would be beautiful, oh
Talk about it later
Baby girl for now
Finish up your drink
Got more bottles coming out tonight
See it's all about presentation
Baby I put on a show, oh
And you should get to know me
Fliest in the room without trying to be
I'm dressed to the nice
Swag genuine
So special
So rare
Never hard to find
You setting it off
Know I'm kinda cocky
But it's valid I'm the boss
I mean it ain't just talk
I'm a winner
So I ain't never lost
[Chorus]
Stage is set
And the lights are on
Lights camera action baby
Give it up 'til the last bottle's gone
'Til we get no more
'Til the sight of dawn babe
We gonna party
So baby yeah come on
[Chorus: x2]
Mmm
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