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”
VERSE
You bang other chicks
Sometimes you hide it
You take anything
If you don’t have to buy it
You have no age
And bonds for friends
Do whatever it takes
So it never has to end
CHORUS
Just ‘cause it feels good
Doesn’t mean it’s right
I know it sounds like it should but that just isn't life
Life has consequences
For all our actions
No one should suffer just for your satisfaction
VERSE 2
You think that love’s a trap
And dying young is rad
Cause dying's oh so sad
And you don’t wanna deal with that
The bender never ends
The feelings never sink
It’s better to pretend
That comfort’s in your dreams
CHORUS
Just ‘cause it feels good
Doesn’t mean it’s right
I know it sounds like it should but that just isn't life
Life has consequences
For all our actions
No one should suffer just for your satisfaction
BRIDGE
Feelin’ good but you’ve been stealing my feelings
When you’re feelin high, somebody else is low
Feelin’ good, being led by your feelings
But your feelings can’t think, they don’t know where to go
VERSE 3
You’ll never wake up
I’ll never calm down
To do what you want
And like what you do
You’ll never look back
You’ll never come around
Then what you tell yourself
Will turn into your truth
CHORUS
Just ‘cause it feels good
Doesn’t mean it’s right
I know it sounds like it should but that just isn't life
Life has consequences
For all our actions
No one should suffer just for your satisfaction
BRIDGE
Feelin’ good but you’ve been stealing my feelings
When you’re feelin high, somebody else is low
Feelin’ good, being led by your feelings
But your feelings can’t think, they don’t know where to go
CHORUS
Just ‘cause it feels good
Doesn’t mean it’s right
I know it sounds like it should but that just isn't life
Life has consequences
For all our actions
No one should suffer just for your satisfaction
You bang other chicks
Sometimes you hide it
You take anything
If you don’t have to buy it
You have no age
And bonds for friends
Do whatever it takes
So it never has to end
CHORUS
Just ‘cause it feels good
Doesn’t mean it’s right
I know it sounds like it should but that just isn't life
Life has consequences
For all our actions
No one should suffer just for your satisfaction
VERSE 2
You think that love’s a trap
And dying young is rad
Cause dying's oh so sad
And you don’t wanna deal with that
The bender never ends
The feelings never sink
It’s better to pretend
That comfort’s in your dreams
CHORUS
Just ‘cause it feels good
Doesn’t mean it’s right
I know it sounds like it should but that just isn't life
Life has consequences
For all our actions
No one should suffer just for your satisfaction
BRIDGE
Feelin’ good but you’ve been stealing my feelings
When you’re feelin high, somebody else is low
Feelin’ good, being led by your feelings
But your feelings can’t think, they don’t know where to go
VERSE 3
You’ll never wake up
I’ll never calm down
To do what you want
And like what you do
You’ll never look back
You’ll never come around
Then what you tell yourself
Will turn into your truth
CHORUS
Just ‘cause it feels good
Doesn’t mean it’s right
I know it sounds like it should but that just isn't life
Life has consequences
For all our actions
No one should suffer just for your satisfaction
BRIDGE
Feelin’ good but you’ve been stealing my feelings
When you’re feelin high, somebody else is low
Feelin’ good, being led by your feelings
But your feelings can’t think, they don’t know where to go
CHORUS
Just ‘cause it feels good
Doesn’t mean it’s right
I know it sounds like it should but that just isn't life
Life has consequences
For all our actions
No one should suffer just for your satisfaction
Lyrics submitted by life_aint_chess, edited by butagas
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first two lines are "you bang other chicks, sometimes you hide it." and yes it is "you have no age, and BUMS for friends" not phones, but otherwise youre right. also "the party never ends" is actually "the bender never ends." a few other things seem off but i have nothin for those.
first two lines are "you bang other chicks, sometimes you hide it." and yes it is "you have no age, and BUMS for friends" not phones, but otherwise youre right. also "the party never ends" is actually "the bender never ends." a few other things seem off but i have nothin for those.
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