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”
Turn it up, turn it up
You’re playing games, oh oh
Do you think that you can break my heart again?
Everything’s changed, oh oh
Are you happy that you’re driving me insane?
Everything’s changed,
You’re not the same
Who can I blame?
Who can I blame?
You’re playing games, oh oh
Do you think that you can break my heart again?
Everything’s changed, oh oh
Are you happy that you’re driving me insane?
Everything’s changed,
You’re not the same
Who can I blame?
Who can I blame?
I’ve been caught up in a lie
Haven’t called you in a while
Confusion, confusion
You’ve been up in a lie
But at least you could’ve tried
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
Can you explain? Oh oh
Do you really think my heart could take the pain?
It’s such a shame, oh oh
Now you’re happy, now you’ve nothing left to gain
Everything’s changed,
You’re not the same
Who can I blame?
Who can I blame?
Can you explain? Oh oh
Do you really think my heart could take the pain?
It’s such a shame, oh oh
Now you’re happy, now you’ve nothing left to gain
Everything’s changed,
You’re not the same
Who can I blame?
Who can I blame?
I’ve been caught up in a lie
Haven’t called you in a while
Confusion, confusion
You’ve been up in a lie
But at least you could’ve tried
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
Never lie to me again, never lie to me again
Never lie to me again, never lie to me again
Never lie to me again, never lie to me again
Never lie to me again, never lie to me again
I’ve been caught up in a lie
Haven’t called you in a while
Confusion, confusion
You’ve been up in a lie
But at least you could’ve tried
Confusion, confusion
I’ve been caught up in a lie
Haven’t called you in a while
Confusion, confusion
You’ve been up in a lie
But at least you could’ve tried
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
I’ve been caught up in a lie… caught up in a lie…
I’ve been caught up in a lie… caught up in a lie…
You’re playing games, oh oh
Do you think that you can break my heart again?
Everything’s changed, oh oh
Are you happy that you’re driving me insane?
Everything’s changed,
You’re not the same
Who can I blame?
Who can I blame?
You’re playing games, oh oh
Do you think that you can break my heart again?
Everything’s changed, oh oh
Are you happy that you’re driving me insane?
Everything’s changed,
You’re not the same
Who can I blame?
Who can I blame?
I’ve been caught up in a lie
Haven’t called you in a while
Confusion, confusion
You’ve been up in a lie
But at least you could’ve tried
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
Can you explain? Oh oh
Do you really think my heart could take the pain?
It’s such a shame, oh oh
Now you’re happy, now you’ve nothing left to gain
Everything’s changed,
You’re not the same
Who can I blame?
Who can I blame?
Can you explain? Oh oh
Do you really think my heart could take the pain?
It’s such a shame, oh oh
Now you’re happy, now you’ve nothing left to gain
Everything’s changed,
You’re not the same
Who can I blame?
Who can I blame?
I’ve been caught up in a lie
Haven’t called you in a while
Confusion, confusion
You’ve been up in a lie
But at least you could’ve tried
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
Never lie to me again, never lie to me again
Never lie to me again, never lie to me again
Never lie to me again, never lie to me again
Never lie to me again, never lie to me again
I’ve been caught up in a lie
Haven’t called you in a while
Confusion, confusion
You’ve been up in a lie
But at least you could’ve tried
Confusion, confusion
I’ve been caught up in a lie
Haven’t called you in a while
Confusion, confusion
You’ve been up in a lie
But at least you could’ve tried
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
Confusion, confusion
I’ve been caught up in a lie… caught up in a lie…
I’ve been caught up in a lie… caught up in a lie…
Lyrics submitted by fendie
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