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”
roll, like a roll, like a roll, like a rolling stone
to the feeling of
hot and cold
roll, like a roll, like a roll, like a rolling stone
to the feeling of
hot and cold
you took my body, you took my body, you took my body home
you took my body, you took my body, you took my body home
it's quite a sight for my sore eyes
and break my heart back into pieces
a city black in a sea of white
when all I want is to be alone
roll, like a roll, like a roll, like a rolling stone
to the feeling of
hot and cold
roll, like a roll, like a roll, like a rolling stone
to the feeling of
hot and cold
you took my body, you took my body, you took my body home
you took my body, you took my body, you took my body home
I said, well, I don't wanna die in the middle of the city
so they wrote it on my headstone
well, I don't wanna die in the middle of the city, no...
well, I awoke in your arms
I awoke, in your arms
I thought I saw
for the very first time
I heard the cries of a child
with the hands of time, not satisfied
how my lungs became ears, became eyes
well, I awoke in your arms
I awoke, in your arms
I thought I saw
for the very first time
well, I heard the cries of a child
with the hands of time, not satisfied
how my lungs became ears, became eyes
roll, like a roll, like a roll, like a rolling stone
to the feeling of
hot and cold
to the feeling of
hot and cold
roll, like a roll, like a roll, like a rolling stone
to the feeling of
hot and cold
you took my body, you took my body, you took my body home
you took my body, you took my body, you took my body home
it's quite a sight for my sore eyes
and break my heart back into pieces
a city black in a sea of white
when all I want is to be alone
roll, like a roll, like a roll, like a rolling stone
to the feeling of
hot and cold
roll, like a roll, like a roll, like a rolling stone
to the feeling of
hot and cold
you took my body, you took my body, you took my body home
you took my body, you took my body, you took my body home
I said, well, I don't wanna die in the middle of the city
so they wrote it on my headstone
well, I don't wanna die in the middle of the city, no...
well, I awoke in your arms
I awoke, in your arms
I thought I saw
for the very first time
I heard the cries of a child
with the hands of time, not satisfied
how my lungs became ears, became eyes
well, I awoke in your arms
I awoke, in your arms
I thought I saw
for the very first time
well, I heard the cries of a child
with the hands of time, not satisfied
how my lungs became ears, became eyes
roll, like a roll, like a roll, like a rolling stone
to the feeling of
hot and cold
Lyrics submitted by paxpacis
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