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”
Too much time
Too much space
Looking for the truth
Mountains you have had to climb
Valleys you've been through
I don't know about where you've been or where you going to
I will get lost with you
Oh Father, don't you worry
I'll never let you down
Oh Mother, when you need me
I'll always be around
Sister, it's hard to see you struggle like you do
I will get lost with you
We all get lonely
Trying to find a place where we should be
Trying to find someone to set us free
There are times a friend is all you need
We all get lonely
So stick with me
Aw Yeah
So stick with me
We all get lonely
So stick with me
Too much blame
Too much shame
Non of it is true
All the weight of your regrets
We all got a few
There's not so much to carry
If you let me carry two
Yeah I will be there with you
Oh Father, don't you worry
I'll never let you down
Oh Mother, when you need me
I'll always be around
Sister, it's hard to see you struggle like you do
But I'll be there with you
We all get lonely
Trying to find a place where we should be
Trying to find someone to set us free
There are times a friend is all you need
We all get lonely
So stick with me
We all get lonely
We all get lonely
We all get lonely
Com on baby
Oh Father, don't you worry
I'll never let you down
Oh Mother, when you need me
I'll always be around
Sister, it's hard to see you struggle like you do
But I'll be there with you
We all get lonely
Trying to find a place where we should be
Trying to find someone to set us free
There are times a friend is all you need
We all get lonely
So stick with me
So stick with me
Aw Yeah
Too much space
Looking for the truth
Mountains you have had to climb
Valleys you've been through
I don't know about where you've been or where you going to
I will get lost with you
Oh Father, don't you worry
I'll never let you down
Oh Mother, when you need me
I'll always be around
Sister, it's hard to see you struggle like you do
I will get lost with you
We all get lonely
Trying to find a place where we should be
Trying to find someone to set us free
There are times a friend is all you need
We all get lonely
So stick with me
Aw Yeah
So stick with me
We all get lonely
So stick with me
Too much blame
Too much shame
Non of it is true
All the weight of your regrets
We all got a few
There's not so much to carry
If you let me carry two
Yeah I will be there with you
Oh Father, don't you worry
I'll never let you down
Oh Mother, when you need me
I'll always be around
Sister, it's hard to see you struggle like you do
But I'll be there with you
We all get lonely
Trying to find a place where we should be
Trying to find someone to set us free
There are times a friend is all you need
We all get lonely
So stick with me
We all get lonely
We all get lonely
We all get lonely
Com on baby
Oh Father, don't you worry
I'll never let you down
Oh Mother, when you need me
I'll always be around
Sister, it's hard to see you struggle like you do
But I'll be there with you
We all get lonely
Trying to find a place where we should be
Trying to find someone to set us free
There are times a friend is all you need
We all get lonely
So stick with me
So stick with me
Aw Yeah
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