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”
Well there's a crowd, coming this way
You had to join them, believe what they say
With confrontation, they say it out loud
And if you don't listen too, you're going downtown
The cops are waiting with capes of lead,
They looking forward to break a f ew heads
The crowd's retreating, feel 'em at your back
Can't move faster, you're caught in a trap
Before you know it, they got your name
They're asking questions, you give it away
(And I said) Big mouth, you're a fool,
Keep quiet, now keep it cool
(I said a) Big mouth, keep it shut,
someone gonna lock you up
(I said a) Big mouth, you're a fool,
Keep quiet, now keep it cool
(I said) Big mouth, keep it shut,
Someone gonna lock you up
Out on the street, well there's a fight,
He break a bottle, she pulled a knife
It's getting slippery, better watch your step
If you trip now, you're their suspect
Where there's no smoke, they've got a fire
No matter what you say, they won't buy it
(Well I said) Big mouth, you're a fool,
Keep quiet, now keep it cool,
(I said a) Big mouth, keep it shut,
someone gonna lock you up
(I said)Big mouth, you're a fool,
Keep quiet, now keep it cool
(I said)Big mouth, keep it shut,
Someone gonna lock you up
They're gonna nail you, gonna shake you down
Gonna take you outside, gonna run you 'round
If you don't admit, they say you lie
Caught in the wrong place, they say "Nice try,"
[Spoken interlude:]
("You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to an attorney. Everything and anything you say will be held against you in a--")
Don't know just what to do, I know that you're so confused
Don't know just what to do, I know that you're so confused,
(Well I said) Big mouth, you're a fool,
Keep quiet, now keep it cool
(I said a) Big mouth, keep it shut,
Someone gonna lock you up
(I said a) Big mouth, you're a fool,
Keep quiet, now keep it cool
(I said a) Big mouth, keep it shut,
Someone gonna lock you up
[repeat to vocal fade]
You had to join them, believe what they say
With confrontation, they say it out loud
And if you don't listen too, you're going downtown
The cops are waiting with capes of lead,
They looking forward to break a f ew heads
The crowd's retreating, feel 'em at your back
Can't move faster, you're caught in a trap
Before you know it, they got your name
They're asking questions, you give it away
(And I said) Big mouth, you're a fool,
Keep quiet, now keep it cool
(I said a) Big mouth, keep it shut,
someone gonna lock you up
(I said a) Big mouth, you're a fool,
Keep quiet, now keep it cool
(I said) Big mouth, keep it shut,
Someone gonna lock you up
Out on the street, well there's a fight,
He break a bottle, she pulled a knife
It's getting slippery, better watch your step
If you trip now, you're their suspect
Where there's no smoke, they've got a fire
No matter what you say, they won't buy it
(Well I said) Big mouth, you're a fool,
Keep quiet, now keep it cool,
(I said a) Big mouth, keep it shut,
someone gonna lock you up
(I said)Big mouth, you're a fool,
Keep quiet, now keep it cool
(I said)Big mouth, keep it shut,
Someone gonna lock you up
They're gonna nail you, gonna shake you down
Gonna take you outside, gonna run you 'round
If you don't admit, they say you lie
Caught in the wrong place, they say "Nice try,"
[Spoken interlude:]
("You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to an attorney. Everything and anything you say will be held against you in a--")
Don't know just what to do, I know that you're so confused
Don't know just what to do, I know that you're so confused,
(Well I said) Big mouth, you're a fool,
Keep quiet, now keep it cool
(I said a) Big mouth, keep it shut,
Someone gonna lock you up
(I said a) Big mouth, you're a fool,
Keep quiet, now keep it cool
(I said a) Big mouth, keep it shut,
Someone gonna lock you up
[repeat to vocal fade]
Lyrics submitted by ProfessorKnowItAll
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