This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
Sometimes I feel affected, then it all disappears,
The rain and clouds above my head, then all that disappears
I'd understand it, if I could grab it,
Another with on my list
One more day we made it through now, got my list
One more time we made it through yeah, got my list
Some days I feel protected, then all that disappears
We breathe as two but think as one, and it all disappears
The rain and clouds above my head, then all that disappears
I'd understand it, if I could grab it,
Another with on my list
One more day we made it through now, got my list
One more time we made it through yeah, got my list
Some days I feel protected, then all that disappears
We breathe as two but think as one, and it all disappears
Lyrics submitted by dragonflower44
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this song makes me so happy
such a beautiful song. it just oozes happiness. i think it's about the vulnerability that comes with being in love. "Some days I feel protected, then all that disappears"
great song.
isnt this a 7seconds cover?
yes it is a 7seconds cover.
I see this song as longing FOR happiness...
"some days I feel protected, then all that disappears"