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”
If it hurts kiss it better. You wear skirts I write nice letters. Never said nothin but "flowers", though we always talk for hours. And I know it gets much colder when I cry on my own shoulder. But we know the show will go on. Guess I know I guess I'll throw on. Jefferson airplane I'm trapped and I am enclosed. But I won't complain or open all the windows. Jefferson airplane I'm trapped and I am enclosed. But I won't complain or open all the windows. 'Cause when it's colder I feel much better when I cry on my own should. Just thow on a sweater and go. And I'll go to where the weather's nice and warm. And I'll go to where I am reborn. And I'll go 'cause in my dreams I can't complain. And I'll fly on my Jefferson Airplane. You make the calls I cover my ears. Niagra Falls still flows on New Year's. I will save your plugging neckline. Kiss your face, you try to deck mine. If I behave it's gonna cost him. Skip the rave in downtown Boston. We all know the show will go on. Guess I know I guess I'll throw on. Jefferson airplane I'm trapped and I am enclosed. But I won't complain or open all the windows. Jefferson airplane I'm trapped and I am enclosed. But I won't complain or open all the windows. 'Cause when it's colder I feel much better when I cry on my own should. Just thow on a sweater and go. And I'll go to where the weather's nice and warm. And I'll go to where I am reborn. And I'll go 'cause in my dreams I can't complain. And I'll fly on my Jefferson Airplane. Jefferson airplane I'm trapped and I am enclosed. But I won't complain or open all the windows. Jefferson airplane I'm trapped and I am enclosed. But I won't complain or open all the windows. 'Cause when it's colder I feel much better when I cry on my own should. Just thow on a sweater and go.
Lyrics submitted by x_melancholy_x
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