Keeping in mind that Emery is Christian I would like to propose this interpretation
When I saw you walking by, I could not believe my eyes.
Underneath the city lights, reflecting all your curves just right.
Can I have your attention for a moment? I just need to say something.
If you've got the time then I've got the reason for the sin.
If you've got the time then I've got the reason for the sin.
The start of the relationship was based on physical attraction and sexual desire taking over.
Have you been looking out? Have you been watching my back?
My patience is running out and I can't seem to stay on the right track.
The struggle to remain "good" with the temptations of lust, the narrators partner is being reached out to to help them get back on track
Your wanting eyes keep me coming back for more and more each time.
Let's get this right cause there is no second chance after tonight.
No chance after tonight.
The ultimatum, we either stop the (I'm just going to assume) premarital sexual relations and be good, or we are over for good.
I know you've got it in you, won't you let it out?
Dig a little deeper and I know you'll find strength inside.
If we can be the ones to hold on, to stay strong.
Then maybe we can make a difference in somebody's life.
In somebody...
Encouraging their partner, referencing becoming role models for others.
I won't be part of the riot.
I won't be part of the revolution.
They think they are keeping us quiet.
We aren't the problem.
But we are the solution.
the riot and revolution are referencing societies now lax opinions on premarital relations. They are the solution, they stopped and went back and are now "good"
Let's get this right, 'cause there are no second chances.
saying that they cannot slip up.
I know you got it in you, won't you let it out? (let it out)
Dig a little deeper and I know you'll find strength inside.
If we can be the ones to hold on, to stay strong.
Then maybe we can make a difference in somebody's life.
I know you got it in you, won't you let it out? (let it out)
Dig a little deeper and I know you'll find strength inside.
If we can be the ones to hold on, to stay strong.
Then maybe we can make a difference in somebody's life.
The continued strength needed, and motivation to remain "pure"
Keeping in mind that Emery is Christian I would like to propose this interpretation
When I saw you walking by, I could not believe my eyes. Underneath the city lights, reflecting all your curves just right. Can I have your attention for a moment? I just need to say something. If you've got the time then I've got the reason for the sin. If you've got the time then I've got the reason for the sin.
The start of the relationship was based on physical attraction and sexual desire taking over.
Have you been looking out? Have you been watching my back? My patience is running out and I can't seem to stay on the right track.
The struggle to remain "good" with the temptations of lust, the narrators partner is being reached out to to help them get back on track
Your wanting eyes keep me coming back for more and more each time. Let's get this right cause there is no second chance after tonight. No chance after tonight.
The ultimatum, we either stop the (I'm just going to assume) premarital sexual relations and be good, or we are over for good.
I know you've got it in you, won't you let it out? Dig a little deeper and I know you'll find strength inside. If we can be the ones to hold on, to stay strong. Then maybe we can make a difference in somebody's life. In somebody...
Encouraging their partner, referencing becoming role models for others.
I won't be part of the riot. I won't be part of the revolution. They think they are keeping us quiet. We aren't the problem. But we are the solution.
the riot and revolution are referencing societies now lax opinions on premarital relations. They are the solution, they stopped and went back and are now "good"
Let's get this right, 'cause there are no second chances.
saying that they cannot slip up.
I know you got it in you, won't you let it out? (let it out) Dig a little deeper and I know you'll find strength inside. If we can be the ones to hold on, to stay strong. Then maybe we can make a difference in somebody's life. I know you got it in you, won't you let it out? (let it out) Dig a little deeper and I know you'll find strength inside. If we can be the ones to hold on, to stay strong. Then maybe we can make a difference in somebody's life.
The continued strength needed, and motivation to remain "pure"