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”
It’s October again
The leaves are coming down
One more year’s come and gone
And nothing’s changed at all
Wasn’t I supposed to be someone
To face the things that I’ve been running from
Let me feel
I don’t care if I break down
Let me fall
Even if I hit the ground
And if I cry a little, die a little
At least I know I lived
Just a little
I’ve become much too good
At being vincible
I’m an expert at play it safe
And keep it cool
But I swear
This isn’t who I meant to be
I refuse to let my life roll over me
I wanna be somebody
Who can face the things that I’ve been running from
Let me feel
I don’t care if I break down
Let me fall
Even if I hit the ground
And if I cry a little, die a little
At least I know I lived
It’s October again
Leaves are coming down
One more year’s come and gone
And nothing’s changed at all
The leaves are coming down
One more year’s come and gone
And nothing’s changed at all
Wasn’t I supposed to be someone
To face the things that I’ve been running from
Let me feel
I don’t care if I break down
Let me fall
Even if I hit the ground
And if I cry a little, die a little
At least I know I lived
Just a little
I’ve become much too good
At being vincible
I’m an expert at play it safe
And keep it cool
But I swear
This isn’t who I meant to be
I refuse to let my life roll over me
I wanna be somebody
Who can face the things that I’ve been running from
Let me feel
I don’t care if I break down
Let me fall
Even if I hit the ground
And if I cry a little, die a little
At least I know I lived
It’s October again
Leaves are coming down
One more year’s come and gone
And nothing’s changed at all
Lyrics submitted by Joypiter
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okay.. I'm sorry and I know this isn't a huge deal.. but its HALEY not HAYLEY... so many people say that and it drives me INSANE hahaha :P ...
and I agree with others that this song is about just doing what you want to in life and that you don't care about what other people think or do about it... also that you just want to be youself and stop trying to be the person that you know deep inside your not.. :)