Lyrics
Deserted alleyways you smell like the rain
Deserted alleyways evoke a sense of isolation and emptiness, with a scent reminiscent of rain.
And I've been here a dozen times before
The singer expresses familiarity with the setting, having been in similar situations numerous times.
Yeah I've been here if not even more
Reiterating the frequency of being in such situations, possibly suggesting a recurring theme in life.
Yeah I'm on the run with no direction
The narrator is running without a clear purpose or goal, emphasizing a lack of direction in their life.
I can hear your breath and I feel your heart
Sensory experiences indicate a close physical proximity to another person, perhaps in a moment of intimacy.
Can you hear my breath? Can you feel my heart?
The narrator questions if their presence is reciprocated, seeking a connection on a deeper level.
Do you see it and can you sense it?
The narrator wonders if the other person perceives and understands the emotions being shared.
We're the nightcrawlers
Introduction of the term "nightcrawlers," possibly referring to individuals who navigate the night or a nocturnal lifestyle.
We're the kids left alone
Identification with a group of individuals left to themselves, suggesting a sense of abandonment or independence.
We're the shooting stars with no destination
Comparison to shooting stars implies a fleeting existence without a predetermined destination.
Where every night feels like home
Despite the lack of a fixed home, every night is portrayed as a comforting and familiar experience.
Yeah I'm calling out, one million lights up (One million lights)
Calling out amidst a vast expanse of lights in the sky, symbolizing a search for connection or recognition.
In that great big sky
A reference to the expansive sky, possibly highlighting the vastness of the world and the potential for discovery.
Are you here with me, are you here tonight
The narrator questions the presence of someone special in the current moment, seeking affirmation.
Oh it sure feels right
A positive affirmation that the current situation feels right and aligns with the narrator's emotions.
Do you see it and can you sense it?
Reiteration of the question regarding perception and understanding of shared emotions.
We're the nightcrawlers
Reintroduction of the term "nightcrawlers" with the same connotations as before.
We're the kids left alone
Restating the theme of being kids left alone, emphasizing independence and self-reliance.
We're the shooting stars with no destination
Reemphasizing the transient nature of the narrator's existence, similar to shooting stars.
Where every night feels like home
Despite the lack of a fixed home, every night is depicted as a place of belonging and comfort.
And somewhere in this great big world
Introduction of the idea that somewhere in the world, a special connection exists and is waiting to be found.
I know that you are out there
The narrator believes in the existence of someone special, expressing anticipation and hope.
Waiting for me
Awaiting the encounter with the special person, suggesting a sense of destiny or preordained connection.
Now somewhere in this great big world, I know that we were meant to
Reiteration of the belief in a destined connection, emphasizing overcoming challenges and fears together.
To conquer all our fears
The nightcrawlers face their fears, symbolizing resilience and the ability to conquer challenges.
We're the nightcrawlers
Reintroduction of the term "nightcrawlers" with a reaffirmation of their identity and collective strength.
We're the kids left alone
Reemphasizing the independence and self-reliance of the nightcrawlers.
We're the shooting stars with no destination
Reiterating the transient nature of their existence, akin to shooting stars without a fixed destination.
We're the nightcrawlers (I know that you are out there)
A reaffirmation that the special person the narrator believes in is indeed out there.
We're the kids left alone
Reiteration of the independence and self-sufficiency of the nightcrawlers.
We're the shooting stars with no destination (You're out there waiting for me)
Emphasizing the transient nature of their existence and the absence of a predetermined destination.
Where every night feels like home
Despite the lack of a fixed home, every night is depicted as a place of belonging and comfort.
Where every night feels like home
Repetition of the idea that every night feels like home, reinforcing the theme of comfort in their transient lifestyle.
Where every night feels like home
Continued repetition of the concept that every night provides a sense of home.
Where every night feels like home
Further repetition, underscoring the consistency of finding comfort in the night.
Where every night feels like
Final repetition, solidifying the notion that every night feels like home for the nightcrawlers.
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