Lyrics
Don’t you talk; you know I’ve heard it all before
Expressing familiarity with previous discussions and discouraging further talk on certain topics.
That I’m deserving of something more
Acknowledging a belief that the speaker deserves more in life.
You think I’m worth it but you’re not the one willing to give it
Noting that the other person recognizes the speaker's worth but is unwilling to invest in the relationship.
I don’t need you to make me a promise
Declaring independence, stating that promises are not necessary.
Although it’d be some wishful thinking
Acknowledging that a promise would be ideal but considering it wishful thinking.
But you know I think real and it’s too up in the air to not bother me
Emphasizing a preference for realistic thinking and expressing discomfort with uncertainty.
I believe I know I will find it
Asserting confidence in finding what is needed.
All I need is written within me
Stating that everything required is internally present.
I was only asking if you’d ride with me
Posing a request for companionship through the journey of life.
Through this thing called life
Reiterating the request for a companion through the challenges of life.
I was only asking if you’d ride with me
Repeated expression of the desire for someone to join in the journey of life.
Through this thing called life
-I won’t stop it’s not a question
Declaring determination to continue without hesitation or doubt.
I’ll take off without directions
Expressing readiness to move forward without a specific plan.
With you or not, I’d get over and forget
Indicating a willingness to overcome challenges and move on even if the other person doesn't join.
If you wouldn’t come with
Highlighting the speaker's ability to move on independently if the other person refuses to accompany.
All you say is you want me with you
Noting that the other person expresses a desire for the speaker's company.
Go on and on but how is it true
Questioning the sincerity of the other person's desire for companionship.
Forgive me for this doubt
Apologizing for doubting and acknowledging a potential foundation built on fragile grounds.
If we build a home in sand, it’ll only wash away
Metaphorically suggesting that building a relationship on unstable foundations will lead to its collapse.
Good things don’t always come
Stating the reality that positive things don't always come without effort.
Knocking at your door
Emphasizing that opportunities must be actively pursued rather than waiting for them to come.
Good things come to those
Expressing a belief that good things come to those who are willing to share their lives with someone.
Who want to share with that someone
Encouraging a willingness to share life with a significant other for positive outcomes.
Don’t you, don’t you, want to come along?
Pose a direct question, asking if the other person wants to join in the journey.
One day, one day it’s here and another it’s gone
Highlighting the transient nature of time, implying the importance of seizing opportunities before they pass.
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