Lyrics
He was a wide eyed good guy
Expressing that the person in focus was innocent and optimistic.
That could sing a song and make you cry
Highlighting the person's ability to evoke deep emotions through song.
If anyone deserved it, it was him
Suggesting the person deserved success or recognition.
He sang his heart out to an empty room
Describing the act of singing passionately to an audience that wasn't present.
Cuz sometimes that's all you can do
Reflecting on the reality that sometimes one has to perform for an empty room.
When the fire burns deep within you
Expressing the intensity of inner passion and motivation.
Oooo it's an endless sea of broken dreams
Describing a multitude of shattered aspirations and hopes.
Oooo the idea of that just kills me
Expressing strong emotional discomfort at the thought of shattered dreams.
Sometimes we reach for the stars when they're not shining
Acknowledging the challenge of aiming for success when it seems distant.
We question who we are when they're not lining
Reflecting on self-doubt when facing obstacles and setbacks.
Up for us
Pointing out times when opportunities do not align for individuals.
Something must be wrong with us
Suggesting a sense of inadequacy or abnormality when facing challenges.
They promised us the stars
Referencing unfulfilled promises of success or achievement.
But we can't see where they are
Expressing a difficulty in perceiving the path to success.
She was a little kid with big dreams
Describing a person with ambitious dreams from a young age.
She could give you chills with her poetry
Emphasizing the person's talent in evoking strong emotions through poetry.
If anyone deserved it it was her
Stating that the person deserved success or recognition.
She got up on stage and realized nobody came
Describing a moment when the person realizes a lack of audience.
Except ma and pa, but that's ok cuz
Accepting the situation with the presence of family.
There was not a dry eye in the empty room
Noting the emotional impact on the audience despite the empty room.
Oooo it's an endless sea of broken dreams
Reiterating the theme of shattered dreams and aspirations.
Oooo the idea of that just kills me
Expressing emotional discomfort at the concept of unfulfilled dreams.
Sometimes we reach for the stars when they're not shining
Reiterating the challenge of aspiring for success in challenging times.
We question who we are when they're not lining
Reflecting on self-identity during times of adversity.
Up for us
Noting the absence of external support or alignment of circumstances.
Something must be wrong with us
Implying a perceived flaw or issue when facing challenges.
They promised us the stars
Recalling unfulfilled promises of success or recognition.
But we can't see where they are
Expressing difficulty in perceiving the path to success.
They say follow your dreams
Questioning the vague advice to follow one's dreams.
But what the hell does that even mean
Expressing confusion about the meaning of pursuing dreams.
From a person with a million dollar beach house
Criticizing the advice from someone with apparent material success.
They say, look at me, you can do it too
Mocking the idea that success is easily attainable.
Like their sold out stadiums are any better than our empty rooms
Rejecting the notion that mainstream success is superior to personal fulfillment.
Sometimes we reach for the stars when they're not shining
Reiterating the challenge of aspiring for success in difficult circumstances.
We question who we are when they're not
Reflecting on self-doubt during times when external validation is lacking.
Lining up for us
Emphasizing the absence of external validation as acceptable.
But we don't need attention cuz
Rejecting the need for external attention, finding satisfaction in the empty room.
The empty room is good enough
Affirming that the empty room is sufficient for personal fulfillment.
It's good enough for us
Reiterating the satisfaction found in the empty room.
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