Lyrics
I wake up in the morning, the first thing that I do
Expressing the routine of starting the day, with the initial action being checking for a message from the person addressed in the lyrics.
Is reach for my phone to find a text from you
Highlighting the significance of communication with the mentioned person by checking for a text as a crucial part of the morning routine.
But as the sun comes in, I finally come to
Describing a moment of realization or clarity as the day progresses, suggesting a contrast or awakening.
It's been almost a year since we were through
Indicating a significant amount of time has passed since the end of a relationship, possibly implying difficulty in moving on.
And my day goes on like any other day
Depicting the ordinary and mundane nature of the days without any distinctive or noteworthy events.
Nothing stands out, it all seems so gray
Conveying a sense of monotony and dullness in daily life, with everything appearing colorless and unremarkable.
And I just wait and wait and wait and wait
Expressing a prolonged period of waiting, possibly for the return of the mentioned person, with the repetition emphasizing the enduring anticipation.
For you to come back around, but you'll never stay
Conveying a longing for the person to return, though acknowledging the unlikelihood of them staying.
Oh, you'd never stay
Reiterating the belief that the person would not stay if they were to come back, suggesting a resigned acceptance of the situation.
I drive until my light comes on hoping that it's changed
Describing an attempt to distract oneself by driving, with the hope that something may have changed upon returning home.
But when I get home, I see the pain
Revealing disappointment upon returning home and encountering emotional pain, possibly triggered by reminders of the past relationship.
Her perfume smell still lingers in my mind
Noting the lingering impact of memories, specifically the scent of the ex-partner's perfume, on the speaker's thoughts.
It'll probably be like this for a while
Expressing an expectation that the emotional difficulty will persist for an extended duration.
And my night goes on just like the rest do
Describing the continuation of a typical night without any significant changes or improvements.
I can't sleep, and I think of you
Revealing insomnia and contemplation about the person, further emphasizing the emotional impact of the past relationship.
And I just wait and wait and wait and wait
Reiterating the theme of prolonged waiting, this time for a wish to be fulfilled, possibly related to reconciliation.
For my wish to come through and see you anew
Expressing the desire for the mentioned wish to come true and for a renewed connection with the person, despite acknowledging the finality of the breakup.
But you know we're through
Affirming the end of the relationship, acknowledging the impossibility of a reunion.
And I wake up, it feels just like yesterday
Reflecting on the passage of time, with the emotional pain still fresh, creating a sense of timelessness in the speaker's emotional state.
I've already forgotten what to say
Illustrating a struggle to communicate or connect with others, with a sense of forgetfulness and difficulty expressing oneself.
And now I wait and wait and wait and wait
Continuing the theme of waiting, this time for the process of moving on and finding someone new.
To get over you and meet someone new
Expressing a desire to overcome the lingering emotions and start anew with a different person.
But I just want you
Concluding with a clear and direct statement of the speaker's emotional focus, expressing a persistent longing for the mentioned person despite the desire to move on.
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