Silver Lining
The Rockfords Lyrics
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What about you
Are we on our own
I won't call you anymore
And I'll find a silver lining
I know you loved me
Back when we were friends
Back when I was cool
Before I broke some rule
Now you've moved into another place
But I miss you still
As I always will
And then you say to me
You can't deny
There's something here that makes us hurt
and you say, isn't it love?
So what about me
What about you
Are we on our own
And I won't call you anymore
And I'll find a silver lining
In my own black little cloud
Maybe I was proud
Maybe you were proud
The way we talked it out and walked away
Like ghosts in the day
I have nothing new to offer you
You're my own best friend
And I'll say again
As you said to me
You can't deny
There's something here that makes us hurt
and you say, isn't it love?
So what about me
What about you
Are we on our own
And I won't call you anymore
And I'll find a silver lining
In my own black little cloud
I'm alone
Yes, I'm all right
I know that I can make it through this night
So what about me
What about you
Are we on our own
And I won't call you anymore
And I'll find a silver lining
In my own black little cloud
So what about me
What about you
Are we on our own
And I won't call you anymore
And I'll find a silver lining
Yes I will
So what about me
What about you
Are we on our own
And I won't call you anymore
And I'll find a silver lining
Yes I will
Yes I will
So what about me
What about you
Are we on our own
So what about me
What about you
Are we on our own
Will we find a silver lining
In "Silver Lining" by The Rockfords, the singer is reflecting on a past relationship with a friend turned lover. They acknowledge that they were once happy and that there was love between them, but that things changed when someone broke a rule - the exact nature of which is not specified. This caused a rift between them which has not been healed, despite their physical separation. The singer wonders if they are truly alone now, and whether they can find a way to move on from this relationship. They resign themselves to the fact that they won't call their former partner again, but express hope that they can "find a silver lining" - a way to cope with their sadness and move forward.
The lyrics suggest that the relationship did not end well and that there was some level of pride or stubbornness on both sides that prevented them from reconciling. Despite this, there is still a clear sense of longing and love on the singer's part. The other person is described as their "best friend", indicating that the loss of the relationship has been a significant blow. Overall, the song explores themes of loss, regret, and the struggle to find positivity in the face of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
What about me
I'm feeling lost and unsure about myself.
What about you
I'm wondering if you're feeling the same way too.
Are we on our own
I'm questioning if we're dealing with this on our own.
I won't call you anymore
I'm realizing that staying in touch is no longer the best thing for us.
And I'll find a silver lining
I'm optimistic that I can make a positive out of this situation.
I know you loved me
I'm aware that you had feelings for me in the past.
Back when we were friends
I'm reminiscing about the good times we had before things got complicated.
Back when I was cool
I'm acknowledging that I've changed and maybe not for the better.
Before I broke some rule
I'm admitting that I made some mistakes that damaged our relationship.
Now you've moved into another place
I'm acknowledging that you've moved on from me and our home.
But I miss you still
I'm honest about how I feel and that I still have feelings for you.
As I always will
I'm acknowledging that these feelings won't change anytime soon.
And then you say to me
You're speaking to me directly about something important.
You can't deny
You're admitting that there's something between us that's causing pain.
There's something here that makes us hurt
You're acknowledging that our relationship is causing pain for both of us.
And you say, isn't it love?
You're wondering if this pain is a sign of deeper feelings for each other.
In my own black little cloud
I'm acknowledging that I'm feeling negative emotions and uncertainty.
Maybe I was proud
I'm admitting that my pride got in the way of our relationship.
Maybe you were proud
I'm acknowledging that your pride also played a role in our relationship troubles.
The way we talked it out and walked away
I'm acknowledging that we tried to resolve our issues but ultimately ended things.
Like ghosts in the day
I'm acknowledging that we're both still present in each other's lives, but in a more distant way.
I have nothing new to offer you
I'm acknowledging that I haven't changed enough to make things work between us again.
You're my own best friend
I'm acknowledging that we still care for each other, even if we can't be together romantically.
And I'll say again
I'm repeating that I still miss you and have feelings for you.
I'm alone
I'm acknowledging that I'm dealing with these feelings by myself.
Yes, I'm all right
I'm reassuring myself that I can handle this and come out stronger.
I know that I can make it through this night
I'm confident that I can overcome these emotions and move forward.
Will we find a silver lining
I'm still hopeful that we can find something positive in this situation.
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