3 AM
Casey Donahew Lyrics
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She's always worried about things like that
She said it's all gonna end and it might as well be my fault
And she only sleeps when it's raining
And she screams and her voice is strained
And
She says baby
When she says baby
Well I can't help but be scared of it all sometimes
The rain's gonna wash away I believe it
She's got a little bit of something, God it's better than nothing
And in her color portrait world she believes that she's got it all
She swears the moon don't hang quite as high as it used to
And she only sleeps when it's raining
And she screams and her voice is strained...
And
She says baby
It's 3 am I must be lonely
Well heaven she says baby
Well I can't help but be scared of it all sometimes
Says the rain's gonna wash away I believe it
She believes that life is made up of all that you're used to
And the clock on the wall has been stuck at three for days, and days
She thinks that happiness is a mat that sits on her doorway
But outside it's stopped raining
She says baby
It's 3 am I must be lonely
Well heaven she says baby
Well I can't help but be scared of it all sometimes
Says the rain's gonna wash away I believe it
Well it's 3 am I must be lonely
Well heaven she says baby
Well I can't help but be scared of it all sometimes
The first verse of Casey Donahew's "3 Am" paints a vivid picture of a woman who is always worried and anxious about things. The singer is handed a raincoat by the woman, which implies that she is constantly preparing for the worst. She believes that everything is going to come to an end and that it may be her fault. It's then revealed that she only sleeps when it's raining and screams with a strained voice.
The chorus begins with the woman stating that it's 3 am and that she must be lonely. She follows up with the admission that she can't help but be scared of it all sometimes. It then becomes clear that the woman believes that the rain will wash away everything, as if it has the power to wash away all of her fears and worries.
In the second verse, the woman is described as someone who has a little bit of something, which is better than nothing at all. She lives in a "color portrait world," where she believes she has everything she needs. However, the moon doesn't seem to hang as high as it used to, which may suggest that something is changing or fading away. It's then revealed that the clock on the wall has been stuck at three for days, implying that time has stopped for the woman. She believes that happiness is a mat that sits on her doorway, but outside, the rain has stopped.
Overall, "3 Am" paints a poignant and heartbreaking picture of a woman who is trapped in her fears and anxieties. She believes that the rain has the power to wash everything away, including her worries, but it's ultimately revealed that she must confront her struggles head-on. The song is a somber and introspective meditation on the power of fear and the desperate desire to escape it.
Line by Line Meaning
She said it's cold outside and she hands me my raincoat
She's looking out for me and making sure I'm prepared for the weather.
She's always worried about things like that
She's a caring person who pays attention to details and wants the best for me.
She said it's all gonna end and it might as well be my fault
She's feeling like everything is falling apart and is possibly blaming me for it.
And she only sleeps when it's raining
She has a difficult time sleeping and finds comfort in the sound of rain.
And she screams and her voice is strained...
She's going through a period of emotional turmoil and is expressing herself vocally.
And she says baby, it's 3 am I must be lonely
She's feeling isolated and alone at this early hour of the morning.
When she says baby, well I can't help but be scared of it all sometimes
She's admitting her fears and uncertainties to me.
The rain's gonna wash away I believe it
She has hope that things will eventually get better and that the rain will cleanse away the pain.
She's got a little bit of something, God it's better than nothing
She's grateful for whatever bit of positivity or hope she can find in her life.
And in her color portrait world she believes that she's got it all
She has a certain idealized view of life that may not be the reality.
She swears the moon don't hang quite as high as it used to
She sees changes in the world around her and feels that things are not as they once were.
She believes that life is made up of all that you're used to
She has a certain level of comfort in routine and familiarity and believes this is what makes up life.
And the clock on the wall has been stuck at three for days, and days
Time passes slowly and monotonously for her, leading to feelings of stagnation and depression.
She thinks that happiness is a mat that sits on her doorway
She has a certain idea of where happiness should come from, but may be struggling to find it.
But outside it's stopped raining
The external circumstances have changed, but it's unclear if this will bring any relief to her internal struggles.
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