in between
Holly Henry Lyrics
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Listening to the jet planes go
Most think about sex but some think about saving the world
We've got people in the sky all wondering why it twirls
In my old dark house sleeping
Listening to the sirens beeping
I don't think I know how to not think about all that happens
But the traffic's never gone from the street
And I'm dreaming about the passenger seat
No one's really up for believing
In a life that's really worth living
In between
Gonna walk all night in the forest
When you don't bring a gun bird sing chorus
I'll get lost in the trees it's safer than the streets these days
When you get stalked like prey you'll forever walk away from violence
But the traffic's never gone from the street
And I'm dreaming about the passenger seat
No one's really up for believing
In a life that's really worth living x2
Holly Henry's song "In Between" is a melancholic reflection on the state of the world and the uncertainty that comes with it. The lyrics describe the feeling of being alone in an old dark house, listening to the sounds outside - the jet planes, the sirens beeping, and the constant traffic. The first verse suggests that while some people may be thinking about sex or other trivial matters, there are others who are concerned with saving the world. The second verse reflects on the unpredictable nature of life - one moment you can be in love, and the next you can be rushed to the hospital. Despite this uncertainty, the chorus offers a dreamy escape. The singer imagines walking all night in the forest, listening to the birds sing, and getting lost in the trees - a safer haven than the violent streets.
The overall theme of "In Between" is balancing the liminal space between hope and despair, between living and merely surviving. The singer seems to be in a state of flux, unsure of what direction to take or what to believe in. The song suggests that despite the chaos and uncertainty of life, there is still something worth striving for - a life that is truly worth living. The line "No one's really up for believing in a life that's really worth living" is an acknowledgment of the cynicism and nihilism that pervades our collective consciousness. However, the chorus repeats this line twice, suggesting a glimmer of hope, a possibility that someone might believe that life is worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
In my old dark house alone
I am sitting alone in my old and creepy house
Listening to the jet planes go
I can hear the sound of airplanes flying
Most think about sex but some think about saving the world
People may have different thoughts in their minds, some of them might think about having sex whereas some of them might think about making the world a better place
We've got people in the sky all wondering why it twirls
People flying in airplanes are curious about why the world is round and how it works
In my old dark house sleeping
I am in my old and creepy house sleeping
Listening to the sirens beeping
I can hear sirens from emergency vehicles
I don't think I know how to not think about all that happens
I cannot stop thinking about everything that is going on around me
One day you're in love the next day you are in an ambulance
Life can be unpredictable and things can happen suddenly, one day you can be happy and in love, the next day you can be in an emergency situation
But the traffic's never gone from the street
The sound of traffic and activity on the streets never stops
And I'm dreaming about the passenger seat
I am daydreaming about being a passenger in a car
No one's really up for believing
People are not very interested in believing
In a life that's really worth living
In a life that truly feels meaningful and fulfilling
Gonna walk all night in the forest
I am planning to walk through the forest all night
When you don't bring a gun bird sing chorus
If you don't bring a gun with you, you can hear the birds singing in unison
I'll get lost in the trees it's safer than the streets these days
It is safer to get lost in the forest than to walk on the streets nowadays
When you get stalked like prey you'll forever walk away from violence
If you have been a victim of violence, you will always walk away from any form of violent situations
No one's really up for believing
People are not very interested in believing
In a life that's really worth living x2
In a life that truly feels meaningful and fulfilling
Contributed by Kaylee G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.