In Transit
Matchbook Romance / Motion City Soundtrack Lyrics
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I'll be waiting here for you
Pack your things, fly to me
Scatter me across the sky
I'll shine all night
And just like a star
I'll fall for you
I'd do anything for you
Just say the words and I'd give you the world
Yeah, but that's not good enough
Starlit sea will be our dance floor
And birds will sing our song
And your scars, your scars will heal
For You
Baby if you want me to
I'd do anything for you
And just say the words, and I'd give you the world
Yeah, but that's not good enough
And Baby if you wanted me to, why not say so
Let me go cause I can't shine bright enough for you
I shine for you
I fall
Dream baby for me
I'll be waiting here for you
The first verse of Matchbook Romance's song, "In Transit," is a heartfelt plea for someone to come to be with the singer, addressing a lover as "dream baby" and inviting them to "pack your things, fly to me." The second half of the verse envisions the singer becoming something greater than himself in order to be with the one he loves, becoming a shining star and then falling for them. The chorus repeats the singer's willingness to give everything to their love, claiming they would "do anything" and "give you the world," but the song's narrative changes in the second verse.
The third and fourth lines of the second verse reveal that the love the singer desires is not reciprocated, as the line "that's not good enough" repeats the claim from the chorus. The following verse creates an idyllic setting for their love, imagining a "starlit sea" and singing birds, offering a promise of healing for the lover's scars. The second repetition of the chorus changes the final line, questioning the lover's intent and the singer's ability to live up to their expectations. The song ends with a final plea for the lover to come to the singer, repeating the first verse, "dream baby for me, I'll be waiting here for you."
Overall, "In Transit" is a song expressing a desire for love and connection, with the singer willing to reshape the world and himself in order to be with the one he loves. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the relationship is one-sided and the singer is struggling to understand why. The song creates a sense of yearning and a feeling of being caught between the hope for romance and the pain of rejection.
Line by Line Meaning
Dream baby for me
As I sleep, I wish for you to appear in my dreams, my beloved.
I'll be waiting here for you
I'll eagerly wait for you with open arms until you finally arrive.
Pack your things, fly to me
Please come to me by any means necessary, even if it requires a lengthy journey.
Scatter me across the sky
Let me spread out and shine brightly throughout the entire universe, for your sake.
I'll shine all night
I'll continue to radiate my love for you throughout the entire night, constantly illuminating our connection.
And just like a star
Like a star, I'll be distant yet constant in my love for you.
I'll fall for you
Despite my distance, I'm willing to fall and surrender completely to you, my beloved.
Baby if you want me to
If there's anything you desire from me, just say the word and I'll do whatever it takes to make it happen.
I'd do anything for you
I'm willing to go to great lengths to please you, my beloved.
Just say the words and I'd give you the world
If you express your desires, I'll dedicate myself to fulfilling them in a grand manner.
Yeah, but that's not good enough
Although I'm willing to give you everything, it seems like my efforts aren't enough to satisfy your needs.
Starlit sea will be our dance floor
Under the sparkling stars, we'll dance together on the beach with the sound of the waves as our music.
And birds will sing our song
As we dance together, the birds will serenade us with their joyful melodies.
And your scars, your scars will heal
Your emotional wounds will receive the love and care they need to finally recover and fade away.
For You
All of this is solely for you, my beloved.
And Baby if you wanted me to, why not say so
If you have any unexpressed desires, please don't hesitate to let me know. Why keep me in the dark?
Let me go cause I can't shine bright enough for you
If my love isn't enough for you, then it's best that I depart so that you can find someone who can satisfy your every need.
I shine for you
My luminosity is solely for you, my beloved.
I fall
I'm willing to surrender and fall into your arms, my beloved.
Dream baby for me
Let me dream of you once more, my beloved, until we can meet again.
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Written by: DENNIS FERRER
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