You & I
Matthew Morrison and Idina Menzel Lyrics

I lie awake looking back
I am awake at night, reflecting on past events and decisions

God knows this life goes fast
Life passes by quickly, and only God knows its true nature and purpose

Each day harder than the last
Every day seems more difficult and challenging than the one before it

Breaking down in the dark
Emotionally, mentally, or physically feeling overwhelmed and helpless

I don't know how I fell this far from heaven
I feel lost and disconnected from a place or state of happiness, peace, or contentment

Can't put the pieces back together
I am unable to fix or mend what has been broken or damaged

So you lie there and dream
As a form of escape or release, you retreat into your own imagination and fantasy

Here's to the lonely
A tribute or acknowledgement to those who feel isolated or alone

To the broken-hearted
A recognition or sympathy towards those who have suffered emotionally or mentally

I want you to know I feel your pain
I empathize with the struggles and hardships you have experienced

Here's to the hopeless
A tribute or acknowledgement to those who feel helpless or devoid of hope

The almost forgotten
A recognition or sympathy towards those who have been overlooked or neglected

To those who got lost along the way
A tribute or acknowledgement to those who have gone astray or lost their path in life

I see you, I see you, I see you
I recognize and acknowledge your existence, your struggles, and your value as a person

City streets and no one sees
Despite the hustle and bustle of urban life, people often remain unseen and unheard

We all just try to make believe
In order to cope or survive, we often pretend or create illusions of a better reality

That it's all better than it seems
We try to convince ourselves that things are better than they appear to be

Black and white we color in
Despite the simplicity or clarity of a situation, we still add our own interpretations and biases

We see the world the way we wanna see it
Our perception and understanding of the world is often limited by our own desires and beliefs

You either take it or you leave it
There are only two options: accept what is given or reject it entirely

Is it all just a dream
Is reality just a figment of our own imagination and consciousness?

When you're alone
During moments of solitude or isolation

And you can't go back home
When you feel like you can no longer return to a place or state of comfort or familiarity

At the end of the day (I see you)
Ultimately, we all share a common experience of loss, struggle, and longing

I'll remember your face
In spite of the challenges and difficulties, I will not forget the humanity, beauty, and value of each individual