Glória
The Lumineers Lyrics

Gloria, I smell it on your breath
I can smell the mixture of alcohol and peppermint on your breath, indicating that you've been drinking heavily.

Gloria, booze and peppermint
You've been drinking and trying to cover up the smell with peppermint.

Gloria, no one said enough is enough
Nobody has told you to stop your self-destructive behavior, and you continue down this dangerous path.

Gloria, they found you on the floor
You've hit rock bottom and were found lying on the ground, possibly due to excessive drinking.

Gloria, my hand was tied to yours
I was a part of your self-destructive behavior, tied to you in your dark moments of drinking.

And, Gloria, did you finally see that enough is enough?
Have you finally realized that your behavior is self-destructive and dangerous, and that it's time to change?

Did you know me when I was younger then?
Do you remember me from our past, when both of us were more innocent and carefree?

I could take the whole world with me
Back then, I felt invincible and could handle anything that came my way.

I would find myself feelin' alone
But even then, I often felt isolated and lonely.

Heaven, help me now, Heaven, show the way
I'm calling out to a higher power for guidance and support in my current situation.

Get me back on my own two feet
Help me regain my strength, both physically and emotionally.

I would lie awake and pray you don't lie awake for me
I worry that my struggles may be affecting you and causing you sleepless nights, and I pray that they're not.

Gloria, you crawled up on your cross
You willingly put yourself in this difficult and painful situation, almost crucifying yourself.

Gloria, you made us sit and watch
You're not only hurting yourself, but those around you, who have to watch you self-destruct and feel helpless to stop it.

Gloria, will you just decide?
It's time for you to make a decision and choose a better path for yourself.

Gloria, there's easier ways to die
The path you're on will not end well, and there are other easier ways to die, but you have a chance to turn things around.

Gloria, have you had enough?
Do you finally feel like you've hit your breaking point and are ready to make changes for the better?

Every night away (every night), every day alone (every day)
I'm struggling to cope with my own demons and feel alone in my battles, even when you're there beside me.

Get me back on my own two feet
Help me regain control of my own life and find the strength to stand on my own two feet.

Oh-oh-oh-oh
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Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
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Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh
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