Hanging In The Air
Worldview Lyrics
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And you didn't have to see me fail either
Couldn't settle on a creed to believe
But you've finally been given the answers
Oh, you seem so long gone
So long gone so soon
And all that's been lostWas never pointed to
But that stuff was hanging in the air
We hardly made a mention
But we knew that it was there
Such love was hanging in the air
It rarely found expression
But the trace was everywhere
And I didn't get to lay it on you
With the clearing of debts on the deathbed
Couldn't offer you my fond gratitude
In the window that I had expected
Oh, but why buck a trend
We parted as we lived
With those words unsaid
But still somehow distinct
That stuff was hanging in the air
We hardly made a mention
But we knew that it was there
Such love was hanging in the air
It rarely drew attention
But the trace was everywhere
Of course there is an afterlife
Why didn't I believe it?
Because you made a mark on life
That lives on when you leave it
Oh, people pay respects, so sadly, so sincere
Oh, and they reach for words
We never had to hear
Yeah that stuff was hanging in the air
We hardly made a mention
But we knew that it was there
Such love was hanging in the air
We didn't shout about it
But I knew you knew we cared
That stuff was hanging in the air
And that's some consolation
For an ending that unfair
Such love left hanging in the air
Hanging in the air
The lyrics of "Hanging In The Air" by Worldview delve into a poignant reflection on missed opportunities, unspoken emotions, and the lingering presence of love and connections that transcend physical boundaries. The opening lines convey a sense of regret and unfulfilled expectations, as the singer acknowledges that their loved one did not witness either their successes or failures in life. This sets the tone for a contemplative exploration of the intangible aspects of relationships that often go unexpressed.
The repeated motif of things "hanging in the air" serves as a metaphor for the unspoken truths, unexpressed feelings, and unfulfilled gestures that were left unresolved between the singer and their departed loved one. Despite these unacknowledged nuances, there is an underlying awareness of the presence of love that permeates through the spaces left empty by unspoken words. The lyrics suggest a bittersweet recognition of the unspoken bond that connects them even in absence.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on missed opportunities to convey gratitude and closure to the departed loved one, hinting at unresolved emotions and unarticulated sentiments. The refrain emphasizes the contrasting nature of the unspoken love that hangs in the air - present yet unspoken, evident yet uncelebrated. The dichotomy between the unexpressed love and the unfulfilled expectations creates a sense of melancholy and longing for closure.
The final verse introduces a contemplation on the afterlife and the enduring impact of the loved one's presence beyond physical existence. The lyrics evoke a sense of disbelief and realization regarding the lasting imprint of their departed loved one, highlighting the power of their influence and the perpetual nature of love that transcends earthly boundaries. The song culminates in a reflection on the consolation found in the unspoken love that lingers in the air, offering solace in the face of an unfair ending and a testament to the enduring power of love that continues to hang in the air, even in the aftermath of loss.
Line by Line Meaning
So you didn't get to see me succeed
You were not there to witness my success
And you didn't have to see me fail either
You were spared from seeing my failures
Couldn't settle on a creed to believe
We couldn't agree on a belief system
But you've finally been given the answers
You have now found the answers you were seeking
Oh, you seem so long gone
You appear to have been gone for a while
So long gone so soon
It feels like you've been gone for a long time, yet it also seems like it was just yesterday
And all that's been lost
Everything that has been lost
Was never pointed to
Was never directly acknowledged or addressed
That stuff was hanging in the air
Unspoken emotions were present
We hardly made a mention
We rarely brought it up
But we knew that it was there
But we were aware of its existence
Such love was hanging in the air
Unexpressed love was in the atmosphere
It rarely found expression
It was seldom shown or expressed
But the trace was everywhere
But its presence could be felt everywhere
And I didn't get to lay it on you
I didn't get the chance to tell you
With the clearing of debts on the deathbed
Before you passed away and any unresolved issues could be settled
Couldn't offer you my fond gratitude
I couldn't express my sincere thanks to you
In the window that I had expected
In the way I had anticipated
Oh, but why buck a trend
Why go against the usual pattern
We parted as we lived
We said goodbye the same way we lived our lives
With those words unsaid
Without expressing the things we wanted to say
But still somehow distinct
Yet, the unspoken words were clear in some way
Of course there is an afterlife
It is certain that there is life after death
Why didn't I believe it?
Why did I not have faith in it
Because you made a mark on life
Because you had a significant impact on life
That lives on when you leave it
That continues to exist even after you are gone
Oh, people pay respects, so sadly, so sincere
People show their respect, with genuine sadness and sincerity
Oh, and they reach for words
And they search for the right things to say
We never had to hear
Things we never had to listen to
Yeah that stuff was hanging in the air
Indeed, those emotions were unspoken but present
We didn't shout about it
We didn't openly talk about it
But I knew you knew we cared
But I was aware that you knew we cared
And that's some consolation
And that brings some comfort
For an ending that unfair
In light of an unjust ending
Such love left hanging in the air
Such love remained unspoken in the atmosphere
Hanging in the air
Unresolved and unexpressed
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Oliver Shaw
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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