Song of the Moment #56: Owl City – The Saltwater Room

I realize that change takes a very long time.  One year isn't enough and rushing into things can prove to be very costly and I absolutely cannot afford the sacrifice.  I cannot change my introversion over night but at least now, I can laugh at the awkwardness and strange situations I put myself through amongst strangers (for the most part).  Haha.

99% of the time you'll see me with earphones on.  It's cause I like to escape into my own world of music.  Noise gives me a headache.  Lack of music makes my walk and whatever I'm doing boring.  This is why certain individuals are able to ninja behind me, sneak right up to my ear, say my name in some creepy way, and I won't hear it.  Now now, I keep the volume low when there is traffic around and I definitely shut it off when I'm in a shady part of town.

Anyway, I'm currently escaping in the atmosphere set up by Owl City.  Synthpop.  I like. 

And yes, "time together isn't ever quite enough."

This song makes me feel free, no obligations or responsibilities.  Just lying in the summer sun, with that special someone.

Well, back to the real world.  Sigh.

Lyrics:

 I opened my eyes last night and saw you in the low light
 Walking down by the bay on the shore
 Staring up at the stars that aren't there anymore
 I was feeling the night grow old (grow old) and you were looking so cold
 So like an introvert, I drew my over shirt
 Around my arms and began to shiver violently
 Before you happened to look and see (and see) the tunnels all around me
 Running into the dark underground
 All the subways around create a great sound
 To my motion fatigue, farewell
 With your ear to a seashell
 You can hear the waves in underwater caves
 As if you actually were inside a saltwater room 

 Time together isn't ever quite enough
 When you and I are alone, I've never felt so at home
 What will it take to make or break this hint of love?
 Only time, only time

 Can you believe that the crew has gone?
 And they wouldn't let me sign on
 All my islands have sunk in the deep,
 And I can hardly relax or even oversleep
 When I feel warm with your hand in mine
 When we walk along the shoreline
 I guess we'll never know why sparrows love the snow
 We'll turn out all of the lights and set this ballroom aglow

 So tell me darlin', do you wish we'd fall in love?
 Yeah, all the time
 All the time

 Time together isn't ever quite enough
 When you and I are alone, I've never felt so at home
 What will it take to make or break this hint of love?
 Only time, only time
 When we're apart what ever are you thinking of?
 If this is what I call home, why does it feel so alone?
 So tell me darling, do you wish we'd fall in love?
 All the time, all the time

 Time together isn't ever quite enough
 When we're apart what ever are you thinking of?
 What will it take to make or break this hint of love?
 So tell me darling, do you wish we'd fall in love?
 All the time
 Oh, all the time