Man on a Wire
Man on a Wire

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This emotive track delves into the complexities of heartbreak, regret, and the struggle to move forward. The protagonist compares himself to a 'man on a wire', symbolizing the precariousness of his emotional state post-breakup. He is in an unstable situation,… Read more

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Who would have thought that I'd be here by myself?
Who would have thought that you'd be bad for my health?
Now I know, now I know
I'm just a man on a wire, oh
Who would have thought about the cause and effect?
Yesterday's love is now tomorrow's regrets
Now I know, now I know
I'm just a man on a wire, ohh-oh

No, I can't look down
I'm trying to fight the feeling
I will fall to the ground
If I ever see you 'cause I-I-I

Feel like I'm walkin' a tightrope
My heart is in my throat
I'm counting on high hopes to get me over you
And I've got my eyes closed
As long as the wind blows
I'm counting on high hopes to get me over you, you
'Cause I'm a man on a wire, on a wire (on a wire)
I'm a man on a wire, on a wire (on a wire)

Who would have thought I'd see you with someone else?
Who would have thought that I'd be in such a mess?
Now you know, now you know
I'm just a man on a wire, oh

But I walk that line
I try to keep my senses
Make it to the other side
I know the consequences and I-I-I

Feel like I'm walkin' a tightrope
My heart is in my throat
I'm counting on high hopes to get me over you
And I've got my eyes closed
As long as the wind blows
I'm counting on high hopes to get me over you, you
'Cause I'm a man on a wire, on a wire
I'm a man on a wire, on a wire (on a wire)
'Cause I'm a man on a wire, on a wire (on a wire)
'Cause I'm a man on a wire, on a wire (on a wire)

Oh, the higher I gets
Oh, the more I miss the ground
No safety nets
Oh, now you're not around
I have to keep walking
To keep me from falling down, yeah

Feels like I'm walkin' a tightrope
My heart is in my throat
I'm counting on high hopes to get me over you
And I've got my eyes closed
As long as the wind blows
I'm counting on high hopes to get me over you, you
'Cause I'm a man on a wire, on a wire, yeah
I'm a man on a wire, on a wire
I'm a man on a wire, on a wire
I'm a man on a wire, on a wire, yeah

Writer(s): Daniel O'donoghue, Mark Anthony Sheehan
Copyright(s): Lyrics © DOWNTOWN MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Man on a Wire?

This emotive track delves into the complexities of heartbreak, regret, and the struggle to move forward. The protagonist compares himself to a 'man on a wire', symbolizing the precariousness of his emotional state post-breakup. He is in an unstable situation, trying to balance his feelings while avoiding falling into despair. The repeated phrase 'counting on high hopes' signifies his reliance on optimism to overcome his sorrow. Furthermore, the lyrics 'the higher I get, the more I miss the ground' depict how as he attempts to distance himself from his past relationship, he feels increasingly vulnerable due to the absence of a safety net - his former partner. Ultimately, this poignant song portrays the universal human experience of navigating through pain and longing for recovery after love's dissolution.

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