Story Behind The Song
A man is going through a rough time and lost everything that is important to him. Then along comes a person that helps him overcome his obstacles and change his life. He now hopes he can be there for this person like they were there for him.
Song Description
This song is about overcoming the adversity of losing everything with the help of a dear friend. The friend helps him get cleaned up and prepare to face the world again. Now he hopes he can be there for his friend like they were there for him.
| Song Length |
2:56 |
Genre |
Pop - Classic, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Serene |
Subject |
Encouragement, Recovery |
| Similar Artists |
Pearl Jam, Train |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Paper Cup
Words and Music by Seth Regan
Verse 1
I'm kneeling down and I can't breathe
The price is high, and I'm not free
I'm half the man, half the man that I should be
Verse 2
Well I take pride in things I do and say
And when I feel, I sometimes
Pray for guidance and patience to learn from my mistakes
Chorus
And Oooh.... if I could
Oooh.... if I could
Oooh.... I would be there for you
With a symphony behind me
Verse 3
I'm torn apart I'm crumpled up
Discarded like a paper cup
I have nothing left to give
Except this stolen heart
Verse 4
I lost the battle and the war
Then you appeared and cleaned me up
So I could go out looking for another
Chorus
Bridge
OOOOHHHHH
Chorus
And Oooh.... if I could
Oooh.... if I could
Oooh.... I would be there for you
With a symphony behind me
Playing through the night
So we could rise above it all
... just for a while.