Hopeful Lyrics – Ollie, Ali Gatie

Hopeful Lyrics Meaning

[Chorus: Ollie & Ali Gatie]
This part shows a mix of pain and hope. The person is still holding on to someone they love, even though things are clearly not the same anymore. They’re saying that even though they’re broken and emotionally guarded, they’ve still left a little space in their heart open—maybe hoping the other person feels the same. They wonder if the other person misses them when they’re not around. It’s that sad confusion of not knowing if you’re the only one still attached, still wanting things to work out. They’re trying to convince themselves this separation might be for the best, but deep down, they still really want the other person back. It’s that quiet, aching hope mixed with a whole lot of emotional mess.

[Verse 1: Ollie]
Here, Ollie talks about how hard it is to pretend everything’s okay when it’s not. He closes his eyes and imagines the other person is still there, even though they’ve left. He hates that he still has hope, but it’s there. He takes responsibility, saying he messed up the timing and wasn’t able to communicate properly. He left them confused and alone without answers. Now, he’s realizing the person he loved isn’t the same anymore. They’ve changed, and maybe that version of them is gone forever. Trying to stay friends just hurts too much because he still has feelings. He wants the relationship back, but also admits he didn’t do enough to prove it while he had the chance.

[Chorus: Ollie & Ali Gatie]
This chorus repeats the same deep feelings of confusion and longing. They’re asking again—am I the only one still feeling this way? They’re still broken, still vulnerable, but they can’t help but hold on. They wonder if the other person ever feels the same or thinks about them when they’re not around. It’s that quiet desperation for some kind of sign.

[Verse 2: Ali Gatie]
Ali opens up with a lot of honesty here. He’s asking if he’s the only one who hasn’t let go, the only one brave enough to admit he made mistakes. He regrets the things he did and wishes he could undo them. Since he doesn’t know how to properly say sorry, he turns to music to express it. He’s still holding on to the hope that maybe they can fix things, even though deep down he knows it probably won’t happen. He wants the other person to be real with him—if it’s truly over, he just needs to hear it. But before walking away, he wants them to know that he truly cared.

[Chorus: Ali Gatie]
This final chorus carries that same emotional weight. He’s still clinging to a little bit of hope, even if he believes it’s probably over. His heart is wide open despite feeling broken inside. He’s asking once more—am I alone in this? Or does some part of you still care too? It’s like he’s holding on to their memory, just waiting for a sign, even if it never comes.