The song "U" by Gareth Emery tells a story of survival and love. The lyrics describe the protagonist's experience of being involved in a car accident ("Walking down the highway, traffic's coming my way"), where it seems like everyone inside the wreckage has died. However, against the odds, the protagonist is miraculously alive. As the protagonist wakes up in a strange place, they see angels overhead and feel a sense of rebirth ("1000 bolts of lightning bring me back to life"). They long for someone they care deeply about to be by their side during this difficult time ("screaming out for you, I need you by my side"). The song then transitions into a reflection on the things left unsaid and the regret of not expressing love and emotions earlier in the relationship ("All the things in my head, everything left unsaid"). The protagonist confesses their admiration for the person they love, acknowledging their fear of rejection ("just terrified you'd push me away"). Though the protagonist and their loved one might be facing their mortality, they desire to hold onto each other and make the most of the time they have left ("Though we're dying slowly, just want you to hold me, what are we waiting for"). The chorus states that the protagonist didn't pray to God, see their life flashing before their eyes, or fulfill expectations others had for them. Instead, they found solace and clarity when they closed their eyes and thought of their loved one ("I just close my eyes and all I saw was you"). In the final verse, the protagonist contemplates the possibility of living another day and expresses the urgency to run to their loved one without any regrets or unspoken words ("If I don't die lying in the rain and I live another day, then I'd run to you. 'Cause I don't have regrets, just things I never say, I need you"). Overall, "U" is a heartfelt song about surviving a traumatic experience and realizing the importance of expressing love and emotions to those we care about. It highlights the preciousness of life and the desire to cherish the moments we have with the ones we love.
