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Be About You
Winston Surfshirt Lyrics


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Been sinking in you too many times
You won't say any sign
You will get yours but I don't get mine
So what I would do to be with you
You will never know, do whatever y'all say so
'Til about a quarter of my life has almost passed
Even shorter if you mightn't be making it last
When I was on the back seat sayin'

Don't know how I feel about you
Got my hopes sunk and I keep on fantasizing and I
Know it's just a feel about you
Got my hopes sunk and I keep on fantasizing and I

I just wanna be about you
Just to be about you
Don't know how I feel about you
Just to feel it there

I see the way you're dawdling and it's like an inkling
It's the kind of thing that make you sort of think
And I just wanna be with you
I got the better view
When I should be doing mine I end up
Do a quarter of my life has almost passed
Even shorter if you mightn't be making it last
When I was on the back seat saying

Don't know how I feel about you
Got my hopes sunk and I keep on fantasizing and I
Know it's just a feel about you
Got my hopes sunk and I keep on fantasizing and I

I just wanna be about you
Just to be about you
Don't know how I feel about you
Just to feel it there

Don't know how I feel about you
Got my hopes sunk and I keep on fantasizing and I
Know it's just a feel about you
Got my hopes sunk and I keep on fantasizing and I

I just wanna be about you
Just to be about you
Don't know how I feel about you
Just to feel it there

Overall Meaning

In "Be About You," Winston Surfshirt sings about his unrequited love for someone who won't reciprocate his affection. He's been "sinking in you too many times" and doesn't get anything in return. Despite this, he remains infatuated and fantasizes about being with this person. He's at a loss for what to do to win their love, and they might never know how much he cares.


The song is repetitive, emphasizing the singer's feelings of being stuck in this unfulfilling dynamic. The phrase "Don't know how I feel about you" is repeated multiple times, underscoring his confusion and ambivalence. He wants to be with this person, but their lack of response has dampened his hopes.


Overall, "Be About You" is a heartfelt and relatable depiction of unrequited love. Winston Surfshirt's soulful vocals and laid-back instrumentation create a dreamy atmosphere that perfectly captures the longing and uncertainty that comes with unreturned affections.


Line by Line Meaning

Been sinking in you too many times
I have been thinking about you excessively


You won't say any sign
You do not give any indication of your feelings


You will get yours but I don't get mine
Your desires will be fulfilled but mine will not be


So what I would do to be with you
I would do anything to be with you


You will never know, do whatever y'all say so
You will never know how I feel and I will do whatever you want me to do


'Til about a quarter of my life has almost passed
I have been thinking about you for a long time


Even shorter if you mightn't be making it last
Life is too short to waste time on unrequited love


When I was on the back seat sayin'
I am lost and uncertain about how to approach you


Don't know how I feel about you
I am confused about my feelings for you


Got my hopes sunk and I keep on fantasizing and I
I keep hoping for something that may not happen


Know it's just a feel about you
My emotions are based on a feeling


I just wanna be about you
I only want to be around you


Just to be about you
Being with you is all I need


I see the way you're dawdling and it's like an inkling
I can sense that you are hesitant


It's the kind of thing that make you sort of think
It makes me question and analyze the situation


And I just wanna be with you
All I want is to spend time with you


I got the better view
I understand what is going on


When I should be doing mine I end up
I cannot focus on anything else but you


Don't know how I feel about you
I am still uncertain about how I feel


Just to feel it there
Just to have you close to me




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@lukerussell673

Lyrics
Been sinking in you too many times
You won't say any sign
You will get yours but I don't get mine
So what I would do to be with you
You will never know, do whatever y'all say so
'Til about a quarter of my life has almost passed
Even shorter if you mightn't be making it last
When I was on the back seats saying

Don't know how I feel about you
Got my hopes sunk and I keep on fantasising and I
Know it's just a feel about you
Got my hopes sunk and I keep on fantasising and I

I just wanna be about you
Just to be about you
Don't know how I feel about you
Just to feel it there

I see the way you're dawdling and it's like an inkling
It's the kind of thing that make you sort of think
And I just wanna be with you
I got the better view
When I should be doing mine I end up
Do a quarter of my life has almost passed
Even shorter if you mightn't be making it last
When I was on the back seats saying

Don't know how I feel about you
Got my hopes sunk and I keep on fantasising and I
Know it's just a feel about you
Got my hopes sunk and I keep on fantasising and I

I just wanna be about you
Just to be about you
Don't know how I feel about you
Just to feel it there

Don't know how I feel about you
Got my hopes sunk and I keep on fantasising and I
Know it's just a feel about you
Got my hopes sunk and I keep on fantasising and I

I just wanna be about you
Just to be about you
Don't know how I feel about you
Just to feel it there



All comments from YouTube:

@bfc9467

Best album of its year

@chApmAn..

They have an album 😱

@angussmc

Heard this on triple j while I was delivering pizzas.great wavey vibe

@noahwhodgson

Literally exact same. Such a good song.

@CarolynHammond-kb9mj

Laughs for funny faces .😂Kudos for great music and Lyrics and singer 😍

@Yo-Boe

I love your music guys🔥
Love from Senegal🇸🇳(West Africa)✅

@chApmAn..

I'm from South Africa 🇿🇦 bro 😁

@ItsJustWalt

No idea how this song got into a specific playlist of mine, but I'm so glad it did. How am I just hearing this for the first time today!???

@aruss4087

I know what a tune!! They sound a bit like Cosmos Midnight!

@jameswhite2599

I voyed this song as my number 1 in the top world 100 tunes of the year it came out. I couldnt get enough of it. I still listen to it regularly. Check out all of WS's music, you wont regret it.

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