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She's the One
Japanther Lyrics


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Where you go I never know
I hope you know that when you go
I hope you're in tune and that you rhyme

I can't go another night
when everyone's an endless fight
Our problems seem animal

And if you'll wait for me
I'll give you everything
if I could light my cigarette

But if you'll wait for me
I'll give you what you need
if we can find the pharmacy

She's the one having fun
while I'm sitting alone in the basement
listening to a mixtape
trying to get my head straight
staring at the fish tank
just wishing I was holding her again

Overall Meaning

The song Alone In The Basement, by Japanther, is a melancholic reflection about a relationship that is falling apart. The first verse sets the stage for the rest of the song as the singer reflects on the fact that they never know where their partner is, and hopes that they are doing well. They express their desire for their partner to be in tune and in rhyming with the singer, indicating that there seems to be some disconnect or dissonance between them. The second verse finds the singer feeling overwhelmed, unable to deal with the constant fights they seem to be having with everyone. Their problems seem to have taken on an animalistic quality, as if they are beyond humanity.


The chorus is a plea for their partner's patience and willingness to wait. The singer promises to give their partner everything if they could only light their cigarette, an act that seems to be all that is needed to calm their nerves. They promise to give their partner what they need if they can find the pharmacy, indicating that they are seeking something more than just a cigarette - perhaps some kind of medication to help them cope. The final verse brings the song full circle, with the singer expressing their loneliness and longing for their partner. They are alone in the basement with only a mixtape and a fish tank for company, wishing for the intimacy they once shared.


Overall, the song seems to be a raw expression of the pain and desperation that can come with the breakdown of a relationship. The singer is struggling to cope with a variety of issues and is reaching out to their partner for comfort and support. The final lines of the song leave an impression of melancholy and heartache, as the singer wishes for the comfort of human connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Where you go I never know
I have no idea where you might be going


I hope you know that when you go
I hope you are aware of the impact when you leave


I hope you're in tune and that you rhyme
I hope you are aligned with your goals and dreams


I can't go another night
I can't stand to go on feeling like this


when everyone's an endless fight
when life seems to be a constant battle


Our problems seem animal
Our issues seem primitive and basic


And if you'll wait for me
If you are patient with me


I'll give you everything
I'll give you all that I have


if I could light my cigarette
if I could find a way to distract myself


But if you'll wait for me
If you are patient with me


I'll give you what you need
I'll provide what you require


if we can find the pharmacy
if we can discover some kind of relief


She's the one having fun
She is enjoying herself


while I'm sitting alone in the basement
whereas I'm alone in this confined space


listening to a mixtape
listening to music from the past


trying to get my head straight
attempting to clear my thoughts


staring at the fish tank
looking at the aquarium


just wishing I was holding her again
just desiring to hold her once more




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