And I
Box Car Racer Lyrics
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I'm standing in line, I'm feeling so down
And I am, full of doubt
She's not the one, take notice, hear me out
I want her, and need her and you
Always will pull me through
I'm tired, this game's so dumb
She never played, her race is won
I'm tired, can't smile no more
I'll sure cave in, just like before
And I, want her, and need her and you
Always will pull me through
And I, want her, and need her and you
Always will pull me through
I want her, and need her and you
Always will pull me through
And I, want her, and need her and you
Always will pull me through
And I want her and need her
And I want her and need her
And I want her and need her
And I, and I, and I
The lyrics to Box Car Racer's song "And I" convey a sense of desperation and frustration in the pursuit of a love interest. The singer is struggling to stand out in a crowd of people and is feeling discouraged and doubtful of their chances with the person they desire. The repetition of "I want her, and need her and you" suggests that the singer may be torn between pursuing someone who is not interested in them and seeking comfort in the support of a friend or loved one.
The lines "She never played, her race is won" suggest that the object of the singer's affection has moved on from them and has already found someone else. The singer is exhausted from chasing after someone who does not reciprocate their feelings and is resigned to the fact that they will eventually give in and cave to their own disappointment.
Line by Line Meaning
I am, lost in the crowd
I feel like I'm invisible and insignificant, surrounded by so many people
I'm standing in line, I'm feeling so down
I'm waiting for something and feeling depressed while doing so
And I am, full of doubt
I'm uncertain and lacking confidence
She's not the one, take notice, hear me out
I know deep down that this girl I'm fixated on isn't right for me and I wish others would acknowledge that too
I want her, and need her and you
Always will pull me through
I believe having this girl in my life is essential to my happiness and you, my friend, are also a necessary support system
I'm tired, this game's so dumb
I'm exhausted with this pursuit of a relationship, it feels pointless and foolish
She never played, her race is won
She's not even participating in this 'game' of love, she's unattainable and has already 'won' by default
I'm tired, can't smile no more
I'll sure cave in, just like before
I'm worn out and can't even find joy in things anymore. I know I'll give in to my obsessive thoughts and behaviors once again
And I, want her, and need her and you
Always will pull me through
And I, want her, and need her and you
Always will pull me through
I keep repeating this mantra to myself- that I need her and you to survive - as if it's my only lifeline
And I want her and need her
And I want her and need her
And I want her and need her
And I, and I, and I
This fixation on her has consumed me and it's all I can think about. It's like a broken record in my head
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TOM DE LONGE, TRAVIS BARKER, TRAVIS L BARKER
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