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Trust Me... I'm a Genius
The Family Rain Lyrics


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I get back on the straight line
I dress sick the shop time
I've been waiting a lifetime to get down, yes
Pulling the fast one
My head's shot like a cap gun
So take a look at yourself, son
And get down, yes haha

I'm knee deep in the quick sand
But held tight on the waist band
And can you see what I've got planned,
to get around?
I bounce back off the riptide
I look good on the inside
My eyes are begging to sleep tight,
And get down, yes haha

I'm in love in the dead sea
.. around me
To drop into the red dream
And get down
I wash up in the red sea
I held onto the house key
But you're the thing that is stopping me
I get down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Family Rain's song Trust Me... I'm a Genius describe the struggles of the singer as he tries to get back on track in life. He talks about dressing well and waiting a long time to get where he is. He also admits to being somewhat of a con artist, "pulling the fast one," but urges the listener to take a look at themselves as well. He talks about being stuck in a difficult situation, "knee deep in the quicksand," but still having a plan to get around it. He talks about bouncing back from adversity, looking good on the inside, and being in love in the dead sea. The song ends on a somewhat ambiguous note, with the singer being stopped by something or someone from getting down.


Overall, the song seems to be a testament to the singer's resilience and ability to keep going despite the obstacles in his path. It also touches on themes of self-reflection and honesty with oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

I get back on the straight line
I've regained focus and am back on track towards my goals


I dress sick the shop time
I put a lot of effort into my appearance when I go out


I've been waiting a lifetime to get down, yes
I've been anticipating this moment for a very long time and am excited to finally experience it


Pulling the fast one
Trying to deceive or outsmart someone


My head's shot like a cap gun
I'm feeling overwhelmed and exhausted


So take a look at yourself, son
You should reflect on your own actions and behaviors


And get down, yes haha
Let loose and have some fun


I'm knee deep in the quick sand
I'm in a difficult situation and don't know how to get out


But held tight on the waist band
Despite the challenging circumstances, I'm holding on and not giving up


And can you see what I've got planned, to get around?
I have a plan to overcome the obstacles in my way


I bounce back off the riptide
I am resilient and able to recover from setbacks


I look good on the inside
I am confident in my abilities and self-worth


My eyes are begging to sleep tight
I am very tired and in need of rest


And get down, yes haha
Let loose and have some fun


I'm in love in the dead sea
I am drawn to something or someone that is harmful to me


.. around me
Surrounded by the harmful influence


To drop into the red dream
To indulge in something risky or dangerous


And get down
Let loose and have some fun


I wash up in the red sea
I find myself in a situation that is hazardous or unsuitable


I held onto the house key
I maintained control over something important to me


But you're the thing that is stopping me
Someone or something is preventing me from achieving my goals


I get down
Let loose and have some fun




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Comments from YouTube:

@eurysohn

5 years later still love this song

@camaradajon8668

I discovered this band yesterday and I dont understand how they dont have more fans

@niclawton

heard this song a few days ago and now i'm obsessed, thanks guys :D

@mortifiedvictim

Same here. I made it my ringtone. This video is better than the other one and needs more views!

@niclawton

I made it my morning alarm and it always sounds new, every time. but yeah, it does need more views :D

@originofnoise

Such a good tune!

@bathboysadventuretime8498

It was filmed on my street! When they ran into the guy with the leaves the double garage in the right is ours! I was watching them do it

@igakra2570

BathBoysAdventureTime wow, where it is? England?

@akenner4417

Awesome track.

@tonybowen

Very cool. Love the ending.

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