I'm With You
°¬Þ±¶ùAvril Lavigne Lyrics


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I'm standing on a bridge
I'm waitin' in the dark
I thought that you'd be here by now
There's nothing but the rain
No footsteps on the ground
I'm listening but there's no sound

Isn't anyone tryin' to find me?
Won't somebody come take me home
It's a damn cold night
Trying to figure out this life
Won't you take me by the hand
Take me somewhere new
I don't know who you are
But I, I'm with you
I'm with you

I'm looking for a place
I'm searching for a face
Is anybody here I know
'Cause nothings going right
And everything's a mess
And no one likes to be alone

Isn't anyone tryin' to find me?
Won't somebody come take me home
It's a damn cold night
Trying to figure out this life
Won't you take me by the hand
Take me somewhere new
I don't know who you are
But I, I'm with you
I'm with you

Oh why is everything so confusing
Maybe I'm just out of my mind

It's a damn cold night
Trying to figure out this life
Won't you take me by the hand
Take me somewhere new
I don't know who you are
But I, I'm with you
I'm with you

Take me by the hand
Take me somewhere new
I don't know who you are
But I, I'm with you
I'm with you

Take me by the hand
Take me somewhere new
I don't know who you are
But I, I'm with you




I'm with you
I'm with you

Overall Meaning

Avril Lavigne's song "I'm With You" is a powerful and emotive ballad that explores the themes of loneliness, confusion and the search for connection. The opening lines create a powerful visual image of the singer standing on a bridge in the dark, waiting for someone who never arrives. The sound of rain and the absence of footsteps underlines the sense of isolation and the feeling of being lost.


The central theme of the song is the desire for a connection with another person. The repeated refrain of "Isn't anyone trying to find me? Won't somebody come take me home?" represents a deep yearning for companionship and understanding. The singer is looking for a place and searching for a face, hoping to find someone who can make the confusion of life easier to navigate.


The chorus of the song, with its repeated plea to be taken by the hand and shown a new path, is a poignant reminder that even in our darkest moments, we all need someone to help us find our way. But even as the singer recognizes her need for connection, there is a sense of uncertainty - she doesn't know who this person is, or where they are taking her. But for now, the singer finds solace in knowing that she is not alone - "I don't know who you are, but I'm with you".


Line by Line Meaning

I'm standing on a bridge
I feel stuck and isolated, like I'm standing on a bridge with no clear path forward.


I'm waitin' in the dark
I'm feeling lost and afraid, waiting in the darkness for someone to come find me.


I thought that you'd be here by now
I had hoped for someone to come and rescue me, but no one has shown up yet.


There's nothing but the rain
All I can hear is the sound of the rain, adding to my feelings of despair and loneliness.


No footsteps on the ground
I'm listening for signs of help, but there are no footsteps to be heard, and no one seems to be coming.


I'm listening but there's no sound
I'm straining to hear any signs of help, but there's no sound to be heard and my feelings of isolation only increase.


Isn't anyone tryin' to find me?
I'm feeling completely abandoned and wondering if there's anyone out there who cares enough to try and find me.


Won't somebody come take me home
I'm yearning for someone to come and rescue me, to take me away from this place where I feel so alone and lost.


It's a damn cold night
The weather is cold and harsh, reflecting the emotional state I'm in and adding to my feelings of despair.


Trying to figure out this life
I'm struggling to come to terms with my life and everything that's happened, and I feel lost and unsure about what the future holds.


Won't you take me by the hand
I'm desperately asking for someone to come and lead me out of this darkness and confusion, to guide me through life.


Take me somewhere new
I'm asking to be taken away from this current situation, to a place where I can hopefully find more happiness and purpose.


I don't know who you are
I don't know who this person is that I'm asking for help, but I'm willing to take a chance and trust them to lead me to a better place.


But I, I'm with you
Even though I don't know who this person is, I'm willing to put my trust in them and follow them, because being alone is too painful.


I'm looking for a place
I'm searching for somewhere I belong, where I'm accepted and understood.


I'm searching for a face
I'm looking for someone who will be my friend, my companion, my guide through life.


Is anybody here I know
I'm wondering if there's anyone out there who I can connect with, who will understand me and support me.


'Cause nothings going right
Everything in my life feels like a mess, and I'm struggling to find any semblance of order or happiness.


And everything's a mess
My life feels completely disorganized and chaotic, and I'm searching for someone to help me sort it all out.


And no one likes to be alone
I'm realizing that the worst feeling of all is being alone, and I'm seeking out someone who can be there for me.


Oh why is everything so confusing
I'm feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with the complexities of life, and I don't know how to navigate them on my own.


Maybe I'm just out of my mind
I'm questioning my own sanity and wondering if I'm the only one who feels this way, or if there's something wrong with me.


Take me by the hand
I'm asking for help, for someone to come and rescue me from this painful existence I'm living in.


I don't know who you are
I'm still uncertain about who this person is that I'm trusting with my life, but I'm willing to take a chance and find out.


But I, I'm with you
Even though I'm uncertain about who this person is, I'm willing to follow them because I can't bear the pain of being alone anymore.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: LAUREN CHRISTY, SCOTT SPOCK, GRAHAM EDWARDS, AVRIL RAMONA LAVIGNE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@mateohenao

I'm standing on a bridge
I'm waitin' in the dark
I thought that you'd be here by now
There's nothing but the rain
No footsteps on the ground
I'm listening but there's no sound
Isn't anyone tryin' to find me?
Won't somebody come take me home?
It's a damn cold night
Trying to figure out this life
Won't you take me by the hand?
Take me somewhere new
I don't know who you are
But I, I'm with you
I'm with you
I'm looking for a place
I'm searching for a face
Is anybody here I know
'Cause nothing's going right
And everything's a mess
And no one likes to be alone
Isn't anyone tryin' to find me?
Won't somebody come take me home?
It's a damn cold night
Trying to figure out this life
Won't you take me by the hand?
Take me somewhere new
I don't know who you are
But I, I'm with you
I'm with you, yeah, yeah
Oh, why is everything so confusing?
Maybe I'm just out of my mind
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah
It's a damn cold night
Trying to figure out this life
Won't you take me by the hand?
Take me somewhere new
I don't know who you are
But I, I'm with you
I'm with you
Take me by the hand
Take me somewhere new
I don't know who you are
But I, I'm with you
I'm with you
Take me by the hand
Take me somewhere new
I don't know who you are
But I, I'm with you
I'm with you
I'm with you



All comments from YouTube:

@shanicelynch

Who's here 2024 ?

@James-tt7mr

Meee

@carameloibarra8634

I listen to it daily hehehe ❤

@ririnpujiutami7936

Me me me...

@dwaynebugnacaillan4851

me me me

@monikaberta6264

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@andreinakjaer

I can't believe this is now "old school".

Feels like yesterday.

@jungkooks80dollarmattress42

Andreina Kjaer Can’t relate. Was born then

@daniellalanni2493

I cant relate either, when was this out 2002? Well if it was I was born 6 years later but I love Avril

@samidica

I can't believe either. Those times we felt and tried to be cool like her. She was the only girl that showed everyone that you can be fierce and cool on that era.

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