Inside Of You
Hoobastank Lyrics
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There's something up with us
I swear I feel it
From across the room.
So can I ask you this?
Not to be forward, miss,
But I think I'll kill myself
If I never know
What do I have to do
To get inside of you?
To get inside of you?
Cause I love the way you move,
When I'm inside of you.
When I'm inside of you
Just ask and I will do
Anything you want me to
There is no limit
To how far I will go
And Im sure I can pretend
To be a gentlemen..
But before I begin,
I just gotta know,
Just gotta know.
What do I have to do
To get inside of you?
To get inside of you?
Cause I love the way you move,
When I'm inside of you.
When I'm inside of you
For now I'll play the game
And I'm waiting for your move
But I've got to say
That I never lose
What do I have to do
To get inside of you?
To get inside of you?
What do I have to do
To get inside of you?
To get inside of you?
Cause I love the way you move,
When I'm inside of you.
When I'm inside of you
When I'm inside of you.
You
You
You
When I'm inside of you
The lyrics to Hoobastank's song Inside Of You seem to describe a desperate desire to be with someone romantically. The singer feels a strong connection with someone ("it seems so obvious / there's something up with us"), but is too afraid to make a move. The chorus repeats the question "What do I have to do / to get inside of you?" conveying the sentiments of the singer in a straightforward manner. He is willing to do whatever it takes to be with this person ("Just ask and I will do / Anything you want me to / There is no limit / To how far I will go"). However, he is also aware that he needs to be respectful ("I'm sure I can pretend / to be a gentleman") while making his intentions clear.
It is interesting to note that the lyrics are quite explicit and some might consider them to be misleading or even alarming. However, the lead vocalist, Doug Robb, has confirmed that the song is not about sex but about emotional vulnerability. He explained that he wrote the song as a tribute to his wife, whom he had been dating at the time, and emphasized that it was about the desire to be emotionally naked with someone else rather than a physical act. The chorus, in particular, reflects this sentiment, where being "inside of you" is figurative rather than literal.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems so obvious
I have a feeling that there's something going on between us.
There's something up with us
I believe that there is an underlying connection that we share.
I swear I feel it
I am absolutely certain that there is a strong bond between us.
From across the room.
Even from a distance, I can sense the chemistry that exists between us.
So can I ask you this?
May I ask you a question?
Not to be forward, miss,
I don't want to come across as too pushy or presumptuous, but...
But I think I'll kill myself
I feel like I'm going to die if I don't know the truth.
If I never know
If I don't find out what's going on between us.
What do I have to do
What steps do I need to take?
To get inside of you?
To truly understand and connect with you.
Cause I love the way you move,
I find your every gesture enchanting and irresistible.
When I'm inside of you.
When I feel like I truly understand and connect with you.
Just ask and I will do
I am willing to do anything to earn your affection.
Anything you want me to
I am open to fulfilling any wishes or desires that you may have.
There is no limit
I am willing to go to great lengths to make you happy.
To how far I will go
I am willing to go to any lengths to prove my love for you.
And Im sure I can pretend
I am confident that I can put on a facade.
To be a gentlemen..
To act like a proper and respectful man.
But before I begin,
However, before I try to win you over...
I just gotta know,
I need to find out first...
Just gotta know.
Just what exactly is going on between us.
For now I'll play the game
For the time being, I'll continue with this flirtation and see where it leads.
And I'm waiting for your move
I'll stay put and wait for your response.
But I've got to say
However, I need to make something clear.
That I never lose
I never give up, and I never fail in following my heart.
When I'm inside of you.
When I'm fully and deeply connected with you.
You
You are who I want and who I desire.
You
You are my ultimate hope and the object of my pursuit.
You
You are the one person who can make me truly happy.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS HESSE, CHRIS LIGHT HESSE, DANIEL ESTRIN, DANIEL B. ESTRIN, DOUGLAS ROBB, DOUGLAS SEAN ROBB
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@SHMishra
In my childhood I thought he was talking about getting inside her heart 😂
@icdanything4385
He was shhhh lol
@dareth207
He kind of did 🙂
@MelancholyRequiem
I don't care what he's calling it as long as he calls me back!
@morganelmore1096
CRYING
@malpacino6760
Thata got to be the dumbest comment I've ever seen. To post that you obviously didn't grow up a millimeter 😂 I feel so sorry for you.
@arlurob3828
It's already been 10 years. time really flies fast... miss this kind of music...
@TheCgOrion
Here's to another 5 years. Sorry.
@spiltmilk8868
fr?
@mikebrinkerhoff92
17 years now. Holy fuck