House
Adventurer Lyrics


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As the time goes by, I can't decide who you are.
Who am I?
I figured that we'd just get by.
Cause I'm lying when I say that I love you.
"Please don't start again, please don't start again",
she said.

And truth be told, it feels like my life's on hold.
But I don't want to just let go.
I don't want to run back home.
I'd much rather take the life you stole.

I'm tearing down this house we built, and you can't stop me.
I'm tearing down these walls. Hey!
I'm tearing down this house we built, and you can't stop me.
I'm tearing down these walls.

I'm beginning to wonder why I'm still
standing next to you. I never wanted too.
I love the way you lie. I'm so impressed by the way you try, so don't apologize.

Wait! I'm only trying to find a way around
being caught dead here with you right now.
And I remember times you'd wait outside my door.
I won't let you in. I have to let you know.

And truth be told, it feels like my life's on hold.
But I don't want to just let go.
I don't want to run back home.
I'd much rather take the life you stole.





I'm tearing down this house we built, and you can't stop me.
I'm tearing down these walls. Hey!

Overall Meaning

The song "House" by Adventurer is an emotional and reflective piece that deals with the complexities of relationships and the difficulty of finding oneself within them. The lyrics convey a sense of confusion and uncertainty as the singer struggles to come to terms with their feelings towards their partner. The opening line, "As the time goes by, I can't decide who you are. Who am I?" highlights this confusion, expressing the difficulty in understanding both oneself and the other person in the relationship.


The song also touches on the theme of control, with the singer stating that they are "tearing down this house we built, and you can't stop me. I'm tearing down these walls." This could be interpreted as a desire to take control of their own life and make decisions for themselves, rather than being controlled by their partner or the relationship. The line "I'd much rather take the life you stole" could also suggest a feeling of resentment towards their partner for taking away their agency and sense of self.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I don't want to just let go, I don't want to run back home", adding to the sense of uncertainty and indecision. The final lines of the song, "I won't let you in. I have to let you know", convey a sense of finality and closure, suggesting that the singer has made a decision to end the relationship and move on.


Overall, "House" by Adventurer is a deeply personal and introspective song that deals with the complexities of relationships, control, and finding oneself within them.


Line by Line Meaning

As the time goes by, I can't decide who you are.
I am confused about your identity and who you really are as we spend more time together.


I figured that we'd just get by.
I assumed that our relationship would be average, without anything special or extraordinary.


Cause I'm lying when I say that I love you.
I am not telling the truth when I say that I love you, and my words are not genuine.


"Please don't start again, please don't start again", she said.
She begged me to avoid repeating past mistakes and hurting her once more.


And truth be told, it feels like my life's on hold.
Honestly, it seems like my life has stopped progressing and I am not moving forward.


But I don't want to just let go.
Despite feeling stuck, I don't want to give up or lose what we have entirely.


I don't want to run back home.
I don't want to resort to escaping from this situation and returning to my comfort zone.


I'd much rather take the life you stole.
I would rather overcome the challenges you have caused in my life and reclaim what you have taken from me.


I'm tearing down this house we built, and you can't stop me.
I am determined to dismantle the life we have built together and there is nothing you can do to prevent it.


I'm tearing down these walls. Hey!
I am breaking down the barriers we have created between us and refusing to be confined or restricted by them any longer.


I'm beginning to wonder why I'm still standing next to you.
I am starting to question why I am choosing to remain by your side.


I never wanted too.
In truth, I never actually wanted to be with you in the first place.


I love the way you lie.
I appreciate the skill with which you deceive and manipulate others.


I'm so impressed by the way you try, so don't apologize.
I admire the effort you put into deceiving others and achieving your goals, so there is no need to say sorry.


Wait! I'm only trying to find a way around being caught dead here with you right now.
I am just attempting to discover a way to get out of this situation and avoid continuing to exist alongside you in this moment.


And I remember times you'd wait outside my door.
I recall moments when you would show up at my doorstep and attempt to convince me to let you in.


I won't let you in. I have to let you know.
I refuse to allow you back into my life and need to communicate this boundary to you.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@cosmicparallels7117

As the time goes by, I can't decide who you are. 
Who am I? 
I figured that we'd just get by. 
Cause I'm lying when I say that I love you. 
"Please don't start again, please don't start again", 
she said. 

And truth be told, it feels like my life's on hold. 
But I don't want to just let go. 
I don't want to run back home. 
I'd much rather take the life you stole. 

I'm tearing down this house we built, and you can't stop me. 
I'm tearing down these walls. Hey! 
I'm tearing down this house we built, and you can't stop me. 
I'm tearing down these walls. 

I'm beginning to wonder why I'm still 
standing next to you. I never wanted too. 
I love the way you lie. I'm so impressed by the way you try, so don't apologize. 

Wait! I'm only trying to find a way around 
being caught dead here with you right now. 
And I remember times you'd wait outside my door. 
I won't let you in. I have to let you know. 

And truth be told, it feels like my life's on hold. 
But I don't want to just let go. 
I don't want to run back home. 
I'd much rather take the life you stole. 

I'm tearing down this house we built, and you can't stop me. 
I'm tearing down these walls. Hey!



All comments from YouTube:

@bubblewizardmtg8254

great band, and i'm rapidly becoming addicted to blue swan. you guys, stolas and hail the sun are slowly filling the void left by the sound of animals fighting. can't wait for more from you

@demetriusschembri6617

I love you guys, you're exactly what I always wanted From First To Last to be.

@silentwarrior6303

My favorite part of this year was discovering this band! The lyrics of Oil ocean really hit a soft spot. I highly suggest listeing to all of Adventurer Discography

@poppapunker6238

Awesome stuff guys! Man, Blue Swan has some kickass bands.

@alexmchugh3896

Love your sound! it's like a next-generation Fall of Troy! Bad Ass

@adventurerofmi

That's an amazing compliment! Thank you!

@cosmicparallels7117

As the time goes by, I can't decide who you are. 
Who am I? 
I figured that we'd just get by. 
Cause I'm lying when I say that I love you. 
"Please don't start again, please don't start again", 
she said. 

And truth be told, it feels like my life's on hold. 
But I don't want to just let go. 
I don't want to run back home. 
I'd much rather take the life you stole. 

I'm tearing down this house we built, and you can't stop me. 
I'm tearing down these walls. Hey! 
I'm tearing down this house we built, and you can't stop me. 
I'm tearing down these walls. 

I'm beginning to wonder why I'm still 
standing next to you. I never wanted too. 
I love the way you lie. I'm so impressed by the way you try, so don't apologize. 

Wait! I'm only trying to find a way around 
being caught dead here with you right now. 
And I remember times you'd wait outside my door. 
I won't let you in. I have to let you know. 

And truth be told, it feels like my life's on hold. 
But I don't want to just let go. 
I don't want to run back home. 
I'd much rather take the life you stole. 

I'm tearing down this house we built, and you can't stop me. 
I'm tearing down these walls. Hey!

@luukwoudstra8903

This is really awesome and impressive for a trio

@davidpottinger9511

Woah, this is a trio???

@banessa1043

Dang will swan is ballin
You guys are amazing keep it up
Come to ATL

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