Amanda literally grew up singing in the family band and realized at the tender age of six that music made people happy. "That's when I knew what I wanted to do with my life."
Her life, so far, includes, relocating with her family to Nashville in 1997 and an ensuing appearance by The Wilkinsons at a Nashville nightclub that led to competitive bidding by seven top record labels to immediately sign the fledgling act. Also charting "26 Cents" as a top single from their first album and touring extensively, appearing on stage and television and garnering a loyal and devoted legion of fans in the process.
With The Wilkinsons, Amanda gathered an impressive collection of accolades from recording industry associations. The Juno Awards, The Canadian Country Music Awards, The Country Music Association, The Academy of Country Music and The Grammy Awards immediately, and have repeatedly, recognized the talent of Amanda and The Wilkinsons.
Amanda’s debut solo album, Amanda Wilkinson was nominated for Country Recording of the Year at the 2006 Juno Awards.
No More Me And You
Amanda Wilkinson Lyrics
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Just let me keep on thinking the grass is green and the sky is blue
And leave me the sweet illusions faith and hope and truth
Yeah leave me sweet illusions faith and hope and truth
If there's ever no more me and you
Cause I gotta keep on paying the rent
And I gotta keep on making the bed
And I gotta keep on saying a prayer
And I gotta keep on giving a care
And I gotta keep on breathing
And I don't think I will
If there's ever no more me and you
If its ever the last time
And you know it is the last time
Kiss me til you're convinced I don't know its the last time
And leave me the sweet illusions faith and hope and truth
Yeah leave me the sweet illusions faith and hope and truth
If there's ever no more me and you
Cause I gotta keep on paying the rent
And I gotta keep on making the bed
And I gotta keep on walking around acting normal
And I gotta keep on saying a prayer
And I gotta keep on giving a care
And I gotta keep on breathing
And I don't think I will
If there's ever no more me and you
And I don't think I will
If there's ever no more me and you
Cause I gotta keep on paying the rent
And I gotta keep on making the bed
And I gotta keep on walking around acting normal
And I gotta keep on saying a prayer
And I gotta keep on giving a care
And I gotta keep on breathing
And I don't think I will
If there's ever no more me and you
The song "No More Me And You" by Amanda Wilkinson is a heartbreaking ballad about the fear of losing a loved one. The lyrics speak to the pain of imagining a future without the person you love and the lengths one will go to preserve the illusion that everything will be okay. The singer begs her partner not to tell her if there's ever no more "me and you," as she wants to keep believing that life will continue as it is, with "sweet illusions faith and hope and truth." She knows that the reality of a break-up or separation would be too much to bear, and that she needs her illusions to survive.
The chorus repeats the singer's need to continue living her life as if everything is normal, even if it's not. She speaks of the mundane tasks of daily life that would suddenly seem impossible without her partner. The repetition of the line "And I gotta keep on breathing" underscores the sense of desperation the singer feels - she knows that without her loved one, achieving even the most basic tasks will be a challenge.
Overall, "No More Me And You" is a poignant song about the fear of losing love and the lengths we go to avoid facing difficult truths. The singer's vulnerability and honesty make it a powerful statement about the fragility of relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you tell me if there's ever no more me and you
I don't want to hear if you're leaving, let me live in ignorance and believe everything is okay.
Just let me keep on thinking the grass is green and the sky is blue
Let me continue living my life with the belief that everything is perfect.
And leave me the sweet illusions faith and hope and truth
Let me hold onto the things that keep me going even if they aren't entirely true.
Yeah leave me sweet illusions faith and hope and truth
Let me have faith, hope, and truth even if they're not entirely realistic.
Cause I gotta keep on paying the rent
I have to keep going in my daily life and responsibilities even if my heart is broken.
And I gotta keep on making the bed
I have to keep up with my daily chores and not let my emotions get in the way.
And I gotta keep on walking around acting normal
I have to pretend that everything is okay even if it's not.
And I gotta keep on saying a prayer
I have to stay positive and have faith even if it's difficult.
And I gotta keep on giving a care
I have to continue to care and love even if the other person is gone.
And I gotta keep on breathing
I have to keep on living my life even if it's hard without you.
And I don't think I will if there's ever no more me and you
If you leave me, I'm not sure I can continue to keep going.
If its ever the last time
If you're leaving for good.
And you know it is the last time
You know this is goodbye for good.
Kiss me til you're convinced I don't know its the last time
Give me one last kiss and pretend that it's not the end.
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LESLIE SATCHER
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