Andrew Belle is a 33 year old singer-songwriter from Chicago, IL. Combining… Read Full Bio ↴Andrew Belle is a 33 year old singer-songwriter from Chicago, IL. Combining hook-ridden melodies and powerful vocals, Belle has become a respected name amongst young performers in the Chicago music circuit. He has performed hundreds of shows in the past 2 years; quickly becoming a favorite at Downtown Chicago's national hot-spot 'Rock It Bar and Grill'. Releasing his debut recording 'All Those Pretty Lights EP' on iTunes this fall; expect big things in the near future for this bright, young talent (http://www.briterevolution.com/artists/)

Add It Up
Andrew Belle Lyrics

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Tell me which way is up
I'm getting lost for crying out loud
Had a point I meant to make
Came to me as the wheels touched down, oh

Come to think of it
I'm the one who's letting you down
Tell me what does it for you now that I'm not around, oh

I know it doesn't add up when you put it on paper
You were playing by the water 'cause you knew I would save you now
Now that your time's run out

Static climbs inside my mind
All these lines they blur into one
Higher roads they turn and wind
All this time my back's to the sun, oh

Come to think of it
I'm surprised that I didn't run
What's to make of it
The parts were not as great as the sum, oh

I know it doesn't add up when you put it on paper
You were playing by the water 'cause you knew I would save you now
Now that your time's run out

Oh when you add it all up
You'll see that nobody made you
You were clinging for your life as the memory escaped you now
Now that your time's run out

I need a second wind, a second wind of hope now
I need a second wind, a second to myself now

Now that my time's run out
Now that my time's run out, oh

Overall Meaning

The song “Add it Up” by Andrew Belle talks about the lost and disconnected feeling that the singer experiences in a strained relationship. He feels confused and disoriented, unable to understand the dynamics of the relationship or even his own mind. The first verse talks about how he has lost his sense of direction and clarity, unable to make his point despite coming up with it during his journey. He acknowledges that he is the one at fault and wonders what it is that his partner seeks in his absence.

The second verse describes how the singer feels trapped mentally in a confusing mess of thoughts and feelings. His mental state has become static and he cannot make sense of anything. He confesses that he is surprised he did not run away from the situation, indicating that he is struggling with his commitment to the relationship. He acknowledges that he is not as great as the sum of his parts, meaning that his intentions and actions are not adding up to benefit the relationship.

The chorus repeats that all the maths doesn't add up for the relationship, and that his partner should take responsibility for her own happiness instead of relying on him to save her. The final section sees the singer asking for a second chance, stating that he needs to find hope again and have a moment to himself, now that he feels his time with his partner may have run out.

Line by Line Meaning

Tell me which way is up
I am confused and lost and need direction to find my way

I'm getting lost for crying out loud
My inability to navigate is frustrating me and causing me distress

Had a point I meant to make
I had a clear idea or argument I wanted to share

Came to me as the wheels touched down, oh
My idea or argument finally became clear to me in the moment of arrival

Come to think of it
Upon reflection or further thought, I realize something important

I'm the one who's letting you down
I am failing to meet expectations or disappoint someone

Tell me what does it for you now that I'm not around, oh
Please share with me what makes you happy or satisfied in my absence

I know it doesn't add up when you put it on paper
I am aware that the situation does not make logical sense or is inconsistent

You were playing by the water 'cause you knew I would save you now
You were taking risks in the past because you trusted that I would bail you out of trouble

Now that your time's run out
You can no longer rely on me to save you or fix your problems

Static climbs inside my mind
My thoughts are becoming jumbled and confusing

All these lines they blur into one
All my thoughts and ideas are merging together and losing clarity

Higher roads they turn and wind
There are more challenging paths I could take, with more twists and turns

All this time my back's to the sun, oh
I am not facing the light or positivity in my life

I'm surprised that I didn't run
I expected to feel the need to flee or escape, but I am still here

What's to make of it
I am unsure what to think or how to explain the situation

The parts were not as great as the sum, oh
The individual elements of the situation were not as impressive as the overall outcome or result

You were clinging for your life as the memory escaped you now
You were holding onto our relationship or history, but now the memories are slipping away

Oh when you add it all up
When you consider everything, when you take the big picture into account

You'll see that nobody made you
You are independent and responsible for your own choices and outcomes

I need a second wind, a second wind of hope now
I am feeling down or defeated, and I need a new source of optimism or energy

I need a second wind, a second to myself now
I need some time and space to regroup and refocus

Now that my time's run out
I can no longer procrastinate or delay, I need to take action now

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