Trust Me
Barenaked Ladies Lyrics


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I was surprised at how incredibly fast you were
To come up and ask for a light
I was amazed at just how matter of fact you were
In taking me back by the night

I only crave the sugar on the pill
I hope that you will
Trust me, trust me, to let you down
You know that somebody got there first
Trust me, trust me, to let you down
My finger's crossed while my lips are pursed
Trust me, I don't know where I'm going
You can drop me there

Don't understand how the roles are reversed
And now it's me that's freaked out by the chase
The holy trinity are there in your purse
A condom, obsession and mace

It's easier if I'm on my way
So anyway you will

Trust me, trust me, to let you down
You know that somebody got there first
Trust me, trust me, to let you down
My finger's crossed while my lips are pursed
Trust me, I don't know where I'm going
You can drop me there

I want you, you want me
I want you not to want me
I need you to need me
To leave me, needing you to leave

Trust me, to let you down
You know that somebody got there first
Trust me, trust me, to let you down
My finger's crossed while my lips are pursed
Trust me, I don't know where I'm going
You can drop me there

(Trust me, down)
Trust me to let you down
You know that somebody got there first
(Trust me, down)
Trust me to let you down
My finger's crossed while my lips are pursed

(Trust me, down)
Trust me to let you down
Trust me to let you down
(Trust me, down)




Trust me to let you down
Trust me to let you down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Barenaked Ladies' song Trust Me are about a romantic encounter between two individuals. The singer expresses their surprise at how quickly the other person came up to them and asked for a light. Despite their initial amazement, the singer admits to only wanting the "sugar on the pill," meaning they only want the pleasurable aspects of the encounter without any commitment.


The chorus of the song, "Trust me to let you down," emphasizes the theme of the singer's inability to commit and their awareness that someone else may have already come before them. The holy trinity in the other person's purse, a reference to a condom, obsession, and mace, indicates that the person is prepared and potentially wary of the singer's intentions.


The lyrics also include conflicting desires, with the singer expressing both wanting to be wanted and wanting the other person not to want them. They ultimately admit that they do not know where they are going but are willing to be dropped off wherever.


In all, Trust Me is a commentary on fleeting and potentially shallow romantic encounters, with the singer admitting an inability to fully commit and a lack of direction in their pursuit of love.


Line by Line Meaning

I was surprised at how incredibly fast you were
I was amazed by how quickly you came up to me and asked for a light.


To come up and ask for a light
To approach me and request a light for your cigarette.


I was amazed at just how matter of fact you were
I was impressed with your straightforward and confident demeanor.


In taking me back by the night
In inviting me to spend the evening/night with you.


I only crave the sugar on the pill
I am only interested in the sweet aspects of our relationship, not the difficult parts.


I hope that you will
I hope that you will be willing to overlook any shortcomings I may have.


You can drop me there
You can leave me wherever you please without any concern for my well-being.


Don't understand how the roles are reversed
I'm confused as to how you are now pursuing me, when it used to be the other way around.


And now it's me that's freaked out by the chase
I am now anxious and uncomfortable with the pursuit, even though I used to be the one chasing.


The holy trinity are there in your purse
You carry three items for protection - a condom, an obsession, and mace.


A condom, obsession and mace
These items are used for protection during sexual encounters and self-defense.


It's easier if I'm on my way
It's more convenient for me to leave and go my own way.


So anyway you will
You can dismiss me however you want to - I won't object.


I want you, you want me
We both desire each other.


I want you not to want me
I want you to stop wanting me and pursuing me.


I need you to need me
I require you to depend on me emotionally.


To leave me, needing you to leave
I want you to leave me alone, but at the same time, I need you to go.


Trust me to let you down
Believe me when I say that I am going to disappoint you.


You know that somebody got there first
Someone else has already taken my place in your heart/mind.


My finger's crossed while my lips are pursed
I am hiding my true thoughts and feelings from you.


Trust me, I don't know where I'm going
Believe me when I say that I am unsure of what direction to take in my life.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL ALEXANDER HAVERS, CHRIS PAGE

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