Vocals - Jake Wilson
Guitar/Vocals - Jai Gibson
Guitar/Vocals - Chris Bowerman
Drums - Jamey Bowerman
Bass/Vocals - James Karagiozis
Pleased to Meet You
Between You & Me Lyrics
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But I haven't swam in years
My signals always fall on deaf ears
If I went blind each frame would project in the dark
I just want to forget before I fall apart
So I keep searching
Maybe I'm just wasting time
No escape in sight
But I've been a liar all my life
I can't be saved
I'm paper thin
Just like the skin that adorns my bones
As I look in the mirror
I can't recognize what's looking back at me
I'm no savior
With these broken wings
I'm not braver
When I'm coming apart at the seams
Maybe I will die from the same disease
That brought my grandfather to his knees
Finally have my mind erased of everything
Til I can't remember how to speak
Maybe it'll be the smoke that lines my lungs
Or the liquor that I put in my blood
They'll find me passed out in the gutter
A shell of what I used to be
Of what I used to be
Of what I used to be
I'm paper thin
Just like the skin that adorns my bones
As I look in the mirror
I can't recognize what's looking back at me
I'm no savior
With these broken wings
I'm not braver
When I'm coming apart at the seams
Gather your candles to say goodbye
Light the lanterns it'll be alright
Gather your candles to say goodbye
Light the lanterns it'll be alright
Gather your candles to say goodbye
Light the lanterns it'll be alright
The lyrics of "Pleased to Meet You" by Between You & Me depict a sense of desperation and struggle, as the singer expresses their internal battles and feelings of being lost. The opening lines, "It comes in waves, but I haven't swam in years," convey a feeling of being overwhelmed by life's challenges. The singer acknowledges that their attempts to communicate or seek help often go unnoticed, metaphorically falling on "deaf ears."
The lines "I just want to forget before I fall apart" reflect a desire to escape and avoid the pain they are experiencing. The repeated line "Maybe I'm just wasting time, no escape in sight" emphasizes a sense of hopelessness and uncertainty in their search for a solution.
The following verse delves into the emotional turmoil the singer is facing. They feel disconnected from their own reflection in the mirror, unable to recognize themselves and plagued by self-doubt. The mention of "broken wings" and "coming apart at the seams" suggests a type of vulnerability and fragility in their state of mind.
As the song progresses, the lyrics turn darker, alluding to self-destructive behaviors. The mention of the "smoke that lines my lungs" and "liquor in my blood" hints at using substances as a means of escape or self-medication. The imagery of being "passed out in the gutter" implies a loss of control and a descent into a destructive state.
However, the repetition of the chorus with the lines "Gather your candles to say goodbye, light the lanterns it'll be alright" suggests a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness. It hints at the idea of finding solace and support in the presence of loved ones, symbolized by the act of lighting candles and lanterns as a gesture of farewell.
Overall, "Pleased to Meet You" explores the struggles of the singer with their own mental state and the battles they face in their search for peace and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
It comes in waves
Emotional pain and struggle come in unpredictable waves
But I haven't swam in years
I haven't fought against these waves for a long time
My signals always fall on deaf ears
My cries for help and understanding often go unnoticed
If I went blind each frame would project in the dark
Even if I lose sight of hope, my pain will still persist
I just want to forget before I fall apart
I desire to escape my troubles before I completely break down
So I keep searching
I persistently try to find a solution or relief
Maybe I'm just wasting time
Perhaps my efforts are futile and ineffective
No escape in sight
I cannot see any way to break free from my troubles
I tell myself I'll be alright
I try to convince myself that I'll be fine
But I've been a liar all my life
I have always deceived myself with false reassurances
I can't be saved
I feel beyond rescue or redemption
I'm paper thin
My emotional strength and resilience are extremely fragile
Just like the skin that adorns my bones
Similar to how my skin covers my bones, I hide my vulnerability beneath a facade
As I look in the mirror
When I examine myself and reflect on my existence
I can't recognize what's looking back at me
I struggle to understand or accept who I have become
I'm no savior
I cannot save myself or others from their suffering
With these broken wings
I am unable to fly or rise above my difficulties
I'm not braver
I lack the courage and strength to face my challenges head-on
When I'm coming apart at the seams
When I am unraveling and falling apart emotionally
Maybe I will die from the same disease
Perhaps I will succumb to the same pain and struggles that plagued my grandfather
That brought my grandfather to his knees
That caused my grandfather to experience great suffering
Finally have my mind erased of everything
If I can somehow erase all memories and thoughts from my mind
Til I can't remember how to speak
To the point where I forget even basic communication skills
Maybe it'll be the smoke that lines my lungs
Perhaps it will be the harmful smoke that fills my lungs
Or the liquor that I put in my blood
Or the alcohol that I consume, affecting my bloodstream
They'll find me passed out in the gutter
Others will discover me unconscious and in a desperate state
A shell of what I used to be
I will be a mere empty and broken representation of my former self
Gather your candles to say goodbye
Prepare and gather your candles as a farewell gesture
Light the lanterns it'll be alright
Illuminate the lanterns to bring a sense of comfort and hope
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Bryan Antolos, Bryan Cacique, Christopher Selman, James Pawson, Scott Rush
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