In February 2011, the band announced they would be going on an indefinite hiatus. On November 17th, 2011, Martin Johnson tweeted "#boyslikegirlsisback", revealing that the group has not broken up but members are taking a rest and engaging in various side projects. The band has released three studio albums: 'Boys Like Girls' (2006), 'Love Drunk' (2009) and 'Crazy World' (2012). They have had three U.S. Top 40 singles as well: "The Great Escape", "Love Drunk", and "Two is Better Than One" (featuring Taylor Swift). In 2022, they started touring again. In 2023, they released "BLOOD AND SUGAR", their first new song in 11 years, and teased a new album.
Someone Like You
Boys Like Girls Lyrics
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I couldn't tell you,
The city I'm in,
The streets and the buildings,
The places I've been,
Or where the star's go,
When it's daylight again,
Or where the time went.
Oh, who can save me now?
My life in the rear view,
I'm running from Jesus,
Don't know where I'm goin' to.
Got nothin' to lose, I'm fightin' my demons,
Been lookin' for someone like you,
I've been lookin' for someone like you.
So, sing me a song,
I know all the words to,
And I'll sing along,
Could you be my savior?
Been out here too long,
And I've just been lookin' for somewhere to belong
Barely be holdin' on
So, can you save me now?
My life in the rear view,
I'm running from Jesus,
Don't know where I'm goin' to.
Got nothin' to lose, I'm fightin' my demons,
Been lookin' for someone like you,
I've been lookin' for someone like you.
When the stars explode,
And I'm all alone,
When they start to see the smoke,
When I'm finally burnin' out,
I'll need someone to carry me home safe and sound.
My life in the rear view,
I'm running from Jesus,
Don't know where I'm goin' to.
But I got nothin' to lose, I'm fightin' my demons,
Been lookin' for someone like you,
My life in the rear view,
I'm running from Jesus,
Don't know where I'm goin' to.
Got nothin' to lose, I'm fightin' my demons,
Been lookin' for someone like you,
I've been lookin' for someone like you,
I've been lookin' for someone like you.
The lyrics of the Boys Like Girls song "Someone Like You" describe the feeling of being lost and searching for something or someone to provide a sense of purpose or belonging. The singer laments feeling disconnected from the world around them, unable to even pinpoint their location in a city they are wandering through. The repetition of the line, "Where the time went," conveys a sense of confusion and desperation as they try to understand how they ended up in this state.
The singer reflects on their past and their struggles with personal demons, seeking redemption through finding a person who can save them from their struggles. The reference to running from Jesus suggests a religious or spiritual element to their search for clarity and purpose. The refrain of the song, "Been looking for someone like you," reinforces the singer's need for a connection with another person who can provide meaning to their life.
The song's chorus highlights that the singer is hoping for someone who can help them find their way home or provide a sense of safety and comfort, even as they feel as though they are on the brink of ending up alone and lost forever.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm wearin' thin,
I am reaching my maximum capacity and ability to cope.
I couldn't tell you,
I have lost the ability to communicate how I feel.
The city I'm in,
I am lost and disoriented in the current environment I am in.
The streets and the buildings,
Even my surroundings are unfamiliar and foreign to me.
The places I've been,
I have been traveling for a long time and cannot remember all the places I have visited.
Or where the star's go,
I am lost and confused about the direction I need to take.
When it's daylight again,
I am not sure when to expect a moment of hope or clarity.
Or where the time went.
I feel like time is slipping away and I am unsure of how to regain it.
Oh, who can save me now?
I am crying out for someone to help me and bring me back to myself.
My life in the rear view,
I am dwelling on my past experiences and cannot move forward.
I'm running from Jesus,
I am avoiding my faith and the idea of redemption.
Don't know where I'm goin' to.
I am lost and without direction in life.
Got nothin' to lose, I'm fightin' my demons,
I have hit rock bottom and am battling my inner demons.
Been lookin' for someone like you,
I am searching for someone who can help me to find hope, strength, and direction.
So, can you save me now?
I am asking for someone to give me hope and help me find my way.
When the stars explode,
Even when everything falls apart and hope seems lost,
And I'm all alone,
I am still searching for someone to help guide me through the darkness.
When they start to see the smoke,
When I am at my lowest, and it seems like things can't get any worse.
When I'm finally burnin' out,
When I have nothing left and am completely drained.
I'll need someone to carry me home safe and sound.
I am reaching out for someone to help me find my way back to safety and security.
Been lookin' for someone like you,
I continue to search for someone to help me find hope and direction.
I've been lookin' for someone like you.
I am reaching out for help in finding a path forward and a way to heal myself.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHILIP GEORGE EDWARDS, PAUL JOHNSON
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