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.
Up Against The Wall
Boys Like Girls Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I'm wasted, I still taste it
Yeah it's so hard to let go
So breathe in now, and breathe it out
The forecast, A car crash
It's looking like another
This could be my last goodbye
You cross your heart, I hope to die
And I can't deny your eyes
You know I try to read between the lines,
I saw a warning sign
And then you threw me up against the wall
Who said that it's better to have loved and lost?
I wish that I had never loved at all
No rewinds, no second times
And I won't break, I won't waste
Everything you left behind
So don't follow, just let it go
The weather's been better
Don't let it be another
Breakdown, rebound
This could be my last goodbye
You cross your heart, I hope to die
And I can't deny your eyes
You know I try to read between the lines,
I saw a warning sign
And then you threw me up against the wall
Who said that it's better to have loved and lost?
I wish that I had never loved at all
All the nights spent sitting at home
When you were out there on your own
All the nights waited by the phone
When you were going in alone
And all your different faces
And all your different ways
Are making everything a mess
And all I'm saying is that
I have different places and
All the complications led to this
And I can't deny your eyes
You know I try to read between the lines,
I saw a warning sign
And then you threw me up against the wall
Who said that it's better to have loved and lost?
I wish that I had never loved at all
And I can't deny your eyes
You know I try to read between the lines,
I saw a warning sign
And then you threw me up against the wall
Who said that it's better to have loved and lost?
I wish that I had never loved at all
"Up Against The Wall" by Boys Like Girls is a song about a relationship that has ended but still lingers in the mind of the singer. The lyrics indicate that the singer is feeling emotional and is finding it hard to let go. The line "It's over, look out below" suggests that the relationship has ended and the words "I'm wasted, I still taste it" mirrors the idea that the singer can still feel the emotion of the relationship. The line "So breathe in now, and breathe it out" seems to be referencing the idea of taking a deep breath and moving on, which is a recurring theme in the song.
The lyrics suggest a sense of desperation and frustration, which is emphasised by the line "This could be my last goodbye, you cross your heart, I hope to die". This might imply that this is not the first time the relationship has ended, and the singer is hoping that this time it will be for good. The chorus "And then you threw me up against the wall, who said that it's better to have loved and lost? I wish that I had never loved at all" suggests that the singer has been hurt in the relationship and is struggling to come to terms with it.
Overall, "Up Against The Wall" is a powerful song. It is all about the pain and frustration of love that has ended, and the difficulty in letting go. It is a relatable song because we’ve all experienced the pain of heartbreak and the desire to hold on to someone that's no longer meant to be in our lives. The powerful and catchy beat of the song emphasizes the emotions conveyed in the lyrics, making it both striking and relatable to a broad audience.
Line by Line Meaning
It's over, look out below
Something has ended and now things are about to change drastically.
I'm wasted, I still taste it
Despite being intoxicated and possibly regretful, the memory still lingers.
Yeah it's so hard to let go
It's difficult to move on from the past.
So breathe in now, and breathe it out
Take a deep breath and try to relax.
The forecast, A car crash
There are signs of trouble ahead.
It's looking like another
This situation is becoming familiar and may not have a positive outcome.
Breakdown, rebound
Falling apart, trying to recover.
This could be my last goodbye
This may be the end of things.
You cross your heart, I hope to die
You make a promise, and I hope you are telling the truth.
And I can't deny your eyes
I cannot ignore the emotions and messages conveyed by your eyes.
You know I try to read between the lines,
I try to understand what you really mean, even when it's not what you say.
I saw a warning sign
I noticed something indicating trouble or distress.
And then you threw me up against the wall
You pushed me to a point where I had to defend myself, possibly physically.
Who said that it's better to have loved and lost?
Is it really better to have experienced love, even if it results in pain and loss?
I wish that I had never loved at all
Some people would rather not have experienced love at all if it ends in heartbreak.
No rewinds, no second times
Time cannot be turned back and there are no second chances.
And I won't break, I won't waste
I won't let this situation destroy me or waste any more of my energy.
Everything you left behind
The aftermath of our relationship and any emotional baggage left behind.
So don't follow, just let it go
Don't cling on or try to salvage what's left, just move on.
The weather's been better
Things have been worse before, so there is hope for improvement.
Don't let it be another
Don't let this situation repeat itself.
All the nights spent sitting at home
Lonely nights spent waiting and wondering about the other person.
When you were out there on your own
When the other person was out doing their own thing, possibly not thinking of you.
All the nights waited by the phone
Waiting for the other person to call or text, hoping for any form of contact.
When you were going in alone
When the other person was going through things alone, without your support.
And all your different faces
The different sides of the other person's personality or behavior.
And all your different ways
The different methods or approaches the other person has taken in the past.
Are making everything a mess
All of these complexities and instabilities are causing chaos and distress.
And all I'm saying is that
My point is that...
I have different places and
I have other paths to take and goals to achieve.
All the complications led to this
All the issues and complications in our relationship have caused it to end, or possibly caused other negative consequences.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: MARTIN JOHNSON, SAM HOLLANDER, DAVID KATZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind