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Alex, Andre and Forrest Burnham have been performing together for seven years, which is pretty remarkable because the three brothers from Vermont are, respectively, just 18, 16 and 14. They recently signed to Island Def Jam.

Catch Me If You Can
Burnham Lyrics

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You were the first to build me up
You were the first to tear me down
You were the first to teach me
That love ain't enough to stick around

Now you're the last thing on my mind
I'm too freakish fast for you this time
I won't look back on someone

Who will never understand what I provide

But uh-oh, I've got you pissed off
I walked out before you could run off
And I ain't about to make this
Easier on you

'Cause I never loved nobody
Like I loved you
I was your number one fan, number one fan
Now catch me if you can, catch me if you can

For all the time you wasted
For all the love I traded
You didn't care, you didn't care
You probably still think that I'm your man

Well girl, catch me if you can
Catch me if you can

I saw a million flashing signs
Telling me run as fast as I
Could never understand
How somebody like you could even sleep at night

Well, this hurts just like it helped me
This sucks, but you don't deserve me
You're trying to chase me out the door
But it's too late

'Cause I never loved nobody
Like I loved you
I was your number one fan, number one fan
But catch me if you can, catch me if you can

For all the time you wasted
For all the love I traded
You didn't care, you didn't care
You probably still think that I'm your man

Well girl, catch me if you can
Catch me if you can

This is my affliction, you were my addiction
Now I am such a fan, catch me if you can
This is my affliction, you were my addiction
Now I am such a fan, girl, I'm not a fan

'Cause I never loved nobody
Like I loved you
I was your number one fan, number one fan
Now catch me if you can, catch me if you can

For all the time you wasted
For all the love I traded
You didn't care, you didn't care
You probably still think that I'm your man

Well girl, catch me if you can
Catch me if you can
Catch me if you can
You probably still think that I'm your man

Well girl, catch me if you can

Overall Meaning

Burnham’s song “Catch Me If You Can” is a tale of a love on the rocks. The singer is reminiscing about a past relationship where the person was the first to build them up, but they were also the first to tear them down. They were taught that love isn’t enough to make a relationship work. The person is now trying to move on and forget the past. They have become too strong and too independent to be held down by someone who will never understand what they provide.

The person is now too fast for their ex as they have walked out before they could run off. The singer is not going to make it any easier on the person who, in the past, did not care for them. The person is determined to move on and is making it clear that they will not look back. The person is now seeking to pursue their own happiness and is no longer interested in a relationship.

In the chorus, the person is adamant that they never loved anyone as much as they loved their ex. However, they were their number one fan, but now the ex can “catch me if you can.”

Overall, the song expresses the sense of empowerment one feels when they finally realize that they deserve better than what they had in the past. The person is not allowing themselves to be held down or held back by someone who did not appreciate them. This song is relatable to many people going through similar situations of heartbreak and moving on with their lives.

Line by Line Meaning

You were the first to build me up
You were the first person to make me feel good about myself

You were the first to tear me down
You were also the first person to make me feel bad about myself

You were the first to teach me That love ain't enough to stick around
You were the first to show me that even though we love each other, it's not enough to make a relationship work

Now you're the last thing on my mind I'm too freakish fast for you this time
I'm not thinking about you anymore and I'm moving on quickly without you

I won't look back on someone Who will never understand what I provide
I won't waste my energy on someone who doesn't appreciate what I have to offer

But uh-oh, I've got you pissed off I walked out before you could run off And I ain't about to make this Easier on you
I know that my leaving has upset you, but I'm not going to make it easier for you to keep holding on

'Cause I never loved nobody Like I loved you I was your number one fan, number one fan Now catch me if you can, catch me if you can
I still care for you deeply, but I'm moving on and you'll have to try to catch up if you want to be a part of my life again

For all the time you wasted For all the love I traded You didn't care, you didn't care You probably still think that I'm your man
I gave you my time and love, but you didn't appreciate it and still think that we're together

I saw a million flashing signs Telling me run as fast as I Could never understand How somebody like you could even sleep at night
I should have seen the warning signs and left sooner, because I can't understand how someone like you can live with themselves

This hurts just like it helped me This sucks, but you don't deserve me You're trying to chase me out the door But it's too late
Leaving is painful for me too, but you don't deserve me and it's too late to try and keep me

This is my affliction, you were my addiction Now I am such a fan, catch me if you can This is my affliction, you were my addiction Now I am such a fan, girl, I'm not a fan
You were someone I couldn't live without, but now I'm moving on and you can try to catch up if you want, but I'm not as invested anymore

Catch me if you can Catch me if you can You probably still think that I'm your man Well girl, catch me if you can Catch me if you can
I'm moving on and you can try to catch up if you want, but I'm not looking back

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: NOEL PATRICK ZANCANELLA, RYAN B TEDDER

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Comments from YouTube:

@alexnicolescu224

2y↑129

I was pretty sure I completely fabricated this song in my mind cause nobody had ever heard of it 😭😭 I’m so glad to have found it in 2022 lmaooo what a different time!!

@AnonYoBizness

39w↑2

My brother came into my room and asked me if i remembered the song, I literally lost it lol

@JoshRoos32

2y↑59

Almost 12 years and this is still a hit, need y’all to film a new video and new vocals for the culture

@chaotikkris

10y↑345

Used to be obsessed with these guys, and Allstar Weekend, and Greyson Chance. Wow.

@racheldumonceaux

9y↑9

actually me in 2010

@Someday_Maybe-pn3th

7y↑1

So was I 😂😂

@bipoc-alypesproductions198

chaotikkris sorry.

@brittneyaasand2204

5y↑1

Seriously thought, same.

@ICONicDirectionette

5y↑2

Saaaameeee!

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@carlover4239

1y↑24

12 years and this randomly popped into my head. What a classic.

@user-ot1kr9mi7s

21w↑1

After years of searching…finally found it

@Sophia-bv2wn

4y↑126

This literally popped into my head today and I thought for a minute it was fake... Boy was I wrong (flashbacks lol)

@CraazyFaai

4y↑3

same

@kaitmacpherson3218

3y↑2

i’ve been trying it find this for like 2 weeks

@sandyespinoza279

Omg 🥺

@damonnewman1746

Same lol

@katrina3641

8y↑203

Jeez, 6 years?! I remember hearing this on the family channel music thing between shows.

@chynalian

7y↑7

Saaamme

@II1700II

10 years now 😞 miss those days bro

@rSlashVideo

@Mingaura

12 :/

@Christine-xp3zp

9y↑191

"you probably still think that I'm your man"... u a boy

@Girlztc

7y↑3

😂😂

@I_am_me1991

5y↑1

Christine 😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😭😭

@thatonemultistan3070

4y↑1

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😭😭

@Quaronna

SJJSJSJSJJSJSJSJJS

@MyLifeAsMakayla01

3y↑30

this just randomly popped in my head at like 3am and i had so many flashbacks. this time was good, i’m getting old damn.

@Ckropp100

2y↑1

It’s always a good catchy song

@rocke3

2y↑25

this song changed the trajectory of my life at 11 years old

@Mekhel

Same

@emilyhilsberg453

8y↑121

I saw them open for Justin bieber in 2010 and this brings back memories

@brookshw12

5y↑2

emily hilsberg Same here! I was curious as to what they look like now.

@Quaronna

4y↑1

@@brookshw12 YouTube or Google them

@karlag.oropeza8154

9y↑102

LOL omg throwbacks. i remember jamming to this song.

@jeromejenkins352

7y↑1

LMFAOOOOO

@biancayukkei

9y↑131

I'm rewatching this and just realized they already had selfie sticks back then!

@TheMagicalcookie

9y↑8

They were probz the first ones lol!

@animavestra1319

7y↑3

omg!

@zertul5000

7y↑2

IN Japan and Korea they've had it since 05, they put laws to ban it in 07

@unknownultimatefreedomfigh8365

3y↑1

@@zertul5000 Lol why? ?xD

@esmerosales6060

7y↑57

7 years later and still remember the chorus .... 😐😂

@Quaronna

@Joshua Miller HSSHHSHS

@thetoot9615

@Joshua Miller Oof

@speedyhamburger

9y↑46

before selfie sticks became popular

@LoganHamel

9y↑27

i have no regrets remembering all the words to this song

@kelnsky

8y↑3

It's honestly not a bad song lol.

@LoganHamel

8y↑3

it's a really great song :)

@bratzrockangels1234

9y↑51

I REMEMBER WATCHEING THIS ON FAMILY CHANNEL IN 2010 AND NOW ITS 2014 OMG

@Quaronna

4y↑2

And now 2020 :,(

@reginarizkiamaliah6997

3y↑9

Fact: you searched for this.
Yes, it's 11 years ago.

@jelenajeanine8493

4y↑8

I remember they used to play this on the TV at Justice 😂

@Quaronna

Lmao

@GriffRP99

8y↑40

Remember listening to this when I was nine. Now I can really hear the auto tune. Still catchy though.

@mermaidmotel6_

8y↑3

meatball99 I was like 11 omg and wow I really didn't notice the auto tune before but omfg now it's like so evident to me lmao

@GriffRP99

8y↑2

tropico lrh calvin ikr he sounds like a robot lol

@Quaronna

NO THEY ARE REALLY GOOD LIVE

@GriffRP99

3K Subs With Shitty Videos Challenge!!! I’m sure they are, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t go overboard with auto tune on the studio version.

@Quaronna

@@GriffRP99 I KNOW DJSJJSKSKKSJ

@modernbaseball_7710

8y↑36

It's 2016, it's been 6 years since I've first heard this holy heck man. Memories.

@bean217

42w

And now 13 years since then?

@MainKane

6y↑29

Idc what anyone says. This song has and always will BUMP

@ivanmoreno2161

4y↑8

Whoooo I finally found this song again so happy lol 😂

@mizumii6581

3y↑4

11 years ,still waiting new song😭

@kingvamppp

8y↑26

Disney channel swag

@krisonaloveberry2587

8y↑14

OMG I remember listening this song on family channel in 2010 or something and now im watching this in 2016!! This was my jam!!!!!!!

@CodyMSPThatHottie

+Krisona Loveberry same ;3;

@pamelaramos1465

5y↑10

i still listen to this song and its 2019

@LeslieB7

5y↑8

I just got this song, randomly in my head! And I just had to look for the video to remember those days! Wow! I still love it!
Miss you guys!

@Fxxxxb99

10y↑10

did anyone notice how they full on quit music ? i was a fan guys, alex gave me a shoutout on their livestream like 3 years ago and i cried and i had a twitter fan account and everything

@rashaunellis1339

5y↑11

2019 anyone??

@destinyvx1710

Rashaun Ellis yesss

@keeps0aring

5y↑14

why is this song still a bop?

@ClwkInstnct

5y↑2

haylesrenee because music was actually good back then and it wasn’t some mumbling and just some simple beat.

@Quaronna

Because it was written by Ryan Tedder of One Republic

@samsosuper21

9y↑6

Wow I remember they would play this in the store justice all the time back in elementary school. Memories man 0.0

@Emmitt101

5y↑9

Wow! this song brings back so many child hood memories..

@elycehill2802

9y↑10

omg they use to play on radio disney

@fatimarose

6y↑6

this song has been stuck in my head all day... it’s 2018

@miissraiinbow

19w↑2

I've been looking for this song for 10 years omg. I feel so old.

@otaddiction

3y↑3

Damn, I remember when this video came out for the first time, I saw all these comments from people asking what the heck was that stick that they kept on holding throughout the video lmao
The kids were using a selfie stick before it became a common thing 😆

@YOLOpeace97

5y↑3

IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS FOR SO LOOOONGGGG

@RaphaelSamler

1y↑3

what happened to the group, listening to this song in 2023

@daniellebragg7483

5y↑8

Shout out to One Republic's Ryan Tedder for producing this.

@KuehneZoneify

5y↑1

danielle bragg cool! Didnt know that! Yeah... I just randomly remembered this song...

@Quaronna

KDMDNDJJDJDJDJDK WHAT

@rebelredcarnation

2y↑3

I remember being 12 and going to a Justin Bieber concert in 2010 and hearing them as the opening act. After the concert I was able to get their autograph; it's crazy how time flies 😂

@rabbitruler44

13y↑3

This is actually such a good song no matter how young they are.

@Autumnandlily

9y↑14

If it wasn't for Justin Bieber I would never know them.

@ImmaNinjaPancake

4y↑7

What happen to these guys lmao?? I remember all the lyrics and I'm 20 :'○

@Friesian374

6y↑12

THIS IS STILL A BOP

@PrO-_ToNy

10y↑11

I remember when this song just came out I listened to it all the time

@vennessalorret5098

10y↑2

Stop copying people's comments.

@PrO-_ToNy

10y↑3

vennessa lorret How am I copying peoples comments?

@MichelleB022

11y↑3

I was kind of like staring at my wall cause I was bored and suddenly I just started singing this, from somewhere deep in the corners of my mind I still knew the lyrics. The weird part is that I had no idea what song it was or from where...I can only guess that they used to play it all the time on Disney Channel or something. So much that 3 years later I still have it stuck somewhere in my head. And I still like it.

@zainafyl

30w

Awww I remember this song always playing on the radio or on tv ☺️🫶🏼 great childhood memories!

@oliviagrether3971

4y↑4

i still listen to this and highly enjoy it... they need to come back! 10 years later AWWW

@DiannaAForever

10y↑11

I listened to this when I was 13.I'm 16 now and this song is still good.

@DiannaAForever

8y↑4

+LoveChezzabella I'm 19 now and still listening

@DiannaAForever

6y↑1

21 and still listening all these years later

@DiannaAForever

2y↑1

25 and still here lol

@angelistic13

8y↑32

this was my shit omg famjams on family channel lmaooo

@rit3279

7y↑3

trash bag omg back when family channel was the shit, good times good times 😭

@angelistic13

Rit D ahlie😭😭😭

@PajamaOperator

i remember i saw an ad for this song at the movie theater when i was younger and was obsessed w it watching this music video all the time , now 12 years later it randomly popped into my head, didn’t even know the band name and barely remembered the song title. so i tried to find it and here i am lol. i can’t believe i still remember exact scenes from the video that’s crazy

@checkitout7899

12y↑1

Saw them live 2 weeks ago. They were opening up for Action Item. His voice has changed since this song was released! He sounds so much older now!

@xxemomiimiixx

4y↑4

i miss 2010

@melissafinlayson

9y↑9

does anyone remember a girl band that was played on family channel around the same time as them it might have been a year or two after them

@DeeVictoria

8y↑1

YESSSS THEY ARE CALLED DONE WITH DOLLS OMG I HOPE YOU READ THIS BECAUSE THEY WERE AMAZING

@OlafLesniak

I don't like the way you talk to me. It's over!

@OneProudBBC

8y↑2

I forgot about this song. I remember listening to this song a LOT. But I came here technically from SNSD's version of the same song.

@thisisdilly

6y↑1

It's almost been 8 years... Where the hell did my childhood go? I can still remember watching this on my plasma screen in my basement when I was like 9.

@NoName-be8vp

6y↑5

I used to sing this song all the time lmao

@mrstealyourpasta8426

5y↑4

Why is this song still a banger?

@fxvei

6y↑2

8 years later, i want to see that kid now

@justlovinlife16

3y↑1

Why did this randomly come into my head at 8am? I needed to look it up and here it is 😂 Family channel is where it’s at

@TheEmms101

10y↑31

oh man, when i was younger i thought they were going to be the next jonas bros, but doesn't seem like they've done too much in music and promoting over the years

@destinyskyrodriguez6778

4y↑3

i remember watching them when they opened up for justin bieber 10 years ago🥺

@ayyelizahamdani1741

11y↑1

I remember when I first heard this song back in 2010 and I just remembered it all of a sudden. Wow I hope you guys still make music. Absolutely love you guys :) x

@viv7970

19w↑1

It’s 2023 and I’m still listening lol

@kaylar01

10y↑3

I still Listen To this song

@carlosfabiannunezgonzalez9551

6y↑4

Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic Co-Wrote and Produced this song!! I like it so much!!

@Quaronna

IM SHOOK DKDKDKSK

@nanaalves99

12y

this video is soooo cool and you guys r so talented ;)

@maine1395

3y↑2

Quarantine has me googling this and I’m not mad about

@tphamzy

3y↑1

Same

@linaroa8540

5y↑3

I feel so old now.

@papifarts4541

8y↑12

what ever happened to them? i want more!!!!

@duckymomo7935

7y↑2

they're still together and making music

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnham_(band)

@CharliePayneFrost11

7y↑1

Papifarts honestly me too

@tifshay

13y

i was watchin iptv n electic company came on and i was on the laptop and i didnt think it was them so i looked it up n and yup it was so i just desided to lisen to this song since i havent heard it since last summer

@Motay187

this song just pops out my mind and i’m here.. its been 12years damnn

@zavalagirl217

10y↑3

first heard them in 2010 yet still love this fucking song

@audreyhong2218

10y↑3

THROWBACK TO WHEN BECKY G THOUGHT 5SOS OPENED UP FOR JUSTIN BIEBER.

@Ckropp100

13y↑1

I LOVE THIS Song it's one of my favorites by Burnham. The first time i've heard about Burnham was when Family Channel played this song and I've been a Fan of Burnham ever seens <3 Burnham

@baileythomas1375

2y↑1

Holy shit was on my watch later videos and this came up. 11 years🤯

@FlippyEveryDay

8y↑17

"You probably still think that I'm your man!"Dude...... your like 13....

@hunterkiller889

8y↑2

Hahahaha
You deserve a cookie, nice one pal xD

@alejandraojeda-riga2023

SO TRUE LMAO

@abby2957

9y↑3

THIS IS THE SHIT MUSIC THAT BO BURNHAM MAKES FUN OF AND THERE WERE SOME GIRLS THAT WENT TO ONE OF HIS SHOWS EXPECTING THIS AND GETTING BO IM SCREAMING

@maddiegilley8638

11y

loooove this song since it first came out :))))

@Ckropp100

12y

I meet them twice in Montreal <3 Monday October 24 2011 and Sunday May 6th 2012 :D Love this song! and them :D

@TheMagicalcookie

9y↑4

Memories when I was 13 and I thought I would marry Forrest and move to Vermont. Lmao I know I was a creepy person!

@1stRedShirt

10y↑12

The lead singer looks so awkward..

@lalita4679

4y↑2

it took me almost 10 years to remember the name of this song💀😭

@J1X1N

13y

LOL i like how he stumbles at the end xD

@bipoc-alypesproductions198

8y↑5

wow i remember hating this song but its not that bad. did they invent selfie sticks?

@eboniwoods27

10y↑3

So I'm guessing they didn't catch on with the tween crowd....

@kaylvn5677

6y↑2

THEY RANDOMLY POPPED INTO MY HEAD THE OTHER DAY I JUST HAD THIS RANDOM LOOP OF A BOYBAND OF 3 BROTHERS OR SOMETHING WITH LONG HAIR ON THE SIDEWALK IN A MUSIC VIDEO THAT USED TO PLAY ON DISNEY CHANNEL WHEN I WAS YOUNGER AND THEIR BAND NAME HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH HAM AND HERE LIKE 3 DAYS LATER AT ALMOST 5AM I REMEMBERED THE BAND NAME LMAOO

@kaylvn5677

there was a girlgroup too and i think the main vocalist of that group was a blonde girl but i cant remember the song i used to always listen to or their band name

@kayceemeas320

8y↑3

calm down bro, you're 10.

@jennyy3293

8y↑3

the drummer looks p hot idk we never give him credit :c

@antoniadeleon4263

Still listen to this song 🎵

@Splatzico

12y

0:34 hahaha i loved how he said pissed off

@samanthastout6409

10y↑3

They opened for justin Bieber !! In like 2010

@cltnthecultist

10y↑8

Hah.... Gayeee!

@camillebourget4492

3y↑2

2021 and yet here i am again lmao

@LaughAtLoud1

12y↑1

This song is always in my head.. Just addicted to it :)

@unknownultimatefreedomfigh8365

1y↑1

Even Now?

@antoniosutton18

This is one of my favorite songs I used to listen to before going to school.

@That70sShow4404

13y

When r they going to make another video.... Just Wondering

@itzelmoonkikskiss

11y

I love them...have been so long since I talked about them... Have to.see them someday..

@fizakhanniazi4770

I was coming back from my friend's house at 4am and this just came into my mind.at first I thought it was some 5SOS song but I could remember it in one voice, I thought it was Greyson Chance's song. Searched it and BURNHAM popped on google. I had almost forgot about the group but this song was so catchy and I loved it. Listening in 2022.