Be Around
Crissi Cochrane Lyrics

In Crissi Cochrane's song "Be Around," the singer reflects on their lack of guidance growing up and their current disillusionment with the world around them. The first verse highlights the singer's lack of education or upbringing about "the birds and bees," as well as their lack of religious instruction. Instead, the singer recognizes that they have only received what they have seen in their own experiences. The following lines repeat the phrase "all that I know is" to emphasize the singer's limited perspective.

The chorus then asserts the singer's desire to not overstay their welcome or purpose in life. The repetition of "I won't be hanging around much longer than I ought to/ than I should" suggests a resignation to one's fate or predetermined lifespan. The final lines of the chorus, "I don't need to be around much longer than I will be/ around," reinforce this idea that one's lifetime can be finite and that the singer accepts this fact.

The second verse delves into the singer's disinterest in the news and their routine of biking to the liquor store. The phrase "a place for everything, and everything in place/ it'll go on as it did before" emphasizes the singer's resignation to the cyclical nature of life, regardless of their own individual actions or beliefs.

The bridge begins with the singer expressing a desire to believe in something, but ultimately admits that they only see what they see. The final chorus lines repeat the idea that the singer doesn't need to stick around any longer than necessary, perhaps suggesting a desire to leave a more meaningful impact in the limited time they have.

Overall, "Be Around" acts as a contemplative reflection on the limited perspective we have in life and the importance of making the most of the time we have.