It's Me
Dinosaur Jr. Lyrics


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I know that you'll wait, you said it's not me
I know that you'll wait, you said it can't be
I thought it midway, I thought it midway

To find a way, the only way it's me
Your eyes are lost and you will wait to see
To find a way, the only thing in me
It's gone ahead and by the way it's me

I know that you'll wait, you said it's not me
I know that you'll wait, you said it can't be
I thought it midway, I thought it midway

To find a way, only way it's me
Your eyes are lost and you will wait to see
To find a way, the only thing in me
It's gone ahead and by the way it's me

I'll know why, I'll know why, if I can finally believe
And if I, and if I, if I can let you hold by me, me

I'll know why, I'll know why, if I can finally believe
And if I, and if I, if I can let you hold by me, me

To find a way, the only way it's me
Your eyes are lost and you will wait to see
To find a way, the only thing in me




It's gone ahead and by the way it's me
It's me, it's me

Overall Meaning

At its core, "It's Me" is a song about self-discovery, finding oneself, and coming to terms with who you truly are. The repeated phrase "It's Me" emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and not trying to be someone or something else just to please others. The lyrics "I know that you'll wait, you said it's not me / I know that you'll wait, you said it can't be" suggest that the singer is aware that someone is waiting for them to change or be someone else, but regardless, the only way they can move forward is by being true to who they are.


The lines "To find a way, the only way it's me / Your eyes are lost and you will wait to see" suggest that while it may be difficult for others to see or understand the singer's true self, they must continue to search for their own path and not try to fit into someone else's expectations. The repetition of the line "I thought it midway" perhaps suggests that the singer was unsure at one point, but has now come to a realization about themselves.


The chorus lines "I'll know why, I'll know why, if I can finally believe / And if I, and if I, if I can let you hold by me, me" suggest that the singer understands that they need to believe in themselves before others can fully accept and understand them.


Overall, "It's Me" is a powerful message about self-discovery and the importance of being true to oneself, even if it means going against the expectations of others.


Line by Line Meaning

I know that you'll wait, you said it's not me
You have assured me that you won't give up on waiting for someone and you are certain that it's not me.


I know that you'll wait, you said it can't be
I am aware that you won't give up on waiting for someone and you believe that it's impossible for it to be me.


I thought it midway, I thought it midway
I had a moment of contemplation where I was reflecting on something important.


To find a way, the only way it's me
I need to discover a solution, and the only answer is that it's me.


Your eyes are lost and you will wait to see
You seem perplexed and are willing to wait to find clarity.


To find a way, the only thing in me
I must find a solution, and the only possibility lies within myself.


It's gone ahead and by the way it's me
It has already been taken care of, and to clarify, it's me.


I'll know why, I'll know why, if I can finally believe
I will comprehend the reason when I am finally able to have faith.


And if I, and if I, if I can let you hold by me, me
If I become vulnerable enough to let you support me, then maybe.


It's me, it's me
I'm the one.




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Written by: JOSEPH DONALD MASCIS JR.

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