Up to you
Echosmith/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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That I should read up about
But would the words I read change me?
'Cause I bet the story says that I should ask for a sign
And I should get this off my chest,
I've never walked so far in the pouring rain..
I never one even asked you to stay,
And I owe, to you..
So if you were me what would you do?
Is the risk too great?
It I lock this up I'm risking you too..
'Cause I don't wanna wish on my past..
So it you're up late,
There's some things,
I wanna say to you...
You have the warmest eyes
That I've ever looked into..
As I ifnore my fear of heights,
And I think it's cute,
How all your friends borrow clothes from you,
And you still let them even though you're mad..
And if in fact
Our actions speak as loud as words
Then I'm a fool if I don't concus
'Cause I owe to you
Some of my best spent days...
So if you were me what would you do?
Is the risk too great?
It I lock this up I'm risking you too..
'Cause I don't wanna wish on my past..
So it you're up late,
There's some things,
I wanna say to you...
This is something,
Something so unforeseen
But you have changed me..
Changed me in how I feel..
Tread easy..
It's not like this has to change,
I don't need this,
It's fine if it stays the same..
But tonight...
So if you were me what would you do?
Is the risk too great?
It I lock this up I'm risking you too..
'Cause I don't wanna wish on my past..
So it you're up late,
There's some things,
I wanna say to you...
But you're asleep...
In "Up To You," Echosmith discusses their inner turmoil about expressing their true feelings. They have many dreams and aspirations, but they are unsure if reading about them will genuinely help them achieve their goals. They wonder if they should ask for a sign or take a significant risk. The singer expresses remorse in letting someone they care about leave, but they also owe that person some of the best days of their life. They are conflicted about what to do with their feelings, and they wonder what they would do if they were in the other person's shoes. The singer is hesitant to wish on their past and is afraid of the consequences of locking up their emotions. The song concludes with Echosmith almost reaching out to the person they care about, but realizing they are asleep.
The lyrics are a reflection of the struggle many people face in expressing their feelings. Often, people choose to stay silent about how they feel, afraid of the consequences or if they'll be rejected. This song tells the story of someone who struggles with expressing their emotions but ultimately realizes the importance of opening up.
Line by Line Meaning
I have so many dreams
I have a plethora of aspirations
That I should read up about
That I need to research in order to pursue
But would the words I read change me?
Am I susceptible to alteration from reading?
'Cause I bet the story says that I should ask for a sign
I assume the narrative suggests that I request a signal
And I should get this off my chest,
I must unburden myself
I've never walked so far in the pouring rain..
I have never travelled in heavy rainfall
I never one even asked you to stay,
I did not even implore you to persist
And I owe, to you..
I am indebted to you
Some of my best spent days...
Some of my most memorable moments
So if you were me what would you do?
If you were in my position what course of action would you take?
Is the risk too great?
Is the hazard too significant?
It I lock this up I'm risking you too..
If I conceal my thoughts, I am also imperilling you
'Cause I don't wanna wish on my past..
I do not want to rely on my past experiences
So it you're up late,
If you are awake late at night
There's some things,
There are some issues
I wanna say to you...
That I yearn to speak to you
You have the warmest eyes
Your eyes are the most affectionate
That I've ever looked into..
That I have ever gazed into
As I ignore my fear of heights,
Even as I disregard my acrophobia,
And I think it's cute,
And I find it endearing
How all your friends borrow clothes from you,
How all of your acquaintances borrow your garments
And you still let them even though you're mad..
Even though you are angry, you still allow them
And if in fact
Additionally, if it is true
Our actions speak as loud as words
Our deeds convey meaning similar to our declarations
Then I'm a fool if I don't conclude
Then I am foolish if I do not infer
'Cause I owe to you
Because I am obliged to you
Some of my best spent days...
Some of my most memorable moments
This is something,
This is a matter
Something so unforeseen
Something unforeseeable
But you have changed me..
But you have transformed me
Changed me in how I feel..
Changed my emotions
Tread easy..
Be cautious
It's not like this has to change,
This does not necessarily have to alter
I don't need this,
I do not require this
It's fine if it stays the same..
It is acceptable if it remains unchanged
But tonight...
But for tonight...
But you're asleep...
But you are sleeping...
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