Catch Me If You Can
Eden Lyrics


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Of course I'm scared
Would I be thinking straight if I wasn't?
Of course I'm scared sometimes
Even if I say it don't phase me
Or if I say I'm not hazy
But drowning ain't so bad
'Cause at least you know where you're going
And we're all future bound
So I guess that's really the same thing

But I always liked the thought of maybe being a runaway
I could be your lover and you could be my heartache
I could sing the songs that we used to sing when we were kids
Maybe that could bring us back to before we got stuck in in that place

I want to be like John Dillinger
Just try and catch me if you can
And we could drive off in the sunset
Even if it's not the plan
'Cause plans are overrated
'Cause you never really know where you're going
And the past is always changing
Ain't been gold since I remembered it that way

But I always liked the thought of maybe being a runaway
I could be your lover and you could be my heartache
And I could sing the songs that we used to sing way back when
The future wasn't everything and we lived because we loved it then




Oh, I'm going back
Catch me if you can

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Eden’s song, Catch Me If You Can, can be interpreted as capturing the fear and uncertainty that comes with growing up and entering into the future, as well as the desire to escape from it all. The singer admits that they are scared, but also acknowledges that they wouldn't be thinking straight if they weren't, and that being scared is okay. They reflect on the concept of drowning, highlighting that even though it may not be desirable, at least it gives direction and certainty. The singer reiterates that we are all future-bound, so the fear of the unknown is something they share with everyone.


The chorus contains the desire to be a runaway, to escape the realities of the present and go back to a time where life was simpler. The singer talks about being able to sing the songs that were sung as children and how this could bring them back to a time before they became "stuck in that place". The second verse continues with the desire to be a runaway and references John Dillinger, a notorious American gangster who was on the run for much of his life. The singer doesn't want to be caught, and is willing to drive off into the sunset with no plan in place. They believe that plans are overrated, as the future is always changing and can never be fully predicted.


Overall, Catch Me If You Can explores the complexity of growing up and facing the unknown, and the desire to sometimes escape from it all. The references to being a runaway and wanting to go back to simpler times convey a feeling of nostalgia and a longing for the past.


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Line by Line Meaning

Of course I'm scared
It is expected for me to be afraid


Would I be thinking straight if I wasn't?
If I wasn't scared, I wouldn't be able to think clearly


Of course I'm scared sometimes
I am still vulnerable and experience fear


Even if I say it don't phase me
Even if I try to hide it, fear still affects me


Or if I say I'm not hazy
Even if I try to appear confident, I can still feel uncertain


But drowning ain't so bad
Even in the worst moments, I can find comfort in knowing what's coming


'Cause at least you know where you're going
Death or the end can provide a sense of direction and certainty


And we're all future bound
We are all headed towards an unknown future


So I guess that's really the same thing
In a sense, the unknown future is similar to unavoidable death


But I always liked the thought of maybe being a runaway
I enjoy the possibility of escaping my current situation and responsibilities


I could be your lover and you could be my heartache
I could have a relationship with someone that is both enjoyable and painful


I could sing the songs that we used to sing when we were kids
Returning to a simpler time and enjoying nostalgic memories


Maybe that could bring us back to before we got stuck in in that place
Returning to the past could help us escape our current situation


I want to be like John Dillinger
I want to be thrilling and elusive, like a famous criminal


Just try and catch me if you can
I am daring and challenging those who would try to control me


And we could drive off in the sunset
We could have a romantic and adventurous escape together


Even if it's not the plan
Even if we didn't make arrangements or consider the consequences


'Cause plans are overrated
Making plans and sticking to them can limit our enjoyment and potential experiences


'Cause you never really know where you're going
The future is unpredictable and can change at any moment


And the past is always changing
Our memories and hindsight can shift or be influenced by new information


Ain't been gold since I remembered it that way
When I look back on the past, it doesn't always live up to my idealized memories


And I could sing the songs that we used to sing way back when
Returning to the past could mean reliving happy memories through music


The future wasn't everything and we lived because we loved it then
In the past, we lived in the moment and enjoyed life without worrying about the future


Oh, I'm going back
I am determined to relive the past and experience joy once again


Catch me if you can
I am challenging others to try and stop me from pursuing my happiness




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