About You
English Budgies Lyrics
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He used to love the taste, but now it's growing plain
I've seen his silver bike rings with the skulls that stare you down
And I've been staring back, and I can't make a sound
He coats the facts for me to keep my mind at ease
I know what's going on, I can see through his disease
Our youth was wasted on the young, my friend
And anything worth doing must be worth doing again
If I could go back I'd free you and this would be the end
Been messaging T and he's getting off cocaine
He used to love the high but can't take the pain
Some time has passed and I wish him well
It's been a long year and we both been through hell
Our youth was wasted on the young, my friend
And anything worth doing must be worth doing again
Our youth was wasted on the young, my friend
If I could go back I'd free you and this would be the end
Don't make this about you
Don't make this about you
Don't make this about you
Don't make this about you, yeah
Don't make it about you
The lyrics of "About You" by English Budgies depict a conversation between the singer and their friend, referred to as T. T is described as sucking on sugar cane, but the taste has become ordinary for him. The mention of his silver bike rings with staring skulls suggests a rebellious or edgy image. The singer admits to being captivated by T, but feels powerless to express themselves. T provides distorted versions of the truth to keep the singer's mind at ease, which implies that T might not be entirely truthful. The singer reflects on their wasted youth and believes that anything worth doing should be done again. They express a desire to go back in time and free T from his struggles, implying that the current situation is not ideal.
Later in the song, the singer mentions messaging T and discovering that he is trying to get off cocaine. T used to enjoy the high, but now finds it unbearable. The passing of time is acknowledged, and despite the challenges faced by both the singer and T in the past year, the singer wishes T well. The repeated reference to the wasted youth suggests a sense of regret and missed opportunities. The final lines tell T not to make the situation about himself, possibly suggesting that T's actions have had a negative impact on their friendship.
Overall, "About You" explores themes of friendship, the passage of time, regrets, and the desire for things to be different. It highlights the complexities of personal relationships and the struggles individuals face in navigating their own paths.
Line by Line Meaning
Been talkin' to T while he sucks sugar cane
I've been having conversations with T while he consumes sugar cane
He used to love the taste, but now it's growing plain
He used to enjoy the flavor, but now it has become boring to him
I've seen his silver bike rings with the skulls that stare you down
I have observed the silver rings on his bike that have skull designs that appear intimidating
And I've been staring back, and I can't make a sound
And I have been staring back at him, but I am unable to say anything
He coats the facts for me to keep my mind at ease
He presents the information in a way that comforts me and keeps my mind calm
I know what's going on, I can see through his disease
I understand the situation, I can perceive the problems he's facing
Our youth was wasted on the young, my friend
We didn't make the most of our youthful days, my friend
And anything worth doing must be worth doing again
If an activity is worthwhile, it should be worth repeating
If I could go back I'd free you and this would be the end
If I had the chance to go back, I would liberate you from your struggles, putting an end to it
Been messaging T and he's getting off cocaine
I have been exchanging messages with T and he's quitting cocaine
He used to love the high but can't take the pain
He used to enjoy the euphoria, but he can no longer tolerate the suffering it brings
Some time has passed and I wish him well
A considerable amount of time has gone by, and I hope he is doing fine
It's been a long year and we both been through hell
It has been a challenging year for both of us, filled with hardships
Don't make this about you
Don't turn this situation into a self-centered issue
Don't make it about you
Don't make it revolve around yourself
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Joseph Vickrey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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