The Modesto, CA, five-piece Flying Blind had been honing its snarling rock … Read Full Bio ↴The Modesto, CA, five-piece Flying Blind had been honing its snarling rock & roll style since the tail end of the ’90s, carving a name for themselves in and around their hometown. Composed of Scott Beck (drums), Keith Cole (guitar), Jeff Green (guitar), Andrew Franca ($bass), and Matt Brown (vocals), Flying Blind released their self-titled debut in 1997, but pressings quickly sold out due to local support at shows and push at area radio. A second effort, Push , was issued on Universal-Republic in early 2001. Smokescreen was used on the American Pie 2 Soundtrack.

Girl Like You
Flying Blind Lyrics

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Never had too much to offer. My pride is all I got. I'm tired of voices telling me I'm crazy and you know that there talking a lot. Did you think you could fool me? Must have known it would come out. And I'm tired of the whispers I'm hearing over my shoulder and you know what they're talking about. Cause I've spent to long avoiding altercations. And I won't be hanging around to avoid investigations. I don't know why Id waste anymore of my time with a girl like you.
I guess I should have seen it coming. All the things I didn't see. And I'm tired of the fingers pointing my directionâ?¦ there'll be no more pointing at me.

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of Flying Blind's "Girl Like You" are poignant and self-reflective. The singer seems to feel as if they don't have much to offer in this relationship, with their pride being the only thing that they can offer up. They are frustrated with the voices around them which keep telling them that they're crazy, and they've grown tired of trying to avoid confrontations or fade into the background just to avoid trouble. However, it's clear that something has happened in their relationship with this particular girl that has caused them to snap. The singer seems to have figured out that they've been lied to, and that others have known about it all along. They express their anger at the situation, claiming that they won't be sticking around to cover things up anymore. The final lyrics suggest that the singer feels betrayed, as they're tired of the fingers being pointed in their direction. All of this emotion culminates in a final dismissal of the girl in question.

Overall, the lyrics of the song suggest a feeling of disappointment and frustration with a relationship that has gone sour. The singer has realized that they've been lied to, and they're angry that they've been kept in the dark for so long. Despite their attempts to avoid conflict, they realize that this situation is untenable and they are ready to leave it behind. This song deals with themes of betrayal, self-reflection and standing up for oneself.

Line by Line Meaning

Never had too much to offer. My pride is all I got.
I don't have much to offer except my pride.

I'm tired of voices telling me I'm crazy and you know that there talking a lot.
I'm tired of people calling me crazy and spreading rumors.

Did you think you could fool me? Must have known it would come out.
I know you were trying to deceive me and I'm not falling for it.

And I'm tired of the whispers I'm hearing over my shoulder and you know what they're talking about.
I'm tired of the gossip behind my back that you know about.

Cause I've spent to long avoiding altercations. And I won't be hanging around to avoid investigations.
I have spent too much time avoiding conflicts, and I won't stick around to avoid accusations.

I don't know why Id waste anymore of my time with a girl like you.
I don't understand why I spent any more time with you.

I guess I should have seen it coming. All the things I didn't see.
Looking back, I realize I should have seen the signs.

And I'm tired of the fingers pointing my directionâ?¦ there'll be no more pointing at me.
I'm tired of being blamed for everything and won't put up with it anymore.

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