Forever the Sickest Kids is an American rock band from Dallas, Texas, who a… Read Full Bio ↴Forever the Sickest Kids is an American rock band from Dallas, Texas, who are currently signed to Universal Motown Records Group. In issue 228 of Alternative Press, the group was named the number one underground band in the "22 Best Underground Bands (That Likely Won't Stay Underground for Long)". Their first EP, Television Off, Party On, was released on July 3, 2007 Their second EP, a split release with critically acclaimed pop punk band The Tattle-Tales, was released on February 14, 2008. Their debut album, “Underdog Alma Mater”, was later released on April 29, 2008. They eventually continued their set of EP released with “The Weekend: Friday” on November 19, 2009. Their second album, the self titled “Forever the Sickest Kids”, was released on March 1, 2011. They released their 3rd album on June 25, 2013 titled “J.A.C.K”. They have not released music since.

Current Members:
Jonathan Cook (Vocals)
Caleb Turman (Guitar, Vocals)
Austin Bello (Bass Guitar, Vocals)
Kyle Burns (Drums)

Former Members:
Marc Stewart (Lead Guitar)
Kent Garrison (Keyboard)

That For Me
Forever the Sickest Kids Lyrics

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We used to drive all night and listen to the radio
We'd push the front seats up and make the back our bedroom
Stay here all night long, be strong, forget the world were living in

[Bridge]
Mother I know you know I'm having a good time
I'm sleeping so little but I'm living a good life
No need to worry I got a place to lay my head down

No need to worry I got a place to sleep

[Chorus]
I need somebody to rely on
And you weren't that for me
And you'll never be that for me
Yeah, you'll never be that for me
Yeah, you'll never be

I count down the steps to your apartment
Cause I'm eager to know if your even at home
And I called you on the drive home
But you were alone

[Bridge]

[Chorus]

I love you but I'm not sure that I really want to
Touch you but I will only if you ask me too

Overall Meaning

The song "That For Me" by Forever the Sickest Kids is a poignant reflection upon the singer's past and present relationships. The song begins with nostalgic sentiments, where the singer reminisces about their youth, where they would spend their nights listening to the radio and cuddling in the backseat of their car. The singer emphasizes the point that they could forget the world around them during those moments, highlighting a sense of carefree jubilation. The bridge highlights that the singer's mother is aware of their wild ways, but the singer reassures her that they are happy and have a safe place to rest. However, the chorus takes a dark turn where the singer acknowledges that they need someone dependable in their life, someone they can rely on, but the person they are referring to is someone who cannot fulfill that role. The song ends with the singer expressing their love for someone, but they are not certain that they want to be with them.

The song explores the depth of human relationships, as the main themes include nostalgia, love, and the need for dependability. It raises important questions about relationship roles and highlights the need for fulfilling and reliable companionship. Even though the song ends on an uncertain note, it portrays an insightful journey to find answers to vital human emotions.

Line by Line Meaning

We used to drive all night and listen to the radio
We would spend our nights cruising around, listening to music and enjoying each other's company.

We'd push the front seats up and make the back our bedroom
We would recline the front seats to create a comfortable space in the back of the car to spend time together.

Stay here all night long, be strong, forget the world were living in
We would stay up all night, being there for each other and ignoring the problems of the world around us.

Mother I know you know I'm having a good time
I'm aware that my mother may worry about my behavior, but I'm truly enjoying myself.

I'm sleeping so little but I'm living a good life
Even though I may not be getting much sleep, I feel like I'm living a fulfilling life.

No need to worry I got a place to lay my head down
I have a place to sleep and don't need to worry about being homeless.

No need to worry I got a place to sleep
I have a comfortable place to rest my head at night and am not concerned about my living situation.

I need somebody to rely on
I desire someone who can be there for me when I need them.

And you weren't that for me
Unfortunately, you were not able to be that person for me.

And you'll never be that for me
I've come to terms with the fact that you will never be the reliable support I need in my life.

I count down the steps to your apartment
I eagerly anticipate seeing you and spend time thinking about our interactions.

Cause I'm eager to know if your even at home
I'm excited to find out if you are home and have the chance to see you.

And I called you on the drive home
I reached out to you while driving home to possibly arrange plans together.

But you were alone
Unfortunately, you were not available to connect with me at the time I reached out.

I love you but I'm not sure that I really want to
Although I care for you, I'm unsure if I am ready to commit to a deeper level of love.

Touch you but I will only if you ask me to
Although I may have physical desires, I will not act on them unless you give clear consent.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: AUSTIN BELLO, CALEB TURMAN, JONATHAN COOK, Kent Garrison, KYLE BURNS, Marc Stewart

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