The band consists of Adam Gardner and Ryan Miller on guitar and vocals and Brian Rosenworcel on percussion. Multi-instrumentalist and backup vocalist Joe Pisapia played with the band from 2003-2010. Luke Reynolds took Pisapia's place to tour with the band for their 2010 album, Easy Wonderful, and has remained with the band since. The band is noted for its catchy, poppy melodies, and the distinctive hand-drumming on percussion. They are also known for their humor, including a joke album released in 2003, The Meowstro Sings: Guster's Keep It Together, wherein the lyrics are replaced with (off-melody) meowing.
The band has released eight studio albums which are, in chronological order, Parachute, Goldfly, Lost and Gone Forever, Keep It Together, Ganging Up On the Sun, Easy Wonderful, Evermotion, and their most recent, Look Alive, which was released on January 18th, 2019. In addition, they have released a total of eleven live albums, spanning the years 2003-2015.
Love For Me
Guster Lyrics
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A place where I belong
Not be mistreated or undone
And if I find that place
I'll keep my mouth shut
'Cause I won't be there alone
And if you're standing there
I'll swear it's a lie, and I'll still believe it
'Cause I came
And I spoke
And you ran
Didn't even wait to hear the words
Or see the look in my eyes
'Cause I bled
And you watched
And I cried myself to sleep
Came to wipe my tears away but you
Couldn't look in my eyes again
Because of the love for me
Well, I understand the time
It passes so slowly
And I can hear its laughter
But there will come a time
When you will ask me
And I will join you then
And if you're standing there
With me
I'll swear it's a lie, and I'll still believe it
'Cause I came
And I spoke
And you ran
Didn't even wait to hear the words
Or see the look in my eyes
'Cause I bled
And you watched
And I cried myself to sleep
Came to wipe my tears away but you
Couldn't look in my eyes again
Because of the love for me
Because of the love for me
Because of the love for me
Because of the love for me
Because of the love for me
Because of the love for me
The lyrics to Guster's "Love For Me" deal with themes of isolation, betrayal, and ultimately, the hope for redemption. The opening lines introduce the idea of a place where the singer feels they belong, a place where they won't be mistreated or undone. This could be interpreted as a metaphorical place or a literal location, but regardless, it's clear that the singer desires a sense of community and acceptance that they currently lack.
The second verse introduces another character who is potentially responsible for the singer's isolation and pain. The lines "I came and I spoke and you ran" indicate that the singer has attempted to reach out to this other person, only to be rejected. The vivid imagery of bleeding, crying, and tear wiping underscores the emotional weight of this rejection.
Despite their pain, however, the singer still holds hope for redemption. The final verse suggests that there may come a time when the other person will reach out to the singer, and they will join together as equals. The closing refrain of "because of the love for me" could be interpreted in different ways - as a reminder of the love that the singer needs to have for themselves, or as a recognition of the love that the other person has for them, even if it was initially expressed in hurtful ways. Overall, "Love For Me" is a poignant and introspective song that deals with complex emotional themes.
Line by Line Meaning
I know there is a place
I am aware that there exists a place where I belong
A place where I belong
A place where I feel accepted and fulfilled
Not be mistreated or undone
Where I won't be treated unfairly or made to feel inferior
And if I find that place
If I happen to come across such a place
I'll keep my mouth shut
I'll be content and grateful without feeling the need to boast or brag
'Cause I won't be there alone
Because I'll have found my true home and companionship
And if you're standing there
And if you happen to be with me in that place
With me
By my side, as a supportive and loving partner
I'll swear it's a lie, and I'll still believe it
Even if it seems too good to be true, I will have faith and trust in it
'Cause I came
Because I made an effort
And I spoke
And I communicated my feelings and thoughts
And you ran
But you avoided confronting and dealing with the issues
Didn't even wait to hear the words
You didn't even give me a chance to express myself
Or see the look in my eyes
Or to read my emotions through my facial expressions
'Cause I bled
Because I suffered and endured pain
And you watched
And you didn't do anything to help or support me
And I cried myself to sleep
And I felt so distraught and overwhelmed that I couldn't even stay awake
Came to wipe my tears away but you
Even when you tried to comfort me
Couldn't look in my eyes again
You couldn't face the reality of my pain and anguish
Because of the love for me
Because you couldn't bear to see me hurting, out of love for me
Well, I understand the time
I realize that time is a powerful force
It passes so slowly
It can seem interminable and agonizingly slow
And I can hear its laughter
And I can sense its mocking and teasing as it drags on
But there will come a time
But eventually, things will change
When you will ask me
When you will want to know my true feelings and perspectives
And I will join you then
And I will be ready and willing to have an open and honest dialogue with you at that point
Because of the love for me
Because you truly care about me and want to have a mutually fulfilling relationship
Because of the love for me
Because you have a deep and genuine affection for me and my well-being
Because of the love for me
Because our connection is based on a strong and enduring love
Because of the love for me
Because our bond is unbreakable and steadfast
Because of the love for me
Because our relationship is built on a foundation of love, trust, and respect
Because of the love for me
Because our love is the driving force that brings us together and sustains us
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ADAM S. GARDNER, BRIAN A. ROSENWORCEL, RYAN MILLER
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RjDjR
I'm shocked this has only 600 views! This was always my favourite Guster song.
opihutt
my favorite from guster, wish they went more towards this sound.
aSmelly1
I know there is a place
A place where I belong
Not be mistreated or undone
And if I find that place
I'll keep my mouth shut
'Cause I won't be there alone
And if you're standing there
With me
I'll swear it's a lie, and I'll still believe it
'Cause I came
And I spoke
And you ran
Didn't even wait to hear the words
Or see the look in my eyes
'Cause I bled
And you watched
And I cried myself to sleep
Came to wipe my tears away but you
Couldn't look in my eyes again
Because of the love for me
Well, I understand the time
It passes so slowly
And I can hear its laughter
But there will come a time
When you will ask me
And I will join you then
And if you're standing there
With me
I'll swear it's a lie, and I'll still believe it
'Cause I came
And I spoke
And you ran
Didn't even wait to hear the words
Or see the look in my eyes
'Cause I bled
And you watched
And I cried myself to sleep
Came to wipe my tears away but you
Couldn't look in my eyes again
Because of the love for me
Because of the love for me
Because of the love for me
Because of the love for me
Because of the love for me
Because of the love for me
Ben Krisher
So happy that Guster is still touring! I'm hoping to catch you in NY!
Scrapegoat
Holy shit. I haven't even thought of this song in like, 15 years.
RjDjR
Oh boy, does this bring me back.
Brian ブライアン
cuz I C A M E