inc. began as Teen Inc. and debuted in 2010 with a self-released 7" single, "Fountains"/"Friends of the Night" That same year, the Aged brothers featured on Nite Jewel's title song for her Am I Real? EP. After dropping "Teen" from their name, the brothers signed to 4AD, where they released a three-track EP, 3, in 2011.
Their debut album,"No World", was written, recorded and mixed in the winter of 2011 and released on 19 February 2013.
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careful
Inc. Lyrics
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Lyric analysis for Inc.'s "Careful":
Verse 1:
I don't wanna play this game anymore
I don't wanna feel this pain anymore
I don't wanna have to carry all these things that I didn't bring
And now I'm hurting
In the first verse, the singer expresses his exhaustion of playing a game that constantly causes pain. He doesn't want to carry the burden of things that aren't his to bear and wants to be free of the hurt he's experiencing. This could be interpreted as a relationship gone sour, where the singer feels like he's shouldering all the weight without any reciprocation from his partner.
Chorus:
Be careful how you love me
I'm sensitive and I'm stubborn
Be careful how you hold me
I might slip right through your fingers
The chorus serves as a warning to the singer's partner. He's upfront about his sensibilities and stubbornness and urges his lover to be careful with how they express their love. The line "I might slip right through your fingers" sounds like a warning to not take the singer for granted and appreciate the love and effort he's putting into the relationship.
Verse 2:
Lately I've been second-guessing all the things that I'm doing
Lately I've been too worried 'bout the things that I'm hearing
I need you to understand my love and where my heart is
Can you assure me that we'll never, ever end
Line by Line Meaning
Be careful who you call your friends
Don't trust everyone who claims to be your friend, as some may betray you or have ulterior motives.
They'll pick you up just to drop you again
Some friends will only be there for you when it benefits them, and will abandon you when it no longer serves their interests.
I've seen it happen to the best of them
Even the most successful and well-known individuals have been betrayed by their friends.
So be careful who you call your friends
Reiterating the importance of being cautious about who you consider to be your friends.
Be careful who you share your plans with
It's important to only share personal and sensitive information with people you trust completely, as others may use it against you.
Not everyone wants to see you advance
Some people may feel threatened or jealous of your success, and may try to hold you back or sabotage your progress.
They'd rather you stay right where you're at
These individuals would prefer for you to remain stagnant, rather than succeed and surpass them.
So be careful who you share your plans with
Reiterating the importance of being cautious about who you share your goals and aspirations with.
Be careful who you open up to
It's important to only confide in people you trust and who have proven themselves to be loyal and trustworthy.
Not everyone has your best interest in mind
Some people may have their own agendas and may not prioritize your well-being or success.
They'll use your secrets to undermine
These individuals may exploit your vulnerabilities and use your personal information against you in order to gain an advantage or control over you.
So be careful who you open up to
Reiterating the importance of being cautious about who you trust and confide in.
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@crisorchi1399
2023 - still one of the best groups
@ninja250r2008
Inc. should be mainstream. They have the sound. GTA V knows what we want to hear on the radio.
@nctmay3565
2020 im still here, i love their music
@tnmor92
where have these guys been my whole life??? i been seriously missing out, lol, thanks GTA V, humph, and people say video games are stupid
@heckx
This song accompanied by a fat blunt equals total body relaxation
@wilmahartman8571
Sooooo mellow n smooth Inc
@SartoriallyBlack
LOVE THIS SONG!!! Heard this at work today! It's on our Urban Outfitters playlist!
@austinellois1455
i like your channel name
@HalfABagReviews
I love this song!!!! Its so beautiful. I just got into some of their music through GTA V and I'm so happy I did a little digging and listening to some of their other work.
@asiajohnson4864
My jam love these two brothers