have you ever
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To get up and walk away will be too easy
So stay and stand your ground just watch your mouth with me
On the back of every right, there's a wrong looming
So here you and I should tread assault
As these razorblades for boots will it be

Have you ever tried to step in my shoes?
Have you ever tried to balance that beam?

And if you ever try to fit in my shoes
They'll never be quite as soft as they seem

Unabashed honesty would be ideal
But a prophet did once say, that honesty's our only word
So where do we go from here? Abandon ship now!
My problem is you made me melt and I don't want to be frozen anymore

Have you ever tried to step in my shoes?
Have you ever tried to balance that beam?
And if you ever try to fit in my shoes
They'll never be quite as soft as they seem

Oh oh no oh no

Have you ever, have you ever tried to, I have never, I have never tried to!

Have you ever tried to step in my shoes?
Have you ever tried to balance that beam?

And if you ever try to fit in my shoes
They'll never be quite as soft as they seem

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Have You Ever" by Incubus are reflective of the challenges in relationships and the difficulties in truly understanding the perspective of another person. The song starts with the singer acknowledging that walking away would be easy, but instead they choose to stay and confront the issues at hand. They caution their partner to watch their mouth and to be prepared for the possibility that they may be wrong about the situation. The imagery of "razorblades for boots" highlights the idea that this confrontation may be painful and difficult.

The chorus of the song poses the question of whether the listener has ever tried to "step in my shoes" or "balance that beam," referring to the challenge of seeing things from the singer's perspective. The final verse reflects the struggle of being honest in a relationship, but ultimately recognizing the importance of honesty. The reference to abandoning ship suggests that there may be a desire to give up or run away from the situation, but the singer is conflicted because they don't want to lose the connection they have with their partner.

Overall, "Have You Ever" is a powerful exploration of the challenges that come with communication and empathy in relationships. It highlights the importance of understanding and vulnerability, while acknowledging the difficulty in achieving those things.

Line by Line Meaning

To get up and walk away will be too easy
Leaving the situation may seem like a simple solution, but it's not the right thing to do.

So stay and stand your ground just watch your mouth with me
Stick around and be assertive, but be careful about what you say to me.

On the back of every right, there's a wrong looming
For every good decision, there's always a risk of something going wrong.

So here you and I should tread assault
We need to be cautious and watch out for potential danger or harm.

As these razorblades for boots will it be
The situation may be tough and painful, like walking on razor blades.

Have you ever tried to step in my shoes?
Have you ever attempted to understand my perspective?

Have you ever tried to balance that beam?
Have you ever tried to find a compromise between two opposing views?

And if you ever try to fit in my shoes
If you attempt to understand my point of view,

They'll never be quite as soft as they seem
It won't be as easy or comfortable as you may think.

Unabashed honesty would be ideal
Being completely honest would be the best approach.

But a prophet did once say, that honesty's our only word
Honesty is highly valued and it's the only way for us to move forward.

So where do we go from here? Abandon ship now!
What should we do now? Should we give up and leave?

My problem is you made me melt and I don't want to be frozen anymore
You caused me to feel something intense and I don't want to go back to feeling nothing.

Oh oh no oh no
An expression of distress or worry.

Have you ever, have you ever tried to, I have never, I have never tried to!
Have you ever attempted to understand? I personally haven't.

And if you ever try to fit in my shoes
If you attempt to understand my point of view,

They'll never be quite as soft as they seem
It won't be as easy or comfortable as you may think.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX KATUNICH, BRANDON BOYD, BRANDON CHARLES BOYD, CHRISTOPHER KILMORE, JOSE PASILLAS II, JOSE ANTHONY II PASILLAS, MICHAEL EINZIGER, MICHAEL AARON EINZIGER

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