Should
Infantree Lyrics


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Waiting around, waiting around, waiting around, waiting around
The more you waited around
I wasn't waiting around
I wasn't waiting around
Waiting around, waiting around, waiting around, waiting around

Yeah, he said, brother, brother, don't you touch
It takes time, but not mine, I ain't got another minute
For ya, I adore ya, and I don't mean to ignore your love
She said, lover, lover, don't you touch
It takes time, but not mine, I ain't got another minute
For her, I adore her, and I don't mean to ignore her love

Will ambition give way to reason today?
It goes away from here, but it comes back round again
The more you waited around
I wasn't waiting around
I wasn't waiting around
I wasn't waiting around
Choose or lose your way, it's your fate to handle it
Choose or lose your fate, it's your way to handle it
If you should give up
Don't give up
Don't give up on that stuff you love
Don't give up, 'cause it's what you love




If you really loved all that stuff you love
You should never give up on that stuff you love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Infantree's song Should highlight the importance of taking action in life and not waiting around for things to happen. The repetitive chorus "waiting around, waiting around" emphasizes how easy it is to get stuck in a rut, waiting for something to change, while life passes you by. The singer acknowledges that they were guilty of this at one point, but they have now learned to take action and make things happen for themselves.


The lyrics also touch on the theme of love and relationships. The lines "brother, brother, don't you touch" and "lover, lover, don't you touch" suggest a cautionary approach to love, perhaps warning against jumping into things too quickly or blindly. The lyrics also express a desire to not ignore the love that is present, even if it takes time to fully realize and appreciate.


In the bridge of the song, the lyrics suggest that it is up to the individual to make the most of their life and not let fate or circumstance dictate their path. The lines "Choose or lose your way, it's your fate to handle it" and "Choose or lose your fate, it's your way to handle it" suggest that one's destiny is in their own hands and they must take responsibility for their choices.


Overall, the lyrics of Should encourage listeners to take control of their lives, appreciate the love they have, and make the most of their time on earth.


Line by Line Meaning

Waiting around, waiting around, waiting around, waiting around
The repetition of waiting around suggests that the person is stuck in a rut and not making any progress.


The more you waited around
The more time the person wasted, the less progress they made.


I wasn't waiting around
The person has decided to take action instead of waiting for things to happen to them.


Yeah, he said, brother, brother, don't you touch
Someone is warning their brother not to make a move that they will regret.


It takes time, but not mine, I ain't got another minute
The person acknowledges that achieving something takes time, but they can't afford to waste any more of their own time on it.


For ya, I adore ya, and I don't mean to ignore your love
The person cares about their brother and doesn't want to hurt them, but they can't afford to get involved in the situation at the moment.


She said, lover, lover, don't you touch
Someone is warning their lover not to make a move that they will regret.


It takes time, but not mine, I ain't got another minute
The person acknowledges that achieving something takes time, but they can't afford to waste any more of their own time on it.


For her, I adore her, and I don't mean to ignore her love
The person cares about their lover and doesn't want to hurt them, but they can't afford to get involved in the situation at the moment.


Will ambition give way to reason today?
The person is questioning whether they should continue pursuing their ambitions, or if it's time to be more realistic and make changes.


It goes away from here, but it comes back round again
Success might not come immediately, but it will eventually return.


Choose or lose your way, it's your fate to handle it
The person needs to make choices, and those choices will determine their fate.


Choose or lose your fate, it's your way to handle it
The person needs to take control of their fate and make choices that will determine their path in life.


If you should give up
The person is considering giving up on their ambitions.


Don't give up
The person is encouraging themselves not to give up on their ambitions.


Don't give up on that stuff you love
It's important to keep pursuing what you're passionate about, even if it's difficult or takes time.


Don't give up, 'cause it's what you love
The person is encouraging themselves to keep pushing towards their goals, because it's what they're passionate about.


If you really loved all that stuff you love
The person is questioning their commitment to their passions.


You should never give up on that stuff you love
It's important to never give up on your passions, even when things get tough.




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Comments from YouTube:

kworrell24

10 years later and this still makes me smile. Love your music

BurnNoticeManiac

You guys are AMAZING! I saw you at the bridge school benefit and I FELL IN LOVE with your music!

infantreetv

great mixing/camera work everyone! y'all did a great job!

vapor1460

sounding great, boys!

Austin Novak

i woke up to yall playing on conan, and it was so peaceful, i guess the music was so good i didnt want to sleep. Its probably not the way i would of wanted to hear about yall but im glad i did. AND yall switched up the instruments, thats cool yall can play more than one

infantreetv

@homecatorange That's awesome! thanks for the support

chelsey cayen

yaya just found you on conan.... love at first sight :)

lithium

sounds familiar.. bur up up up bom

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