Bringing forth frenzied punk-pop-style tunes, Inspection 12 presents some d… Read Full Bio ↴Bringing forth frenzied punk-pop-style tunes, Inspection 12 presents some distinct creations within the most fierce and rhythmic visions of power rock & roll. Dan McLintock (vocals, bass) and Scott Shad (drums) were the founding members of Inspection 12 in 1994, in Jacksonville, FL. Later joining the team were Pete Mosely (guitar, vocals) and James Trimble (guitars), finally closing Inspection's lineup in late 1997. During the following years, the band managed to appear on numerous shows, including playing on the same stage as No Use for a Name or Man Face. Inspection 12, their debut and self-titled album, was the first full-length of a series of four that the band managed to issue on their own. You're a Nation, Step Into the Fire, and Home were the discs that followed, before the band decided to sign with Honest Don's Barely Legal Recordings in 2000. Less than a year later, in March 2001, the Florida team suffered a major loss when drummer Scott Shad died in a car accident. However, the rest of the group still managed to record a fifth album, In Recovery, which hit record stores in May 2001. Pop-Punk since 1994.

I Think We're Alone Now
Inspection 12 Lyrics

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children behave
thats what they say when were together
and watch how we play
they dont understand that well keep
running just as fast as we can
holding onto one anothers hand
trying to get away
into the night

and the u put your arms around me
and we tumble to the ground and then u say

i think were alone now
there doesnt seem to be anyone around
i think were alone now
the beating of our hearts is the only sound

look at the way
we have to hide what were doin
cuz what would they say
if they only knew
and well keep
running just as fast as we can
holding onto one anothers hand
trying to get away into the night
and then you put your arms around me
and we tumble to the ground and then you say

i think were alone now
there doesnt seem to be anyone around

i think were alone now
the beating of our hearts is the only sound

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Inspection 12's song I Think We're Alone Now talk about the excitement and thrill experienced by a couple as they try to have some alone time away from the prying eyes of other people. The song suggests that the couple has to hide their actions because those around them would not understand what they were doing. The lyrics refer to the idea that children, who are innocent and naïve, do not understand what the couple is doing, and would judge them if they knew. The chorus perfectly captures the emotions of the couple as they look around for any signs of other people being around, and the relief they feel when they think they are alone.

Further, the lyrics heavily convey the idea of secrecy where the couple enjoys keeping their presence and activities a secret from the world. The couple keeps running away into the night, holding each other’s hands, trying to escape from everything and everyone. The song paints the picture of a world where the couple being in love is either unheard of or unacceptable for some reason, yet their love manages to exist outside of social norms. The beating of their hearts, which is the only sound and feeling they have, is what makes them feel alive.

Line by Line Meaning

children behave
Society expects us to act appropriately.

thats what they say when were together
This is what society expects from us when we are in a group.

and watch how we play
They observe our actions while together and judge us.

they dont understand that well keep
They do not comprehend that we will continue with our activities.

running just as fast as we can
We are moving as quickly as possible to escape from society's labels.

holding onto one anothers hand
We are together in this quest to be ourselves.

trying to get away
We are attempting to distance ourselves from societal expectations.

into the night
Under the cover of darkness, we can be free to be ourselves.

and then u put your arms around me
You provide me the comfort and security of unconditional love.

and we tumble to the ground and then u say
We release our inhibitions and express our feelings.

i think were alone now
We believe we are the only ones living our life.