What Else
J. Crist Lyrics


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I'd like to see you
In the morning
In the evening
But you need a warning
I'd like to see you
It's a last ditch
C'mon you gotta
Ain't sayin' there's not a catch
Well, come on out now
It's the only way
Can't fake I know how
Is that all you're gonna let me say?

I'd like to see you
Don't you miss it?
I lied again today
And now I wish that
You'd believe me when I need to
You should be weary, I would if I were you
Can I come along?
I can't take the strain
Now what else is wrong?
Should I take the blame?

I'd like to see you
In the morning
In the evening
But you need a warning
I'd like to see you
Don't you miss it?
Light again today
Now I wish that

You'd believe me
When I need to
You should be weary, i would if I were you
Can't I come along?
I can't take the strain
Now what else is wrong?
Sure, I'll take the blame
Come on out now
It's the only way
Can't fake I know how.
Is that all you're gonna let me say?

You got things to do
So, what else is new?
Won't you give me some?
Bring it back for me
Won't you come and see?
You're the only one
So, what else is new? [Repeat: x2]
You got things to do
So, what else is new?
Won't you give me some?
Bring it back for me




Won't you come and see?
You're the only one x3

Overall Meaning

In J. Crist's song What Else, the lyrics depict someone who is trying to build a relationship with someone else, but facing obstacles in doing so. The song starts with the singer expressing their desire to see the person in the morning or evening, but recognizes that they need a warning. This indicates that there may have been previous negative interactions or that the person is busy and hard to meet up with. The singer then acknowledges that they lied again and wish the other person believed them. The chorus repeats this desire to see the person in the morning or evening, followed by the assertion that they should be weary and that the singer cannot take the strain. The song ends by questioning what else is new, calling for the other person to give them a chance, and acknowledging that they are the only one.


The tone of the song is wistful and longing for connection, as well as frustrated and unsure of how to achieve it. The lyrics indicate that there has been some distrust or past hurt between the two parties, and the singer is trying to bridge the divide. At the same time, the singer is acknowledging that there is some responsibility on both sides and wondering what needs to change in order to move forward.


Line by Line Meaning

I'd like to see you
I desire to spend time with you


In the morning
At the start of the day


In the evening
At the end of the day


But you need a warning
You require advance notice


It's a last ditch
It's a final attempt


C'mon you gotta
Come on, you must


Ain't sayin' there's not a catch
I am not implying there are no downsides


Well, come on out now
Please come out now


It's the only way
It's the sole solution


Can't fake I know how
I cannot pretend I know how to handle this


Is that all you're gonna let me say?
Are you not willing to let me express myself any further?


Don't you miss it?
Do you not yearn for it?


I lied again today
Today, I told a falsehood again


And now I wish that
And currently I desire that


You'd believe me when I need to
You would trust me when it is important


You should be weary, I would if I were you
You should be cautious, as I would if I were you


Can I come along?
May I join you?


I can't take the strain
I cannot handle the pressure


Now what else is wrong?
What other issues are there?


Should I take the blame?
Should I accept responsibility?


Light again today
Today, I was frivolous again


You got things to do
You have tasks to accomplish


So, what else is new?
What else is different from usual?


Won't you give me some?
Will you not share some with me?


Bring it back for me
Return it to me


Won't you come and see?
Will you not visit me?


You're the only one
You are the sole person




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Written by: J. MASCIAS

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