All About Us
Jesse McCartney Lyrics


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I'm on cloud nine
I end your sentences, you start mine
When I'm wrong, you say that I'm right
I never felt the way I do when I'm with you
But it's been part time
And I feel it comin', we're in twilight
Grey area wants me to choose sides
And this line of questioning is new, out of the blue
She says

Are you all about us? (uh, all about us)
Tell me you're the that one I can trust (that I can trust)
Tell me that forever's never enough (nah, never enough)
That I'm the only one that's gettin' your love
Are you all about us?
(Damn)
Am I all about us? (all about us)
I know that she's someone that I can trust (I can trust)
But commitment somehow feels like giving up (gi-givin' up)
And I love this girl, but do I love her enough
To be all about us?
Are you all about us?

Now I'm tongue-tied
I kiss her lips tryin' to kill time
She tells me to say something and don't lie
My indecision is a clue (yeah)
I'm torn in two
If I had it my way (my way)
We'd stay the same, nothing would have to change (have to change)
But I hear those words like they're on replay (replay)
This line of questioning is new, out of the blue
She says (Hey!)




Are you all about us? (uh, all about us)
Tell me you're the that one I can trust (that I can trust)
Tell me that forever's never enough (nah, never enough)
That I'm the only one that's gettin' your love
Are you all about us? (oooh)
Am I all about us? (all about us)
I know that she's someone that I can trust (I can trust)
But commitment somehow feels like givin' up, oh oh oh (gi-givin' up)
And I love this girl, but do I love her enough (hey hey hey)
To be all about us?
Are you all about us?

Can't nobody love you, baby, like I do (li-like I do)
And you better believe it (better believe it)
But I just need a little more time to think this through
(It's true, it's true, it's me, not you)
Are you all about us? (ah ah ah ah) oh oh oh
Are you all about us? (ah ah ah ah) oh oh oh
Are you all about us, ‘bout us, ‘bout us?
(Damn)
Are you all about us, (hey, hey, hey) ‘bout us?
Are you all about us?

Are you all about us? (uh, all about us)
Tell me you're the that one I can trust (that I can trust)
Tell me that forever's never enough (nah, never enough)
That I'm the only one that's gettin' your love (hey, hey, hey)
Are you all about us? (Damn) Am I all about us? (all about us)
I know that she's someone that I can trust (I can trust)
But commitment somehow feels like givin' up (I'm givin' up, oh)
And I love this girl, but do I love her enough (oh oh oh)
To be all about us? (hey, hey, hey)
Are you all about us?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jesse McCartney's song "All About Us" depict the struggle to commit to a relationship fully. The song exhibits the singer's inner conflicts about the decision to commit to the relationship or not. The lyrics also indicate that despite being in love with the girl, the singer is still confused about whether he should commit fully to the relationship or not. The line "But commitment somehow feels like giving up" clearly signifies that he is hesitant to let go of his freedom and independence.


Moreover, the lyrics illustrate the girl's desire to be with the singer and her expectation for him to commit. She questions the singer about his commitment to the relationship and whether he is all about them. She seeks validation from him by asking him whether he is the one she can trust or not. In the end, the song leaves the decision of commitment up to the singer, leaving his love's feeling hanging in the balance.


Overall, the song portrays the struggle of commitment, a common theme in romantic relationships. The lyrics showcase the tug-of-war between the desire for love and the fear of losing freedom, leading the singer to question his own commitment.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm on cloud nine
I am extremely happy and content in this relationship


I end your sentences, you start mine
We have an unspoken understanding where we are on the same wavelength and know what the other is thinking


When I'm wrong, you say that I'm right
Even when I make mistakes, you support me and make me feel like I am still in the right


I never felt the way I do when I'm with you
This love is completely unique and unlike anything I've ever felt before


But it's been part time
Our relationship has not been full-time or exclusive


And I feel it comin', we're in twilight
I sense that change is coming and our relationship is at a turning point


Grey area wants me to choose sides
The uncertainty and ambiguity of the situation is making me feel like I need to make a decision


And this line of questioning is new, out of the blue
This conversation is unexpected and has caught me off guard


Are you all about us? (uh, all about us)
Are you fully committed to this relationship and putting it first?


Tell me you're the that one I can trust (that I can trust)
Assure me that I can trust you completely and that you won't break my heart


Tell me that forever's never enough (nah, never enough)
Make me believe that our love can withstand anything and that we will be together forever


That I'm the only one that's gettin' your love
Reassure me that I am the only one you are giving your love and attention to


Am I all about us? (all about us)
Am I fully committed to this relationship and putting it first?


But commitment somehow feels like giving up (gi-givin' up)
Committing to a serious relationship makes me feel like I am giving up my freedom and independence


And I love this girl, but do I love her enough
I have strong feelings for her, but I am unsure if they are strong enough to commit fully to this relationship


Now I'm tongue-tied
I am having trouble finding the words to express my feelings


I kiss her lips tryin' to kill time
I am using physical affection to avoid having to talk about the difficult questions she is asking me


My indecision is a clue (yeah)
My hesitation shows that there is still doubt in my mind about committing fully to this relationship


If I had it my way (my way)
If I could make the decision alone, without input from anyone else


We'd stay the same, nothing would have to change (have to change)
I want things to stay the same and not have to face the difficult decision of committing fully or not


But I hear those words like they're on replay (replay)
The questions and uncertainty keep replaying in my mind, and I can't avoid dealing with them forever


Can't nobody love you, baby, like I do (li-like I do)
I truly believe that I love you more than anyone else ever could


But I just need a little more time to think this through
I am not ready to commit fully just yet, and I need more time to consider my feelings and make a decision




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JAMES MORALES, MATTHEW MORALES, JULIO DAVID RODRIGUEZ, JARED COTTER, JESSE MCCARTNEY

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