3 AM
Jim Guthrie Lyrics
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a mix tape on
me and you and a mouse
at your house
dry mouth
and could i get by on who i am?
yeah, if Phil can
I'm no good at making the first move
and leaning in, a scared mouse
at your house
oh my it's been so long
since I've done this
how do you do it?
how do you do it?
it's been so long
since i like you
how do you like me?
somewhere love is lost
or love is won
knowing is far from your bed
are you having fun?
I'm no good at making the first move
but i guess i did by telling you
and leaning in, a scared mouse
at your house
3 a.m. at your house
a mix tape on
me and you and a mouse
at your house
The song "3 AM at Your House" by Jim Guthrie is a heartfelt piece that depicts a moment of vulnerability and hesitation in a relationship. The song describes a scene where the singer and their love interest, who are presumably friends, are listening to a mixtape together in the middle of the night. They are both nervous around each other, as evidenced by the singer's dry mouth and their confession that they are not good at making the first move.
However, despite their fear, the singer leans in and takes a chance. They want to see if there could be a romantic spark between them, but they are also unsure and afraid of rejection. The lyrics capture the feeling of uncertainty and longing that comes with taking a risk for love, and the fear of losing a special connection with someone.
The chorus of the song speaks to the complexity of human emotions and relationships, as the singer wonders how to navigate the path of liking someone and being liked back. The final verses suggest that love is always a gamble, but that it can also bring immense joy and satisfaction.
Overall, "3 AM at Your House" is a poignant song that captures the essence of a moment of indecision and emotional risk-taking in a romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
3 a.m. at your house
It's three in the morning and I'm at your house
a mix tape on
We're listening to a mix tape together
me and you and a mouse
It's just you, me, and a mouse (possibly referring to nervousness)
dry mouth
My mouth is dry (also possibly due to nervousness)
and could I get by on who I am?
I wonder if you would be interested in me just as I am, without any pretense or effort
yeah, if Phil can
I believe that it's possible, especially if someone like Phil can
I'm no good at making the first move
I'm not confident in initiating romantic situations
but I guess I did by telling you
However, I suppose I've made the first move by being open about my feelings
and leaning in, a scared mouse
Even though I'm scared, I'm leaning in towards you
oh my it's been so long
It's been a long time since I've felt this way
since I've done this
Since I've been in a romantic situation like this
how do you do it?
I wonder how you manage to navigate romantic situations
how do you do it?
I'm uncertain about how to make you like me
somewhere love is lost
Love can be lost in many places or situations
or love is won
However, love can also be won in many different ways
knowing is far from your bed
Understanding or knowing what will happen next in our situation is difficult
are you having fun?
I hope that this experience is enjoyable for both of us
3 a.m. at your house
As the night progresses, it's still just you, me, and a mouse at your house
a mix tape on
Our connection is still being made through the music we're listening to
me and you and a mouse
Regardless of any nerves or doubts, it's just the two of us, with a metaphorical mouse (nervousness) thrown in
Writer(s): Isham Jones, Marty Symes Copyright: Music Sales Corporation
Contributed by Adalyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.