I Love You Guys
Just Nick Lyrics
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I′d of put up a dependence on an old friend of mine
Well, I didn't find Jesus in the bottom of my bottle
I guess that I′ll just look for him another time
Here's the thing, love don't last a lifetime
But all I need is a 40 and my friends
We′re gunna act obscene, read some Nietzsche,
We′re gunna talk shit on the land of the free
Where ′o where will they sell kids liquor, I gotta swear
I love you guys 'cuz we hate the same things
Like republicans and unforgiving flings
And I wont mind until our summer ends
You were more than I could put up with
You caused the worst and best of all my bad habits
And now I am, I′m just without
Without a good goddamn, without a goddamn doubt
Here's the thing, love don′t last a life time
But all I need is a 40 and my friends
Wasted nights on my telephone
If I don't comfort you you'll probably end up dead
These lyrics from Just Nick’s song “I Love You Guys” showcase a sense of nihilism, introspection, and the strong bond between friends who share similar beliefs and values. In the first verse, the singer contemplates the idea of heaven and realizes that while he may cry to enter there, he didn’t find Jesus in the bottom of his bottle. This line alludes to the idea that many people turn to alcohol to find meaning or cope with their problems, but eventually realize that it doesn’t provide the answers they seek. The singer, however, is willing to continue the search and look for Jesus another time, suggesting that he hasn’t given up hope entirely.
The second verse highlights the strong camaraderie between the singer and his friends. They love each other because they hate the same things, like republicans and unforgiving flings, and bond over shared experiences such as reading Nietzsche, getting drunk, and growing their hair. The line “Here’s the thing, love don’t last a lifetime” reflects a sense of cynicism and lack of trust in lasting romantic relationships, but the singer finds solace in the fact that all he needs is a 40 and his friends to be happy.
The final verse addresses the singer’s personal demons and bad habits that have been both a blessing and a curse in his life. He acknowledges that his friends have seen the worst and best of him but accepts himself without a “good goddamn, without a goddamn doubt.” The last line, “If I don't comfort you, you'll probably end up dead,” suggests that while the singer may have his own struggles, he knows the importance of supporting his friends in their times of need.
Line by Line Meaning
If I die and go to heaven, I will surely cry
The thought of leaving my friends behind makes me very emotional
I’d of put up a dependence on an old friend of mine
I would have relied on one of my old friends for support
Well, I didn't find Jesus in the bottom of my bottle
Drinking alcohol did not bring me any kind of spiritual fulfillment
I guess that I’ll just look for him another time
I will search for spiritual fulfillment in other ways
Here's the thing, love don't last a lifetime
Romantic love does not necessarily always last forever
But all I need is a 40 and my friends
I find comfort and happiness in spending time with my friends while drinking beer
We’re gunna act obscene, read some Nietzsche,
We will engage in behavior that some people may find offensive and also read philosophical works by Nietzsche
We’re gunna talk shit on the land of the free
We will criticize the United States as a country that is overrated when it comes to freedom
We're gunna grow our hair,
We will let our hair grow out
Where ′o where will they sell kids liquor, I gotta swear
I am curious about where liquor stores sell alcohol to underage kids and feel the need to use profanity to express my frustration
I love you guys 'cuz we hate the same things
I have a deep affection for my friends because we all share a collective sense of dislikes and grievances about certain things
Like republicans and unforgiving flings
Some of the things we dislike include political views associated with the Republican party and romantic experiences that involve holding grudges
And I wont mind until our summer ends
I am not worried about anything as long as I am with my friends during the summer
You were more than I could put up with
You were hard to deal with at times
You caused the worst and best of all my bad habits
You both encouraged my bad habits and inspired me to overcome them
And now I am, I'm just without
I am currently feeling empty and incomplete
Without a good goddamn, without a goddamn doubt
I am absolutely sure that I am currently without anything of value or meaning
Wasted nights on my telephone
I have spent many nights wasting time on my phone
If I don't comfort you you'll probably end up dead
If I am not there for you when you need me, I worry that you might suffer serious emotional harm
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