I Hate Seagulls
K. Hanley/M. Eisenstein Lyrics
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Coming up over the Pacific and
You might think I'm losing my mind,
But I will shy away from the specifics
'Cause I don't want you to know, where I am
'Cause then you'll see my heart
In the saddest state it's ever been.
This is no place to try and live my life.
Stop right there, that's exactly where I lost it.
See that line, well I never should have crossed it.
Stop right there, well I never should have said
That it's the very moment that I wish that I could take back.
I'm sorry for the person I became.
I'm sorry that it took so long for me to change.
I'm ready to try and never become that way again
'Cause who I am hates who I've been.
Who I am hates who I've been.
I talk to absolutely no one.
Couldn't keep to myself enough.
And the things bottled inside have finally begun
To create so much pressure that I'll soon blow up.
I heard the reverberating footsteps
Sinking up to the beating of my heart,
And I was positive that unless I got myself together,
I would watch me fall apart.
And I can't let that happen again
'Cause then you'll see my heart
In the saddest state it's ever been.
This is no place to try and live my life.
Stop right there, that's exactly where I lost it.
See that line, well I never should have crossed it.
Stop right there, well I never should have said
That it's the very moment that I wish that I could take back.
Stop right there, that's exactly where I lost it.
See that line, well I never should have crossed it.
Stop right there, well I never should have said
That it's the very moment that I wish that I could take back.
I'm sorry for the person I became.
I'm sorry that it took so long for me to change.
I'm ready to try and never become that way again
'Cause who I am hates who I've been.
Who I am hates who I've been.
Who I am hates who I've been
And who I am won't take the second chance you gave me.
Who I am hates who I've been
'Cause who I've been only ever made me
So sorry for the person I became.
So sorry that it took so long for me to change.
I'm ready to try and never become that way again
'Cause who I am hates who I've been.
Who I am hates who I've been.
The song "Who I Am Hates Who I've Been" by Relient K talks about the singer's regretful past and desire to change for the better. The first stanza describes the beauty of the sunrise but also hints at the singer's inner turmoil, which she doesn't want others to see or know about. She recognizes that she is in a bad place emotionally and mentally, and that the situation is unsustainable.
The chorus talks about a moment of regret, where the singer crossed a line and said something she wishes she could take back. This moment seems to be a turning point that caused the singer to reevaluate her life and the person she's become. The lyrics express the singer's remorse and determination to never become that way again, referring to the past version of herself with hate.
The second verse continues with the theme of bottled-up emotions and the fear of falling apart. The singer feels isolated and unable to talk to anyone, and is scared of the pressure building up inside of her. She realizes that she needs to change and get it together before she falls apart again. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the weight of the regret and the determination to change.
Overall, the song speaks to the idea that it's never too late to change and become a better version of oneself. It also highlights the importance of introspection and self-awareness in recognizing when one needs to make changes.
Line by Line Meaning
I watched the proverbial sunrise
I witnessed a symbolic beginning
Coming up over the Pacific and
In an easterly direction over the ocean
You might think I'm losing my mind,
You may assume I am becoming delusional
But I will shy away from the specifics
However, I will not disclose the details
'Cause I don't want you to know, where I am
Because I do not want you to discover my whereabouts
'Cause then you'll see my heart
If so, you will witness my emotions
In the saddest state it's ever been.
In an extremely sorrowful condition
This is no place to try and live my life.
This environment is unsuitable for my existence
Stop right there, that's exactly where I lost it.
Halt, that's precisely when I became unhinged
See that line, well I never should have crossed it.
Identify that limit, which I should not have surpassed
Stop right there, well I never should have said
Stop, that is precisely when I misspoke
That it's the very moment that I wish that I could take back.
The instant I wish I could retract
I'm sorry for the person I became.
I apologize for the type of individual I turned into
I'm sorry that it took so long for me to change.
I apologize for the length of time it took before I transformed
I'm ready to try and never become that way again
I am willing to attempt not to revert to my former self
'Cause who I am hates who I've been.
Because the present me despises past me
I talk to absolutely no one.
I never converse with anyone
Couldn't keep to myself enough.
I do not remain isolated very well
And the things bottled inside have finally begun
My internal feelings suppressed for so long have commenced
To create so much pressure that I'll soon blow up.
To amass so much force that an eruption becomes imminent
I heard the reverberating footsteps
I discerned the loud echoing sounds of someone walking
Sinking up to the beating of my heart,
Syncing with the rhythm of my heartbeat
And I was positive that unless I got myself together,
I was convinced that unless I gathered myself
I would watch me fall apart.
I would witness my own fragmentation
And I can't let that happen again
I cannot allow that circumstance to occur again
Who I am hates who I've been.
Present me loathes past me
And who I am won't take the second chance you gave me.
I will not squander the second opportunity given to me
Who I am hates who I've been
Present me detests past me
'Cause who I've been only ever made me
Because the previous version of myself shaped the current me
So sorry for the person I became.
I express regret for becoming that type of individual
So sorry that it took so long for me to change.
I apologize for the delay in my transformation
I'm ready to try and never become that way again
I am willing to endeavor not to revert to my previous self
'Cause who I am hates who I've been.
Because the current me cannot stand the past me
Who I am hates who I've been.
Present me loathes past me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Matthew Thiessen
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Aaron West
I hate seagulls and I hate being sick
I hate burning my finger on the toaster and I hate nits
I hate falling over
I hate grazing my knee
I hate picking up the scab a little bit too early
I hate getting toothache
I hate when it's a piss-take
I hate all the mistakes I make
I hate rude ignorant bastards
And I hate snobbery
I hate anyone, who if I was serving chips wouldn't talk to me
But
I have a friend, with whom I'd like to spend anytime I can find
With, I like sleeping in your bed
I like knowin' what is goin' on inside your head
I like taking time and I like your mind
And I like when your hand is in mine
I like gettin' drunk on the tunes by the beach
I like pickin' strawberries
I like cream-teas
And I like reading, ghost-stories
And my heart skips a beat every time that we meet
It's been a while and now your smile is almost like a memory
But then you're back and I am fine 'cause you're with me
And I'm in love with you
And I can't find the words to make it sound unique
But honestly you make me strong
I can't believe I've found someone this kind
I hope we carry on
'cause you're so nice and I'm in love with you
Traduire en français
Mariana Noya
I hate seagulls and I hate being sick
I hate burning my finger on the toaster and I hate nits
I hate falling over
I hate grazing my knee
I hate picking off the scab a little bit too early
I hate getting toothache
I hate when it's a pisstake
I hate all the mistakes I make
I hate rude ignorant bastards and I hate snobbery
I hate anyone who if I was serving chips wouldn't talk to me
But, I have a friend
With whom I like to spend
Anytime I can find, with
I like sleeping in your bed
I like knowing what is going on inside your head
I like taking time and I like your mind and I like when your
Hand is in mine
I like getting drunk on the tunes by the beach
I like picking strawberries
I like cream teas and I like reading ghost stories
And my heart skips a beat every time that we meet
It's been a while and now your smile is almost like a memory
But now you're back and I am fine 'cos you're with me
And I'm in love with you
And I can't find the words to make it sound unique but,
Honestly you make me strong!
I can't believe I've found someone this kind
I hope we carry on
'Cos you're so nice and I'm in love with you
Oh, Ohoh, Oh, Oh, Ohoh, Oh, Oh, Ohoh...
BEBO (L)
Patricia M
First time I've heard this in half a decade. I love it even more.
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I love this song. It has someone's angry thoughts and complaints, but nicely integrated a love story that gives a very warm and fluffy feeling.
Dolly Bardot
I WANT THIS ON SPOTIFY!!! 😭😭😭
Starry Chomps
Seriously an ill-known gem..A progression of love from a standpoint of natural humanity, meant to be as humble and honest as possible and no less real.
Aaron West
I hate seagulls and I hate being sick
I hate burning my finger on the toaster and I hate nits
I hate falling over
I hate grazing my knee
I hate picking up the scab a little bit too early
I hate getting toothache
I hate when it's a piss-take
I hate all the mistakes I make
I hate rude ignorant bastards
And I hate snobbery
I hate anyone, who if I was serving chips wouldn't talk to me
But
I have a friend, with whom I'd like to spend anytime I can find
With, I like sleeping in your bed
I like knowin' what is goin' on inside your head
I like taking time and I like your mind
And I like when your hand is in mine
I like gettin' drunk on the tunes by the beach
I like pickin' strawberries
I like cream-teas
And I like reading, ghost-stories
And my heart skips a beat every time that we meet
It's been a while and now your smile is almost like a memory
But then you're back and I am fine 'cause you're with me
And I'm in love with you
And I can't find the words to make it sound unique
But honestly you make me strong
I can't believe I've found someone this kind
I hope we carry on
'cause you're so nice and I'm in love with you
Traduire en français
Kontaf Marau
I love this song. My dad showed it to me when I was 10!
Sir Ashley
here is to great songs that many people will never hear
Warren Lewis
Shawn Gardner
U know what ? m8 u are so right
But that's the beauty of it
Jake H
maybe it can just be our secret? something that belongs only to us
Menno van Poecke
many great songs where never given the credits :-)