have you ever
KITCHEN - Incubus Lyrics
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So stay and stand your ground just watch your mouth with me
On the back of every right, there's a wrong looming
So here you and I should tread assault
As these razorblades for boots will it be
Have you ever tried to step in my shoes?
Have you ever tried to balance that beam?
They'll never be quite as soft as they seem
Unabashed honesty would be ideal
But a prophet did once say, that honesty's our only word
So where do we go from here? Abandon ship now!
My problem is you made me melt and I don't want to be frozen anymore
Have you ever tried to step in my shoes?
Have you ever tried to balance that beam?
And if you ever try to fit in my shoes
They'll never be quite as soft as they seem
Oh oh no oh no
Have you ever, have you ever tried to, I have never, I have never tried to!
Have you ever tried to step in my shoes?
Have you ever tried to balance that beam?
And if you ever try to fit in my shoes
They'll never be quite as soft as they seem
The lyrics to Incubus's song "Have You Ever" seem to be about conflict within a relationship. The singer is asking their partner to stay and "stand their ground" rather than walking away from the issues at hand. They acknowledge that there are right and wrong sides to every argument, and they should both approach the situation with caution. The singer also recognizes that it's difficult to understand where someone else is coming from and asks their partner if they have ever tried to "step in their shoes" or "balance that beam."
The singer then brings up the idea of honesty being the ideal, but acknowledges that it's not always easy to be completely honest. They seem unsure about what to do next and ask if it's time to "abandon ship." They also reveal that the other person has made them "melt" and they don't want to go back to feeling "frozen" again.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a complex and emotional dynamic between two people who are struggling to understand each other and find a common ground.
Line by Line Meaning
To get up and walk away will be too easy
Leaving would be the easy way out, but sticking around and facing the situation is more of a challenge.
So stay and stand your ground just watch your mouth with me
Remain where you are and be prepared to defend yourself, just be mindful of what you say around me.
On the back of every right, there's a wrong looming
Every good decision has the potential to bring about negative consequences.
So here you and I should tread assault
We should be careful as we navigate through the difficulties of life together.
As these razorblades for boots will it be
It's going to be a difficult and painful journey, but we have to keep moving forward.
Have you ever tried to step in my shoes?
Have you ever attempted to imagine what it's like to be me?
Have you ever tried to balance that beam?
Have you ever had to balance the weight of my problems and responsibilities?
And if you ever try to fit in my shoes
If you ever attempt to understand my situation, my shoes will prove to be more challenging than they appear.
They'll never be quite as soft as they seem
My experience is not as easy or effortless as it might seem on the surface.
Unabashed honesty would be ideal
It would be great if we could always be completely honest with each other.
But a prophet did once say, that honesty's our only word
An important message has been passed down from a wise source that honesty should always be our first priority.
So where do we go from here? Abandon ship now!
Now that we've faced the reality of the situation, it's tempting to run away, but we have to push through.
My problem is you made me melt and I don't want to be frozen anymore
You've brought out my emotions and made me vulnerable, and I don't want to go back to feeling numb again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX KATUNICH, BRANDON BOYD, BRANDON CHARLES BOYD, CHRISTOPHER KILMORE, JOSE PASILLAS II, JOSE ANTHONY II PASILLAS, MICHAEL EINZIGER, MICHAEL AARON EINZIGER
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