You Belong With Me
Kevin Lien Lyrics
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She's going off about something that I said
But she doesn't get my humor like you do
You're in your room, it's a typical Tuesday night
You're listening to the kind of music that I like
But she'll never get my story like you do
She's cheer captain and you're on the bleachers
Dreaming bout the day when we'll wake up to find
That what we're looking for has been here the whole time
And now I see that you're the one who understands me
Been here all along and now girl, I see
You belong with me
You belong with me
Walking the streets with my dark-wash slim fit jeans
I can't help thinking this is how it ought to be
Laughing on the park bench thinkin to myself
Hey isn't this easy?
And you've got a smile that could light up this whole town
I haven't seen it in a while cause she holds me down
I say I'm fine, you know me better than that
Why did I fall for a girl like that?
She wears high heels, you wear sneakers
She's cheer captain and you're on the bleachers
Dreaming bout the day when we'll wake up to find
That what we're looking for has been here the whole time
And now I see that you're the one who understands me
Been here all along and now girl, I see
You belong with me
Standin by, waiting at your back door
All this time how could I not know? Baby
You belong with me
Coz I remembered me driving to your house in the middle of the night
You're the one who makes me laugh even when I'm bout to cry
You know all my favorite songs and we talk about our dreams
Think I know where you belong, think I know it's with me
I see that you're the one who understands me
Been here all along and now girl, I see
You belong with me
Standin by, waiting at your back door
All this time how could I not know? Baby
You belong with me
You belong with me
You belong with me
Now I know for sure, baby
You belong with me
You belong with me
The song "You Belong With Me" by Kevin Lien is a story of a young man who is trying to convince his friend that they should be together instead of his current girlfriend. The first verse starts with him on the phone with his girlfriend who is upset with him, and he feels like she doesn't understand his humor, which his friend does. In the chorus, he compares the two girls, with his friend wearing t-shirts and being on the bleachers while his girlfriend wears short skirts and is a cheer captain. He dreams of the day when he and his friend will wake up and realize that they belong together, and his girlfriend is not the right fit for him.
The second verse shows the singer walking the streets, thinking that being with his friend is how it ought to be. He notes that his friend has a smile that could light up the whole town, but he hasn't seen it in a while because his girlfriend holds him down. He tries to convince himself that he is fine, but he knows that his friend understands him better than anyone else. He dreams again that one day, they will wake up and realize that they have always been meant to be together.
In the bridge, the singer reminisces about driving to his friend's house in the middle of the night and how she makes him laugh even when he is about to cry. He notes that they know all of each other's favorite songs and talk about their dreams. He is convinced that his friend belongs with him, and he knows that for sure now.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on the phone with my girlfriend, she's upset
My girlfriend is angry at me over something I said
She's going off about something that I said
My girlfriend is ranting and raving about my words
But she doesn't get my humor like you do
You understand my humor in a way my girlfriend can't
You're in your room, it's a typical Tuesday night
It's a regular weekday evening, and you're in your room
You're listening to the kind of music that I like
You are playing the music that resonates with me
But she'll never get my story like you do
You can relate with me in a way nobody else can
But she wears short skirts, you wear t-shirts
My girlfriend dresses differently from you
She's cheer captain and you're on the bleachers
My girlfriend is a cheerleader while you sit on the bleachers watching
Dreaming bout the day when we'll wake up to find
We are hopeful that someday we will realize
That what we're looking for has been here the whole time
What we are searching for, has always been around us
And now I see that you're the one who understands me
I realize you are the only one who can empathize with me
Been here all along and now girl, I see
You have been with me all this time, and now I realize it
You belong with me
You are meant to be with me
Walking the streets with my dark-wash slim fit jeans
I am out on a stroll wearing my slim-fit jeans
I can't help thinking this is how it ought to be
I wish this moment was perfect
Laughing on the park bench thinkin to myself
I'm sitting on a bench, laughing by myself
Hey isn't this easy?
Isn't this uncomplicated and enjoyable?
And you've got a smile that could light up this whole town
Your smile can brighten the entire town
I haven't seen it in a while cause she holds me down
I haven't seen your smile recently because my girlfriend has been keeping me occupied
I say I'm fine, you know me better than that
I tell you I'm okay, but deep down, you know me too well to believe that
Why did I fall for a girl like that?
I question myself why I am dating someone who doesn't understand me
She wears high heels, you wear sneakers
My girlfriend wears high heeled shoes, while you wear sneakers
Standin by, waiting at your back door
I am waiting at your back door, standing next to it
All this time how could I not know? Baby
It's surprising that it took this long for me to realize
Coz I remembered me driving to your house in the middle of the night
I remember driving to your house late at night
You're the one who makes me laugh even when I'm bout to cry
You have a way of making me laugh even when I'm upset
You know all my favorite songs and we talk about our dreams
You are aware of all the songs I like, and we talk about our aspirations
Think I know where you belong, think I know it's with me
I believe I know where you belong, and it's with me
Now I know for sure, baby
I am now certain, baby
You belong with me
You and I are meant to be together
Contributed by Dominic T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Adam Arlees
You're on the phone with your girlfriend
She's upset
She's going off about something that you said
'Cause she doesn't get your humor like I do
I'm in my room
It's a typical Tuesday night
I'm listening to the kind of music she doesn't like
And she'll never know your story like I do'
But she wears short skirts
I wear T-shirts
She's cheer captain
And I'm on the bleachers
Dreaming about the day when you wake up
And find that what you're looking for has been here the whole time
If you can see I'm the one who understands you
Been here all along so why can't you see
You belong with me
You belong with me
Walkin' the streets with you and your worn-out jeans
I can't help thinking this is how it ought to be
Laughing on a park bench, thinking to myself
Hey isn't this easy
And you've got a smile that could light up this whole town
I haven't seen it in a while since she brought you down
You say your fine
I know you better then that
Hey what you doing with a girl like that
She wears high heels
I wear sneakers
She's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers
Dreaming about the day when you wake up
And find that what what you're looking for has been here the whole time
If you can see that I'm the one who understands you
Been here all along so why can't you see
You belong with me
Standing by and waiting at your back door
All this time how could you not know
Baby, you belong with me
You belong with me
Oh, I remember you drivin' to my house in the middle of the night
I'm the one who makes you laugh
When you know you're about to cry
And I know your favorite songs
And you tell me about your dreams
I think I know where you belong
I think I know it's with me
Can't you see that I'm the one who understands you
Been here all along so why can't you see
You belong with me
Standing by and waiting at your back door
All this time
How could you not know
Baby you belong with me
You belong with me
You belong with me
Have you ever thought just maybe
You belong with me
You belong with me
A_Fat_Infant
The fact that you changed the lyrics to fit on the guy's side makes this rock all the more harder! You're extraordinary.
Katt
Came back to this because I was hearing it in my head while going for a walk. I used to listen to your version of this years back and here I am coming back to it. Thanks for making this! Personally, I'm not a T-Swift fan but I love your version.
mohrmz
I love this so much!!! Your voice is awesome! Keep singing! =D
Ivett Beke
You're voice is really amazing :) and btw the lyrics is nice :):):)
hoosierhorselvr
this is totally amazing...coming from someone who has listened to this song wayyyy more times than i can count. i love how you changed it to be from the guy's perspective. keep it up. you're incredible.
obandutra1
i love it, u almost completly changed the lyrics and gave the song ur own style! amazing!
kaseyloi
i love your voice :) goodluck with everything!
Infinite2207
I love this version!! it's SO awesome!! :D Great job!
Sarah M
Wow, your cover is soo good! You have an amazing voice, please continue with the good work :)
Obviator
wow, honestly, bravo man. literally, you are the most talented singer i have ever heard on youtube and i really think you have what it takes to make it big and get more well known. hands down, if you were on American idol, u would sweep the whole contest. I also sing myself and you have been a great inspiration. I hope all goes well for you in the music business and goodluck!!