Mr. Smith also made some of the most underrated indiepop music of the late 1990s and 2000s, most notably "Ponyoak" (pictured right). Fans of this notable Downers' Grove personality know him as an incredibly talented and prolific artist, albeit with an inflated ego and hampered by the visual aesthetic reflected in self-designed covers such as this one.
But see past the half-man, half-wolf that he is and ye will find pop greatness.
The Nearest Future
Kleenex Girl Wonder Lyrics
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I don't see what you see, I see me cryin
What more could I need?
It's right here
I only want the things you give to me
I only see what I don't want to see
I only want the things you take away
I only hear the things you never say
I just can't be what you need me to be
There's no excuse to fall in love with me
Why waste your time? Just break my heart today
The nearest future is less than a heartbeat away
The song, The Nearest Future by Kleenex Girl Wonder, is a melancholic and introspective ballad that delves into personal insecurities and self-doubt. The opening line of the chorus, "I don't see what you see, you see me cryin", indicates a disconnect between how the singer perceives themselves and how others perceive them. The following line, "I don't see what you see, I see me cryin", reinforces the idea that the singer is trapped in their own negative thoughts and struggles to see themselves in a positive light.
The verse "I only want the things you give to me, I only see what I don't want to see" highlights a sense of entitlement and a lack of appreciation for what is already present in the singer's life. The next line, "I only want the things you take away, I only hear the things you never say", implies that the singer is fixated on what they don't have rather than what they do have, and this mentality is preventing them from seeing the positive aspects in their life. The line "I just can't be what you need me to be, there's no excuse to fall in love with me" suggests that the singer is aware of their flaws and inadequacies and feels unworthy of love and affection.
The final lines of the song "Why waste your time? Just break my heart today, the nearest future is less than a heartbeat away" convey a sense of resignation and defeat. The singer seems to be giving up on the idea of finding happiness and connection with others and simply wants to expedite the inevitable heartbreak that they feel is coming.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't see what you see, you see me cryin
I am unaware of your perspective of me, while you see the emotions that I am trying to conceal
I don't see what you see, I see me cryin
I cannot see things as you do, but I can only see how miserable I am
What more could I need?
I have everything I could ever ask for or desire
It's right here
All my needs and wants are present in my life already
I only want the things you give to me
I only aspire for the things that you bestow upon me
I only see what I don't want to see
I tend to avoid the harsh realities or unfavorable situations that I come across
I only want the things you take away
I only yearn for the things that get taken away from me
I only hear the things you never say
I misconstrue the silence and presume to hear things that weren't even said
I just can't be what you need me to be
I cannot fulfill your expectations and become the person you want me to be
There's no excuse to fall in love with me
There is no rational reason or justification to fall in love with someone like me
Why waste your time? Just break my heart today
I feel it's pointless to invest your time in me, and you could just break my heart right now
The nearest future is less than a heartbeat away
The future could change unpredictably in a fraction of a moment, and things could take a new turn anytime soon
Contributed by Tyler G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.