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.
Two Places At Once
Kleenex Girl Wonder Lyrics
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I guess I'm free
To take it easy, just be me
Whatever I want
Whoever I am
Whatever that means
Oh really, god damn
Now that you've left me hanging on
that old saying is true
I just can't let you live without me
Maybe I'm sure
that this would be good for us
but right now I want you more than ever
Where did you go?
And why do I feel like I'm in two places at once
but still nowhere
Now time's running low
I really don't know
Just where to begin
and then where to go
Oh how do I get
my feet off the ground
I took you for granted when you were around
now I'm not thinking straight
like you're frozen in my mind
Oh things were so great
Why did you have to run and leave me behind?
What does it take to make you come back to me
and stay by my side forever?
Why did you go?
And why do I feel like I'm in two places at once
but still nowhere
And why did I let you go
I should have held on twice as tight
And what things didn't I know?
but tomorrow I'll be fine
but tonight
you're just not here
and I can't deal with that
no... it's just
Why did you go?
And why do I feel like I'm in two places at once
but still nowhere
The lyrics of Kleenex Girl Wonder's song "Two Places At Once" present a conflicting feeling of relief and desperation after a breakup. The singer starts by saying that now that their partner is gone, they are free to be themselves and do whatever they want, but then they ask themselves what they will do without them, since they can't let them live without the singer. The singer seems to be struggling with the idea of moving on, wondering if it would be good or not, but at the same time, missing their partner more than ever.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses regret for taking their partner for granted and not holding on to them tighter. They wonder what it will take for them to come back and stay forever, as they feel like they are in two places at once but still nowhere. The song's repetitive questioning of why their partner left and the feeling of being stuck in limbo highlights the uncertainty and unease that comes with a breakup. The lyrics show how difficult it is to let go of someone you love and the internal conflict of wanting to move on while still holding on to hope for a reunion.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that you're gone
Since you are not in my life anymore
I guess I'm free
I am no longer held back or tied down
To take it easy, just be me
I am able to relax and be myself now
Whatever I want
I have the freedom to do whatever pleases me
Whoever I am
I am able to be who I truly am without having to please anyone else
Whatever that means
I am free to define myself on my own terms
Oh really, god damn
Expressing frustration or annoyance
What the fuck will I do?
How will I cope without you?
Now that you've left me hanging on
You left me uncertain and waiting for answers
that old saying is true
The cliche about not realizing what you have until it's gone is accurate
I just can't let you live without me
I still strongly desire to have you in my life
Maybe I'm sure
I am somewhat confident in my decision
that this would be good for us
I believe that breaking up could eventually benefit us
but right now I want you more than ever
Currently, I crave your presence and companionship
Where did you go?
I am confused about your whereabouts
And why do I feel like I'm in two places at once
I am emotionally torn between wanting to move on and missing you
but still nowhere
I am unable to find peace or resolution
Now time's running low
I am running out of time to fix things
I really don't know
I am uncertain and confused about what to do next
Just where to begin
I don't even know where to start
and then where to go
I am unsure of the direction I should take
Oh how do I get
I need help figuring out
my feet off the ground
I need to find stability or balance in my life
I took you for granted when you were around
I did not appreciate you as much as I should have
now I'm not thinking straight
I am unable to think rationally
like you're frozen in my mind
I cannot forget about you or move on
Oh things were so great
I long for the good times we shared
Why did you have to run and leave me behind?
I am hurt and confused about your departure
What does it take to make you come back to me
I am searching for a way to reconcile with you
and stay by my side forever?
I desire a lifelong commitment from you
And why did I let you go
I am regretful of my decision to part ways
I should have held on twice as tight
I should have fought harder for our relationship
And what things didn't I know?
I am uncertain of what led to our breakup
but tomorrow I'll be fine
I am confident that time will heal my wounds
but tonight
Right now in the present moment
you're just not here
I am lonely and missing you
and I can't deal with that
I am struggling to cope with your absence
no... it's just
I am trying to deny my emotions
Why did you go?
I am still questioning why you left
And why do I feel like I'm in two places at once
I am conflicted and unsure about my feelings
but still nowhere
I am unable to resolve my inner turmoil
Contributed by Asher I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
sparkles13
That was harassariffic!
Max Tundra
wow