Lambchop is an American alt-country band from Nashville, Tennessee, the cap… Read Full Bio ↴Lambchop is an American alt-country band from Nashville, Tennessee, the capital of country music. Originally called Posterchild, the band (which formed in 1986) cannot easily be classified into a genre and certainly not into that of traditional country music. The collective around frontman Kurt Wagner has a fluid membership, at times including as many 18 musicians, and is frequently associated with alternative country. Lambchop’s music combines wryly ironic lyrics that are complex in form and content with harmonious tunes and soulful background vocals. It is indebted to folk and country as much as to the smooth soul of Barry White, Curtis Mayfield or Marvin Gaye and can be seen as a fine exemplification of Kris Kristofferson’s famous line: “country music is the white man’s soul”.

Betweemus
Lambchop Lyrics

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You can't come to the rescue
You can't come to the phone
You can't come to the party
You can't come to my home

Come on come on come on come on now
Come on come on come on come on now
Come on come on come on come on now

Come on come on come on come on now

You can't come to the service
You can't come to my aid
You can't come to the meeting
You can't come on my parade

Come on come on come on come on now
Come on come on come on come on now
Come on come on come on come on now
Come on come on come on come on now

You can't come for a while
You can't come till you're through
You can't come for the weekend
You can't come though you do

Come on come on come on come on now
Come on come on come on come on now
Come on come on come on come on now
Come on come on come on come on now

You can't come to the airport
You can't come on a bus
You can't come in a year
You can't come between us

Come on come on come on come on now
Come on come on come on come on now

Come on come on come on come on now
Come on come on come on come on now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lambchop's song "Betweemus" tackle the idea of someone being unable to attend or participate in various events, occasions, and even relationships. The repetitive structure of "You can't come to..." followed by different scenarios highlights the frustration and disappointment that can come from this kind of situation. The chorus ("Come on come on come on come on now") acts as a plea to this person to try and find a way to be present, but ultimately the message seems to be that their absence is something that cannot be overcome.

One interpretation of the lyrics could be that the person in question is either physically or emotionally unavailable due to external circumstances or personal issues. The singer may feel rejected or cast aside by their inability to attend things together, and their efforts to appeal to this person's sense of obligation or responsibility may be falling short. Alternatively, the person may simply not want to participate, and the repeated invitation may be an attempt to persuade them to change their mind.

Overall, "Betweemus" highlights the complexities and challenges of relationships, and how the inability to connect can cause frustration and disappointment.

Line by Line Meaning

You can't come to the rescue
You are unable to help me in a difficult situation

You can't come to the phone
You are unavailable to answer my call

You can't come to the party
You are unable to attend the social gathering

You can't come to my home
You are not welcome to visit me in my dwelling

Come on come on come on come on now
Repetitive urging to take action

You can't come to the service
You are unable to attend the religious ceremony

You can't come to my aid
You are unable to assist me in a difficult situation

You can't come to the meeting
You are unable to attend the scheduled gathering

You can't come on my parade
You are unable to join my celebration or joyous occasion

You can't come for a while
You are unable to visit or stay for a period of time

You can't come till you're through
You are unable to attend until you have finished a task or obligation