They formed in 2000 (with additional member Caitlin Evanson), and released 5 albums before parting ways in 2007.
Not The One
Late Tuesday Lyrics
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I know you want something to start
But you and I keep getting all our signals crossed
Searching for sparks to fly
But it's like trying
To start a fire in a swimming pool
Or making crackers out of lemonade
I'm never going to be the one for you sweet friend
You know I'm not the one
I wish I was
The things you do for me are very nice
But I keep thinking you don't get me
And I can tell that I am not the best for you
It seems so useless to attempt
It would be like trying to drive us to Australia
Or growing chocolate trees by planting Hershey bars
So basically dear - maybe in another world
But here I'm really not the one for you
You know I'm not the one
I wish I was
The song Not the One by Late Tuesday is a poignant expression of two people's futile attempts to find love between them. The lyrics convey the message that despite their mutual curiosity and desire to move forward, they keep getting their signals crossed, and the sparks that should fly between them simply do not. The metaphors used in the song only reinforce this message - starting a fire in a swimming pool, making crackers out of lemonade, and stargazing on a cloudy afternoon are all impossible tasks, just like the two people trying to kindle a romantic flame.
The singer acknowledges that their admirer's efforts are very nice, but ultimately they don't feel understood, and they don't think they are the best for the other person. The metaphor of trying to drive to Australia or grow chocolate trees from Hershey bars highlights the absurdity of their situation, and yet the singer recognizes the potential for love between them - maybe in another world, she says. But, for now, they are simply not the ones for each other.
The way the song is written is tender and empathetic. The singer sympathizes with the feelings of both parties involved while remaining fundamentally clear-eyed about the truth of their situation. The idea of unrequited love is often presented in a bitter or resentful tone, but the tone of the song is more mournful than angry. The metaphor of stargazing on a cloudy afternoon is especially poignant - the singer knows that love is out there, but not for them. In the end, the song feels like a gentle goodbye to what could have been.
Line by Line Meaning
We've been curious for quite sometime
We have been interested in each other for a while now
I know you want something to start
I am aware that you want to start a romantic relationship
But you and I keep getting all our signals crossed
Our communication is not clear and we are not understanding each other
Searching for sparks to fly
We are looking for a romantic connection, chemistry and excitement to happen
But it's like trying
It is similar to the challenge of
To start a fire in a swimming pool
Starting a fire amidst water is impossible, just like we cannot force a romantic spark between us
Or making crackers out of lemonade
It is an impossible task, just like creating something sweet and crunch out of sour and liquid
Trying to stargaze on a cloudy afternoon
It is very difficult or nearly impossible to see stars during daylight when the sky is overcast
I'm never going to be the one for you sweet friend
I am not the right person for you and our relationship cannot progress beyond friendship
You know I'm not the one
You are aware that I am not the perfect match for you
I wish I was
It saddens me that I cannot be the person you are looking for, even though I wish I could be
The things you do for me are very nice
I appreciate the kind and thoughtful things you do for me
But I keep thinking you don't get me
I feel like you do not understand me or my feelings
And I can tell that I am not the best for you
I can see that you deserve someone who is better suited for you
It seems so useless to attempt
It feels like there is no point in trying to pursue a romantic relationship because we are not compatible
It would be like trying to drive us to Australia
It would be like attempting an impossible and impractical task (driving from the US to Australia)
Or growing chocolate trees by planting Hershey bars
It is impossible to grow a tree that produces chocolate by planting chocolate bars, just like it is impossible for us to force a romantic connection
So basically dear - maybe in another world
In another world, we could be the right match for each other
But here I'm really not the one for you
However, in this world and reality, I am not the right person for you
You know I'm not the one
You are aware that I am not the perfect match for you
I wish I was
It saddens me that I cannot be the person you are looking for, even though I wish I could be
Contributed by Kayla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Celestric Luna
The man standing out of the boys window and the way he looked gave me legit Romeo and Juliet vibes
Taylor Anderson
The boy in the window was always looking give me a lit Romeo and Juliet vibes
Taylor Anderson
The man standing out of the boys window and the way he looked to give me a legit Romeo and Juliet but
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NAHHHH
Blurr1d0
The heebiejeebies
VinceVGRYT
The man looked like homeless post malone without tattoos
peachy jisoo
Bruh what is post Malone doing whistling In front of a man's house at night
WolfzieBoiz
LMFAO
LovelyCatVal
LMAO ๐ญ
Draven Deisley
Lmao that's what I was sayin