The song received positive reviews from critics, who noted that the song was more mellow and stripped-down than their previous singles. It became a commercial success, charting in the top five in the United States and also charting in Australia and New Zealand. On May 19, 2005, the song was certified Gold by the RIAA for selling more than 500,000 units in the United States. In 2005, it became the ninth most downloaded song, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Because of its success, it appeared as the number one song on Billboard's list of Top 40 Adult Pop Songs from 1996–2011 on March 16, 2011. A music video for the song premiered on MTV.com on March 21, 2005, and features a couple as Wade sings in a train station. "You and Me" has appeared on many television shows, including Smallville, Grey's Anatomy, The Vampire Diaries, Cold Case, and Gavin & Stacey.
The song was written by Lifehouse lead singer Jason Wade and American record producer Jude Cole. It was recorded and produced by John Alagía at his home studio in Easton, Maryland. In an interview with MTV, Wade explained his experience working with Alagía, and said, "When we walked into John's house, we didn't know what to expect, and we get in there and the mixing board is in the living room, the B3 organ is in the kitchen and the piano is over there. And he's so nonchalant about all his stuff — there'd be a triple-platinum Dave Matthews Band plaque sticking out from under the bed."
"You and Me" was first released via digital download on January 28, 2005. It was then solicited to mainstream radio on March 15, 2005. An extended wedding version of the song was released on July 26, 2005. On May 16, 2005, a CD single was issued in Australia.
"You and Me" debuted at number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of February 12, 2005. It stayed on the chart for 62 non-consecutive weeks and eventually peaked at number five. On the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, the song debuted at number 29 for the week of July 23, 2005. It eventually peaked at number one after it stayed on the chart for 34 non-consecutive weeks. The song debuted at number 29 on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart for the week of February 19, 2005.
After moving around the chart for 39 consecutive weeks, the song peaked at number one for nine non-consecutive weeks.[15] Because of its success on the chart, "You and Me" became the number one song on Billboard's list of the Top 40 Adult Pop Songs from 1996–2011 on March 16, 2011. On the Billboard Digital Songs chart, the song debuted at number 38 for the week of April 23, 2005. After moving around the chart for 31 non-consecutive weeks, the song eventually peaked at number three.
"You and Me" debuted at number 37 on the Billboard Pop Songs chart during the week of May 21, 2005. It eventually peaked at number four after it spent 26 consecutive weeks on the chart. On the Billboard Radio Songs chart, the track debuted at number 74 during the week of May 21, 2005. It proceeded to move around the chart for 26 consecutive weeks until it eventually peaked at number nine.
According to Nielsen SoundScan, "You and Me" was the ninth top-selling digital song of 2005. On May 19, 2005, "You and Me" was certified Gold by the RIAA for selling more than 500,000 units of the song.
The song also achieved international success. In Australia, the song debuted at number 30 on the ARIA Charts for the week of May 29, 2005. That later became its peak after it spent four weeks on the chart. On the New Zealand Singles Chart, "You and Me" debuted at number 39, which later became its peak after it spent only one week on the chart during the week of October 31, 2005. The song has also ranked at number 83 on Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2006.
The music video, directed by Bill Yukich, premiered on MTV.com on March 21, 2005. It was then released on iTunes for digital download on March 30, 2005.
The video starts with a woman exiting the taxi and going to the Los Angeles Union Station. A man exits a car and follows her. Wade then plays the first verse and first chorus in the waiting area of the L. A. Union Station. As the band plays the second verse, they are shown playing on the rooftop with Iron Mountain clearly visible. When the chorus plays again, they are shown on the roof with lights from the buildings of Downtown Los Angeles at night. When Wade sings the bridge, he is on the roof of the Roosevelt Hotel on Hollywood Boulevard. The man and the woman are also seen running in the boarding area of the Los Angeles Union Station. They later meet up and kiss on one of the boarding platforms of the station in front of a train which later starts to move. The video ends with the band sitting down in the waiting hall.
You and Me
Lifehouse Lyrics
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And in what month?
This clock never seemed so alive
I can't keep up, and I can't back down
I've been losing so much time
'Cause it's you and me
And all of the people with nothing to do
And it's you and me
And all of the people
And I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you
What are the things that I want to say
Just aren't coming out right?
I'm tripping on words
You got my head spinning
I don't know where to go from here
'Cause it's you and me
And all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to prove
And it's you and me
And all of the people
And I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you
There's something about you now
That I can't quite figure out
Everything she does is beautiful
Everything she does is right
'Cause it's you and me
And all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to lose
And it's you and me and all of the people
And I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you and me
And all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to prove
And it's you and me and all of the people
And I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you
What day is it?
And in what month?
This clock never seemed so alive
The lyrics to Lifehouse's song "You and Me" convey the feeling of being completely consumed by another person. The song begins with a sense of disorientation, as the singer asks what day it is and what month it might be—implying that time is meaningless when he's with this person. He notes that he “can’t keep up, and I can’t back down” and that he's been losing a lot of time recently. This line suggests that perhaps he has been so focused on this person that he has neglected other important aspects of his life.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the two people's deep connection and the idea that they are isolated from the rest of the world. Despite having "nothing to do" and "nothing to lose," they aren't bored or aimless because they have each other. The singer notes that he doesn't know why he can't keep his eyes off the other person. This suggests that he's completely entranced, and that being with this person is an immersive experience that takes over his entire being.
In the final verse, the singer seems to be in awe of this person. He can't quite put his finger on what it is about her that's so special, but he knows for sure that everything she does is beautiful and right. This underscores the depth of his connection to her and the idea that she's brought upon a transformation in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
What day is it
The singer is disoriented and unsure of time. They may feel lost or aimless.
And in what month?
The singer is struggling to place themselves in time. They may feel disconnected from the world around them.
This clock never seemed so alive
The singer is acutely aware of the passage of time. They may feel pressure to reach certain milestones or goals.
I can't keep up, and I can't back down
The artist is feeling overwhelmed and stuck. They may be struggling to make decisions or take action.
I've been losing so much time
The artist feels as if time is slipping through their fingers. They may regret past actions or missed opportunities.
'Cause it's you and me
And all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to lose
The singer finds comfort in their relationship with someone else who is similarly directionless. They may feel less alone.
And it's you and me
And all of the people
And I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you
The singer is captivated by the person they are with. They may be experiencing a deep connection or infatuation.
What are the things that I want to say
Just aren't coming out right?
The artist is struggling to communicate their thoughts and feelings. They may feel misunderstood or frustrated.
I'm tripping on words
You got my head spinning
I don't know where to go from here
The artist is feeling overwhelmed by their emotions. They may be struggling to make sense of their feelings or navigate a new relationship.
'Cause it's you and me
And all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to prove
And it's you and me
And all of the people
And I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you
The artist feels as if they and their partner are in their own little world. They may be reveling in the freedom that comes from not having to impress others.
There's something about you now
That I can't quite figure out
Everything she does is beautiful
Everything she does is right
The singer is enamored with their partner. They may view them through rose-colored glasses and ignore their flaws or faults.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jason Wade, Jude Anthony Cole
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@audilyn3554
this is one of mine and my husband's songs 11yrs together 6yrs married 2 beautiful boys💙 and I'm playing it for him while he's laying in a coma just waiting for him to wake up 😢
UPDATE!! 3/1/17
He's awake has been for a few months now. We are in a rehab center the last two months and two days and he's making amazing progress ! Thank you everyone for there kind words he loved all of them💙💚
UPDATE!! 3/6/17
WE'RE FINALLY GOING HOME!!💚💙😍😍
UPDATE!! 1/28/20
He has made great progress since the last update he can walk with NO assistance he does have some memory issues but not as much as they thought he would!
Even tho we are no longer together :( I am very proud him and the progress he has made and continues to make 🙂
(I do see your comments but im not sure why I can't comment back to them ☹️)
Apparently you have a limit of comments that you can reply back to go past that and it says resources exhausted check quota lol 🤷🏼♀️
@vijai8959
For my innocent beautiful mom always....
For the only girl that ever truly loved me....
She was my only friend....
She was my muse....
She was my peace....
She was my happiness....
This is always been my favourite song....
One year ago she had her life stolen from her....
This song is for you old friend....
Until we meet again.....
@tiowtiowqt6518
What day is it
And in what month?
This clock never seemed so alive
I can't keep up, and I can't back down
I've been losing so much time
'Cause it's you and me
And all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to lose
And it's you and me
And all of the people
And I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you
What are the things that I want to say
Just aren't coming out right?
I'm tripping on words
You got my head spinning
I don't know where to go from here
'Cause it's you and me
And all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to prove
And it's you and me
And all of the people
And I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you
There's something about you now
That I can't quite figure out
Everything she does is beautiful
Everything she does is right
'Cause it's you and me
And all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to lose
And it's you and me and all of the people
And I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you and me
And all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to prove
And it's you and me and all of the people
And I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you
What day is it?
And in what month?
This clock never seemed so alive
might help
@Pride317
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
What day is it? And in what month?
This clock never seemed so alive
I can't keep up and I can't back down
I've been losing so much time
[Chorus]
Cause it's you and me and
All of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to lose
And it's you and me and all other people
And I don't know why,
I can't keep my eyes off of you
[Verse 2]
All of the things that I want to say
Just aren't coming out right
I'm tripping on words
You've got my head spinning
I don't know where to go from here
[Chorus]
Cause it's you and me and
All of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to prove
And it's you and me and all other people
And I don't know why,
I can't keep my eyes off of you
[Bridge]
There's something about you now
I can't quite figure out
Everything she does is beautiful
Everything she does is right
[Chorus]
Cause it's you and me and
All of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to lose
And it's you and me and all other people
And I don't know why,
I can't keep my eyes off of you
And me and all other people with nothing to do
Nothing to prove
And it's you and me and all other people
And I don't know why,
I can't keep my eyes off of you
[Outro]
What day is it? And in what month?
This clock never seemed so alive
@chicken
💜2024 And this gem continues to shine 💖💎🔥
@MaksiuKozakOfficial
how u here
@SinCity4o1
How do I keep seeing you every old song I go to ? Wth lol
@MaksiuKozakOfficial
@@SinCity4o1 it is group of 10 people who only goal is to comment, 5 from europe and 5 from USA so they can comment non stop even when others sleep
@rodolfotsang4327
😊
@RafatNawazNehal
I'm leaving this comment here in hope that whenever someone likes it, I'll be reminded of this masterpiece!
@zyviazg
Yea, and at least leave a comment like mine too 😉
@MaryJane-fs5gi
♥️
@celestialmanrichard8846
I came here because of the 4400
@kronkurr9737
669 likes, hmm.