Evergreen
Maxwell Young feat. Lontalius & Instupendo Lyrics
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I plan to share my mind
Girl I try
Yet I can't find the words
I tell you once
We put it all behind
Both stubborn types
Tell me I'm the one for you
Girl there's none other than you
You don't need my trust
But if I could I'd be there for you
Be there and true
My love is strong
Might not be enough
But I'm young
And I can't find the words
In my mind
You're flashing all the time
Before my eyes
You sway from left to right
In black and white
Tell a lie
Say goodbye
Because I'm walking out
But we laughed all night
And I want you around
Really want you around
I'm a fool for you now
(Now evergreen)
Tell me I'm the one for you
Girl there's none other than you
(All I need)
You don't need my trust
But if I could I'd be there for you
Be there and true
My love is strong
Might not be enough
But I'm young
And I can't find the words
(Tell me I'm the one)
Evergreen
You're a little out of reach
(Tell me I'm the one)
Finding your face can be tough
So I pretend reflections are enough
No, they're not enough
The verse "After nine, I plan to share my mind, girl I try, yet I can't find the words" speaks to a feeling of vulnerability and hesitation when it comes to expressing one's true feelings. The persona is aware that there is a conversation to be had, but is struggling to find the right words to say. There is a sense of frustration and even betrayal as the lines "tell you once we put it all behind, both stubborn types, neither care to draw the line" suggest that there may have been a previous disagreement that was never fully resolved.
The chorus brings in the theme of the persona's love and devotion to their significant other, and the push-pull of wanting to be there for them but feeling unsure of how to do so effectively. The lyrics "tell me I'm the one for you, girl there's none other than you, you don't need my trust, but if I could I'd be there for you, be there and true" express a desire to be there for the loved one regardless of whether or not they actually ask for it. However, there is also the acknowledgement that love on its own may not be enough to sustain the relationship, as the phrase "my love is strong, might not be enough" suggests.
Line by Line Meaning
After nine
It's past nine, which is a point in time after which something is planned to happen
I plan to share my mind
I intend to express my thoughts and feelings
Girl I try
I am making an effort
Yet I can't find the words
However, I am struggling to articulate my thoughts
I tell you once
I said it before
We put it all behind
We left everything in the past
Both stubborn types
We are both determined and unyielding personalities
Neither care to draw the line
We are both unwilling to set boundaries
Tell me I'm the one for you
Confirm that I am the person you want to be with
Girl there's none other than you
You are the only one for me
You don't need my trust
You don't require my reliance
But if I could I'd be there for you
However, if it were possible, I would support you
Be there and true
I would be present and honest
My love is strong
My feelings for you are intense
Might not be enough
However, they may not be sufficient
But I'm young
But I am inexperienced
And I can't find the words
And I am struggling to express myself
In my mind
In my thoughts
You're flashing all the time
You appear constantly
Before my eyes
Within my view
You sway from left to right
You move back and forth
In black and white
In a monochromatic tone
Tell a lie
Say something untrue
Say goodbye
End our relationship
Because I'm walking out
Because I am leaving
But we laughed all night
However, we had a good time together
And I want you around
And I desire your presence
Really want you around
Truly want you to be close to me
I'm a fool for you now
I am foolishly infatuated with you at present
(Now evergreen)
(Now timeless)
You're a little out of reach
You are slightly unattainable
(Tell me I'm the one)
(Confirm that I am the person you want)
Finding your face can be tough
Locating your countenance can be difficult
So I pretend reflections are enough
Thus, I imagine that seeing your likeness is satisfactory
No, they're not enough
However, it is not enough
Writer(s): Maxwell Young
Contributed by Gabriella Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Leah Rose
This is so relaxing & beautiful💕
Lucas
I love this so much. Good job as always.
sKiiTs8
so underrated, beautiful song
Akshay Balaji
Hey Maxwell. Great music. I was wondering if we are allowed to use your music in our vlogs without copyright. (We'd link your music in, of course!)
Emanuel
Love the sound mann
Jamie Horsefield
Beautiful
WILDCARD
Its dope yo
Michael Fisher
i feel like i'm dreaming
Ais
You are a diamond in the rough
Kevin Javier
I love song bro