Meg & Dia (previously known as The Meg & Dia Band) released its first album, Our Home Is Gone, in 2005. At the time, the band consisted of just the two Frampton sisters, and the album's tracks were mostly acoustic songs. Meg played guitar and provided back-up vocals while Dia sang. A year later, they released their second album, Something Real, which was their first album released under Doghouse Records.
In 2009, Meg & Dia released their third album Here, Here and Here. The songs What If and Black Wedding have since been released as singles.
Just One of Those Things
Meg & Dia Lyrics
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I need a second
Got to breathe there
It's Just one of those things
wish I could tell you
How much I need you
And how much you
Please don't listen
to what I'm gonna tell you
Look in my eyes and know
I simply had to give up
But I didn't let go without struggle
you know, I still love you
It's just, just one of those things
I know I made it seem
Like all was written down
And I hid all my pain
And now I bring it out
And you'll be scared at first
'cause it's such an ugly blow
I don't know which is worse
to learn or not to know
Please don't listen
to what I'm gonna tell you
Look in my eyes and know
I simply had to give up
But I didn't let go without struggle
you know, I still love you
It's just, just one of those things
Please don't listen
to what I'm gonna tell you
Look in my eyes and know
I simply had to give up
But I didn't let go without struggle
you know, I still love you
It's just, it's just one of those things
I tried to tell you a million times
That you have always been one of us
I tried to tell you a million times
You have always been one of us
Please don't listen
(I tried to tell you a million times
That you have always been one of us)
Please don't listen
(I tried to tell you a million times
That you have always been one of us)
Please don't listen....
The song "Just One of Those Things" by Meg & Dia is a heart-wrenching ballad about the pain of letting go despite still feeling love for someone. The opening lines speak of needing a moment to breathe, indicating the gravity of the situation the singer is facing. The second verse alludes to their desire to express their feelings to their partner, but knowing that it's better to part ways. The chorus repeats the sentiment that they still love their partner, but it's just "one of those things" that they have to go through.
The bridge of the song is particularly emotional, with the singer admitting that they tried to hide their pain and put on a brave face, but now they're letting it all out. They warn their partner that they might be scared of the "ugly blow" they're about to receive, but it's better to know the truth than to continue living in ignorance. The final lines of the song reinforce the idea that the singer has always loved their partner and considers them part of their group, but they have to accept that it's time to move on.
Overall, "Just One of Those Things" is a poignant exploration of the complexities of love and how difficult it can be to let go of someone, even when it's the right thing to do.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me a minute
I need some time to collect my thoughts before I can talk to you.
I need a second
Just a little more time, please.
Got to breathe there
I need to calm down and compose myself before I can talk to you.
It's Just one of those things
This situation is just one of many unpredictable things that happen in life.
wish I could tell you
I want to be honest with you and share my true feelings.
How much I need you
I rely on you and value your presence in my life.
And how much you
You also rely on me and need me in your life, whether you realize it or not.
need me to go
I am planning to leave or distance myself from you, whether you want me to or not.
Please don't listen
Don't take my words at face value or believe everything I say.
to what I'm gonna tell you
I might say some hurtful or confusing things that I don't really mean.
Look in my eyes and know
Pay attention to my nonverbal cues and try to understand what I'm feeling beyond just my words.
I simply had to give up
I reached a breaking point and had to stop trying or pretending that everything was okay.
But I didn't let go without struggle
I fought to hold onto what we had, but it wasn't enough to overcome our problems.
you know, I still love you
Even though our relationship is changing, my feelings for you haven't completely disappeared.
I know I made it seem
I presented a false or incomplete picture of how I was really feeling to avoid confronting the issue.
Like all was written down
I acted like the outcome of our relationship was predetermined and out of our control, when in reality we have agency to make choices.
And I hid all my pain
I kept my emotional struggles hidden from you, possibly out of fear of being vulnerable or causing conflict.
And now I bring it out
I am finally expressing my true emotions and revealing the pain that I had kept hidden before.
And you'll be scared at first
My honesty might be difficult or jarring for you to hear, especially if you thought everything was fine before.
'cause it's such an ugly blow
The truth can be harsh and painful, and it might be hard to recover from the hurt.
I don't know which is worse
I am struggling to determine whether it is better to know the truth and feel the pain, or to stay in ignorance but avoid the pain.
I tried to tell you a million times
I have been trying to communicate my feelings to you for a long time, but perhaps I wasn't direct or clear enough.
That you have always been one of us
You are an important part of this friendship or relationship, and you always have been even if we are going through a rough patch.
Contributed by Declan I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Matteo
Another banger. Wonder why this album isn't on Spotify. Love Meg and Dia so much.
Benny Rodriguez
Been my favorite song since I was in high school. Just brings me back to reality...oh there goes gravity!
Hamilisha
You can get their EP "What Is It? A Fender Bender." On Amazon/Itunes(I just got it today!) They had a self-released album called "Our Home Is Gone" but they only made about 1000 and sold them by hand. I don't think they had their own copy until it was given to them by a fan who went great lengths to find one for them. (I heard it in some outdoor interview when they were doing a warped tour, something like that) Their new album comes out sometime in the next few months. Let me know if I helped
Cheyenne Hurley
I LOVE THIS CDD SO TALENTED
Brynasaurus rekts
what an amazing song
Shay Boyd
meg and dia have such beautiful messages =] they sing about real life and REAL problems ^_^ thats y i luv it and dia has such a pretty voice! =D
Sarrahh Blank
i love this song but i love it more acoustic haha :)
Shay Boyd
meg and dia sing about real stuff =] i love it
DarkFayte
meg wrote this for Dia when she went to college, it kinda self-explanatory once you know that
Jessie Dechico
I miss them!