It's A Pleasure To Meet You
Motion City Soundtrack Lyrics
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We've all had our battles
With darkness and shadows
I'm here to let you know
It's a pleasure to meet you
Can you feel it, disappearing
It'll happen, you are not alone
Oh, and better
Everything is so damn tragic
Time erodes the waves of panic
Take it in
You are not alone
We've all had our battles
With darkness and shadows
I'm here to let you know
It's a pleasure to meet you
Today is all we have
So try for a moment
To break from the torment
And sing this to yourself
It's a pleasure to meet you
At a distance
There's a difference
Things will make sense
You are not alone
Got to hold on for the moment
'Til the next one
Everything is so damn tragic
Time erodes the waves of panic
Get up
You are not alone
We've all had our battles
With darkness and shadows
I'm here to let you know
It's a pleasure to meet you
Today is all we have
So try for a moment
To break from the torment
And sing this to yourself
It's a pleasure to meet you
Every damn night for years of my life
I've spent driving around this miserable city
Just looking through windows at people
Alone for an answer or reason to live
But every day since, I've been peeling away
At this counterfeit skin just got in the way
I can see my reflection and clearly can say
It's a pleasure to meet you again
You are not alone
We've all had our battles
With darkness and shadows
I'm here to let you know
It's a pleasure to meet you
Today is all we have
So try for a moment
To break from the torment
And sing this to yourself
It's a pleasure to meet you
It's a pleasure to meet you
It's a pleasure to meet you
"It's a Pleasure To Meet You" by Motion City Soundtrack feat. Dan Campbell is a song about the struggles of life and the importance of connection. The lyrics encourage listeners to recognize that they are not alone in their battles with darkness and shadow, and that it is a pleasure to meet each other despite these struggles. The song acknowledges the despair and tragedy that can be part of life, but also emphasizes the possibility of change and growth.
The lyrics suggest that things can "make sense" and that "at a distance, there's a difference." The song's message is one of hope, urging listeners to hold on to the moment and peel away their counterfeit skin in order to connect with each other in a more authentic way. The repeated refrain of "it's a pleasure to meet you" underscores the importance of human connection and the value of being present in the moment.
Overall, "It's a Pleasure To Meet You" is a song that both acknowledges the struggles of life and offers hope for a better future. It encourages listeners to recognize their shared experiences with others and to hold on to the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
You are not alone
You are not the only one going through something difficult.
We've all had our battles
We have all gone through difficult times in our lives.
With darkness and shadows
We have all faced darkness or negative emotions in our lives.
I'm here to let you know
I want to tell you that you are not alone and that I am here to help.
It's a pleasure to meet you
I am happy to have made your acquaintance and want to help you.
Can you feel it, disappearing
Do you notice that your problems are slowly fading away?
It'll happen, you are not alone
Your problems will get better, and you are not alone in facing them.
I've been there, I'm still there
I have faced similar difficulties and still have some of them.
Oh, and better
But I have gotten better, and you will too.
Everything is so damn tragic
It feels like everything is going wrong and terrible.
Time erodes the waves of panic
Over time, the intense feelings of panic will become less severe.
Take it in
Embrace the present moment and try to calm down.
Today is all we have
We only have the present, so we should make the most of it.
So try for a moment
Take some time to focus on the present moment and try to find peace.
To break from the torment
Try to escape from the negative feelings that are tormenting you.
And sing this to yourself
Repeating these positive affirmations to yourself can be helpful.
At a distance
From a different perspective.
There's a difference
Things can look different from a different point of view.
Things will make sense
Your problems will start to become clear and make sense with time.
Got to hold on for the moment
We have to hold on through the difficult moments to get to the better ones.
'Til the next one
Until the next moment comes along.
Every damn night for years of my life
I have spent countless nights driving around feeling miserable.
I've spent driving around this miserable city
I have been wandering this city, searching for answers.
Just looking through windows at people
I have felt disconnected and alone, watching other people go about their lives.
Alone for an answer or reason to live
I have felt completely alone and isolated, desperately searching for a reason to keep going.
But every day since, I've been peeling away
But since then, I have been slowly shedding my negative thoughts and emotions.
At this counterfeit skin just got in the way
I have realized that my negative mindset was hindering me.
I can see my reflection and clearly can say
Now I can see myself more clearly and confidently.
It's a pleasure to meet you again
I am happy to have met the new, improved version of myself.
It's a pleasure to meet you
I am happy to have made your acquaintance and want to help you.
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@floompyflob2418
You are not alone
We've all had our battles with darkness and shadows
I'm here to let you know
It's a pleasure to meet you
Can you feel it, disappearing
It'll happen, you are not alone
I've been there, I'm still there
Oh, and better
Everything is so damn tragic
Time erodes the waves of panic
Take it in
You are not alone
We've all had our battles with darkness and shadows
I'm here to let you know
It's a pleasure to meet you
Today is all we have
So try for a moment to break from the torment
And sing this to yourself
It's a pleasure to meet you
At a distance
There's a difference
Things will make sense
You are not alone
Got to hold on for the moment
Til the next one
Everything is so damn tragic
Time erodes the waves of panic
Get up
You are not alone
We've all had our battles with darkness and shadows
I'm here to let you know
It's a pleasure to meet you
Today is all we have
So try for a moment to break from the torment
And sing this to yourself
It's a pleasure to meet you
Every damn night for years of my life
I've spent driving around this miserable city
Just looking through windows at people
Alone for an answer or reason to live
But every day since, I've been peeling away
At this counterfeit skin just got in the way
I can see my reflection and clearly can say
It's a pleasure to meet you again
You are not alone
We've all had our battles with darkness and shadows
I'm here to let you know
It's a pleasure to meet you
Today is all we have
So try for a moment to break from the torment
And sing this to yourself
It's a pleasure to meet you
It's a pleasure to meet you
It's a pleasure to meet you
@acaDamiens
I suffer horrible depression and these guys just are so on point. I cannot be grateful enough for anthems like this that help me. It's like a neurotic phase cancellation of frequencies in my head when I hear music like this.
@djk-dog5506
I'm a long time fan ever since the LP promenade/Carolina and their first EP kids for America, that's 1999. I don't care what anyone says I've seen these guys live 12 times and they continue to kick ass. I love how they've evolved into such great sounds, the GO album was straight art. I have a feeling this new album will be energetic but still have unbelievable scores and lyrics MCS for life! new album Tom! So excited!
@moldbreath
Their sound has changed with each album but it's always fantastic. I think it will be my 8th or 9th time seeing them this October :)
@r3ikobomb
Anyone else a long time fan?!?!?!
@Mezza87x
+r3ikobomb Ever since 'I am the Movie' :)
@r3ikobomb
Found them during Commit This To Memory, but bought all their stuff ever since!
@Mezza87x
Good stuff, theyre more-or-less my favourite band now! They can always cheer me up when I'm down :)
@r3ikobomb
Unless you're listening to L.G.F.U.A.D. in which case makes you want to G.F.U.A.D. lol
@rocknrollnobody
+r3ikobomb Since 'I Am The Movie', which I bought off the band when they supported All American Rejects on a UK tour many years ago. They totally blew away the headline act.
@ShyLivesMatter
"You are not alone. We've all had our battles with darkness and shadows ... I've been there, I'm still there, only better. Everything is so damn tragic ... Every damn night, the years of my life I spend driving around this miserable city. Just looking through windows at people alone for an answer, a reason to live." Justin always knows what to say :-) Love this band and album - great Power Pop. Great message in this song, too. We're all in this mess together as the human race. So IMO we might as well be kind to each other. You are not alone, people!