When I'm With You
Mystery Skull Lyrics
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Yeah
Must've been somethin' that I said
Yeah
I just want you
Wish I could turn back time
Wish I could rewind life
Alright
Everytime I see you I try to hold tight
Oh woah
You know your lovin' keeps me up at night
Oh woah
I know I fucked this up
I'm gonna make it right
'Cause when I'm with you
'Cause when I'm with you
'Cause when I'm with you
Ooo
I'm never givin up
'Cause when I'm with you
You got me swimmin' 'round my head
Yeah
Things that I wish I never said
Yeah
I just want you
Wish you could want me back
Wish you would take me back
Alright
Alright
Everytime I see you I try to hold tight
Oh woah
You know your lovin' keeps me up at night
Oh woah
I know I fucked this up
I'm gonna make it right
'Cause when I'm with you
'Cause when I'm with you
'Cause when I'm with you
Ooo
I'm never givin up
'Cause when I'm with you
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
The lyrics to "When I'm With You" by Mystery Skulls are about a person who is infatuated with someone they have feelings for. They confess that their words may have caused some harm or misunderstanding in the past, but they wish they could turn back time and fix things. The person admits that they cannot help themselves from wanting to be close to the person they're singing to, and their love keeps them up at night. Despite any mistakes that were made, the person is determined to make things right and never give up, because being with the person they love makes everything worth it. The repetition of the phrase "when I'm with you" emphasizes how important this person is to the singer and how much they desire their presence.
The song has a very upbeat and catchy melody, which contrasts with the lyrics' contemplative tone. The music is composed of a pop/ retro-funk fusion with a groovy bassline and funky guitar riffs. The chorus is memorable and stands out, as the singer repeatedly chants "when I'm with you" in a way that is both energizing and romantic.
Overall, the song is about the struggle to express one's feelings to someone they're infatuated with, and the determination to make things right and hold onto love, no matter the circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
You got me hangin' by a thread
I'm in a fragile emotional state because of you
Must've been somethin' that I said
I realize that I made a mistake and upset you
I just want you
I want to be with you and have your affection
Wish I could turn back time
I wish I could go back and change what I did
Wish I could rewind life
I wish I could start over and do things differently
Everytime I see you I try to hold tight
I want to hold onto you whenever I'm near you
You know your lovin' keeps me up at night
I can't stop thinking about you and it's affecting my sleep
I know I fucked this up
I acknowledge that I messed up our relationship and hurt you
'Cause when I'm with you
Being with you makes everything better
I'm never givin up
I won't stop trying to make things right with you
You got me swimmin' 'round my head
You're always on my mind and I can't stop thinking about you
Things that I wish I never said
I regret some of the things I said and wish I hadn't said them
Wish you could want me back
I hope that you still have feelings for me
Wish you would take me back
I want to reconcile and start our relationship over again
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LUIS ALBERTO DUBUC
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