I Love Perth
Pavement Lyrics


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Everyone is carrying on in this house
Afraid to live there
I can't even watch
The things you do and the people you know

A groovy scene in Australia
I will move take my surfboard
Maybe I'll groove
Noise addicts and other folks, oh yeah!

Our hearts were blanketed with it all
And then I took off the blanket and saw
The pretty shawl you bought for me

You're gorgeous
I'm pretty handsome too
We make a pair, me and you
Me and you forever




On and on and on and on
Me and you forever on and on

Overall Meaning

In the opening lines of the song, "Everyone is carrying on in this house / Afraid to live there / I can't even watch / The things you do and the people you know", the singer paints a picture of a dysfunctional household where the residents are afraid to live, leading their behavior to be unwatchable even for those inside the house. This passage seems to suggest that the people's behavior and company they keep contribute to a tense atmosphere in the house.


The song then shifts focus to Australia, perceived by the singer as a groovy scene where he wants to move, take his surfboard, and groove. He mentions "noise addicts and other folks" as an intriguing aspect of the culture he encounters. This change in setting may imply that the singer wants to leave behind the negative environment in his house and start anew in another place.


The final lines of the song, "You're gorgeous / I'm pretty handsome too / We make a pair, me and you / Me and you forever / On and on and on and on / Me and you forever on and on", confirm that the singer no longer wants to be a part of the dysfunctional household, preferring to be with a partner and build a life of their own.


Line by Line Meaning

Everyone is carrying on in this house
The people in the house are behaving in a certain way.


Afraid to live there
The people in that house are fearful to lead the life they want to.


I can't even watch
The singer cannot bear to watch their peers be so scared of taking a chance.


The things you do and the people you know
The people who are afraid of their dreams are the same people who are closing themselves off from new experiences.


A groovy scene in Australia
Australia is a cool place to be.


I will move take my surfboard
The singer would like to move to Australia and bring their surfboard.


Maybe I'll groove
The singer wants to have a good time in Australia.


Noise addicts and other folks, oh yeah!
There are some interesting people in Australia who like to have fun.


Our hearts were blanketed with it all
The artist and their partner were happy and comfortable with each other.


And then I took off the blanket and saw
The artist discovered something new about their partner.


The pretty shawl you bought for me
The singer is grateful to their partner for a kind gesture.


You're gorgeous
The artist thinks their partner is very attractive.


I'm pretty handsome too
The singer thinks they are also attractive.


We make a pair, me and you
The singer and their partner are good together.


Me and you forever
The singer and their partner will be together for a long time.


On and on and on and on
Their love will continue indefinitely.




Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: STEPHEN MALKMUS

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