Yorn started as a drummer who also played guitar. In 1990, he was drumming for his band in a high school talent contest when someone suggested he sing the Replacements song "Talent Show." That went over so well, a competing band asked him to sing Neil Young’s "Rockin' In the Free World" with them.
He was first recognized when the Farrelly brothers picked "Strange Condition" for their film Me, Myself & Irene.
He has gained increasing popularity following the use of his song "Just Another" on popular WB television show Dawson's Creek.
Another of his songs, Murray was used in the credits of the film Igby Goes Down
The song "Undercover" was used in the first Spiderman movie and appears on the soundtrack.
The song "Lose You" was used in the closing of an episode of House on Fox.
Thinking Of You
Pete Yorn Lyrics
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For the fifty seven thousandth time this morning.
I keep seeing you in sheets of white.
I can't change anything, I can't change anything.
Anything.
I was out on my own, for the first time.
It was here all along, that I cracked.
Yeah I think I can do this all by myself.
I've been thinking of you a lot this morning.
For the fifty seven thousandth time today.
I will see you in pictures dressed as I am.
I can change anything, I can change anything.
Oh anything.
I would like to tell you, where I'm going to.
I've seen it before, I've seen it before.
I would like to tell you, this is not about you.
I've seen it before, I've seen it before.
I keep thinking of you, you're on my mind.
The lyrics of Pete Yorn's song "Thinking Of You" speak about someone who is constantly thinking of a person they had a relationship with in the past. The singer mentions that the person is on their mind for the fifty seven thousandth time that morning, which highlights their inability to let go of the memories. The singer visualizes the person in sheets of white, which could either symbolize the purity of their love or the fact that it has ended and moved on to a different form.
In the second verse, the singer admits that they were out on their own and they had an experience that made them crack. The lyrics suggest that the singer made a mistake by venturing out on their own, and it will not happen again until the next time. These lines depict a sense of defeat and helplessness despite trying to convince themselves that they can do it alone. The singer affirms that despite everything, they are still thinking of the person on a subconscious level, and they visualize the person dressed as they are.
The final two verses of the song suggest that the singer's thoughts are still consumed by the person from their past. They want to share where they are headed, but not as a way to reconcile with them. Instead, they seek closure and the feeling that they do not owe any explanation to the person they love. Despite this, their constant thoughts of the person prove that they can't change anything, even if they try.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep thinking of you, you're on my mind.
I can't stop thinking about you, you're always on my mind.
For the fifty seven thousandth time this morning.
I've thought about you so many times today, I've lost count.
I keep seeing you in sheets of white.
Everywhere I look, I see memories of us together.
I can't change anything, I can't change anything.
I wish I could change things between us, but I know I can't.
I was out on my own, for the first time.
I thought I could handle being alone, but it's harder than I thought.
It was here all along, that I cracked.
Being alone made me realize how much I need you in my life.
Now it won't happen again till the next time.
I know I'll make the same mistake again, even though I don't want to.
Yeah I think I can do this all by myself.
I thought I could handle being alone, but now I know I can't.
I've been thinking of you a lot this morning.
I can't get you out of my head, even after thinking about you so many times today.
For the fifty seven thousandth time today.
I've thought about you too many times to count today.
I will see you in pictures dressed as I am.
Everywhere I look, I see reminders of us together.
I can change anything, I can change anything. Oh anything.
I wish I could change things between us, but I know it's impossible.
I would like to tell you, where I'm going to.
I wish I could share my plans and dreams with you, but we're not together anymore.
I've seen it before, I've seen it before.
I've been through this kind of pain and heartbreak before.
This is not about you.
My struggles and pain are not your fault, it's just how things are.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Peter J. Yorn
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