The band gained recognition in the United Kingdom and United States during 2006 and 2007 due to the success of their single "Young Folks", whilst staying virtually unknown in their homeland, Sweden.
Between The Lines
Peter Bjorn and John Lyrics
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An owl appears to rest nearby
And as the darkness falls he sees more clearly
The things that often pass us by
The other day with the morning light
I woke to find you by my side
I turned to you to say what I was feeling
But I chose to keep my thoughts inside
Look into my eyes
Yeah, I said that I love you a thousand times
Right Between the Lines – right Between the Lines!
The air's invisible; the ocean's too
But face to face they both turn blue
And it's no different when your eyes meet mine
I could see much more of me through you
I could see much more of me through you
You always seem to know what's on my mind
Some things I'm fortunate you see
I never had the nerve to say I love you
But it's been no secret to you or me
It's been no secret to you or me
I said that I love you a thousand times
Look into my eyes
Yeah, I said that I love you a thousand times
Right Between the Lines – right Between the Lines!
I know it's late but before you close your eyes
I have to say how much I care
The words no longer seem so hard to say
In the light of the wordless thoughts we share
In the light of the wordless thoughts we share
I said that I love you a thousand times
Look into my eyes
Yeah, I said that I love you a thousand times
Right Between the Lines – right Between the Lines!
I said that I love you a thousand times
Look into my eyes
Yeah, I said that I love you a thousand times
Right Between the Lines – right Between the Lines!
"Between The Lines" by Peter Bjorn and John is a heartfelt and introspective song that explores the difficulty of expressing one's feelings and the power of unspoken communication in a relationship. The lyrics delve into the theme of missed opportunities and the fear of vulnerability that often hinder us from truly expressing our emotions.
The opening lines set the stage with the mention of an owl appearing as the sunlight dims, symbolizing the hidden truths and insights that can only be seen when darkness falls. This owl acts as a metaphor for the singer themselves, as they come to realize the things that often go unnoticed in their relationship. The singer reflects on a specific moment when they woke up to find their partner by their side, wanting to express their feelings but ultimately choosing to keep their thoughts inside. This hints at a recurring pattern of missed chances to communicate their love.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I said that I love you a thousand times, right between the lines," emphasizing the importance of unspoken understanding and how sometimes words can fall short in capturing the depth of emotions. The singer acknowledges that their partner always seems to understand what's on their mind without having to say it explicitly. This unspoken connection is highlighted as they express that their love has been no secret to either of them.
As the song progresses, the singer gains courage and realizes the significance of seizing the moment to express their love. In the final verse, they proclaim that before their partner closes their eyes, they must say how much they care. The lyrics suggest that in the light of the wordless thoughts they share, the words they were once afraid to say no longer seem difficult.
Overall, "Between The Lines" explores the power of unspoken understanding and the missed opportunities that can arise from the fear of vulnerability. It highlights the importance of seizing the moment to express genuine love and appreciation in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Outside my window as the sunlight dims
As daylight fades, I observe the world outside through my window
An owl appears to rest nearby
A nocturnal bird settles close by, symbolizing wisdom and insight
And as the darkness falls he sees more clearly
In the absence of light, the owl gains clarity and perception
The things that often pass us by
The owl notices the unnoticed aspects of life
The other day with the morning light
On a recent day, when the sun rose
I woke to find you by my side
I awoke to discover you beside me
I turned to you to say what I was feeling
I wanted to express my emotions to you
But I chose to keep my thoughts inside
Instead, I decided to withhold my thoughts and feelings
I said that I love you a thousand times
I have expressed my love for you repeatedly
Look into my eyes
By gazing into my eyes, you can see the sincerity of my words
Yeah, I said that I love you a thousand times
Indeed, I have professed my love for you on countless occasions
Right Between the Lines – right Between the Lines!
Subtly hidden in my words lies the truth of my affection
The air's invisible; the ocean's too
Although the air and ocean are intangible, they share similar characteristics
But face to face they both turn blue
When brought together, they reflect a sense of sadness or vulnerability
And it's no different when your eyes meet mine
Likewise, when our eyes meet, a profound connection is felt
I could see much more of me through you
Your presence allows me to understand myself better
You always seem to know what's on my mind
You possess the uncanny ability to perceive my thoughts and emotions
Some things I'm fortunate you see
Thankfully, you can discern certain aspects of me
I never had the nerve to say I love you
I lacked the courage to explicitly confess my love
But it's been no secret to you or me
However, it has never been a concealed fact between us
I know it's late but before you close your eyes
Although it may be late, I must express my feelings before you sleep
I have to say how much I care
It is vital for me to convey the depth of my affection
The words no longer seem so hard to say
Now, expressing my emotions feels less challenging
In the light of the wordless thoughts we share
Amid our unspoken understanding, the truth shines brightly
I said that I love you a thousand times
Once again, I professed my love numerous times
Right Between the Lines – right Between the Lines!
Diverting attention, the truth remains concealed within my words
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Written by: John Salerno
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Dessy Kuswara
Between the Lines
Peter Bjorn and John
You've got a troubled soul
I've got a troubled mind
You wanna highlight the faults
Why can't you leave them behind
Tried to fix the cracks
It's still leaking in
This will never end
If we don't begin
We burn it up from both sides
Our fuzz is fuel to the fire
Reading between the lines
Getting tired of
Reading between the lines
Colour outside the lines
Bring the tirades
Open up, let it out
Speak your mind
Or forever bite your tongue
(Our love's hidden in between the lines)
When your heart's not there
It's hard to sing along
(Our love's hidden in between the lines)
(Our love's hidden in between the lines)
You like the sun
But you just can't face it
I like the good things in life
But I don't know how to taste it
This vicious circle should
Have been a circle of trust
Trying to avoid, what now comes down to a must
I'll never finish this book
You always turn out the light
Reading between the lines
Getting tired of
Reading between the lines
Colour outside the lines
Bring the tirades
Open up, let it out
Speak your mind
Or forever bite your tongue
(Our love's hidden in between the lines)
When your heart's not there
It's hard to sing along
(Our love's hidden in between the lines)
Speak your mind
Or forever bite your tongue
(Our love's hidden in between the lines)
When your heart's not there
It's hard to sing along
(Our love's hidden in between the lines)
(Our love's hidden in between the lines)
(Our love's hidden in between the lines)
Our love's hidden in between the lines
Our love's hidden in between the lines
Amzy 1001
This is such a sweet sounding song. I always imagine my own little music video story in my head when listening to this song.
Amy Ashcat
Same!
Piero Celle
Me 2
Dessy Kuswara
Between the Lines
Peter Bjorn and John
You've got a troubled soul
I've got a troubled mind
You wanna highlight the faults
Why can't you leave them behind
Tried to fix the cracks
It's still leaking in
This will never end
If we don't begin
We burn it up from both sides
Our fuzz is fuel to the fire
Reading between the lines
Getting tired of
Reading between the lines
Colour outside the lines
Bring the tirades
Open up, let it out
Speak your mind
Or forever bite your tongue
(Our love's hidden in between the lines)
When your heart's not there
It's hard to sing along
(Our love's hidden in between the lines)
(Our love's hidden in between the lines)
You like the sun
But you just can't face it
I like the good things in life
But I don't know how to taste it
This vicious circle should
Have been a circle of trust
Trying to avoid, what now comes down to a must
I'll never finish this book
You always turn out the light
Reading between the lines
Getting tired of
Reading between the lines
Colour outside the lines
Bring the tirades
Open up, let it out
Speak your mind
Or forever bite your tongue
(Our love's hidden in between the lines)
When your heart's not there
It's hard to sing along
(Our love's hidden in between the lines)
Speak your mind
Or forever bite your tongue
(Our love's hidden in between the lines)
When your heart's not there
It's hard to sing along
(Our love's hidden in between the lines)
(Our love's hidden in between the lines)
(Our love's hidden in between the lines)
Our love's hidden in between the lines
Our love's hidden in between the lines
Amy Ashcat
I remember when I first listened to this song. My heart soared! You're on my favourite songs playlist!! Everyone my age is listening to horrible songs when I can listen to this magic! ❤️
Letícia Carmo Pantoja
I Love this music! 🥰🥰
Victor Lazo
Muy buena canción y esa pisca de los 80
Samuel Santiago Martínez
buena cancion
TheBetterIngredients
Saw you guys in Lawrence, KS. You guys rock, you need to come back!
Lucia Martinez
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