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.
Up Against The Wall
Peter Bjorn and John Lyrics
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But I just had to waste the phone forget it all
Bones are trembling, hands are cold
You don't know how it feels you've got me up against the wall
Maybe we could make this work
But I just had to leave before it's getting worse
I don't know what you came here for
Your slap was like a wake-up call
The bruises on my face don't bother me at all
Bones are trembling, hands are cold
It's almost that I wish you had me up against the wall
The lyrics of Up Against The Wall by Peter Bjorn and John describe a situation where the singer is in a troubled relationship with someone. The singer feels trapped and helpless, as if they are up against the wall. They mention how they missed a call from this person, perhaps deliberately, because they didn't want to confront the situation. The singer's bones are trembling and their hands are cold, likely due to anxiety and fear. They express a desire to make the relationship work, but they also acknowledge that leaving might be the better solution. The singer reveals that they don't know why the other person came here, suggesting that the relationship is lacking in communication and understanding.
The lyrics take a dark turn when the singer mentions being slapped by the other person. Instead of feeling hurt or angry, the singer describes the slap as a wake-up call. They also mention that the bruises on their face don't bother them, suggesting that the physical abuse has become normalized in their relationship. They end the song by stating that they almost wish the other person had them up against the wall, indicating that they feel powerless in this relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of Up Against The Wall paint a vivid picture of a toxic relationship where one person is being abused and the other person has all the power. The song is a commentary on the dynamics of abusive relationships and the difficulty of escaping them.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess I should have caught your call
I missed your call and feel guilty about it.
But I just had to waste the phone forget it all
I purposely ignored your call and don't want to talk to you.
Bones are trembling, hands are cold
I'm anxious and nervous talking to you.
You don't know how it feels you've got me up against the wall
You don't understand how much pressure I'm under to talk to you.
Maybe we could make this work
There's a chance this relationship could be successful.
But I just had to leave before it's getting worse
I'm ending things before they get worse.
I don't know what you came here for
I'm unsure of your intentions.
It's almost that I wish we hadn't met at all
I regret ever getting into a relationship with you.
Your slap was like a wake-up call
Your actions made me realize something important.
The bruises on my face don't bother me at all
Your physical attack doesn't affect me.
It's almost that I wish you had me up against the wall
I wish you had more control over this relationship so I didn't have to deal with it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN ERIKSSON, PETER MOREN, BJ�RN YTTLING
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@ValCronin
Lyrics
I guess I should have caught your call
But I just had to waste the phone forget it all
Bones are trembling, hands are cold
You don't know how it feels you've got me up against the wall
Maybe we could make this work
But I just had to leave before it's getting worse
I don't know what you came here for
It's almost that I wish we hadn't met at all
Your slap was like a wake-up call
The bruises on my face don't bother me at all
Bones are trembling, hands are cold
It's almost that I wish you had me up against the wall
@jordancheung001
Guess I should have caught your call
But I just had to waste the phone, forget it all
Bones are trembling, hands are cold
You don't know how that feels
You've got me up against the wall
Maybe we could make this work
But I just had to leave before it's getting worse
I don't know what you came here for
It's almost that I wish we hadn't met at all
Your slap was like a wake-up call
The bruises on my face don't bother me at all
Bones are trembling, hands are cold
It's almost that I wish you had me up against the wall
@7n154
I used to work at a very boho restaurant and would play this album all the time. Had a cool apartment, no roommates, single, made plenty of cash. Life was just parties, shows and hip dive bars - one of the best parts of my 20's.
@K_lub
"It's almost like I wished we haven't met at all" Not gonna lie that line gets me every time if you know what I mean.
@sunmoon1084
Robust it gets me too
@randomazn420
Likewise
@Goodywagon
Abs Lutely
@lyssabeeisme
For sure!
@carsxarexhard4504
You’re married ?😂😂
@nevershoutleeann
First time I heard this I was in car with two close friends, going over a long bridge to the beach. It was blaring with the windows down with the wind in our hair. The music was building up at the right spots and once we crossed over, the music came to a subtle stop. It was perfect timing in correlation to the bridge ride. I felt really free in that moment. Cliche but true. It is now one of my favorite moments to think about because I just felt so content and worry free.
@spaceoutmisfit1738
😍😍
@vikifike5034
LeeAnn C reading this made me cry. thanks for sharing.