In Between
Quinn Lewis Lyrics
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I used to feel so lonely when I think of her
How to explain it?
When something's breaking someone's gotta take the hurt
So I take all this pain
Make it a bad dream
Say I can change
Did what I did
That doesn't make it right
I'm caught in between
Who I am and who I used to be
Ah-yeah-yeah-yeah, ah-yeah-yeah-yeah
But that doesn't mean
That who I am is who I used to be
Ah-yeah-yeah-yeah, ah-yeah-yeah-yeah
I'm caught in between
Who I am and who I used to be
Ah-yeah-yeah-yeah, ah-yeah-yeah-yeah
But that doesn't mean
Who I am is who I used to be
Ah-yeah-yeah-yeah, ah-yeah-yeah-yeah
I keep on drinking
She's probably thinking I'm so irresponsible
But there I go again
There I go again, let it cross my mind
Say that I don't care, say that I'm fine
Sometimes it's just illogical
So I take all this pain
Make it a bad dream
Say I can change
Whatever that means
I feel okay
But it keeps me up sometimes
I'm caught in between
Who I am and who I used to be
Ah-yeah-yeah-yeah, ah-yeah-yeah-yeah
But that doesn't mean
That who I am is who I used to be
Ah-yeah-yeah-yeah, ah-yeah-yeah-yeah
I'm caught in between
Who I am and who I used to be
Ah-yeah-yeah-yeah, ah-yeah-yeah-yeah
But that doesn't mean
Who I am is who I used to be
Ah-yeah-yeah-yeah, ah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Some things are better left
Some things are better left alone
Some things are better left, alone
Some things are better left
Some things are better left alone
Some things are better left, alone
I'm caught in between
Who I am and who I used to be
Ah-yeah-yeah-yeah, ah-yeah-yeah-yeah
I'm caught in between
Who I am and who I used to be
Ah-yeah-yeah-yeah, ah-yeah-yeah-yeah
But that doesn't mean
Who I am is who I used to be
Ah-yeah-yeah-yeah, ah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Who I used to be
Not who I used to be
The song "In Between" by Quinn Lewis explores the idea of being stuck in a transitional phase in life, unsure of who one truly is. The lyrics suggest that the singer used to feel lonely when thinking of someone ("her"), but something feels different now. They acknowledge that they have caused pain and regrets the things they have done, but don't exactly know how to fix them. The singer tries to convince themselves that they are fine and that they can change, but they still feel trapped in between who they used to be and who they are becoming. The chorus repeats this idea of being caught in between, but it also emphasizes that who the singer is now may not be the same as who they used to be.
The second verse delves into the singer's coping mechanisms, specifically drinking. They are aware that their drinking habits are irresponsible, but they can't help but let it cross their mind. They try to make the pain they feel into a bad dream, and even though they feel okay, it still keeps them up at night. The repetition of "some things are better left alone" could suggest that the singer may not know how to leave the past behind, or perhaps they are unsure of what the future holds.
Overall, the lyrics of "In Between" convey feelings of uncertainty, regret, and a desire for change. The singer is aware of their flaws and past mistakes but is also aware that they can't change who they used to be. They are trapped in a transitional phase of life, struggling to find their identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Something feels different
There's a change in the air, something doesn't feel the same as it used to
I used to feel so lonely when I think of her
In the past, thoughts of her made me feel isolated and alone
How to explain it?
I'm not sure how to put this feeling into words
When something's breaking someone's gotta take the hurt
When there's pain and damage, someone has to bear the brunt of it
So I take all this pain
I'm taking on all the pain and discomfort
Make it a bad dream
Trying to forget by imagining it was just a nightmare
Say I can change
Trying to convince myself I can improve and become better
Whatever that means
Even though I don't exactly know what I need to change
Did what I did
Admitting to past mistakes and actions
That doesn't make it right
Just because I did something doesn't mean it was the correct thing to do
I'm caught in between
Who I am and who I used to be
Feeling stuck in limbo, in the middle of who I was and who I want to become
Ah-yeah-yeah-yeah, ah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Vocalization to add emphasis to the previous line
But that doesn't mean
That who I am is who I used to be
However, my past actions and mistakes don't define who I am in the present
I keep on drinking
Drinking to distract myself from the pain and problems
She's probably thinking I'm so irresponsible
She may perceive me as careless and reckless for drinking all the time
But there I go again
I'm falling back into old habits and patterns
Let it cross my mind
Allowing thoughts of my past to enter my mind
Say that I don't care, say that I'm fine
Pretending to be unbothered and unaffected by the situation
Sometimes it's just illogical
Sometimes my actions and feelings don't make sense
I feel okay
I may seem alright on the surface
But it keeps me up sometimes
However, thoughts and worries do still keep me awake at night
Some things are better left
Sometimes it's best to leave certain things untouched and unaddressed
Some things are better left alone
Leaving things alone to avoid more pain and hurt
Not who I used to be
I am not the same person I was in the past
Writer(s): Kenny Fleetwood, Danen Reed Rector, Dan Muckala, Thomas Kipp Williams, Quinn Lewis Delibridge, Samuel Tinnesz, Joshua Todd Hawkins
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