You & I
Roger Harvey Lyrics

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You and I
Caught lightning in a bottle for a while
With a quarter moon And a thousand fireflies
Me and you
You and I

You and I
We like to spend our nights between the bars

Sitting there 'til we start seeing stars
Me and you
You and I

When we get to where we're going
If you're still by my side
Maybe we can take a minute with the neon night
Me and you
You and I

You and I
Sitting around just trying to make you smile
Getting stoned like it's going out of style
Me and you
You and I

You and I
We're lucky to have landed where we are
Wouldn't be the same without the scars
It's me and you
You and I

When we get to where we're going
If you're still by my side
Maybe we can take a minute with the neon night
Me and you
You and I

Me and you
You and I

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Roger Harvey's "You & I" describe the singer's relationship with their partner. The first line says "You and I caught lightning in a bottle for a while," emphasizing that their love was strong and powerful, albeit possibly fleeting. The imagery of a "quarter moon and a thousand fireflies" adds to the dreamy, magical feeling of their connection. The following lines describe their shared experiences, such as spending nights between bars and getting stoned together, highlighting the intimacy and simpatico nature of their relationship.

The chorus brings the listener back to reality, recognizing that although they may have this intense connection, life continues on and they must go to where they're going. But the singer still longs to share these moments with their partner, suggesting that they're in for a long ride together. The final line, "Me and you, You and I" serves as a kind of refrain, underscoring the intimacy and partnership that is central to this song.

Line by Line Meaning

You and I
Together, we are a unit

Caught lightning in a bottle for a while
We were able to capture a moment of intense happiness

With a quarter moon and a thousand fireflies
We had a magical atmosphere surrounding us

We like to spend our nights between the bars
We enjoy going out and socializing

Sitting there 'til we start seeing stars
We like to stay out late and have a good time

When we get to where we're going
In the future, when we reach our destination

If you're still by my side
If you are still with me

Maybe we can take a minute with the neon night
We can enjoy the vibrant night scene

Sitting around just trying to make you smile
I enjoy making you happy

Getting stoned like it's going out of style
We enjoy using marijuana recreationally

We're lucky to have landed where we are
We are grateful for where we currently are in life