Pumpkin Pie
Ryan Caraveo Lyrics


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I know a secret spot just for us
Where you can see the city perfectly
We don't have to do drugs, kiss, or touch
But if you want to, that works for me
We can both pretend it's the first time
Like we don't know what heartbreak feels like
Like we ain't ever watched everything we
Love burn to the ground Yeah, that'd be real nice
Look at the lights
I wonder if anyone sees us from all the way out there
Probably not
So, whatcha waitin' on?
Go head, let it out now, I ain't scared
I got demons too, if you even knew
Probably the only reason I believe in you
I know what they look like
And you've got the look like you've got somethin'

Stuck inside
They slicin' up your heart like pumpkin pie
It must be scrumptious, everyone just wants to try
Until there's nothing left and, yet, they wonder why
You run and hide (there's somethin' eating you alive)
Cause there's somethin' eating you alive
Alive
Cause there's somethin' eating you alive

It's in the eyes, it's in the eyes
Even through a mask, they cannot be disguised
They are windows into your insides
And they say you haven't really been fine
Here's an idea to bring us in tighter
I'm sick of being empty, you sick of being tired
I want to feel warmer, you want to see a fire
I'm soaked in gasoline, you -- go head and drop the lighter
Now, here's a chance baby
I'm sittin' right beside ya
You cannot hold me down, but, I like the way you try to
So, push a little harder, squeeze a little tighter
It drives me crazy the way you let the crazy drive you
I see me and you, you see you and me
I say we pretend this is just a lucid dream
Cause you deserve a good night
Cause you've got the look like you've got somethin'

Stuck inside
They slicin' up your heart like pumpkin pie
It must be scrumptious, everyone just wants to try
Until there's nothing left and, yet, they wonder why
You run and hide (there's somethin' eating you alive)
Cause there's somethin' eating you alive




Alive
Cause there's somethin' eating you alive

Overall Meaning

The song "Pumpkin Pie" by Ryan Caraveo is a heartfelt ballad about two people finding solace in each other, despite their individual struggles with personal demons. The song opens with Caraveo suggesting a secret spot where they can see the city lights and escape from reality. He clarifies that they don't need to engage in any "vices" but if they do, he's okay with it. Caraveo's lyrics about pretending it's their first time together and forgetting past heartbreaks are a testament to the power of staying present in the moment despite the challenges in life.


The chorus, "they slicing up your heart like pumpkin pie" is a powerful metaphor for the way some people devour and take advantage of vulnerability until there's nothing left to give. Caraveo suggests that there is something eating away at the person, and they don't need to hide it. It will be challenging to heal and move on, but to do so; they must acknowledge the pain and work through it.


The lines "I'm soaked in gasoline, you -- go head and drop the lighter," suggest the idea of igniting a spark and passion in life, even if it means burning everything to the ground. The lyrics also underscore how essential it is to have someone willing to stand by you, through thick and thin, and help you feel less alone during life's difficult moments.


Line by Line Meaning

I know a secret spot just for us
I have a special place where we can go and be alone together.


Where you can see the city perfectly
This spot has the perfect view of the city.


We don't have to do drugs, kiss, or touch
We don't need to rely on substances or physical contact to enjoy each other's company.


But if you want to, that works for me
But if you do want to partake in those things, I'm okay with it.


We can both pretend it's the first time
We can try to relive the newness and magic of the first time we fell in love.


Like we don't know what heartbreak feels like
We can forget about the pain of past heartbreaks and focus on the present moment.


Like we ain't ever watched everything we Love burn to the ground
We can try to forget about the times when everything we cared about was destroyed.


Yeah, that'd be real nice
It would be wonderful to escape our problems and be carefree for a while.


Look at the lights
Let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty around us.


I wonder if anyone sees us from all the way out there
I'm curious if we can be seen from afar and if our love is visible to others.


Probably not
We're most likely too far away and too small to be noticed.


So, whatcha waitin' on?
Let's not waste any more time and enjoy this moment together.


Go head, let it out now, I ain't scared
You can confide in me and share your innermost thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement.


I got demons too, if you even knew
I have my own personal struggles and issues that I'm dealing with, just like you.


Probably the only reason I believe in you
Our shared struggles and experiences have given me a reason to have faith in you and our relationship.


I know what they look like
I understand what inner demons look like and how they can manifest in a person.


And you've got the look like you've got somethin'
You have a certain look or aura about you that suggests you have something important to say or share.


Stuck inside
Feeling trapped or confined by inner turmoil or struggles.


They slicin' up your heart like pumpkin pie
These struggles are causing emotional pain and hurt that feels like someone is cutting through your heart with a knife.


It must be scrumptious, everyone just wants to try
Others might see your struggle and think it's something worth experiencing or trying out, without understanding the true pain and difficulty you're going through.


Until there's nothing left and, yet, they wonder why
People may continue to take and exploit your struggles until there's nothing left of you, and then they'll wonder why you couldn't handle it.


You run and hide (there's somethin' eating you alive)
You retreat and try to hide from others because these struggles are consuming you and causing you intense pain emotionally.


Cause there's somethin' eating you alive
Your inner struggles are causing profound emotional pain and distress.


It's in the eyes, it's in the eyes
Your true feelings and state of being can be seen in your eyes and can't be hidden or disguised.


Even through a mask, they cannot be disguised
Even if you try to hide your true feelings, they'll still be visible to those who look closely enough.


They are windows into your insides
Your eyes are a gateway to your emotions and innermost thoughts.


And they say you haven't really been fine
Your eyes suggest that you're not really okay and that you're hiding something.


Here's an idea to bring us in tighter
Let me suggest a way for us to become closer and more connected.


I'm sick of being empty, you sick of being tired
We're both exhausted and burned out, and we want something more meaningful and fulfilling in our lives.


I want to feel warmer, you want to see a fire
We both desire more passion, warmth, and energy in our lives, and we want to ignite that spark together.


I'm soaked in gasoline, you -- go head and drop the lighter
I'm ready to take a risk and be vulnerable, and I'm waiting for you to take the first step to ignite the spark between us.


Now, here's a chance baby
This moment is an opportunity for us to take a chance on each other and our feelings.


I'm sittin' right beside ya
I'm here with you, and I'm not going anywhere.


You cannot hold me down, but, I like the way you try to
Even if you can't control me, your attempts to do so are endearing and show your care and concern for me.


So, push a little harder, squeeze a little tighter
Let's give it our all and try to make this work, even if it requires a bit of effort and sacrifice.


It drives me crazy the way you let the crazy drive you
I'm both excited and frustrated by the passion and intensity with which you pursue your innermost desires and fears.


I see me and you, you see you and me
We see each other differently and see ourselves differently when we're together.


I say we pretend this is just a lucid dream
Let's try to blur the line between dreams and reality and enjoy this moment as if it were a surreal and beautiful dream.


Cause you deserve a good night
You deserve to feel good, to be happy, and to have a good time.


Cause you've got the look like you've got somethin'
You have a special quality or aura about you that draws me to you and makes me want to connect with you.




Writer(s): TEAL DOUVILLE, RYAN CARAVEO

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Lyrics:
I know a secret spot just for us
Where you can see the city perfectly
We don't have to do drugs, kiss, or touch
But if you want to, that works for me
We can both pretend it's the first time
Like we don't know what heartbreak feels like
Like we ain't ever watched everything we
love burn to the ground Yeah, that'd be real nice
Look at the lights
I wonder if anyone sees us from all the way out there
Probably not
So, whatcha waitin' on?
Go head, let it out now, I ain't scared
I got demons too, if you even knew
Probably the only reason I believe in you
I know what they look like
And you've got the look like you've got somethin'

Stuck inside
They slicin' up your heart like pumpkin pie
It must be scrumptious, everyone just wants to try
Until there's nothing left and, yet, they wonder why
You run and hide (there's somethin' eating you alive)
Cause there's somethin' eating you alive
Alive
Cause there's somethin' eating you alive

It's in the eyes, it's in the eyes
Even through a mask, they cannot be disguised
They are windows into your insides
And they say you haven't really been fine
Here's an idea to bring us in tighter
I'm sick of being empty, you sick of being tired
I want to feel warmer, you want to see a fire
I'm soaked in gasoline, you -- go head and drop the lighter
Now, here's a chance baby
I'm sittin' right beside ya
You cannot hold me down, but, I like the way you try to
So, push a little harder, squeeze a little tighter
It drives me crazy the way you let the crazy drive you
I see me and you, you see you and me
I say we pretend this is just a lucid dream
Cause you deserve a good night
Cause you've got the look like you've got somethin'

Stuck inside
They slicin' up your heart like pumpkin pie
It must be scrumptious, everyone just wants to try
Until there's nothing left and, yet, they wonder why
You run and hide (there's somethin' eating you alive)
Cause there's somethin' eating you alive
Alive
Cause there's somethin' eating you alive



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@cobyowen1274

I'm only 19, but Ryan Cara and NF have gotten me through some really rough times. Respect

@tiacastillo420

Named my son after NF

@TeaDrinkerKaiyo

21 from UK here. Same thing. I remember when he released bang bang. When he released all his oldies. ๐Ÿฅฐ

@CaelumTheChisel

Stay strong my friend you're in for worse times than you've been through but also much better than you can ever expect.

@Chris-gh6ux

Everybody sleeping on him ๐Ÿ˜ค

@jessekendall8714

Bacon ๆŒ‡ not everyone. Much love

@hmoreno815

Bacon ๆŒ‡ hell yea they are!

@marymeme7702

Honestly. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

@Helicopterpilot16

No power in calling it out, I listened to him during and after. I made it fit my internal narrative within the situation. Now he's basically preaching to the choir hoping they they make their own songs.

@arnabisarkar9849

Like the hell ....!!!! Are people deaf !?

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