I Think We
Screeching Weasel Lyrics


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"Children, behave", that's what they say when we're together
"And watch how you play", they don't understand

And so we're running just as fast as we can
Holding on to one another's hands
Trying to get away into the night
And then you put your arms around me
And we tumble to the ground

And then you say, "I think we're alone now
There doesn't seem to be anyone around
I think we're alone now
The beating of our hearts is the only sound"

Look at the way, we gotta hide what we're doing
'Cause what would they say if they ever knew?

And so we're running just as fast as we can
Holding on to one another's hands
Trying to get away into the night
And then you put your arms around me
And we tumble to the ground

And then you say, "I think we're alone now
There doesn't seem to be anyone around
I think we're alone now
The beating of our hearts is the only sound"

"I think we're alone now
There doesn't seem to be anyone around
I think we're alone now
The beating of our hearts is the only sound"

"I think we're alone now
There doesn't seem to be anyone around




I think we're alone now
The beating of our hearts is the only sound"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Screeching Weasel's "I Think We're Alone Now" depict a moment between two people who feel the need to hide their connection from the world. The first two lines of the song, "Children, behave" and "And watch how you play" are representative of the societal norms that expect people to act a certain way when together. The following lyrics describe the couple's attempt to escape from the expectations of society and the judgement they would face if their connection was discovered. They are running to get away from the world, holding onto each other as they navigate the unknown territory of their newfound relationship.


When the couple stops running and finally feels safe, they embrace each other. The lyrics, "And then you put your arms around me, and we tumble to the ground" signify a moment of vulnerability and intimacy between the two. The chorus, "I think we're alone now, there doesn't seem to be anyone around, the beating of our hearts is the only sound" highlights the idea that the couple's love is sacred to them and they feel it is not meant to be shared with the world. They feel that their connection is so pure that they do not need any external validation.


In conclusion, "I Think We're Alone Now" is an emotional representation of a relationship that is forced to hide from the world. It represents the societal norms that expect people to conform and hide their true emotions, while also representing the need for love and the desire to connect with someone on a deeper level.


Line by Line Meaning

"Children, behave", that's what they say when we're together
People tell us to act appropriately when we're together


"And watch how you play", they don't understand
They don't comprehend the way we behave when we're alone


And so we're running just as fast as we can
We're trying to escape from the judgmental eyes of society


Holding on to one another's hands
We're holding onto each other for emotional support


Trying to get away into the night
We're seeking solace in the quiet darkness of the night


And then you put your arms around me
You're comforting me with your embrace


And we tumble to the ground
We fall to the ground together, protected by each other


I think we're alone now
I believe we're the only ones left in the world


There doesn't seem to be anyone around
There's a noticeable lack of other people around us


The beating of our hearts is the only sound
All we can hear is the rhythm of our hearts beating together in unison


Look at the way, we gotta hide what we're doing
We have to keep our actions secret to avoid judgment and scorn


'Cause what would they say if they ever knew?
What would people say if they found out about our intimate moments?




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Written by: Ritchie Cordell

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Comments from YouTube:

AsGoodAs90

Thank You for uploading this awesome song!!!!!! /Weaselmaniac

Andrew Gonzales

There guitar sound was so raw. So punk....

Trust1nYou

No problem!

Itlogcrusher

100x better and faster than Tiffany's version. :P

dagmerrie

Feebles version is even faster

Kyle Cook

I like the original the best but of the punk remakes, my favorite is probably still Snuff's.

Kevin Swift

I only know original, SW, and Snuff's version (thanks to you!). Have to say, Snuff's version is definitely more of a complete song (and totally awesome btw), and in that sense, I prefer it to this SW version. That said, there's something charming about this 1 minute almost piss-take from SW. Apples and oranges, me thinks.

Joshua Young

@Kevin Swift Something incredibly charming, dawg

David Kirkpatrick

not punk?haters

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