Simple Plan is a Juno award-winning pop punk band from Montréal, Québec, Ca… Read Full Bio ↴Simple Plan is a Juno award-winning pop punk band from Montréal, Québec, Canada. The band has had no lineup changes since its inception in 1999. Members are Pierre Bouvier (lead vocals), Jeff Stinco (lead guitar), David Desrosiers (bass, backing vocals), Sébastien Lefebvre (rhythm guitar, backing vocals) and Chuck Comeau (drums, percussion). They have released five studio albums: No Pads, No Helmets… Just Balls (2002), Still Not Getting Any (2004), Simple Plan (2008), Get Your Heart On! (2011), Taking One for the Team (2016), and a EP titled Get Your Heart On - The Second Coming! (2013). They have also released two widely marketed live albums: Live in Japan 2002 (2003) MTV Hard Rock Live (2005).

When I'm with You
Simple Plan Lyrics

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I'm takin' my time,
I'm trying to leave the memories of you behind,
I'm gonna be fine,
As soon as I get your picture right out of my mind,

I want to feel the way you make me feel when I'm with you,
I want to be the only hand you need to hold on to,
But every time I call you don't have time,

I guess I'll never get to call you mine,

For nothing at all,
I know there's a million reasons why I shouldn't call,
With nothing to say,
I could easily make this conversation last all day,

I want to feel the way you make me feel when I'm with you,
I want to be the only hand you need to hold on to,
But every time I call you don't have time,
I guess I'll never get to call you mine,

Another lesson I didn't get to learn
Your my obsession
I've got nowhere to turn

I want to feel the way you make me feel when I'm with you,
I want to be the only hand you need to hold on to,
I want to feel the way you make me feel when I'm with you,
I want to be the only hand you need to hold on to,

I want to feel the way you make me feel when I'm with you,

I want to be the only hand you need to hold on to,
But I guess I'll never get to call you mine

Overall Meaning

The Simple Plan song "When I’m With You" is about the desperation and longing of someone who can’t get over their past relationship. The singer of the song is struggling with memories of his/her former partner and can’t seem to rid themselves of the emotions that come with love. The lyrics show that the singer wants to move on and feels like they should be able to get over their love, but they keep getting drawn back in.

The lyrics of the chorus illustrate the singer’s longing for the past. They want to feel the way they did when they were with their ex and the comfort that came with that. They wish they could be the only one for their ex, but the ex doesn’t seem to have the time or space for them anymore. The bridge of the song talks about the regret of not being able to fix the relationship and the pain of not being able to move on.

In short, "When I’m With You" captures the heart-wrenching process of trying to get over someone you love.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm takin' my time,
I am not in a hurry and taking my own pace in life.

I'm trying to leave the memories of you behind,
I am attempting to forget about you and our past together.

I'm gonna be fine,
I will eventually be alright.

As soon as I get your picture right out of my mind,
Once I no longer have your image in my mind, I will be better.

I want to feel the way you make me feel when I'm with you,
I desire to experience the emotions I feel when we are together.

I want to be the only hand you need to hold on to,
I want to be the only person you rely on and trust.

But every time I call you don't have time,
You consistently do not have time for me when I attempt to contact you.

I guess I'll never get to call you mine,
I must accept the reality that you may never be mine to keep.

For nothing at all,
There is no good reason.

I know there's a million reasons why I shouldn't call,
I am aware of many reasons why I should not contact you.

With nothing to say,
Without anything specific to discuss.

I could easily make this conversation last all day,
I could prolong this discussion without difficulty.

Another lesson I didn't get to learn
I experienced another missed opportunity to learn a lesson.

Your my obsession
I am fixated on you even if it is unhealthy.

I've got nowhere to turn
There is no alternative option to pursue.

I want to feel the way you make me feel when I'm with you,
I yearn to experience the emotions you provoke in me.

I want to be the only hand you need to hold on to,
I want to be the sole person you rely on and trust.

But I guess I'll never get to call you mine
I must accept the reality that I may never have you as mine.

Lyrics © Royalty Network, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARNOLD LANNI, ARNOLD DAVID LANNI, CHARLES-ANDRE COMEAU, JEAN-FRANCOIS STINCO, PIERRE BOUVIER, SEBASTIEN LEFEBVRE

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