Nineteen
Tegan Sara Lyrics
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Before I ever met you
And when I lay beside you
For the first time I told you
I feel you in my heart and I don't even know you
And now we're saying bye, bye, bye
And now we're saying bye, bye, bye
I felt you in my life before I ever thought to
I need to lay down beside you and tell you
I feel you in my heart and I don't even know you
And now we're saying bye, bye, bye
And now were saying bye, bye, bye
I was nineteen
Calling me
I was nineteen
Calling me
Stayed inside I was so upset
Flew back home to where we met
Cooked up a plan for success
I was all alone you were all I had
You were all I
I was yours right?
I was nineteen
Calling me
I was nineteen
Calling me
The lyrics to Tegan and Sara's song "Nineteen" are filled with feelings of love, uncertainty, and longing. The opening lines, "I felt you in my legs before I ever met you," suggest a physical and emotional connection that transcends any physical meeting. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is unsure of where their relationship is heading. They express their desire to be close to the person they are singing about, saying "I need to lay down beside you and tell you" how much they feel them in their heart. The repeated chorus of "Bye, bye, bye" suggests that the relationship is ultimately a fleeting one.
The final lines of the song are particularly poignant, as the singer looks back on their time together many years later. They recall that they were just nineteen when they met, suggesting that they were both inexperienced and unsure of themselves. The repetition of the phrase "Calling me" underscores the sense of longing and nostalgia that permeates the song.
Overall, Tegan and Sara's "Nineteen" is a powerful exploration of the ups and downs of young love. The lyrics convey a deep sense of emotion, underscored by the melancholy melody and sparse instrumentation.
Line by Line Meaning
I felt you in my legs
I sensed a connection or attraction to you physically and intimately
Before I ever met you
Even before I knew you or saw you in person
And when I lay beside you
When we finally came together in physical proximity
For the first time I told you
I revealed my feelings to you right away
I feel you in my heart and I don't even know you
I sense a deep emotional connection and attachment to you, despite not having a long history together
And now we're saying bye, bye, bye
We're parting ways, and this situation is ending or changing
I was nineteen, calling me
I was young and impressionable, trying to navigate relationships and life
Stayed inside I was so upset
I remained indoors and felt overwhelmed with my emotions
Flew back home to where we met
I traveled back to the place where we first connected
Cooked up a plan for success
I came up with a strategy or goal to achieve a positive outcome
I was all alone you were all I had
I was lonely and isolated, but you were my main support system and companion
You were all I
You were the only one I had to rely on and connect with
I was yours right?
I belonged to you and was committed to our relationship
I was nineteen, calling me
I was still young and figuring myself out, especially regarding love and relationships
I was nineteen, calling me
I was at a pivotal age of transition and growth, discovering my identity and place in the world
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SARA KEIRSTEN QUIN, TEGAN RAIN QUIN
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Johnny davison
this song always tears me up and takes me back to the good ol days of high school
byebyebelly
You were 19 in high skool?
Matt Q
This is such an underrated song.. speaks volumes to anyone who has gone thru this </3
Janet Planet
No song could ever capture the feelings I feel when the ones that truly mattered left quite like this one
Maxwell Reisner
i first heard this song when i was 21..im 33 now and it still makes me cry
Kass_G59
For me it's 15 & 24
Stand Still
Sorry about that. Have you listened to hayley’s cover?
NB
Happy 15th anniversary to this album. In the mist of the end of a fucked up relationship it brought me many nights of angry car rides and rage living room dancing. Thank you! Forever and ever I owe you!
EKyle Pa
Boo grey gardens heats my horizon boodi fathom his flesh.
Darkstar
One of my favorites by them.