"Me & You Together Song" is a melancholic and sonically nihilistic dream pop and pop rock power ballad produced in a retro style that emulates rock music in the 1990s and early 2000s. It has a nostalgic soft rock instrumentation, composed of echoing, jangly pop rock guitars, dreamy guitar riffs, rumbling bass, clanging keyboards and bouncy, thunderous drums. The song's lyrics detail Healy's unrequited love for a female friend, describing the stages and moments that led to his lifelong affection for her. Thematically, it explores unrequited affection, rejection and heartbreak. The song's composition and lyrics drew comparisons to the soundtracks of 1990s romantic comedy films, Blink-182, Hanson, the Goo Goo Dolls and the New Radicals.
Me & You Together Song
The 1975 Lyrics
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Because she didn't have a top on (top on)
I improvised a little bit
She said my references were spot on (spot on)
"Can I take you for a drink?"
She said, "Oh God, I'll have to think
Because we're mates, it doesn't feel right" (feel right)
And I said, "It's cool" and, "I was messin'"
You're the one that makes me feel right
I've been in love with her for ages
And I can't seem to get it right
I fell in love with her in stages
My whole life
I had a dream where we had kids
You would cook, I'd do the nappies (nappies)
We went to Winter Wonderland
And it was shit, but we were happy (happy)
I'm sorry that I'm kinda queer
It's not as weird as it appears
It's 'cause my body doesn't stop me (stop me)
Oh, it's okay
Lots of people think I'm gay
But we're friends, so it's cool
Why would it not be? (Not be)
I've been in love with her for ages
And I can't seem to get it right
I fell in love with her in stages
My whole life
And there's been no way for me to say
That I felt a certain way
In stages, oh
I think the story needs more pages, yes
I've been in love with her for ages
(For ages) and ages
I've been in love with her for ages
(For ages) and ages
I've been in love with her for ages
For ages and ages
I've been in love with her for ages
For ages and ages, yeah
I've been in love with you for ages
For ages and ages, yeah
I've been in love with you for ages
For ages
I've been in love with you for ages
The song "Me & You Together Song" is about two friends who have feelings for each other but are uncertain about taking things to the next stage. The song starts with the singer admitting that he can't remember when they first met, but he improvised a little bit to impress her, and she loved it. He then asked her out for a drink, but she hesitated because they were just friends.
The song later reveals that the singer has been in love with this person for ages but can't seem to get it right. He fell in love with her in stages throughout his whole life, and even had a dream where they had kids together. Towards the end of the song, the singer admits that he is "kinda queer," and she assures him that it's okay because a lot of people think she's gay. The song ends with the singer admitting that he's been in love with her for ages and ages.
The song is a reflection on the complexity of relationships and how easy it is to misinterpret one another's feelings. It's about taking the risk of being vulnerable and putting your feelings out there, even if it may jeopardize the friendship.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't remember when we met
I don't recall the exact moment we first encountered each other
Because she didn't have a top on
Possibly due to her being topless at the time, making the memory hazy
I improvised a little bit
I spoke off the cuff, without a prepared script
She said my references were spot on
She complimented me on the accuracy of my pop culture allusions
"Can I take you for a drink?"
Would you like to go out for a beverage with me?
She said "Oh god I'll have to think
She expressed hesitation and uncertainty about my offer
Because we're mates it doesn't feel right?!"
Because we're friends, it might feel inappropriate or uncomfortable to go on a date
And I said "It's cool" and "I was messin'"
I tried to play it off as a casual suggestion or joke, so as not to make things awkward
But it's true
Despite my attempt to brush it off, I was serious about wanting to spend time with her
Yeah it's you, you're the one that makes me feel right
Being around her brings me a sense of comfort and happiness
I've been in love with her for ages
I've had deep romantic feelings for her for a long time
And I can't seem to get it right
I haven't been successful in conveying my feelings or making a move
I fell in love with her in stages
My feelings developed gradually over time, rather than all at once
My whole life
She's been a significant presence in my life and emotions for as long as I can remember
I had a dream where we had kids
I imagined a hypothetical future where we started a family together
You would cook, I'd do the nappies
We would divide household duties in a traditional gendered manner
We went to Winter Wonderland
We spent time together at a festive holiday event
And it was shit but we were happy
Despite the experience not living up to our expectations, we still enjoyed each other's company
"I'm sorry that I'm kinda queer
I apologize if my sexual orientation or gender identity makes you uncomfortable or confused
It's not as weird as it appears
My identity and attraction are not abnormal or shameful, despite any societal stigma
"Oh it's ok, lots of people think I'm gay
I reassure her that her identity doesn't change my opinion or feelings about her
But we're friends, so it's cool, why would it not be?"
I see no reason why her identity should impact our friendship or ability to spend time together
"Cause I've been in love with her for ages
I wonder if our story could have a different outcome if I finally admitted my feelings to her
And ages, and ages
My love and admiration for her have endured for an extended period of time
Been in love with her for ages
My romantic feelings for her have persisted for a prolonged duration
I've been in love with you for ages
My heart has belonged to you for a significant period of time
And ages, and ages
My affection and adoration for you have lasted for much longer than I anticipated
I've been in love with you for ages
I've harbored deep emotional attachment and longing for you for an extensive period of time
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Adam Brian Thomas Hann, George Bedford Daniel, Matthew Timothy Healy, Ross Stewart MacDonald
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enid p
This song sounds like how I thought being a teenager was gonna be
KJ
Underrated comment hun
madame ovarios
Same! P.s: I love your profile picture 😻😻😻😻😻😻
enid p
@madame ovarios thank uuu💗😸
Barbara Namie
me too and I got so disappointed :(
Alain Delon
It was somewhat similar to this in the mid to late 90s. I remember going to these types of parties when I was a teenager. They’d play the Romeo & Juliet soundtrack and you’d see random couples making out while others sat around chatting, playing ouija board, drinking, playing Sega genesis, etc. Good times.
Say Cheese Alex
This song makes me feel a certain way I don’t know how to describe. Sad yet happy, nostalgic, scared of how fast everything is going, what if I’m not with the right person. A lot of feelings in this song for me personally
RT-Viz
if you are doubting if you are with the right person, you probably arent
Tyler Russin
I THOUGHT YOU LOVED ME? !
Say Cheese Alex
@Tyler Russin I’m sorry you had to find out this way