I'm In Love
The Ben Lyrics
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Gonna gather up my things
Don't wanna hear you fussin'
If it is, or if it ain't
If it is, or if it ain't
And my life needs no witness
And my burden is my own
My burden is my own
I'm in, I'm out, and I'm gone
You gotta answer to somebody
You gotta answer to somebody
If you didn't learn, then you didn't read
Gonna live with it, gotta live with it, yeah
What's a man to do, what's a man to do
Gotta answer to somebody
Answer to somebody
Gotta answer, answer, yeah
And I'm in, I'm out, and I'm gone
The death row preacher
Came through the back door to greet her
Hardly can blame her
For trusting a one-armed lion-tamer
She stepped in from a storm
As dry as a bone
The preacher thought to himself
He never takes care of his own
She said look what your prayers
Look what they've done to me
What can your prayers do for me?
Preacher said, careful talking to yourself
Cause you may be listening
Careful talking to yourself
Cause you may be listening
I'm in, I'm out, and I'm gone
The lyrics to The Ben’s song “I'm in Love” appear to reflect on individuality, independence, and self-responsibility. The first verse expresses a desire to avoid conflict and to be answerable only to oneself. The singer does not want to be buried in a high-rise tombstone and intends to gather their things and leave without causing any fuss. They acknowledge that their life requires no witness, and their burden is their own to bear. It appears that the singer is resolute in their decision to take control of their life and to not let others dictate their actions.
The chorus of “I'm in Love” seems to focus on the notion that we are all accountable to someone. The singer acknowledges that we all have to answer to someone, and if you haven't learned this, then you haven't read enough. The repetition of the line “gotta answer to somebody” indicates that this is a central theme of the song. The message suggests that, even if we want to be independent, we still have responsibilities that tie us to others.
The third verse appears to tell a story of a woman who is seeking the guidance of a preacher. However, the preacher may not be able to help her, as he never takes care of his own. It is unclear what the woman is seeking help for, but the preacher warns her to be careful what she says to herself, as she may be listening. This line may suggest that we should be mindful of our thoughts, as they can have a significant impact on our lives.
Overall, “I'm in Love” appears to celebrate individuality while also acknowledging our connections to others. It suggests that we should strive to take control of our own lives, but that we also have responsibilities to others around us. The lyrics are thoughtful and reflective, challenging listeners to consider their own values and priorities.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't want no high rise tombstone
I do not want an extravagant grave when I pass away.
Gonna gather up my things
I will collect my belongings and leave this place.
Don't wanna hear you fussin'
I do not want to listen to you complain and argue.
If it is, or if it ain't
Whether it is true or not, I am not interested.
And my life needs no witness
I do not require anyone to verify or confirm my life.
And my burden is my own
I am solely responsible for my own problems.
My burden is my own
I am solely responsible for my own problems.
I'm in, I'm out, and I'm gone
I will be here for a short while, and then I will leave.
You gotta answer to somebody
You will be held accountable by someone.
You gotta answer to somebody
You will be held accountable by someone.
If you didn't learn, then you didn't read
If you did not get the message, it is because you did not pay attention.
Gonna live with it, gotta live with it, yeah
I will have to endure and cope with it.
What's a man to do, what's a man to do
What can a person do in this situation?
Gotta answer to somebody
We are all accountable to someone.
Answer to somebody
We are all accountable to someone.
Gotta answer, answer, yeah
We must be willing to respond to our obligations.
And I'm in, I'm out, and I'm gone
I will only be present for a brief moment.
The death row preacher
A religious leader who serves inmates on death row.
Came through the back door to greet her
The preacher entered through the rear entrance to welcome her.
Hardly can blame her
It is challenging to hold her accountable.
For trusting a one-armed lion-tamer
For putting faith in someone who is likely unable to assist her.
She stepped in from a storm
She came in from the rain.
As dry as a bone
She was completely soaked and drenched from the rain.
The preacher thought to himself
The clergyman pondered to himself.
He never takes care of his own
He seldom cares for others, particularly those within his flock.
She said look what your prayers
She exclaimed how his prayers have affected her.
Look what they've done to me
Look at how they impacted her negatively.
What can your prayers do for me?
How can your prayers help me?
Preacher said, careful talking to yourself
The bishop cautioned her to be aware of her self-talk.
Cause you may be listening
Because you may be negatively affected by what you tell yourself.
Careful talking to yourself
Be mindful of your thoughts and self-talk.
Cause you may be listening
They can have a significant impact on your mental health if you are not careful.
I'm in, I'm out, and I'm gone
I will only be present for a brief moment.
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: BENJAMIN CHASE HARPER, CHARLES MUSSELWHITE, JASON MOZERSKY, JESSE INGALLS, JORDAN RICHARDSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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