Anenome
The Brian Jonestown Massacre Lyrics

I
The singer expresses that they have a clear understanding of their emotions.

I think I know how I feel
The singer is confident in their understanding of their own emotions.

'Cause I
The following statement is a result of the previous line.

I only play it for-real
The artist is sincere in their actions and words.

You should be picking me up
The artist believes they deserve support and encouragement from their partner.

Instead you're dragging me down
The singer feels their partner is hindering their progress and causing negativity.

Flying over my head
The singer feels like their partner's actions and words are beyond their comprehension.

You're landing all over town
The artist believes their partner is not committed to the relationship, and may be unfaithful or distracted by other things.

You
The artist addresses their partner directly.

You know that I try
The artist expresses their effort to connect and communicate with their partner.

Try to tell you the truth
The singer desires honesty and openness in their relationship with their partner.

Oh baby don't make me cry
The artist is emotional and vulnerable, and hopes their partner will not cause them further pain.

Now I'm missing you more (more)
The singer recognizes their increased yearning for their partner's presence and affection since their absence.

'Cause baby you're not around
The singer laments their partner's absence.

Now that you're not around
The singer highlights the negative impact of their partner's absence on their emotional state.

I want to know how it feels
The artist expresses a curiosity about their partner's emotions and perspective.

'Cause I
The following line is a result of the previous one.

I only play for-real
The singer reiterates their sincerity and authenticity.

You should be picking me up
The singer reinforces their belief that their partner should provide support and positivity in the relationship.

Instead your dragging me down
The artist emphasizes the negative impact their partner's actions have had on the relationship.

I could be giving you love (love)
The artist suggests they have much love to give to their partner, but that it is not being reciprocated.

But you're not around
The artist laments their partner's absence once again.

Glad that you're not around
The repetition of this line suggests that the singer may actually be relieved or happy that their partner is not present, despite their earlier expressions of longing.

Glad that you're not around
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis.

Glad that you're not around
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis.

Glad that you're not around
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis.

Glad that you're not around
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis.

Glad that you're not around
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis.

Glad that you're not around
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis.

Glad that you're not around
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis.

Glad that you're not around
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis.

Glad that you're not around
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis.