This Is Why You Love Me
The Brian Jonestown Massacre Lyrics


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i heard you say
he's gone away
every things ok
hey
i'm going to stay

so dry your eyes
i'll never lie
or treat you like he did
hey
come out and play

he never did nothing except for drag you down
you can rest your head, cause we'll be laying around.

and i'm here to say
that there's no way
he'll love you like i do
hey
come out and play

he never did nothing except for fuck you around




you can rest your head cause we'll be laying around,
you can rest your head cause will be hanging around.

Overall Meaning

The song "This Is Why You Love Me" by The Brian Jonestown Massacre is a melancholic and somewhat manipulative love song. The lyrics open with the singer addressing the person he is singing to, who has just gone through a breakup with someone else. He promises to stick around and treat them better than their previous partner did, saying they won't lie to them or bring them down. The chorus repeats the invitation to come out and play and highlights the difference between how the singer will treat the listener versus how their ex treated them.


The second verse takes a bit of a darker turn, with the singer claiming that the previous partner didn't do anything for the listener except drag them down or mess them around. This paints the previous relationship as manipulative and abusive, building on the singer's earlier promise to be different. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus's invitation and promise, with the added detail that the singer will be "laying around" with the listener. This emphasizes the intimacy and closeness that the singer wants to share with them.


Line by Line Meaning

i heard you say
I overheard you utter


he's gone away
He has departed


every things ok
Everything is okay


hey
Hey


i'm going to stay
I intend to remain


so dry your eyes
Therefore wipe your tears


i'll never lie
I won't ever deceive you


or treat you like he did
Nor mistreat you like he did


hey
Hey


come out and play
Go out and have fun with me


he never did nothing except for drag you down
He didn't do anything aside from bringing you down


you can rest your head, cause we'll be laying around.
You can lay your head on me since we'll be lounging


and i'm here to say
Furthermore, I'm here to tell you


that there's no way
That there is no chance


he'll love you like i do
He will never love you the way I do


hey
Hey


come out and play
Come out and have fun with me


he never did nothing except for fuck you around
He didn't do anything besides playing with your emotions


you can rest your head cause we'll be laying around,
You can lay your head on me since we'll be lounging


you can rest your head cause will be hanging around.
You can lay your head on me since we'll be loitering




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