U&I
The Neighbourhood Lyrics
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No I don't wanna do it, I keep thinkin' bout you and I
What the fuck am I supposed to do about you and I
What the fuck are we supposed to do about you and I
It don't matter what I'm doing, I keep thinkin' bout you and I
No I don't wanna do it, I keep thinkin' bout you and I
What the fuck am I supposed to do about you and I
What the fuck are we supposed to do about you and I
I want you to know, I need you to be
Someone for me in my life, I can't let you go
But you cheated on me
And now everybody thinks that you're the bad guy
Well guess what, I think that you are baby
I think you need some discipline baby
And I think about you kissing him baby
Fuck that guy, happy I don't know his name
I'll go ahead and let him play
And I can't try to control your brain
It don't matter what I'm doing, I keep thinkin' bout you and I
No I don't wanna do it, I keep thinkin' bout you and I
What the fuck am I supposed to do about you and I
What the fuck are we supposed to do about you and I
It don't matter what I'm doing, I keep thinkin' bout you and I
No I don't wanna do it, I keep thinkin' bout you and I
What the fuck am I supposed to do about you and I
What the fuck are we supposed to do about you and I
I'm listening, when you're asking
What do you see, behind those eyes
Cause I brought some shades
But when you're away
My love never seems to come out right
But it's hard to remember dreams baby
And I know you won't tell everything baby
But you say I'm on your memory baby
That's fine, fuck I think I know his name now
I hope that I don't go insane now
If so I'll have to blow his brains out
It don't matter what I'm doing, I keep thinkin' bout you and I
No I don't wanna do it, I keep thinkin' bout you and I
What the fuck am I supposed to do about you and I
What the fuck are we supposed to do about you and I
It don't matter what I'm doing, I keep thinkin' bout you and I
No I don't wanna do it, I keep thinkin' bout you and I
What the fuck am I supposed to do about you and I
What the fuck are we supposed to do about you and I
Right, I still love you
Even though you're a fucking cunt douchebag
And I'm sure you feel the same about me
But, whatever, that's it
The lyrics of The Neighbourhood's song U&I depict a tumultuous and complicated relationship between two individuals. The first verse expresses the constant presence of the other person in the singer's mind, even when they try to focus on something else. The repetition of the phrase "what the fuck am I supposed to do" highlights the frustration and confusion that the singer experiences in dealing with the relationship.
The second verse brings up the issue of infidelity, with the singer acknowledging that the other person cheated on them. However, despite this betrayal, they still have strong feelings for the person and cannot let them go. The line "I think you need some discipline baby" suggests a desire for control and dominance, which may be the cause of some of the relationship's problems. The verse ends with a violent and threatening image, further highlighting the conflict and instability in the relationship.
The chorus repeats the same lyrics from the first verse, emphasizing the cyclical and unending nature of their thoughts about each other. The final verse brings up the idea of misunderstandings and miscommunications in the relationship, with the singer struggling to understand the other person's perspective. The line "My love never seems to come out right" suggests a lack of communication and difficulty in expressing emotions.
Overall, the lyrics of U&I paint a picture of a complicated, dysfunctional, and at times violent relationship. The repeated phrases and use of profanity convey the intensity of the emotions involved, and the overall tone is one of frustration, confusion, and desperation.
Line by Line Meaning
It don't matter what I'm doing, I keep thinkin' bout you and I
No matter what activity I'm engaged in, you and I keep running through my mind.
No I don't wanna do it, I keep thinkin' bout you and I
I don't want to think about you and I, but the thoughts persist.
What the fuck am I supposed to do about you and I
I am at a loss about what to do regarding our relationship.
What the fuck are we supposed to do about you and I
We are both unsure about what actions to take with regards to our relationship.
I want you to know, I need you to be
I desire you to understand how much I need you in my life.
Someone for me in my life, I can't let you go
You are a vital part of my life, and I cannot bring myself to let you go.
But you cheated on me
You committed infidelity against me.
And now everybody thinks that you're the bad guy
As a result of your actions, everyone views you in a negative light.
Well guess what, I think that you are baby
Personally, I believe that you are in the wrong, baby.
I think you need some discipline baby
I believe that you require discipline, baby.
And I think about you kissing him baby
The notion of you kissing him often crosses my mind, baby.
Fuck that guy, happy I don't know his name
That guy may go to hell, I am just glad that I do not know his name.
I'll go ahead and let him play
I will let him be, and not interfere in his activities.
And I can't try to control your brain
I cannot manipulate your thoughts or dictate your actions, irrespective of how I feel.
I'm listening, when you're asking
I pay attention when you request something of me.
What do you see, behind those eyes
What is it that lies beyond the facade you present, within your eyes?
Cause I brought some shades
I brought some sunglasses to alleviate the sunlight, to help you see better.
But when you're away
When you are not present beside me.
My love never seems to come out right
My expression of love fails to be appropriate or effective.
But it's hard to remember dreams baby
It is difficult to recollect memories or fantasies, baby.
And I know you won't tell everything baby
I understand that you will not reveal everything, baby.
But you say I'm on your memory baby
You mention that I am frequently present in your thoughts, baby.
That's fine, fuck I think I know his name now
That is acceptable, damn it, I may already know his name.
I hope that I don't go insane now
I pray that I do not become mentally unstable.
If so I'll have to blow his brains out
If I do, I will be compelled to commit murder.
Right, I still love you
I still have deep affection for you.
Even though you're a fucking cunt douchebag
Despite you acting terribly, and being a terrible person.
And I'm sure you feel the same about me
I believe that you also experience the same emotions towards me.
But, whatever, that's it
But regardless, this is the end of the situation.
Contributed by Isabelle S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chloe Naughton
on West Coast
I don't know if I'm right or not, but I feel like when they sing "If the sun was God, I'd be covered in faith, If the ocean was the Devil, I'd be covered in hate", it means more than he's got a tan and swims in the ocean a lot. But I can't put my finger on what it could mean...