2. The Story So Far were a Chicago punk rock band that formed in 1999 and split up in the mid-2000s. Made up of former members of 88 Fingers Louie, King for a Day and Tomorrow's Gone, the band released their debut EP in 2000 on Hopeless Records.
Just Like You Said
The Story So Far Lyrics
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I'm stuck, my mind has been sinking for miles
I'm losing touch with my old friend
Next time my finger slips I've gotta learn to grip this
Till it hurts
This time is taking away from a stable heart
A year ago anxiety kept me away
I know that's not your smile but you still seem to wear it
You always meant a lot I never meant to be absent
We both know leaving does nothing to cure it
But regardless of the truth I never said that I liked it
THIS SONG IS SICK WITH HOPE
My time is wrapping up with you
It slips away with everything you say and do
I've said all I've said and I'm trying
To say the words that mean the most
I'm gonna leave them here to settle before I become
A ghost
This time is taking away from a stable heart
3 weeks to go on Saturday I move away
But we've been over that
We'll make this better than before
I've been driving and I've been listening
To the song that you left in my head
You'll always be there for me
Just like a friend, just like you said
Don't say I've wasted your time here with bad news
Don't say you'll leave me the way that I found you
(I used to lie awake and stare at)
Don't say
(Ceilings thinking of the air)
I've wasted
(You fill your lungs with)
Your time here with bad news
(I used to lie awake and stare at)
Don't say
(Ceilings thinking of the air)
You'll leave me
(You fill your lungs with)
The way that I found you.
The Story So Far's song Just Like You Said is a poignant reflection on the difficulties of maintaining relationships as one grows older and moves through life. The opening lines convey the sense of being overwhelmed and the struggle to keep a grip on one's thoughts and emotions.
The song then shifts to a nostalgic tone as the singer reflects on a past friendship, acknowledging that they have not been as present as they should have been. Despite the distance that has grown between them, the singer recognizes the value of the other person in their life.
As the song progresses, there is a sense of urgency as the singer realizes that time is running out to say the things that need to be said. However, there is also a sense of hopefulness, as the singer believes that they can make things better than before.
Overall, Just Like You Said is a poignant reflection on the challenges of growing up and maintaining meaningful relationships. The song combines introspective lyrics with a driving, upbeat rhythm to create a powerful emotional impact.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd say this more but I'm feeling troubled today
I want to say more, but I am feeling overwhelmed and distressed today.
I'm stuck, my mind has been sinking for miles
I feel trapped and my negative thoughts have been weighing me down for a long time.
I'm losing touch with my old friend
I am growing distant from someone I used to be close to.
Next time my finger slips I've gotta learn to grip this
I need to learn to have better control over my actions and reactions, so I don't make the same mistakes again.
Till it hurts
I am willing to endure pain and discomfort in order to improve myself and my situation.
This time is taking away from a stable heart
The events of the present are causing emotional instability and distress.
A year ago anxiety kept me away
My anxiety kept me from being present in the past.
But we've been over that, we'll make this better than before
Although past experiences have caused difficulties, we will work to improve things in the future.
I know that's not your smile but you still seem to wear it
Although you may not be truly happy, you are still putting on a brave face for me.
You always meant a lot I never meant to be absent
You have always been important to me, and I didn't mean to neglect our relationship.
We both know leaving does nothing to cure it
We both understand that distance and separation won't solve our problems.
But regardless of the truth I never said that I liked it
I never pretended that the situation was ideal or that I enjoyed it.
THIS SONG IS SICK WITH HOPE
This song is filled with optimism and positive energy.
My time is wrapping up with you
My time spent with you is coming to an end.
It slips away with everything you say and do
Each interaction we have brings us closer to the inevitable end of our time together.
I've said all I've said and I'm trying
I have spoken my mind and now I am attempting to express my true feelings.
To say the words that mean the most
I am trying to articulate the most important things I want to convey.
I'm gonna leave them here to settle before I become
I want to give my words time to sink in and take effect before we go our separate ways.
A ghost
I don't want to be forgotten; I want to leave an impression that lasts even when I am gone.
3 weeks to go on Saturday I move away
In three weeks, I will be moving away.
Don't say I've wasted your time here with bad news
Please don't think that I have been bringing you down with negativity and bad news.
Don't say you'll leave me the way that I found you
Please don't abandon me like I felt abandoned when we first met.
(I used to lie awake and stare at)
In the past, I would lie awake at night and think about...
Don't say
Please don't say...
(Ceilings thinking of the air)
...the ceiling above me and just contemplate the emptiness and uncertainty of the future.
I've wasted
I don't want to believe that I've wasted...
(You fill your lungs with)
...all this time and effort on someone who hasn't been there for me in the same way.
Your time here with bad news
Your time spent with me listening to my problems and negativity.
You'll leave me
Please don't leave me...
(You fill your lungs with)
...feeling like you wasted your time and that I am not worth the trouble.
The way that I found you.
...like I felt abandoned when we first met.
Contributed by Mason L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@GivesProps
I'd say this more but I'm feeling troubled today
I'm stuck, my mind has been sinking for miles
I'm losing touch with my old friend
Next time my finger slips I've gotta learn to grip this
Till it hurts
This time is taking away from a stable heart
A year ago anxiety kept me away
But we've been over that, we'll make this better than before
I know that's not your smile but you still seem to wear it
You always meant a lot I never meant to be absent
We both know leaving does nothing to cure it
But regardless of the truth I never said that I liked it
THIS SONG IS SICK WITH HOPE
My time is wrapping up with you
It slips away with everything you say and do
I've said all I've said and I'm trying
To say the words that mean the most
I'm gonna leave them here to settle before I become
A ghost
This time is taking away from a stable heart
3 weeks to go on Saturday I move away
But we've been over that
We'll make this better than before
I've been driving and I've been listening
To the song that you left in my head
You'll always be there for me
Just like a friend, just like you said
Don't say I've wasted your time here with bad news
Don't say you'll leave me the way that I found you
(I used to lie awake and stare at)
Don't say
(Ceilings thinking of the air)
I've wasted
(You fill your lungs with)
Your time here with bad news
(I used to lie awake and stare at)
Don't say
(Ceilings thinking of the air)
You'll leave me
(You fill your lungs with)
The way that I found you.
@MrPillowpants92
when I think of pop punk, I think of TSSF right off the bat. they literally are the idea of a perfect pop punk band
@lilxlillix7819
Absolutely.
@thebrittster1000
I've never heard a more perfect band. There is something so special about them that I can't even explain. Never stop making music. Please.
@billyhopwood3398
They haven't stopped yet bro!
@lilxlillix7819
Glad they still havent
@girlofglass69
Sometimes the Story so far just makes me cry. Not because the songs are really sad, but just because I'm so happy that they exist.
@MNH-so5dr
Oh how I wish this band still made songs as good as this.
@seashore0015
i think we all wish
@ConorYeetz
This band is the future of this genre.
@wyattroos2390
I can't believe I first listened to this CD when I was in 8th grade. They got me thru high school for sure.