Where Are You Now?
The Summer Set Lyrics
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Let the wheel turn and take me away
Oh, the truth I must tell is I'm lonely as hell
Still looking for myself
It rains all day when you're not around
And I'm trying my best to come clean with the clouds
They follow me around
Stuck in the sand with the waves at my feet
And I wish you'd come crash into me
'Cause where you are is where I wanna be now
Where are you now?
And I know I'm not perfect but what the hell
Do you think of me now?
Do you think of me now?
They say that love is for the patient
Gotta plan for being restless for now
Hope I'm more than a cheap trick
You played on yourself
But I do it so well
Yeah, I'm doing so well
They follow me around
I'll dance 'til the rain comes down
Stuck in the sand with the waves at my feet
And I wish you'd crash into me
'Cause where you are is where I wanna be now
Where are you now?
But when I leave
She walks and she talks and she stirs my feet
Like she's sleeping next to me
Doesn't matter where we are
Doesn't matter where we are
Doesn't matter if we're states apart
She loves me
The underlying theme in The Summer Set's song Where Are You Now? is about a search for identity and true love. The singer is lost and lonely, feeling like he hasn’t found himself yet. Despite feeling this way, he is hopeful and optimistic about finding the right person to share life with. The opening line of the song, “I’ve been staying awake in the front seat for days, let the wheel turn and take me away…” hints at the singer’s desire to escape his current state and search for something more fulfilling. He feels alone, and no matter how hard he tries, he cannot seem to shake the feeling of loneliness that follows him around.
The chorus continues with the theme of longing for love and connection. The singer is stuck in the sand, on the beach with waves at his feet. He wants that someone special to come “crash” into him and take him to where they are. The rain is used as a metaphor for sadness – he dances until it comes down. He knows he’s not perfect and has flaws, however, he’s curious about what the other person thinks of him. He hopes that he can be more than a cheap trick, but if he has to be that's alright because he does it so well.
In summary, the song is about an individual who recognizes his feeling of loneliness and is searching for someone to share his life with. He's actively searching for true love and a deeper personal understanding of himself. The song is relatable to anyone who has ever felt lost or lonely and is searching for deeper connections with others.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been staying awake in the front seat for days
I have been sleepless for days sitting in the front seat of my car
Let the wheel turn and take me away
I hope the car's wheels will take me to a better place without my control
Oh, the truth I must tell is I'm lonely as hell
I am feeling terribly alone and helpless right now
Still looking for myself
I am still trying to find my true sense of identity
It rains all day when you're not around
I feel gloomy and sad when you are not with me
And I'm trying my best to come clean with the clouds
I am struggling to clear my mind and feel at peace
They follow me around
These negative emotions keep haunting me
I'll dance 'til the rain comes down
I will pretend to be happy and dance to hide my sadness
Stuck in the sand with the waves at my feet
I am feeling trapped and hopeless with the ocean waves washing over me
And I wish you'd come crash into me
I hope you would come to save me from this depressive state
'Cause where you are is where I wanna be now
I want to be with you right now, wherever you are
Where are you now?
I wonder where you are and why you left me alone
And I know I'm not perfect but what the hell
I admit I have flaws, but I am frustrated with my current situation
Do you think of me now?
I am curious if you still remember me and how you feel about me now
They say that love is for the patient
People say love requires patience and endurance
Gotta plan for being restless for now
I have to accept that I will feel restless for a while
Hope I'm more than a cheap trick
I hope you value me more than a temporary amusement or a trick
You played on yourself
I hope you did not only use me and affect yourself in the process
But I do it so well
However, I am good at pretending to be fine and hiding my true emotions
Yeah, I'm doing so well
I may seem like I am doing fine, but the reality is different
But when I leave
When I am alone
She walks and she talks and she stirs my feet
I still think of you, and your presence still affects me deeply
Like she's sleeping next to me
I feel like you are still with me, even when you are not physically there
Doesn't matter where we are
No matter where we are or what our circumstances are
She loves me
I know that you still love me and care for me
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: BRIAN DALES, JESSICA BOWEN, JOHN GOMEZ, JOSHUA MONTGOMERY, STEPHEN GOMEZ
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Chelsea Kiely
This is the first song I've ever heard by the summer set. I love them so much now <3 Their music is so beautiful
Father Purity
I want this song to play at my wedding😭
Callimoo
i love this song soooo much!! awsome video by the way :) oh and the guitar sounds soooo good in this song!
XxsavelisaxX
Each and every time I listen to this song, I get teary eyed. <3
ella grace
I love this song! I also like how it kinda stays in the middle range. It makes it easier to sing.
Jessica Schmid
I think I can die of happiness just from his voice <3
aya
i love this!!! i love the summer set!!
Ayanna Lee
just the fact that dia is in this makes it amazing :D
AllOfYourLove21
Any colab with Dia is amazing!
Zuali Ralte
love this song! <3