Segall began his recording career as a part-time musician in various underground bands in Orange County and the San Francisco Bay Area, before beginning a solo career in 2008. Segall's first solo release was the cassette Horn The Unicorn released on the Wizard Mountain label (later re-released by HBSP-2X on vinyl record). Around the same time, Wizard Mountain also released a split cassette featuring Segall and the band Superstitions entitled Halfnonagon.
In 2012, Segall released three LPs: His solo album, Twins; a collaboration with White Fence titled Hair and Slaughterhouse, an album with the Ty Segall Band.
I Am With You
Ty Segall Lyrics
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To the nearest infirmary and to a doctor I would see
He asked me what, what was wrong and so I told him my problem
I'm sick of the trophies, I'm sick of the kids
I'm sick of the kits with the ten dollar bips
I'm sick of the dresses, I'm sick of the hats
I'm sick of the glasses with the painted on maps
I'm sick of the man, I'm sick of the dog
I'm sick of you, I'm sick of me
I'm sick of everything I can see
Breathe the air, feel the sun, don't you know I am with you?
Breathe the air, feel the sun, don't you know I am with you?
Breathe the air, feel the sun, don't you know I am with you?
Breathe the air, feel the sun, don't you know I am with you?
Don't you know I am with you?
In Ty Segall's song "I Am With You," the singer wakes up feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. He crawls to the nearest infirmary to see a doctor and tells him that he's sick of everything: the trophies, the kids, the expensive drugs, the dresses, the hats, the glasses, the man, the dog, the fog, and even himself. The singer is dissatisfied with his surroundings and wants to escape them. However, the chorus, which repeats the lines "Breathe the air, feel the sun, don't you know I am with you?" suggests that he's not alone, and there's a sense of comfort in knowing that he has someone or something to lean on.
Overall, the song talks about feeling trapped, tired, and overwhelmed by the world around us, be it our physical surroundings or the social expectations that weigh us down. The singer's desire to escape is a common theme in many songs, but Ty Segall's approach is unique in that he offers a sense of solace and hope through the words "I am with you." This line can be interpreted in different ways, but to me, it suggests the idea of finding a support system or a friend who understands what you're going through and who can help you navigate your way through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up this morning and I hit a wall, in my head I began to crawl
When I woke up, I felt like I was stuck and couldn't move forward.
To the nearest infirmary and to a doctor I would see
I went to the nearest hospital to find help.
He asked me what, what was wrong and so I told him my problem
The doctor asked me to explain my issues and so I did.
I'm sick of the trophies, I'm sick of the kids
I'm tired of the constant competition and pressure to succeed.
I'm sick of the kits with the ten dollar bips
I'm tired of cheap, low-quality products that are marketed as trendy or popular.
I'm sick of the dresses, I'm sick of the hats
I'm tired of the societal pressure to look a certain way and constantly spend money on clothes and accessories.
I'm sick of the glasses with the painted on maps
I'm tired of fake experiences or fake personalities that are marketed as authentic or meaningful.
I'm sick of the man, I'm sick of the dog
I'm tired of social norms and expectations that don't align with my personal values or beliefs.
I'm sick of the place with the fucking fog
I'm tired of feeling lost or uncertain about the direction of my life.
I'm sick of you, I'm sick of me
I'm tired of feeling disconnected from others and myself.
I'm sick of everything I can see
I'm tired of my current circumstances and environment.
Breathe the air, feel the sun, don't you know I am with you?
Take a moment to appreciate the simple things in life and realize that I'm here for you.
Don't you know I am with you?
I want you to know that I'm here to support you and help you through tough times.
Contributed by Lucas B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.