"T… Read Full Bio ↴"Thief, You've Taken All That Was Me" is an early song by Weezer.
"Thief, You've Taken All That Was Me" was written and demoed by Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson to 8-track in February of 1992 as part of Cuomo and Wilson's "50 Song Project." The song was rehearsed in the days following Weezer's formation on February 15, and is known to have been recorded during this period on the 16th. The song continued to be performed at various Weezer shows throughout the spring, and was one of three songs recorded for the band's first demo in May of 1992. The song was sometimes mislabeled as "Silent Dreams" during this period. The recording from this demo is the same that appears on Weezer's second demo (The Kitchen Tape).The song is not known to have been performed by Weezer after the summer of 1992.
Despite the inclusion of other tracks from The Kitchen Tape, "Thief" does not appear on the compilation Dusty Gems & Raw Nuggets from the Deluxe release of The Blue Album, as it was purportedly considered too "sloppy" by Todd Sullivan, Weezer's former Geffen A&R representative who produced the deluxe release of Blue. It was instead distributed online in the early 2000s after fans acquired a copy of the Kitchen Tape.
A demo of the song was released on the digital compilation, Patrick & Rivers on December 9, 2020.
Thief You've Taken All That Was Me
Weezer Lyrics
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Of golden scenes
Stole away
All, it was in me
It wasn't me
Who slipped away
Without a dime to call my home
Only a voice to tell you
Thief , you've taken all that was me
Rain, It laughed so hard
It cried on me
You rain on me
Cleanse, Cleanse my soul
The soul to be
The me to be
Now I stand with skin and bones
Without a dime to call my home
Only a voice to scream at you
Now I stand with skin and bones
Without a dime to call my home
Only a voice to scream at you
Thief, you've taken all that was me
You've taken all that was me
You've taken all that was me
You've taken all that was me
And now I stand with skin and bones
Without a dime to call my home
Only a voice to scream at you
Thief, you've taken all that was me
You've taken all that was me
You've taken all that was me
You've taken all that was me
The lyrics of Weezer's song "Thief, You've Taken All That Was Me" depicts a sense of loss, betrayal, and hopelessness. The singer speaks directly to the "thief" who has taken away all that he was, leaving him with nothing but his physical body and a voice to express his pain. The "thief" in this context could be anyone or anything that has taken away the singer's identity, dreams, and aspirations. The singer confronts the thief, blaming them for the destruction they have caused and demanding an explanation.
The first verse describes how the "thief" has stolen the singer's dreams and aspirations, leaving him with nothing but a sense of loss. The second verse talks about the cleansing effect of rain, but in this case, it is a painful cleansing that only adds to the singer's despair. The chorus is a direct address to the "thief," informing them of the damage they have caused and demanding that they take responsibility. The third verse continues with the sense of loss and hopelessness, as the singer again describes his current state of being, with only his voice as a means of expressing his pain.
In conclusion, Weezer's "Thief, You've Taken All That Was Me" is a powerful and emotional song with lyrics that express deep anguish and loss. Through the use of vivid imagery and metaphors, the singer portrays a sense of helplessness and desperation, caused by an unknown "thief" who has taken all that he was.
Line by Line Meaning
Thief, of silent dreams
The person who stole everything from me is someone who takes away the things that I hold dear in my thoughts, dreams and aspirations.
Of golden scenes
The thief took everything that was precious to me, including the memories of good times and positive experiences.
Stole away
The thief has taken everything from me and left me with nothing.
All, it was in me
Everything that was taken from me, all my possessions, dreams and aspirations, were within me.
It wasn't me
I am not to blame for the things that were taken from me, as I had no control over the actions of the thief.
Who slipped away
The thief stole everything from me and got away with it without being caught or held accountable for their actions.
Now I stand with skin and bones
After everything has been taken from me, I am left with only my physical body and nothing else. I feel empty and helpless.
Without a dime to call my home
I have lost all my possessions, including my home and my money. I have nowhere to go and nothing to my name.
Only a voice to tell you
The only thing I have left is my voice, which I use to speak out against the thief and make them realize the harm they have caused me.
Rain, It laughed so hard
Even the rain seems to mock me, bringing a cascade of emotions that I cannot control or escape from.
It cried on me
Despite the rain's laughter, it also brings tears that wash over me, cleansing my sorrows and emotions.
You rain on me
The forces of nature seem to be against me, raining down on me metaphorically and adding to my already overwhelming sadness.
Cleanse, Cleanse my soul
I am seeking a way to purify my inner self and wash away the negative emotions that have taken root within me.
The soul to be
I am trying to become a better version of myself by letting go of the pain and hurt caused by the thief and instead focusing on personal growth.
The me to be
I am trying to rediscover myself, and who I am without all the material possessions that were taken from me. I want to become a stronger person because of this experience.
Only a voice to scream at you
I am no longer willing to stay silent and accept what has happened to me. I am using my voice to express my outrage and frustration towards the thief.
Thief, you've taken all that was me
The thief has not only taken my material possessions, but also my sense of identity, personal value, and happiness.
Contributed by Alexandra O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jasminahilpalin23
Thief, of silent dreams
Of golden scenes
Stole away
All that was in me
It wasn't me
Who slipped away
[Chorus]
Now I stand with skin and bones
Without a dime to call my home
Only a voice to tell you
Thief, you've taken all that was me
[Verse 2]
Rain, it laughed so hard
It cried on me
You rain on me
Cleanse, cleanse my soul
The soul to be
The me to be
[Chorus]
Now I stand with skin and bones
Without a dime to call my home
Only a voice to scream at you
Now I stand with skin and bones
Without a dime to call my home
Only a voice to scream at you
Thief, you've taken all that was me
You've taken all that was me
You've taken all that was me
You've taken all that was me
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
Now I stand with skin and bones
Without a dime to call my home
Only a voice to scream at you
Thief, you've taken all that was me
You've taken all that was me
You've taken all that was me
You've taken all that was me
[Outro]
(All that was me) Why me
(All that was me) Woah, oh oh
Taken me (All that was me)
You've taken, you've taken
You've taken, take-take-take-take-take-take-taken
@Pheno01
Almost 13 years later, I still wonder why the uploader chose that cityscape picture to start the video
Still one of my fav "never released on any album" weezer song ever made tho
@andrewoid4711
its very fitting to me for some reason
@Brandon-bc5um
Because it's a vibe
@NH-7
Toronto landscape too … must be a shout out to his city maybe??
@aeth2kilos
Leaked video clip script?
@unassumingviewer
It's arbitrary ephemera from the uploader that anyone reading this thread will remember forever, every time they hear or think of the song.
@mikemateiinspectorgadget7830
This song is super like spooky almost. It’s weird how the same band that had Buddy Holly and Holiday on their debut could’ve had this really atmospheric freaky emo track on it
@bunkbeds4920
Highla I love ambience in this song
@cosmicremix311
leave it to weezer to make songs that sound nothing like weezer
@endgameisbad2733
and can’t stop partying