Barnett dropped a new… Read Full Bio ↴Stick to Your Guns's Jesse Barnett's solo project
Barnett dropped a new EP for the project today and it’s packed with sweet melancholic acoustic tracks that show a different side of the musician.
The record is titled I’m Afraid Of Everything and arrives today. Barnett says the new release came together during a difficult time during his life while he figured out how to balance everything.
Hi
Wish You Were Here Lyrics
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You know I can never tell
Just wanted to say "Hi" 'cause I'm alone
And not feelin' very well
Oh, oh, can you tell, no, I'm not sure anymore
It's even harder to figure out while I'm
Freezing on this floor
You're bracing, waitin' for me to let you down
And I might, but let's not talk about it now
'Cause all I wanna do
Is watch this world burn
When I'm alone, rollin' around this bed with you
And all I need from you
Is a little time to figure out
What it is that I'm gonna do
Then again
I want to follow through
I don't really care for the way your sister's
Mixed to you sometimes
But I know you've got your own thing
And that's okay, 'cause
Who the hell am I?
You ask me to be patient
I can only do my best
I've got a lot on my mind, now I just
Really need to rest
'Cause all I wanna do
Is watch this world burn
When I'm alone, rollin' around this bed with you
And all I need from you
Is a little time to figure out
What it is that I'm gonna do
You're bracing, waiting for me to let you down
I can't promise that I won't
And oh, I can only tell you
How I feel, that has to be enough
For now
'Cause all I wanna do
Is watch this world burn
When I'm alone, rollin' around this bed with you
And all I need from you
Is a little time to figure out
What it is that I'm gonna do
'Cause all I wanna do
Is watch this world burn
Watch this world burn
And all I need from you
Is a little time
'Cause in my mind I'll follow
Where you're going to
But then again
I want to follow through
The song "Hi" by Wish You Were Here is a melancholic yet introspective ballad about feeling lost and uncertain about oneself while seeking solace from someone else. The song starts with a phone call where the singer asks if the person he's calling is up or just awake, hinting at his confusion and vulnerability. He wants to say "hi" to the person because he's alone and not feeling well. The second verse talks about his struggle to figure out his own feelings while he's lying alone in bed. He admits that he's not sure about his emotions, and it's even harder to understand them when he's outside his comfort zone.
The chorus expresses the singer's desire to watch the world burn, indicating his nihilistic tendencies. He wants to share these thoughts, roll around the bed with someone or be in their company while they contemplate the chaos around them. He doesn't want much except for some little time to figure out what he wants to do. The singer mentions that he wants to follow through with his plans, but he's not sure if he can go through with them.
The bridge talks about the other person's expectations from him. The singer acknowledges that the other person has their own problems, but he's trying to be patient. He needs rest because he has too much on his mind, and he can't figure everything out instantly. In the end, he admits that he can't promise not to let the other person down, but he can tell them how he feels, which should be enough for now.
Overall, the song seems like a conversation between two people who are struggling with themselves and the world around them. They seek comfort from each other but also acknowledge that they can't be each other's rock all the time. The song's recurring theme is uncertainty and the need for time and space to figure things out.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you up or just awake
I'm not sure if you're already out of bed or just lying there with your eyes open
You know I can never tell
I always have a hard time reading your current state
Just wanted to say "Hi" 'cause I'm alone
I'm feeling lonely and reaching out to you
And not feelin' very well
I am not in a good emotional state
Oh, oh, can you tell, no, I'm not sure anymore
I'm struggling to understand my own emotions
It's even harder to figure out while I'm
My current situation is making it even harder to get a grip on my emotions
Freezing on this floor
I'm on the cold floor, probably metaphorically, feeling lost and unsure
You're bracing, waitin' for me to let you down
You seem to be anticipating and preparing for me to disappoint you
And I might, but let's not talk about it now
I am aware of the possibility of disappointing you but would rather not address it at the moment
'Cause all I wanna do
Is watch this world burn
When I'm alone, rollin' around this bed with you
I have a self-destructive urge and find solace in our physical intimacy
And all I need from you
Is a little time to figure out
What it is that I'm gonna do
I am seeking space and time to sort out my thoughts and feelings
Then again
I want to follow through
Despite my inner-conflict, I still desire to see things through
I don't really care for the way your sister's
Mixed to you sometimes
I don't appreciate how your sister treats you on occasion
But I know you've got your own thing
And that's okay, 'cause
Who the hell am I?
I respect your autonomy and realize that I have no place to judge or interfere
You ask me to be patient
I can only do my best
You have requested patience from me and I will try to oblige to the best of my ability
I've got a lot on my mind, now I just
Really need to rest
My mind is occupied and I need to take a break
And oh, I can only tell you
How I feel, that has to be enough
For now
I can only communicate to you my current emotions, and until I gain clarity, it will have to suffice
Watch this world burn
I have a desire to see the world in chaos
And all I need from you
Is a little time
'Cause in my mind I'll follow
Where you're going to
I'm seeking space and time from you, but I will still mentally track your path
But then again
I want to follow through
Despite everything, I still desire to stay committed and follow things through
Writer(s): Jesse Barnett, Derek Hoffman
Contributed by Isaac S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.