"How did we get here?" is the question that seems to be most heavily weighi… Read Full Bio ↴"How did we get here?" is the question that seems to be most heavily weighing on the collective mind of You, Me, and Everyone We Know in these last few months. After all, their decision to head into the studio to record a follow up to their 2006 release Party For The Grown and Sexy wasn't one made months in advance with the utmost of care and planning; It was instead brought on by a van fire that destroyed most of their possessions and the place they had come to call home. In the year leading up to this event, You, Me, and Everyone We Know, comprised of Ben Liebsch, Rico Vigil, Aaron Stern (formerly of Matchbook Romance), and Noel Milford, took the stage at South By Southwest, Bamboozle, Warped Tour and supported tours for such acts as I Am The Avalanche, The Dear Hunter, Four Year Strong, Just Surrender, Every Avenue, Sing it Loud, and The Color Fred just to name a few. Their 8 song EP, Party for the Grown and Sexy, was released for free in January; quickly reaching nearly 30,000 downloads, and has been widely acclaimed by artists, industry and fans alike.

The band's drummer, Aaron Stern, recalls the few minutes preceding the blaze: "We were actually mid-argument about releasing new music on our own when the tire initially blew. After we watched the van burn up, we kind of took it as a sign to get our tails in the studio." You, Me, and Everyone We Know then quickly enlisted the services of producer Josh Cain (of Motion City Soundtrack) and made plans to begin recording in Minneapolis days after ending a tour with the city's own Sing It Loud. So, the band picked itself back up, made the trek to Minnesota, and began recording an EP they would aptly name, So Young, So Insane.

You, Me, and Everyone We Know continues to draw from similar influences on their latest effort, though the band doesn't deny growing a little over the last two years. "The core of this band is definitely still here," says guitarist Noel Milford. "I think no matter kind of feel a song has, you're definitely going to know it's us playing it."

Things are changing for You, Me, and Everyone We Know, with So Young, So Insane set to be released on November 18th, a full U.S. Tour in November and December, and an attitude that anything CAN and WILL happen. In keeping with the "unsigned and just fine" attitude they have come to adopt over the last 2 or so years, You, Me, and Everyone We Know has once again elected to give away their new EP, So Young, So Insane, digitally for a limited time. "The days of 'needing' a label are gone for us," says guitarist Rico Vigil. "If and when we sign, we will look back on this knowing it was the smartest decision we ever made for this band."

A Bigger Point of Pride
You Me and Everyone We Know Lyrics

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While the years are still on my side,
My back is strong, my eyes are wide
I want the work I do to be a bigger point of pride

Grow up, get a job, and cut that hair
Run off, join the army for all they care,
Or bring a blanket; it gets awfully cold
When you can't afford the heat and you're sleepin' alone

Love living life from couch to couch
Thought myself content living hand to mouth
But when everything you own fits in a single bag,
No matter how light the load, it tends to drag

While the years are still on my side,
My back is strong, my eyes are wide
I want the work I do to be a bigger point of pride

Momma said there'd be days like this
But she's been too late too much this year
(Momma said, Momma said)
Waking up when I was going to sleep before;
Bars are closing, I'm already out the door
No semblance of stability
On old runner's legs in doubt
I still even have the ability
To run this race without
My sacrifice... Recognize...

While the years are still on my side,
My back is strong, my eyes are wide
I want the work I do to be a bigger point of pride

While the years are still on my side,
My back is strong, my eyes are wide
I want the work I do to be a bigger point of pride

I make junk mail for The Man
Soon I'll be inking up your hands
While you toss away my work
Machines whir and I make plans
I make junk mail for The Man
I've been inking up your hands
While your sacrifice goes unrecognized...

While the years are still on my side,
My back is strong, my eyes are wide
I want the work I do to be a bigger point of pride

While the years are still on my side,
My back is strong, my eyes are wide
I want the work I do to be a bigger point of pride

I want the work I do to be a bigger point of pride
I want the work I do to be a bigger point of pride

Overall Meaning

The song "A Bigger Point of Pride" by You Me and Everyone We Know expresses a desire for meaningful work and a sense of pride in one's accomplishments. The lyrics reflect the struggle of a young person trying to make their way in the world while balancing the demands of life and the pursuit of fulfillment. The opening lines convey a sense of determination and purpose, suggesting that the singer is not content to simply survive, but wants to thrive.

The second verse touches on themes of poverty and transience, describing the challenges of a life lived "from couch to couch" and the weight of carrying all of one's possessions in a single bag. The lyrics explore the tension between the desire for freedom and the need for stability, with the singer struggling to find their footing in an uncertain world.

The final verses express a sense of anger and frustration at the singer's job making "junk mail for The Man" and the feeling that their efforts go unappreciated. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the desire for something more, for work that is personally fulfilling and a source of pride.

Overall, "A Bigger Point of Pride" is a powerful expression of the struggle to find meaning and purpose in one's work, and a reminder that the pursuit of success is not always straightforward or easy.

Line by Line Meaning

While the years are still on my side, My back is strong, my eyes are wide I want the work I do to be a bigger point of pride
While I'm still young and able, I want to take pride in the work that I do.

Grow up, get a job, and cut that hair Run off, join the army for all they care, Or bring a blanket; it gets awfully cold When you can't afford the heat and you're sleepin' alone
People expect you to follow a certain path in life, but sometimes that path can leave you alone and struggling to make ends meet.

Love living life from couch to couch Thought myself content living hand to mouth But when everything you own fits in a single bag, No matter how light the load, it tends to drag
Living a nomadic lifestyle may seem thrilling, but it can become a burden when you have to carry all your belongings with you.

Momma said there'd be days like this But she's been too late too much this year (Momma said, Momma said) Waking up when I was going to sleep before; Bars are closing, I'm already out the door No semblance of stability On old runner's legs in doubt I still even have the ability To run this race without My sacrifice... Recognize...
Life is unpredictable and challenging, but it's important to recognize your own sacrifices and abilities even in difficult times.

I make junk mail for The Man Soon I'll be inking up your hands While you toss away my work Machines whir and I make plans I make junk mail for The Man I've been inking up your hands While your sacrifice goes unrecognized...
Working for a larger corporation can feel unfulfilling when your work goes unnoticed, even though it's a necessary part of the process.

While the years are still on my side, My back is strong, my eyes are wide I want the work I do to be a bigger point of pride I want the work I do to be a bigger point of pride I want the work I do to be a bigger point of pride
Reiteration of the desire to take pride in the work that is done, while still in the prime of life.

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