"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."

I Can Get Back Up Now
You Me and Everyone We Know Lyrics

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There was a time when never thought that be this close with anyone
I rather listen to the harshest words
Was be abused at ten in the harsh pacific sun
There was a time when I was at your side
It was 3am and you were begging me to die
Another year was all it took for you to forget the best from it
I always carried you

So are you still saying im not when I already am( you keep on kicking me down)
And why are you still saying we wont when we already are(you keep on kicking me down,you keep on kicking me down))
Ain't it a shame to be so young and insane
Ain't it a shame to be so young and insane

I used to love what I used to love
Moving on was a chore I wasn't quite ready for
They used to say I was a cautious man,
Its been weeks since I looked both ways or gave a damn

There was a time when I was at your side
It was 3am and you were begging me to die
Another year was all it took for you to forget the best from it
I always carried you

So are you still saying I'm not when I already am( you keep on kicking me down)
And why are you still saying we wont when we already are(you keep on kicking me down, you keep on kicking me down))
Ain't it a shame to be so young and insane
Ain't it a shame to be so young and insane
Ain't it a shame to be so young and insane
Ain't it a shame to be so young and insane

Was there something I said?
Cause there sure as hell will be now
Was there something I said
To make you doubt that I could get back up
Cause I can get back up
Yeah, I can get back up
Yeah, I can get back up

Ain't it a shame to be so young and insane
Ain't it a shame to be so young and insane

So are you still saying I'm not when I already am
Ain't it a shame to be so young and insane

Overall Meaning

The song "I Can Get Back Up Now" by You Me And Everyone We Know talks about the struggles of belongingness, abuse, moving on, and self-acceptance. In the first verse, the songwriter reflects on how they thought they would never be close with anyone but then found themselves in a close relationship with someone who hurt them. They also reveal that they would rather listen to harsh words than be abused again. The songwriter then mentions being abused at ten, hinting at a difficult childhood.

In the chorus, the songwriter questions the other person's incredulity about them being something they have already become. The other person is constantly putting them down and making them doubt themselves. The songwriter also comments on the difficulty of being young and insane.

In the second verse, the songwriter talks about their struggle to move on from what they used to love. They used to be cautious but are now reckless, crossing roads without looking both ways. The second part of the chorus is repeated in this verse, emphasizing the songwriter's frustration.

The bridge of the song talks about how the songwriter might have said something to make the other person doubt their ability to get back up, but they reassure themselves that they can.

Overall, "I Can Get Back Up Now" is a song about surviving past traumas, self-doubt and achieving self-acceptance.

Line by Line Meaning

There was a time when never thought that be this close with anyone
In the past, I never imagined that I would form a close relationship with anyone

I rather listen to the harshest words
I prefer to hear harsh words than no words at all

Was be abused at ten in the harsh pacific sun
I was mistreated at a young age, even in the scorching sun

There was a time when I was at your side
I once stood by your side

It was 3am and you were begging me to die
You were pleading with me to end my life at 3 in the morning

Another year was all it took for you to forget the best from it
In just one year, you forgot all the good things that happened between us

I always carried you
I was always there for you, providing support

So are you still saying im not when I already am( you keep on kicking me down)
Despite my efforts, you still deny my existence and continue to bring me down

And why are you still saying we wont when we already are(you keep on kicking me down,you keep on kicking me down))
You keep denying that we are together, even though we clearly are and you keep bringing me down

Ain't it a shame to be so young and insane
Being young and crazy is such a shame

I used to love what I used to love
I had a fondness for things that are now in the past

Moving on was a chore I wasn't quite ready for
Getting over the past was harder than I anticipated

They used to say I was a cautious man,
I was once known to be very careful and thoughtful

Its been weeks since I looked both ways or gave a damn
It's been a while since I've been careful or have had a sense of concern

Was there something I said?
Did I say something wrong?

Cause there sure as hell will be now
If there wasn't anything wrong before, there definitely is now

To make you doubt that I could get back up
Did I say something that made you question my ability to recover?

Cause I can get back up
I have the strength to get back on my feet

Yeah, I can get back up
Without a doubt, I can regain my strength

Ain't it a shame to be so young and insane
Being young and crazy is such a shame

Contributed by Ryan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.