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."
Sometimes We Have Too Much Fun
You Me and Everyone We Know Lyrics
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This isn't where I want to be
Almost off my feet in a world rotating to fast for me
If I'm a fresh natural gust of wind
Sure the breeze feels fine but you wont all the time
Tell me what's so wrong with letting me shine?
Yeah Tell me what's so wrong with letting me shine?
I'll be the gas can, you be the spark
You keep your ego, and I'll keep my peace of mind
You just keep drinking, and while I think up all of the lies
I have to tell her, explain ourselves after tonight
You be the leader, I'll keep my place in line.
I am the garbage and the disposal
I am the late model almost totaled
Still a charm around my neck
Cause I haven't worked the tie loose quite yet
If I'm a fresh natural gust of wind
Sure the breeze feels fine but you wont all the time
Tell me what's so wrong with letting me shine?
Yeah Tell me what's so wrong with letting me shine?
Come on down here, its nice and dark
I'll be the gas can, you be the spark
You keep your ego, and I'll keep my peace of mind
You just keep drinking, and while I think up all of the lies
I have to tell her, explain ourselves after tonight
You be the leader, I'll keep my place in line.
I cant stand the way you're looking at me
I cant stand the way Im looking at me
I cant stand the way you're looking at me
I cant stand the way Im looking at me
You keep your ego, and I'll keep my peace of mind
You just keep drinking, and while I think up all of the lies
I have to tell her, explain ourselves after tonight
You be the leader, I'll keep my place in line
The lyrics of You Me And Everyone We Know's song "Sometimes We Have Too Much Fun" bring to light the struggles of maintaining individuality while trying to fit in with others. The singer expresses a desire to shine on their own while feeling weighed down by the pressure to conform to others' expectations. They use imagery of a gust of wind, a gas can, and garbage to represent their feelings of insignificance and being disposable.
The chorus of the song emphasizes this struggle, as the singer asks "what's so wrong with letting me shine?" This question encapsulates the internal conflict of feeling the need to please others while also wanting to be true to oneself. The verses then describe a night out with friends, where the singer feels like they are playing a subservient role, following the lead of others and having to come up with lies to cover their tracks. They express frustration with the pressure to conform, with lines like "you keep your ego and I'll keep my peace of mind" and "you be the leader, I'll keep my place in line."
Overall, the lyrics of "Sometimes We Have Too Much Fun" capture the struggle of balancing individuality and conformity in social situations. The singer's desire to shine on their own is hindered by the pressure to fit in with a group, leading to feelings of being disposable and insignificant.
Line by Line Meaning
Please believe me,
I am asking you to trust me.
This isn't where I want to be
I am not happy where I am.
Almost off my feet in a world rotating too fast for me
I feel overwhelmed in this fast-paced world.
If I'm a fresh natural gust of wind
I am a unique and refreshing person.
Sure the breeze feels fine but you won't all the time
You may not always appreciate me, even if I am pleasant.
Tell me what's so wrong with letting me shine?
Why can't I be myself and be proud of it?
Come on down here, it's nice and dark
Let's have some privacy and hide.
I'll be the gas can, you be the spark
I will support you if you initiate something.
You keep your ego, and I'll keep my peace of mind
You can have your pride, I will focus on taking care of myself.
You just keep drinking, and while I think up all of the lies
You can party while I have to come up with excuses.
I have to tell her, explain ourselves after tonight
I have to come up with reasons for our behavior.
You be the leader, I'll keep my place in line
You can be in control, I will follow your lead.
I am the garbage and the disposal
I am both the trash and the means to get rid of it.
I am the late model almost totaled
I am past my prime and have been damaged but still functioning.
Still a charm around my neck
I still have something special about me.
Cause I haven't worked the tie loose quite yet
I still have potential to improve or escape my current situation.
I can't stand the way you're looking at me
I don't like the way you're judging or scrutinizing me.
You keep your ego, and I'll keep my peace of mind
I don't need to argue or compete with you, I'll do what's best for myself.
You just keep drinking, and while I think up all of the lies
You can enjoy yourself while I stress and worry about what to say.
I have to tell her, explain ourselves after tonight
I'm responsible for making up excuses for our actions.
You be the leader, I'll keep my place in line
You can make the decisions, I'll follow and support you.
Contributed by Miles H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
kh2freek
Probably my favorite of theirs, and that’s saying something with this band. Great production from back to front, lyrics, melodies, and only 2:50 long
tjisatotalsellout
This band's style reminds me so much of the mid 2000s bands and I love it
Eargasm WhiteTruffle
..Whenever i stumble to this song, it brings me back to the past.. such a joy to be so young and reckless
Christine Rabbit
<3
KD
this song reminds me of the academy is...!
Briana Buchanan
This video should have more views. The video of this song with most views is shit quality compared to this. Thanks for actually caring about the quality. :)
Mr Swanson
Everyone we have anannouncement to make
assgrapes
Good song but have to also say it sounds very motion city soundtrack