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."
The Rent Is Due
You Me and Everyone We Know Lyrics
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across 8 state lines
to lull into dreams of sleeping, lying
but not so alone this time
could you feel it when i stole covers,
kissed your neck
and wished you one goodnight
now these north breezes haunt me so teasingly placed
once again in my path, once again i am faced
with the cold truth of autumn the tease of her taste
my bags have been packed for days
So make it a point to
say you miss me
and tell all of your friends
of the boy from which your accent comes
oh wont you hold it, against me
for knowing the words
what you say to make your heartbeat stop
last night, my arm stretched out
up new england and into the deep south
just to pull back clouds that hide the sun
just to burst through your windows just for fun
could you feel when i snuck in?
starting slowly a battle i could never win
could you feel when i burst through
i am the sunligh drenching you
now these north breezes haunt me so teasingly placed
once again in my path, once again i am faced
with the cold truth of autumn the tease of her taste
my bags have been packed for days
So make it a point to
say you miss me
and tell all of your friends
of the boy from which your accent comes
oh wont you hold it, against me
for knowing the words
what you say to make your heartbeat stop
The song "The Rent Is Due" by You Me And Everyone We Know is a melancholy and nostalgic ballad about the longing for a past love. The lyrics are a reflection of the singer's dreams and memories of a former romantic partner who is now far away. The opening lines reveal the singer's unconscious desire to be closer to their partner, as they dream about their presence and company across 8 state lines. The singer even imagines cuddling and stealing covers from their partner, wishing for it to last forever. However, the lyrics reveal that the relationship is long gone, and the singer is trying to come to terms with this fact.
The second verse reveals the singer's desperation to hold on to their past relationship. They ask their partner to say they miss them and tell their friends about them, begging for some sort of confirmation that the relationship meant something. The lyrics also make reference to the singer's partner's accent, emphasizing their unique qualities that drew the singer to them. However, the singer seems to recognize that this desire may be futile. The last line, "what you say to make your heartbeat stop," reveals a longing for closure and finality, as if the singer can't move on until they hear their ex-partner's final words.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Rent Is Due" are a deeply personal and emotional journey through loss and longing. It captures the essence of a past relationship that meant everything to the singer but is now just a memory.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night, my mind dreamt
I had a dream last night
across 8 state lines
It took place in different states
to lull into dreams of sleeping, lying
I dreamt of sleeping and lying down
but not so alone this time
I wasn't alone in the dream
could you feel it when i stole covers, kissed your neck
Did you notice when I pulled the covers and kissed your neck?
and wished you one goodnight
I wished you a good night
i hoped to remain in for the rest of my days
I wanted to stay with you forever
now these north breezes haunt me so teasingly placed
The cold winds remind me of you
once again in my path, once again i am faced
I keep being reminded of you
with the cold truth of autumn the tease of her taste
Autumn reminds me of the taste of being with you
my bags have been packed for days
I've been ready to leave for days
So make it a point to
Please do something for me
say you miss me
Tell me you miss me
and tell all of your friends
Spread the word to your friends
of the boy from which your accent comes
Tell them about me and my accent
oh wont you hold it, against me
Will you blame me for it?
for knowing the words
For knowing what to say
what you say to make your heartbeat stop
What you say that makes my heart stop
last night, my arm stretched out
Last night, I reached out
up new england and into the deep south
From New England to the Deep South
just to pull back clouds that hide the sun
To clear the clouds for the sun to shine
just to burst through your windows just for fun
And burst through your windows for fun
could you feel when i snuck in?
Did you feel me sneak in?
starting slowly a battle i could never win
Fighting a battle I could never win
could you feel when i burst through
Did you feel me burst through?
i am the sunligh drenching you
I am the sunlight that drenches you
Contributed by David J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.