While not officially a member of the band, Adam contributes to most of the studio work of Live and is always present when Live is touring the various parts of the world.
Come Undone
adam and the weight Lyrics
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"I want you to know my name"
Well welcome aboard girl
That seems to be the way it is
In L.A.
But I ain't got time for swindling or delay
I must come from a different place
Where people sleep and breathe the same, yeah
[Chorus]
Hey, wouldn't it be nice to come undone?
Today, right in front of everyone you know
Wait, there's light beyond the brightness of our sun
I can't believe you didn't see me coming through the door
She told me I've changed, but I've acted this way before
And I'm sure
Life has taken turns right in front of my eyes
And I thought I made it
(I thought I made it)
But fire and love I can't disguise
And I don't want to change them
(I don't want to change them)
I'll come around instead
[Chorus]
Yeah, oh
Yeah, oh
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
To come undone
(To come undone)
Come undone
(To come undone, yeah)
Wouldn't it be nice?
(Wouldn't it be nice?)
To come undone
Yeah, oh
The song "Come Undone" by Adam and the Weight talks about the struggles of trying to fit in and be accepted in Los Angeles. The opening lines of the song feature a girl who introduces herself to the singer, and he responds by saying that he doesn't have time for swindling or delay. He thinks that he comes from a different place where people sleep and breathe the same way. That being said, the singer isn't afraid of showing his true self, and he doesn't want to change who he is for anyone. He wants to come undone and let his true self shine through.
The chorus of the song emphasizes this theme of authenticity and honesty. It talks about how nice it would be to come undone and be true to oneself, right in front of everyone. He wants to show the world his true colors, even if it means being vulnerable. The bridge of the song talks about how life has taken so many twists and turns, but the singer still hasn't changed who he is. He embraces both the fire and love within himself and doesn't want to change them. Instead, he'll come around and be true to himself.
Overall, the song is about the importance of being true to yourself and not changing for anyone or anything. It's easy to get caught up in trying to fit in and be accepted by society, but it's more important to stay true to your own personality and character.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm pleased to meet you," she said
She greeted me kindly, introducing herself
"I want you to know my name"
She wants me to remember her identity
Well welcome aboard girl
I'm acknowledging her presence
That seems to be the way it is
In L.A.
In Los Angeles, it's common to greet someone with a name introduction
But I ain't got time for swindling or delay
I don't have time for tricks or wasting time
I must come from a different place
Where people sleep and breathe the same, yeah
I come from a different environment where people share common experiences
Hey, wouldn't it be nice to come undone?
Today, right in front of everyone you know
Wait, there's light beyond the brightness of our sun
It would be great to let down our guard in public and experience true freedom, despite the constraints of daily life
I can't believe you didn't see me coming through the door
I'm surprised you didn't notice me entering
She told me I've changed, but I've acted this way before
And I'm sure
Life has taken turns right in front of my eyes
Even though she thinks I've changed, I feel like I've been consistent. Life has presented challenges that I've faced before.
And I thought I made it
(I thought I made it)
But fire and love I can't disguise
And I don't want to change them
(I don't want to change them)
I'll come around instead
I thought I had everything under control, but I can't hide the intensity of my passions. I don't want to suppress them, but rather, adapt to them.
To come undone
To be free and let go of inhibitions.
Wouldn't it be nice?
It would be wonderful if we had the opportunity to be truly liberated, even if only for a moment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEPHAN DOUGLAS JENKINS
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