i would
surf mesa Lyrics
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Been dreaming about you a lot
And up in my head I′m your boyfriend
But that's one thing you′ve already got
He drives to school every morning
While I walk alone in the rain
He'd kill me without any warning
If he took a look in my brain
Well if it was me then I would
Would he hold you when you′re feeling low
Baby you should know that I would
Would he say he′s in L-O-V-E
Well if it was me then I would
Would he hold you when you're feeling low
Baby you should know that I would
Back in my head we were kissing
I thought things were going alright
With a sign on my back saying kick me
Reality ruined my life
Feels like I′m constantly playing
A game that I'm destined to lose
′Cause I can't compete with your boyfriend
He′s got twenty seven tattoos
Would he say he's in L-O-V-E
Well if it was me then I would
Would he hold you when you're feeling low
Baby you should know that I would
Would he say he′s in L-O-V-E
Well if it was me then I would
Would he hold you when you′re feeling low
Baby you should know that I would
Would he please you
Would he kiss you
Would he treat you like I would
Would he touch you
Would he need you
Would he love you like I would
Would he say he's in L-O-V-E
Well if it was me then I would
Would he hold you when you′re feeling low
Baby you should know that I would
Would he please you
Would he kiss you
Would he treat you like I would
Would he touch you
Would he need you
Would he love you like I would
Would he say he's in L-O-V-E
Well if it was me then
I would, I would
Would he hold you when you′re feeling low
Baby you should know that I would
I would, I would yeah
The song "i would" by Surf Mesa is about unrequited love and the painful longing for someone who is already in a relationship. The singer is deeply in love with someone who already has a boyfriend, but he cannot help his feelings for her. He confesses in the song that he is constantly dreaming about her, and in his dreams, they are together. However, in reality, she already has a partner, and he is left to walk alone in the rain, feeling devastated. The lyrics express the singer's frustrations and the feeling of being unable to compete with the other guy.
In one verse, he describes how the other guy is better than him, with twenty-seven tattoos, and how he cannot compete with him. The singer understands that the other guy is already with the girl he loves, but he cannot help but wish that he could take his place. He repeatedly asks if the other guy would love her as much as he would and if he would treat her the same way he would. He is desperate for her to know that he would do anything for her, including being there for her when she feels low.
Overall, "i would" by Surf Mesa is a love song about unrequited love, and the lyrics express the pain of longing for someone you cannot have. It is a relatable song for anyone who has felt unrequited love in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I found myself thinking
Recently, I have been contemplating and pondering.
Been dreaming about you a lot
I have been having a lot of dreams about you.
And up in my head I′m your boyfriend
In my mind, I am with you as if we are in a romantic relationship.
But that's one thing you′ve already got
However, you are already in a committed relationship with another person.
He drives to school every morning
Your current partner commutes to school regularly in a vehicle.
While I walk alone in the rain
In contrast, I am alone and on foot in the rain.
He'd kill me without any warning
If he knew what I was thinking, he would retaliate violently and unexpectedly.
If he took a look in my brain
If your partner knew my innermost feelings and thoughts,
Would he say he's in L-O-V-E
Would your partner express their strong attachment and feelings for you?
Well if it was me then I would
If I were in their position, I would definitely say that I love you.
Would he hold you when you′re feeling low
Would your partner comfort you and provide physical support when you are experiencing sadness or depression?
Baby you should know that I would
I want you to understand that I would do that for you.
Back in my head we were kissing
In my imagination, we have been passionately kissing each other.
I thought things were going alright
I assumed our interactions were progressing well.
With a sign on my back saying kick me
However, I have been humiliated and betrayed by you and your partner.
Reality ruined my life
The harsh truth has destroyed all my hopes and aspirations.
Feels like I′m constantly playing
It seems like I'm perpetually stuck in a futile game.
A game that I'm destined to lose
A game that I am guaranteed to lose at.
′Cause I can't compete with your boyfriend
I am unable to compete with your significant other.
He′s got twenty seven tattoos
Your partner has many tattoos, which is one of their attractive qualities.
Would he please you
Would your partner satisfy your needs?
Would he kiss you
Would your partner romantically and affectionately kiss you?
Would he treat you like I would
Would your partner treat you with the same level of love and care as I would?
Would he touch you
Would your partner touch and hold you?
Would he need you
Does your partner express their desire and longing for you?
Would he love you like I would
Would your partner love you with the same intensity and passion as I would?
I would, I would
I would definitely do all that for you.
Would he say he's in L-O-V-E
Would your partner express their strong attachment and feelings for you?
Well if it was me then
If it were up to me,
Baby you should know that I would
I want you to understand that I would do that for you.
I would, I would yeah
I would definitely do all that for you.
Contributed by Camilla M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.