In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
I've been thinking about you, my love
And all the crazy things that you put me through
Now I'm coming around, throwing it back to you
Were you thinking of me when you kissed him?
Could you taste me when you licked his skin?
All the while I showered you with trust and promises
What I'm needing now is some sweet revenge
To get back all that I lost then
I gave you all I had to give, but I could never reach you
Adrienne, I thought I knew you
Once again, you used me, used me
Adrienne, I should have left you
Long before you used me, used me up
Spent my money, drove my car
I treated you like a shining star
But in my sky all burnt out you are
And I'll have the last laugh, when I see you walking with some other guy
'Cause I know you're gonna end up all alone
So take these words, some good advice
All you've done's gonna come back twice
You never cared how much it hurt, I really need to tell you
Adrienne, I thought I knew you
Once again, you used me, used me
Adrienne, I should have left you
Long before you used me, used me up
You used me up
Oh, yeah
What I'm needing now is some sweet revenge
To get back all that I lost then
I gave you all I had to give, but I could never reach you
Adrienne, I thought I knew you
Once again, you used me, used me
Adrienne, I should have left you
Long before you used me, used me up
Andrienne, long before
Adrienne, oh, Adrienne
Adrienne, oh yeah
And all the crazy things that you put me through
Now I'm coming around, throwing it back to you
Were you thinking of me when you kissed him?
Could you taste me when you licked his skin?
All the while I showered you with trust and promises
What I'm needing now is some sweet revenge
To get back all that I lost then
I gave you all I had to give, but I could never reach you
Adrienne, I thought I knew you
Once again, you used me, used me
Adrienne, I should have left you
Long before you used me, used me up
Spent my money, drove my car
I treated you like a shining star
But in my sky all burnt out you are
And I'll have the last laugh, when I see you walking with some other guy
'Cause I know you're gonna end up all alone
So take these words, some good advice
All you've done's gonna come back twice
You never cared how much it hurt, I really need to tell you
Adrienne, I thought I knew you
Once again, you used me, used me
Adrienne, I should have left you
Long before you used me, used me up
You used me up
Oh, yeah
What I'm needing now is some sweet revenge
To get back all that I lost then
I gave you all I had to give, but I could never reach you
Adrienne, I thought I knew you
Once again, you used me, used me
Adrienne, I should have left you
Long before you used me, used me up
Andrienne, long before
Adrienne, oh, Adrienne
Adrienne, oh yeah
Lyrics submitted by punkmebabygal
Adrienne Lyrics as written by Alex Band Aaron Kamm Kamin
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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Powerful song... I prefer to change Adrienne to my ex boyfriend's name (changing all the "hes" to "shes" and so on...) and sing this one really loud. After that, it feels like it's my own song... I just wish he could hear me!
Oh my God!!!! My name's Adrienne and I'm obsessed with this song. It would have been nicer if it was a happy song or something but you can't have everything.
This is a great song. It has a great sound, great message, and oh what a powerful voice from such a little guy! I love it. The lyrics are so meaningful, and many people could relate to it.
I LOVE it!
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What a fucking AWESOME song. The sound as a whole it just great...whether or not you can relate to the lyrics!!!! I love it! Its one of those songs that makes you wanna roll the windows down, cranck up the volume and drive about 50 over the speedlimit.
I think this is a very honest song. It expresses some very true-to-life feelings. Not only that but that singer's voice is just so...mmm... :)
this is soooo nice! many people can relate to it!