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 used to think this was perfect
And wish that it was never ending
But those days are gone forever
It's something I'm not missing
There's a force, there's a voice, in my head
Telling me to think about the times that you were cruel and mean
I don't care if you walk away
I'm here to stay and you need to hear
(Chorus)
You make me sick
But I love what we're doing here
You make me sick
And I can't be the only one
I have to take advantage
Before the moment passes by
It's so hard to manage
The ups and downs of your life
Someone help, someone speak, before I start to scream out
Anything to break the silence
You're holding me back
Confined by doubt
(Chorus)
Cause I need you
Cause I need you here with me
When it falls through
And I'm down upon my knees
There's a force, there's a voice, in my head
Telling me to
Think about everything last time I believed
Now I realize
And wish that it was never ending
But those days are gone forever
It's something I'm not missing
There's a force, there's a voice, in my head
Telling me to think about the times that you were cruel and mean
I don't care if you walk away
I'm here to stay and you need to hear
(Chorus)
You make me sick
But I love what we're doing here
You make me sick
And I can't be the only one
I have to take advantage
Before the moment passes by
It's so hard to manage
The ups and downs of your life
Someone help, someone speak, before I start to scream out
Anything to break the silence
You're holding me back
Confined by doubt
(Chorus)
Cause I need you
Cause I need you here with me
When it falls through
And I'm down upon my knees
There's a force, there's a voice, in my head
Telling me to
Think about everything last time I believed
Now I realize
Lyrics submitted by weezer_rocks_socks, edited by darkforce100
You Make Me Sick Lyrics as written by Ainsworth J Prasad Obi C Nwobosi
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp., Hipgnosis Songs Group
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what i think it means is not the person makes them sick as in they hate them, but as in that person makes them sick in a sad way. they love the person more than anything and they mean everything to them, but, the other person makes them feel sad by not talking to them or something even tho they r a "couple". i think thats what it means when he says:
"Someone help someone speak before I start to scream out, anything to break the silence You’re holding me back confined by doubt"
they know that the person has feelings for them just that the person doesnt treat them right and makes the singer feel as though he were not appreciated, making him sad and having that "sick" feeling because he feels he's unloved or unwanted by the person he loves.
"You make me sick, but I love what we're doing here
You make me sick, and I can't be the only one"
the first line means he loves the relationship and the fun the sometimes have together, and how he loves the person, and its an amazing thing. And the 2nd line means but he can't be the only one that feels this way, for the relationship to be successful, both of them have to feel that way. Though he can still love them because the other person might not be aware of what they r doing.
" Cause I need you, cause I need you here with me
When it falls through and I’m down upon my knees
There's a force there's a voice in my head telling me to
Think about everything last time I believed now I realize"
this means he feels bad sometimes but realizes he would be worse off without that person, and because they mean everything to them, he is willing to do anything to fix the problem and to make things right.
I'm currently going through a relationship like this, and when I heard this song on the radio this afternoon when i was feeling down, i instantly came home and bought it because it reminded me of what I'm going through.