I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
i was out with the guys just the other night
We were playing some pool, trying to have a good time
Chalking my cue, lining up to shoot
But i felt a hand on my shoulder, turned around it was you
Started talking to me all conspicuously
And i was wondering why
Said you want to talk outside
Can you give me a little time?
And there's been something that's been weighing on your mind
She said, i know he's your best friend
But you're the one i wanted
Then she reached for my hand and i started to lose control
We both care about him
So how could we be so careless?
It's a no win situation, either way we're gonna lose
It's a no win situation, falling in love with you
I remember that first time we ever met
You were wearing your low rise and that little hoodie
I was such a goody-goody
Missed the opportunity, baby
My friend asked you to dance
Now i'm standing on the side
Thinking you should've been mine
Then you turned to me and said, i wish it was you that night
She said, i know he's your best friend
But you're the one i wanted
Then she reached for my hand and i started to lose control
We both care about him
So how could we be so careless?
It's a no win situation, either way we're gonna lose
It's a no win situation, falling in love with you
I know it seems like it's easy to say
That you never do this to a friend
But she might be the one for me
And it would kill me to let her go again
She said, he's your best friend
But you're the one i wanted
We both care about him
It's a no win situation, either way we're gonna lose
She said, i know he's your best friend
But you're the one i wanted
Then she reached for my hand and i started to lose control
We both care about him
So how could we be so careless?
It's a no win situation, either way we're gonna lose
This is a no win situation, falling in love with you
We were playing some pool, trying to have a good time
Chalking my cue, lining up to shoot
But i felt a hand on my shoulder, turned around it was you
Started talking to me all conspicuously
And i was wondering why
Said you want to talk outside
Can you give me a little time?
And there's been something that's been weighing on your mind
She said, i know he's your best friend
But you're the one i wanted
Then she reached for my hand and i started to lose control
We both care about him
So how could we be so careless?
It's a no win situation, either way we're gonna lose
It's a no win situation, falling in love with you
I remember that first time we ever met
You were wearing your low rise and that little hoodie
I was such a goody-goody
Missed the opportunity, baby
My friend asked you to dance
Now i'm standing on the side
Thinking you should've been mine
Then you turned to me and said, i wish it was you that night
She said, i know he's your best friend
But you're the one i wanted
Then she reached for my hand and i started to lose control
We both care about him
So how could we be so careless?
It's a no win situation, either way we're gonna lose
It's a no win situation, falling in love with you
I know it seems like it's easy to say
That you never do this to a friend
But she might be the one for me
And it would kill me to let her go again
She said, he's your best friend
But you're the one i wanted
We both care about him
It's a no win situation, either way we're gonna lose
She said, i know he's your best friend
But you're the one i wanted
Then she reached for my hand and i started to lose control
We both care about him
So how could we be so careless?
It's a no win situation, either way we're gonna lose
This is a no win situation, falling in love with you
Lyrics submitted by hushie
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Dreamwalker
Silent Planet
Silent Planet
Gentle Hour
Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo
This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
When We Were Young
Blink-182
Blink-182
This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
Magical
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
How would you describe the feeling of being in love? For Ed Sheeran, the word is “Magical.” in HIS three-minute album opener, he makes an attempt to capture the beauty and delicacy of true love with words. He describes the magic of it all over a bright Pop song produced by Aaron Dessner.
Sad song, falling in love with your best friends girlfriend/boyfriends best friend. And wishing you were the one that saw her first... Now if you get together, you jepordize your friendship. If you don't... you could be losing the love of your life.
No win situation. :)