Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
I didn't come to tell you 'bout the crucifix
I didn't come to tell you 'bout a 666
I didn't come to tell you 'bout the Holy Grail
I didn't come to tell you 'bout a President Quail
I didn't come to tell you 'bout the hexagrams
I didn't come to tell you 'bout the 12 step programs
(Don't) listen to me
I didn't come to tell what you're gonna find
I didn't come to tell you 'bout the wisdom mind
I didn't come to tell you not to swallow that baloney
I didn't come to tell you 'bout the fish that played the ponies
I didn't come to give you any good advice
I didn't come to tell you 'bout the antichrist
I didn't come to tell you 'bout the love that's overflowing
I didn't come to tell you 'bout the cloud of unknowing
I didn't come to tell you what the future's gonna bring
I didn't come to tell you 'bout the Tao Te Ching
I didn't come to tell you how to set yourself free
I didn't come to tell you not to listen to me
I didn't come to tell you how to stop that war
I didn't come to tell you what you're fighting for
I didn't come to tell you you don't have to feel ashamed
It doesn't really matter 'cause the song remains the same
I didn't come to tell you 'bout a 666
I didn't come to tell you 'bout the Holy Grail
I didn't come to tell you 'bout a President Quail
I didn't come to tell you 'bout the hexagrams
I didn't come to tell you 'bout the 12 step programs
(Don't) listen to me
I didn't come to tell what you're gonna find
I didn't come to tell you 'bout the wisdom mind
I didn't come to tell you not to swallow that baloney
I didn't come to tell you 'bout the fish that played the ponies
I didn't come to give you any good advice
I didn't come to tell you 'bout the antichrist
I didn't come to tell you 'bout the love that's overflowing
I didn't come to tell you 'bout the cloud of unknowing
I didn't come to tell you what the future's gonna bring
I didn't come to tell you 'bout the Tao Te Ching
I didn't come to tell you how to set yourself free
I didn't come to tell you not to listen to me
I didn't come to tell you how to stop that war
I didn't come to tell you what you're fighting for
I didn't come to tell you you don't have to feel ashamed
It doesn't really matter 'cause the song remains the same
Lyrics submitted by weezerific:cutlery
Listen to Me Lyrics as written by Dave Davies
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
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