I Can Tell Lyrics

Lyric discussion by blank_X 

Cover art for I Can Tell lyrics by Saosin

i think that this is a song about a girl. the avalon part i think means that he cannot live up to the old boyfriend of the girl. i think that the 'riot' is a fight between the two and then his 'eyes' opening up means that he realizes that the girl is still hung up with the previous relationship.

the chorus is, i think, about the girl wanting to know what is bothering him. it seems that he knows that fact that he can't live up to the previous guy, but doesnt tell the girl. he is torn inside, not knowing what to do.

well, thats what i think. i can be completely wrong, but thats the beauty of music in general: we make our own interpretations.

You got it! But I think its more likely about girl/drugs than mother/alcohol problem.