Chasing You
Capital Cities Feat. Soseh Lyrics
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It'd be nice if you could help me out
I drove for miles to the place I was told
I could find you in the shadow of doubt
But you weren't there
(I was there)
You weren't there
Chasing you
It's the only thing I want to do
But now I'm facing you
What the hell am I supposed to do
Is it foolish to follow the rules
When everybody's following you
You gave directions that made no sense
And now I'm fucking stuck in a loop
But you're not there
I was there
You're not there
I was there
Chasing you
It's the only thing I want to do
But now I'm facing you
What the hell am I supposed to do
You must think I'm a mannequin
Because I only come alive in my Sunday best
But somehow I'm on the run again
So you probably shouldn't hold your breath
Don't train yourself to be a fool
I only want to stick around if you pass the test
Don't cross the line, stop chasing time
'Cause in time you'll find that I-I-I'm just
Chasing you
Chasing you
Chasing you
It's the only thing I want to do
But now I'm facing you
What the hell am I supposed to do
I'm chasing you
It's the only thing I want to do
But now I'm facing you
What the hell am I supposed to do
Chasing you
Chasing you
In Capital Cities's song "Chasing You," the singer is stranded on the side of the road, seeking help from the person they've been chasing. They've been driving for miles, following vague instructions in the "shadow of doubt," hoping to find the person they've been pursuing. The singer has been chasing this person, but now they're facing them, unsure of what to do.
The lyrics suggest that the singer has been following someone they admire or idolize, but they're realizing that the pursuit may not be worth it. The chorus repeats the phrase "chasing you," which could represent the singer's pursuit of their dream or goal, or their pursuit of a relationship with someone who may not be interested. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the singer's desperation and determination.
The lines "Don't cross the line, stop chasing time/ 'Cause in time you'll find that I-I-I'm just" suggest that the person who the singer has been chasing may not be worth pursuing. The singer wants to stick around only if the person "passes the test." This could refer to the person reciprocating the singer's feelings or being worthy of admiration. The final repetition of "chasing you" may imply that the singer is still pursuing this person or goal, but they're beginning to question whether it's worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
Broken down on the side of the road
I'm stranded and helpless; my situation is dire.
It'd be nice if you could help me out
I'm in need of assistance and I hope you can lend a hand.
I drove for miles to the place I was told
I went to great lengths to find you, following your instructions to the letter.
I could find you in the shadow of doubt
I searched for you in a place of uncertainty, hoping you'd be there despite doubts in my mind.
But you weren't there (I was there)
You weren't where I expected you to be, even though I had made it to the right place.
Chasing you
It's the only thing I want to do
But now I'm facing you
What the hell am I supposed to do
I've been pursuing you with great determination, but now that I've caught up to you, I don't know what to do next.
Is it foolish to follow the rules
When everybody's following you
I'm not sure if blindly following your directions is a wise move, since everyone else seems to be doing the same thing.
You gave directions that made no sense
And now I'm fucking stuck in a loop
The directions you gave me were confusing and now I'm going around in circles, unable to make progress because of it.
But you're not there
I was there
You're not there
I was there
I keep looking for you, but you're never where you're supposed to be, making me feel like I'm losing my mind.
You must think I'm a mannequin
Because I only come alive in my Sunday best
I feel like you only see me as a polished, artificial version of myself, and not as a real person with flaws and insecurities.
But somehow I'm on the run again
So you probably shouldn't hold your breath
Despite my best efforts, I keep finding myself in a situation where I need to keep moving and stay one step ahead, so don't count on me being around for long.
Don't train yourself to be a fool
I only want to stick around if you pass the test
Don't cross the line, stop chasing time
'Cause in time you'll find that I-I-I'm just
Chasing you
Chasing you
I don't want you to waste your time chasing after me if it's not worth it in the end, and I have my own set of standards that you need to meet if you want me to stick around for good.
Chasing you
It's the only thing I want to do
But now I'm facing you
What the hell am I supposed to do
I'm still torn between my desire to chase after you and the uncertainty of how to act now that I'm finally facing you.
I'm chasing you
It's the only thing I want to do
But now I'm facing you
What the hell am I supposed to do
I'm reiterating that my pursuit of you is still ongoing, and I'm still struggling with knowing what my next move should be now that I've caught up with you.
Chasing you
Chasing you
I'm repeating my mantra of wanting to chase after you, even though it's uncertain whether that will lead me to where I want to be.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RYAN MERCHANT, SEBU SIMONIAN
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Broken down on the side of the road
It'd be nice if you could help me out
I drove for miles to the place I was told
I could find you in the shadow of doubt
But you weren't there
(I was there)
You weren't there
(I was there)
Chasing you
It's the only thing I want to do
But now I'm facing you
What the hell am I supposed to do
Is it foolish to follow the rules when everybody's following you
You gave directions that make no sense and now I'm fucking stuck in a loop
But you're not there
I was there
You're not there
I was there
Chasing you
It's the only thing I want to do
But now I'm facing you
What the hell am I supposed to do
You must think I'm a mannequin
Because I only come alive in my Sunday best
But somehow I'm on the run again
So you probably shouldn't hold your breath
Don't train yourself to be a fool
I only want to stick around if you pass the test
Don't cross the line
Stop chasing time
Cause in time you'll find that I-I-I'm just
Chasing you
Chasing you
Chasing you
It's the only thing I want to do
But now I'm facing you
What the hell am I supposed to do
I'm
Chasing you
It's the only thing I want to do
But now I'm facing you
What the hell am I supposed to do
Chasing you
Chasing you
@issoulescondes3913
Imo i would rate this album like this :
Safe and Sound - 5 stars
Patience gets us nowhere fast - 5 stars
Kangaroo court - 4.5 stars
I sold my bed but not my stereo - 5 stars
Center stage - 4.5 stars
Farraw Fawcett hair - 4 stars
Chartreuse - 5 stars
Origami - 5 stars
Lazy lies - 4 stars
Tell me how to live - 5 stars
Chasing you - 4.5 stars
Love away - 5 stars
So the album would have an average of 4.73 stars which seems right to me this album is golden
@munchkin086
I am glad i looked up their other songs after hearing safe and sound. This whole album is so chill. Love it!
@user-gr7kz9dp9v
God I want that album cover on a shirt
@carletonclements4931
That's a good idea.
@richyRichSi
Hello old comments I'm here to show that I'm still loving and listening to these old bangers
@michaellovespizza4480
I just listened to this whole album for the first time in my life. Oh god, how was I missing out on something this great! ❤️
@candiceleung1802
I've always known about Capital Cities, but why haven't I searched up their other songs before? Biggest mistake in my life!
@imn0tacannibal734
Took me 7years to do the same
@candiceleung1802
@@imn0tacannibal734 Woah. I wrote that comment 7 years ago when I was in 8th grade. Thanks for taking me back to those times, and have fun on the Capital Cities journey :)
@imn0tacannibal734
@@candiceleung1802 we all need the good times right now, glad I could get someone to it :)
@KevinJorge
This is one of the best songs I've ever heard Capitals Cities da best