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Edit Lyrics I'm only pretty sure that I can't take anymoreBefore you take a swingI wonderWhat are we fighting for?When I say out loud "I want to get out of this"I wonderIs there anything I'm going to miss?I wonderHow it's going to be when you don't know meHow's it going to be when you're sure I'm not thereHow's it going to be when there's no one there to talk toBetween you and me'Cause I don't careHow's it going to beHow's it going to beWhere we used to laugh there's a shouting matchSharp as a thumbnail scratchI silence I can't ignoreLike the hammock by the doorway we spent time inSwings emptyI don't see lightning like last fall When it was alwaysAbout to hit meI wonderHow's it going to be when it goes downHow's it going to be when you're not aroundHow's it going to be when you found out there was nothingBetween you and me'Cause I don't careHow's it going to beHow's it going to be when you don't know me anymoreHow's it going to beI want to get myself back in againThe soft dive of oblivionI want to taste the salt of your skinThe soft dive of oblivion, oblivionHow's it going to be when you don't know me anymoreHow's it going to beHow's it going to beHow's it going to be New! Log in to start a snippet Song Info Copyright Lyrics © Bmg Rights Management, Concord Music Publishing Llc Writer Kevin Cadogan, Stephan Jenkins, Arion Salazar Producer Stephan Jenkins, Eric Valentine Release date Aug 12, 1997 Sentiment Positive Submitted by oofus On May 05, 2001 More Third Eye Blind Semi-Charmed Life Motorcycle Drive By Jumper Deep Inside of You Slow Motion I'm only pretty sure that I can't take anymore Before you take a swing I wonder What are we fighting for? When I say out loud "I want to get out of this" I wonder Is there anything I'm going to miss? I wonder How it's going to be when you don't know me How's it going to be when you're sure I'm not there How's it going to be when there's no one there to talk to Between you and me 'Cause I don't care How's it going to be How's it going to be Where we used to laugh there's a shouting match Sharp as a thumbnail scratch I silence I can't ignore Like the hammock by the doorway we spent time in Swings empty I don't see lightning like last fall When it was always About to hit me I wonder How's it going to be when it goes down How's it going to be when you're not around How's it going to be when you found out there was nothing Between you and me 'Cause I don't care How's it going to be How's it going to be when you don't know me anymore How's it going to be I want to get myself back in again The soft dive of oblivion I want to taste the salt of your skin The soft dive of oblivion, oblivion How's it going to be when you don't know me anymore How's it going to be How's it going to be How's it going to be Correcting wrong lyrics Fixing missing lines Removing extra lines Updating to official version Switching between clean/explicit (official) Fixing line breaks or spacing Correcting stanza/section order Removing unofficial annotations or brackets Correcting punctuation or capitalization Fixing spelling/typo errors Removing non-lyric content Standardizing formatting Other (explain below) Lyrics saved successfully! Thanks! These lyrics are currently locked and can only be edited by moderators and administrators. You must be logged in to edit lyrics. Unable to save lyrics. Please try again. Lyrics cannot contain links. Lyric edit submitted successfully and is pending approval. Approvals usually take 24 hours. Edit Cancel Editing Tips Keep it true to the song

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View Profile Dismiss by meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 14y ago

I think everyone can agree that this song brings back memories, it just has that type of an atmosphere.. and its so relateable, everyone's been through something like that or similar. But the general feeling i get from the song is....fear. The fear we all have. The fear that we will never be able to go back to the good times that we are missing right now. The fear of change. That, even though you know the situation you are in needs to end (whatever the situation is), not wanting it to end. Not wanting to take that step that will change everything, even if that change is needed. The fear of making the wrong decision, and then realizing your mistake only after its too late. The whole 'This needs to happen, but....what's it gonna be like? When i can't talk to you anymore?' The lines "How's it gonna be..when you don't know me? How's it gonna be..when you're sure i'm not there? How's it gonna be..when there's noone there to talk to..between you and me" capture that feeling perfectly. The hesitation. The unsure-ness. The fear. They won't know your life, your problems, your joys anymore. They won't know YOU anymore. The thought that someone who is so much a part of your life right now....will eventually be nothing. It's terrifying.

I think everyone can agree that this song brings back memories, it just has that type of an atmosphere.. and its so relateable, everyone's been through something like that or similar. But the general feeling i get from the song is....fear. The fear we all have. The fear that we will never be able to go back to the good times that we are missing right now. The fear of change. That, even though you know the situation you are in needs to end (whatever the situation is), not wanting it to end. Not wanting to take that step that will change everything, even if that change is needed. The fear of making the wrong decision, and then realizing your mistake only after its too late. The whole 'This needs to happen, but....what's it gonna be like? When i can't talk to you anymore?' The lines "How's it gonna be..when you don't know me? How's it gonna be..when you're sure i'm not there? How's it gonna be..when there's noone there to talk to..between you and me" capture that feeling perfectly. The hesitation. The unsure-ness. The fear. They won't know your life, your problems, your joys anymore. They won't know YOU anymore. The thought that someone who is so much a part of your life right now....will eventually be nothing. It's terrifying. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +22 Users: Reply · 2 Share by johnny1172 4y ago

@meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee \r\nDude your comment hit spot on and is in bedded into my feelings and mind. You are so right so true and thank you. We’ve all been there and honestly we still hurt to wonder how many things of what they could’ve been. As I get older my heart sinks thinking about the girls I’ve loved before and where are they now but I know I cannot reach them anymore.

@meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee \r\nDude your comment hit spot on and is in bedded into my feelings and mind. You are so right so true and thank you. We’ve all been there and honestly we still hurt to wonder how many things of what they could’ve been. As I get older my heart sinks thinking about the girls I’ve loved before and where are they now but I know I cannot reach them anymore.

@[meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee:40712] \r\nDude your comment hit spot on and is in bedded into my feelings and mind. You are so right so true and thank you. We’ve all been there and honestly we still hurt to wonder how many things of what they could’ve been. As I get older my heart sinks thinking about the girls I’ve loved before and where are they now but I know I cannot reach them anymore. Reason: Edit Cancel by bjhooperii 2y ago

No doubt, it's about a good possible long relationship gone wrong & what's life going to be like now that it's over.

No doubt, it's about a good possible long relationship gone wrong & what's life going to be like now that it's over.

No doubt, it's about a good possible long relationship gone wrong & what's life going to be like now that it's over. Reason: Edit Cancel by FavSong 14y ago

This song is definitely about someone who knows he has to get out of the relationship but he's not quite ready yet. He's sitting down wondering how it'll be when they're finally over; they won't associate with eachother anymore so it'll be like the don't know eachother. He wishes he could go back to the way things used to be when he was cluelessly in love and that's why he's hesitant to end the relationship.

This song is definitely about someone who knows he has to get out of the relationship but he's not quite ready yet. He's sitting down wondering how it'll be when they're finally over; they won't associate with eachother anymore so it'll be like the don't know eachother. He wishes he could go back to the way things used to be when he was cluelessly in love and that's why he's hesitant to end the relationship. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +6 Users: Reply · 0 Share by amc83 16y ago

There's an entire aspect to breaking up that deals with something other than the initial sadness and hurt you feel when the break-up happens. This part deals with the feelings that happen afterward. Its the feeling you get when you realize you aren't going to be able to see, hear from, talk to that someone you have spend so much time getting close with. It is a powerful longing feeling, and I think this song really does an excellent job tapping into that level. This song is very powerful, and sometimes I have a hard time listening to it. It's heartbreaking.

There's an entire aspect to breaking up that deals with something other than the initial sadness and hurt you feel when the break-up happens. This part deals with the feelings that happen afterward. Its the feeling you get when you realize you aren't going to be able to see, hear from, talk to that someone you have spend so much time getting close with. It is a powerful longing feeling, and I think this song really does an excellent job tapping into that level. This song is very powerful, and sometimes I have a hard time listening to it. It's heartbreaking. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +5 Users: Reply · 1 Share by AngelAnna 3y ago

Breaking up is never easy, But sometimes it really is what is best for you. Who am I k e to talk. I love my boyfriend. He loves the idea of me, not the actual me. Last time I tried to break up with me, he persuaded me to stay. Then since I was rather unsure, he concivunced me to sleep with him one last time. That is cheating. Sex with him is a religious experience. He is a dick but he feels so damn good. I really want to break it off, but I'm addicted.

Breaking up is never easy, But sometimes it really is what is best for you. Who am I k e to talk. I love my boyfriend. He loves the idea of me, not the actual me. Last time I tried to break up with me, he persuaded me to stay. Then since I was rather unsure, he concivunced me to sleep with him one last time. That is cheating. Sex with him is a religious experience. He is a dick but he feels so damn good. I really want to break it off, but I'm addicted.

Breaking up is never easy, But sometimes it really is what is best for you. Who am I k e to talk. I love my boyfriend. He loves the idea of me, not the actual me. Last time I tried to break up with me, he persuaded me to stay. Then since I was rather unsure, he concivunced me to sleep with him one last time. That is cheating. Sex with him is a religious experience. He is a dick but he feels so damn good. I really want to break it off, but I'm addicted. Reason: Edit Cancel by thisboy 24y ago

Three words: Stupid highschool romance...Not to say I don't miss those days, this song captures that for me.

Three words: Stupid highschool romance...Not to say I don't miss those days, this song captures that for me. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +2 Users: Reply · 0 Share by MacBlues 14y ago

This song reminds me of my my EX so bad i just think maybe if she could have changed and stop what she was doing i wouldnt have broken up with her.. Shitty Days

This song reminds me of my my EX so bad i just think maybe if she could have changed and stop what she was doing i wouldnt have broken up with her.. Shitty Days Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +2 Users: Reply · 0 Share by Drthomk 1y ago

I lived this. He is in a relationship he know he needs to get out of. Despite his understanding that all is lost, he still has compassion for who he is leaving. He worries about how they will be post breakup. It’s both arrogant and empathetic. This is the way a good human will feel. Even when faced with the certainty of the collapse of the relationship, they still fear what will happen to their partner.

Negative Subjective Sadness Relationship Dynamics Compassion Empathy Fear Of Separation Human Emotions I lived this. He is in a relationship he know he needs to get out of. Despite his understanding that all is lost, he still has compassion for who he is leaving. He worries about how they will be post breakup. It’s both arrogant and empathetic. This is the way a good human will feel. Even when faced with the certainty of the collapse of the relationship, they still fear what will happen to their partner. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +2 Users: Reply · 0 Share by MisterMeaning 16y ago

When a girl dumps a nice guy..it sucks! The boy starts singing, how's it gonna be...

When a girl dumps a nice guy..it sucks! The boy starts singing, how's it gonna be... Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +1 Users: Reply · 0 Share by Mike_s42x 6m ago

“The soft dive of oblivion”.. wow. That’s all I have to say

Positive Subjective Enjoyment Music Lyrics Appreciation Reflection Awe “The soft dive of oblivion”.. wow. That’s all I have to say Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +1 Users: Reply · 0 Share by twister 24y ago

I love this song because it reminds me of me and my boyfriend, we break up like all the time...and I wonder how it's gonna be when we don't get back together. You gotta love the sad depressing songs that you can relate to.

I love this song because it reminds me of me and my boyfriend, we break up like all the time...and I wonder how it's gonna be when we don't get back together. You gotta love the sad depressing songs that you can relate to. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 0 Users: Reply · 0 Share by riskbreaker419 24y ago

This is the most amazing song in the world! The 4th and 5th lines hit me every time! There aren't even words for this one.....

This is the most amazing song in the world! The 4th and 5th lines hit me every time! There aren't even words for this one..... Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 0 Users: Reply · 0 Share 123...1213Next »

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