This vacation's useless
These white pills aren't kind
I've given a lot of thought on this 13-hour drive
I miss the grinding concrete where we sat past 8 or 9

And slowly finished laughing in the glow of our headlights
I've given a lot of thought to the nights we use to have
The days have come and gone
Our lives went by so fast

I faintly remember breathing on your bedroom floor
Where I laid and told you, but you sweared you loved me more

Do you care if I don't know what to say
Will you sleep tonight or will you think of me
Will I shake this off pretend its all okay
That there's someone out there who feels just like me
There is

Those notes you wrote me
I've kept them all
I've given a lot of thought of how to write you back this fall
With every single letter in every single word
There will be a hidden message about a boy that
Loves a girl

Do you care if I don't know what to say
Will you sleep tonight or will you think of me
Will I shake this off, pretend its all okay
That there's someone out there who feels just like me
There is

Do you care if I don't know what to say?
Will you sleep tonight or will you think of me
Will I shake this off, pretend its all okay
That there's someone out there who feels just like me

Do you care if I don't know what to say?
Will you sleep tonight or will you think of me
Will I shake this off, pretend its all okay
That there's someone out there who feels just like me
There is...



Lyrics submitted by BrandNew1208

Track duration: 03:17

"There Is" as written by Travis L Barker, Tom Delonge

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing

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    My Interpretation:Alright guys, this is my first interpretation but to be honest I don’t think it’s hard to figure out what this song’s about.

    First of all Tom confirmed that this song’s about his wife when he played it live with AVA.

    “This vacation's useless
    These white pills aren't kind”

    I guess it’s about his addiction to pain killers (Tom stated that he actually was addicted because of his back problems…however he isn’t anymore). He needs them but knows that they aren’t good for him.

    “I've given a lot of thought on this 13-hour drive”

    That’s what you do when you’re sitting in a car for such a long time, right? ;)

    “I miss the grinding concrete where we sat past 8 or 9
    And slowly finished laughing in the glow of our headlights
    I've given a lot of thought to the nights we use to have
    The days have come and gone
    Our lives went by so fast”

    He remembers and misses the time with his wife, specifically the time when they were young and everything was new – just those beautiful moments when you’re in love. The time passed quickly and he feels just like it was yesterday.


    “I faintly remember breathing on your bedroom floor
    Where I laid and told you, but you sweared you loved me more”

    I think that’s a cute line. Couples who are newly in love always tell each other how much they are. You know that typical “I love you!” – “I love you even more!” conversation.

    “Do you care if I don't know what to say
    Will you sleep tonight or will you think of me
    Will I shake this off pretend its all okay
    That there's someone out there who feels just like me
    There is”

    The first part of the chorus sounds a little sad but the last line shows that he actually knows that she also thinks about him. With pretending it’s all okay he’s trying to convince himself that it’s no problem being far away from the girl he loves.

    “Those notes you wrote me
    I've kept them all
    I've given a lot of thought of how to write you back this fall
    With every single letter in every single word
    There will be a hidden message about a boy that loves a girl”

    The last two lines are my favorite part of the song. I think it’s kinda self explaining though.
    Flag rAVAlatoron May 04, 2013   Link
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    General Comment:this is a great song. i've listening to this song for 1 year and it's make me remember about a great time with my gf. but now,we're in trouble and i don't know what must i say to her. in general,this song tells us about what you feel when you're in love or what you feel when you break up with your gf
    Flag iaadhanon November 20, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:littlelostemoboy you got something wrong. the part that say that theres someone out there who feels just like me its actually when it changes the point of view to the girl, looking out the window thinking does he feels just like me? watch the video :)
    Flag marcelmenschon May 31, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:When my ex husband and I were dating this was one of the many beautiful artists he got me hooked on. We're split up now and no hard feelings (it's been 7 years now) but I still remember the good times with him when I hear these songs.
    Flag JenniLee2003on January 26, 2011   Link
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    My Interpretation:If you see the music video I think the meaning becomes clearer. It looks like there's a boy and girl who broke up (A pretty ugly one too considering her parents called the police) and he regrets it. He goes to her house to give her a letter...

    (Do you care if I don't know what to say,
    will you sleep tonight, will you think of me?
    Will I shake this off pretend it's all okay)

    because he messed up and he misses her...

    (That there's someone out there who feels just like me....)

    And so does she

    (There Is....)

    But at the end it seems as if it was all a daydream...?

    Flag yumenightfire27on June 14, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:I think that this song could have two meanings it could be 1. A guy who just broke up but feels as though she still loves him and can't shake the feeling that she does 2. Us a guy whowas in love and she was in love with him too, but they never knew each others feelings and eventualy the girl fell out of love with him but now the guy knows what her feelings were now. Now I think they're friends they talk through letters. But right now he is just wondering over and over again if there is some one who is in love with him. Sadly #2 is going off of what happend with me, this song just fits it so much when I hear it I cry
    Flag Cenguyon March 05, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:''the days have come and gone,
    our lives went by so fast''

    that line makes me kinda scared that i wont remember alot of my teenage years.
    Flag sparkie0on April 12, 2009   Link
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    Song Meaning:"Will I shake this off, pretend it's all okay
    that there's someone out there who feels just like me?
    There is..."

    First part I think he is asking himself if he will just pretend that all the pain he has inside him doesn't exist.
    Then he is asking himself if their is anyone in the world who is also feeling the pain that he is feeling.
    The "There is..." means there is always going to be someone who is feeling heartbroken.

    That's what I think those 3 lines mean.
    Flagged StarChaseron April 07, 2009   Link
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    Memory:This song is absolutely amazing. My friend told me about it and i went and checked it out and loved it IMMEDIATELY! I got my girlfriend from this song and now we sing it all the time. Im in the process of learning of to play it. Im hoping that she'll flip when she hears that im playing our song for her
    Flag ACreativeSN239on March 05, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:this is such a great song by them, just like all their other songs

    i think this song is about a guy and a girl that are together and they love each other very much. but then some other guy likes the girl and the boyfriend is worried if she will leave him for the other guy. he says that he isn't the best and he's not perfect but he can give her something no one else can and thats his heart and soul.


    Flag UNCheels7on March 04, 2009   Link

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