Yellowcard – Sing For Me

General Comment:my point of view about this song is based on the introduction he did to the song in this video: youtube.com/…

i think the 1st verse is him talking to his aunt about a year before she passes about how thankful he is for all she’s done and he wish he knew his dream career was gonna take off and be successful. “look at me..listen close, so I can tell you how I feel before I go. Just a year, it’s not much time, for me to show you I am proud that you are mine. I wish I had known the future in my heart Was just about to start “

2cd verse,is probably his aunt talking to him before she passes, saying she is still with him every step of the way. and I think by “words” she means “words of love/encouragement” ”say tomorrow I can’t follow you there Just close your eyes and sing for me. I will hear you, always near you and I’ll give you the words Just sing for me”


3rd verse is possibly his mother explaining to him why he shouldn't drop out of college and why she was so protective. “every lock on every door, i put them there to try and hide you from the world, and you kicked, yeah you screamed. you never understood - you’re everything to me”

this verse is most likely his aunt saying she believes in his dreams being a success and don’t stop cause she’s not there: “i just hope you know the future in your heart is just about to start” ”no looking back when i am gone. Sing for me. Follow your heart, it’s never wrong. Don’t second guess the note you’re on”

& “out of time, all out of spite, you are the only thing in life that I got right” can possibly be Ryan saying how his music is the only thing he got right in life.

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General Comment:If this is about Ryan's aunt, it is probably his Aunt Stephanie. She is mentioned in Rockstar Land, as the one who held his hand. I know she passed away recently, because he mentioned it on his twitter. I love his song, it reminds me of my mom who also passed away from cancer. Love this album...so much emotion.

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  I am actually not sure if she passed away, I think his twitter was when he got the news she was sick....it seems his interview from a few months back, she was still dealing with the illness.

  Flag jennroqueon May 05, 2011  

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  this such a greaaaat song T.T I personaly love the way it is written and well I agree with jennroque about its meaning. made me cry and laugh at the same time cause us as teens always forget our parents do love us and it's only once they're gone we realise it. well done Yellowcard^^

  Flag phoenixgirlon May 20, 2011  

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  shes actually still a live and doing well. They played this song last night in Jacksonville in which Ryans whole entire family was there including her. It was extremely touching.

  Flag yc15on June 26, 2011  

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  she actually passed away a couple weeks ago, i went to their concert right before halloween and he mentioned it right before he sang this song, which was amazing btw.

  Flag ycardfan719on November 05, 2011  

General Comment:I dont know if this is right but to me if you put this song in the perspective of his aunt it makes sense. Its basically her saying to him that she'll always be with him and all he has to do is follow his heart and everything will work itself out.

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Lyric Correction:Lyrics are wrong, every "can" up there should be "can't" according to the booklet that came with the album. Anyway, by far my favorite song on the album, but the whole thing is amazing, exceeded all my expectations!

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  thanks for the correction. I did lyrics for 5 or 6 songs by ear before the record came out so there are bound to be a few things that need to be fixed.

  Flag sfudgie1985on March 25, 2011  

General Comment:This song. . . gets me every time. And the acoustic version is amazing, Yellowcard's acoustic songs are sooo good. Anywho, I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that this is about a relative of Ryan's (I think) that had some sort of terminal disease. Not 100% sure though. Still a great song. : )

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  Yeah you're right. It's about Ryan's aunt who has/had a terminal disease

  Flag astronomer9893on March 24, 2011  

General Comment:Out of time
All out of fight
You are the only thing in life that I got right

Oh man does that part just kill me... this album was on the short side but they threw so many emotions at me that I don't mind. Love you Yellowcard.

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