I'm Like a Lawyer With The Way I'm Always Trying To Get You Off (Me & You)

Fall Out Boy's song 'I'm Like a Lawyer With The Way I'm Always Trying To Get You Off (Me & You)' delves into themes of love, regret, and the struggle to maintain relationships. The title itself is a playful yet complex metaphor, likening the act of winning someone's affection to a lawyer's effort to win a case. The lyrics suggest a relationship that is both cherished and tumultuous, where past mistakes are acknowledged ('Last year's wishes / Are this year's apologies') and the desire to improve is evident.

The chorus, with its repeated lines 'Me and you / Setting in our honeymoon,' juxtaposes the initial excitement and idealism of a relationship with the reality of waking up to the same person every day, suggesting a longing for both the fantasy and the stability of love. The phrase 'If I woke up next to you' implies a sense of uncertainty and the fear of loss, which is a recurring theme throughout the song. The band's signature blend of pop-punk and emo influences is evident in the emotive delivery of these lines, which resonate with the angst and passion characteristic of their style.

The concluding lines, 'The best way / To make it through / With hearts and wrists intact / Is to realize / Two outta three ain't bad,' offer a somewhat resigned yet hopeful perspective on love and life. It's an acceptance of imperfection and a recognition that not all aspects of a relationship will be ideal, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's not worth pursuing. Fall Out Boy captures the complexity of human emotions and relationships, acknowledging the pain and the beauty that can coexist within them.