At Or With Me
Jack Johnson
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Are they laughing "at or with me" Oh, baby those are such great shoes And I think that I'm so happy now And I think this is a better you Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Are they laughing at or with me Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Why can't we just say what we mean People are just trying to fit in But is there something telling you You can't trust anyone in this town Oh, baby those are such great shoes Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Are they laughing at or with me Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Why can't we just say what we mean Don't put your money where your mouth is baby We don't want to see you choke Nobody's joking around here anymore Nobody's broking any high scores No dancing shoes have touched these dusty floors For such a long long time For such a long long time For such a long time Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Are they laughing at or with me Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Why can't we just say what we mean Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh
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Written by: Jack Hody Johnson
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"At Or With Me" is a song by American folk-rock singer-songwriter, Jack Johnson. It was released in 2010 as the second single from his fifth studio album, "To the Sea."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 36 on the US Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart. Outside the US, it reached rank 46 in Belgium's Ultratip Flanders chart.
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Song Length and GenreThe duration of "At Or With Me" is four minutes and 58 seconds. It is typically classified as a fusion of folk-rock and soft rock genres.
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Inspiration Behind the SongJack Johnson wrote the song about the difficulties of being on tour and away from loved ones. The lyrics explore the internal struggle between wanting to be at home with family and needing to perform at shows.
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Extended Music VideoAn extended version of the music video for "At Or With Me" was released, which starred notable comedic actor, Andy Samberg. The video is humorous and loosely follows the storyline of a bar fight escalating into chaos.
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Personal SignificanceJohnson has described "At Or With Me" as one of his favorite songs to perform live, thanks to the energetic response it typically elicits from the audience.
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Production ContributionThe song was produced by Johnson himself, along with Robert Carranza, a Grammy award-winning engineer/producer who has worked with artists like Los Lobos, Ozomatli, and Marilyn Manson.
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Acoustic VersionAn acoustic version of "At Or With Me" is featured on Jack Johnson's 2012 live album, "Best of Kokua Festival," which compiles performances from his benefit concerts in Hawaii.
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Lyric MeaningsThe title of the song, "At Or With Me," represents the conflicting feelings of wanting someone to be present with you and yet resenting them for some reason, a theme consistent throughout the song.
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Album SuccessThe album in which "At Or With Me" appears, "To the Sea," reached number one on the US Billboard 200 in the first week of its release, proving the song's contribution to the overall success of the album.
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