The lyrics of "You and I Both" by Jason Mraz tell the story of a love that has ended. The song is about a relationship that was once strong but has now dissolved. The protagonist of the song is trying to move on from the ending of the relationship, but finds it difficult to forget the love that they once shared. The song starts with the protagonist questioning whether the words they heard about love and relationships not working out apply to them. However, they try to stay positive and move on, but often find themselves caught up in memories of the past. They remember the magic of the love they once had, but also acknowledge that it is in the past. The lyrics also speak about the power of words. The protagonist cherishes words over numbers, and speaks of the impact that words can have. They say that the words they shared with their former lover were important and carried weight. Towards the end of the song, the protagonist acknowledges that the relationship is over and that they are slowly moving on. They understand that their ex-partner might have found someone else, but they are okay with it. The song ends on a note of acceptance and freedom. The protagonist is almost out of words, but it is okay because they will always remember the love they had with their former partner.
