Basketball

Basketball

Weezer

“Basketball” by Weezer appears to be a song about feeling left out and longing for connection and acceptance.
The lyrics describe the narrator hiding under the bleachers and not wanting to participate in a “game” because they don’t feel like they belong or will make a difference.

The chorus repeats the line “I can’t throw this basketball into my own arms,” which could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling isolated and unable to reach out and connect with others. The narrator wishes for someone to cue them and give them a chance to be part of the team, expressing a desire for support and acceptance. The bridge emphasizes this theme with the lines “Don’t make me go alone”.

Overall, the song seems to be about the desire for companionship and the feeling of being left out and disconnected.