Me and You Everyone We Know by Miranda July isn't meant to be viewed as a classic three-act structure containing a compelling protagonist, exciting twists and turns, and a blockbuster, climactic ending. Rather, it is an endearing, comical, yet weirdly tragic character-driven piece intended for the audience to seek the deeper meaning of it, instead of what's on its surface. There are several symbolic themes and motifs evident throughout the film, which help the audience better understand the message Miranda July is trying to get across to us. The most recurring theme is the fact that all of the characters, while not all in close relation to one another, are dealing with extreme personal issues. And more importantly, they have trouble communicating these issues to others, hiding their reality from the public and storing away their deep, dark secrets.

The issue of hiding oneself is evident in the film. For one, the relationship Richard has with his children, Robbie and Peter, lacks communication. They only express their feelings to him by singing a hymn. They channel this need for communication through music. Richard's coworker exemplifies this, also. His deepest desires involving the two teenage girls would be seen as taboo by society, so he writes them dirty messages on his window. And even Peter and Robbie's obsession with internet chats supports the notion of concealment, showing us that technology can be utilized as a front. Peter even tells Robbie that it could be a man on the other end. This is why it's a shock when we find out that the art director, Nancy, is the creep chatting with them. She hides this sick and twisted persona behind the computer screen. Miranda July's character, Christine, is the only character who wishes people would express their feelings. She lives vicariously through other people's photos in her performance art. Because of her odd personality, she doesn't fit into society as well as the others and comes off a bit strong for Richard. She is actually the most sane one, almost serving as the other characters' conscience, reminding them to live life to its fullest and say what you mean.

The motif of birds is consistent throughout the film, as well. Perhaps July wanted to use it as a way to show the characters' deepest desire to break free from their burdens of everyday life (i.e. the bird is carefree and without restrictions). And finally, the final scene of the film offers great insight into the meaning of the film. When Robbie discovers that the noise he's been hearing every morning is a man tapping a quarter against a pole, he contradicts what Richard says earlier in the film about children not having any control over their lives. Robbie taps the quarter and believes he's controlling the sunrise by doing so, which defies what his father said.