She has released a collection of EPs ("Lice", "Patched Up", "Loveworm", "Space Cadet"), her debut full-length album "Fake It Flowers" in 2020, her sophomore album "Beatopia" in 2022, and her hit singles "Glue Song" and "the way things go" in 2023. Along with her EPs, albums, and singles, she's released songs featuring popular artists like Laufey, Clairo, Cavetown, PinkPantheress, and Luna Li. Her sound has evolved over the years, drawing influence from 90s alternative rock and space rock.
Emo Song
Beabadoobee Lyrics
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I haven't seen you in some days
It hurts my head, my conscience dead
The fact I miss the way it felt
You're coming back again
Don't want you back again
Like all the men I used to trust
Nobody knows when I was young
I lost myself in cosmic dust
You're coming back again
Don't want you back again
Just the thought of you doesn't stop
You're not a person or a thing
Just the thought of you on my limbs
It's all your fault
It's all your fault
It's all your fault
It's all your fault
The opening verse of "Emo Song" references the singer's old ways and seeing someone's face after not seeing them for some days. The singer is grappling with the pain caused by this person and their absence. She acknowledges the hold they had on her, as she misses the way it felt. The chorus denies this person's return and states that the singer doesn't want them back again.
The second verse references being lied to and the trust lost as a result. The lyrics "nobody knows when I was young, I lost myself in cosmic dust" could be interpreted as the singer reflecting on a younger version of herself and the naive decisions she made that led to the hurt she is experiencing now. The chorus is repeated, conveying the singer's resistance to this person's return.
Line by Line Meaning
Back on old ways, I know your face
I've recently reverted to my old ways and have been reminded of you as a result.
I haven't seen you in some days
It's been a few days since I last saw you or heard from you.
It hurts my head, my conscience dead
Thinking about you and our past together causes me emotional pain and makes me feel numb to my morals.
The fact I miss the way it felt
Although it's painful to dwell on, I miss the feeling of being with you and the past we shared.
You're coming back again
I'm sensing that you might try to come back into my life again.
Don't want you back again
I don't want to let you back into my life and repeat the same mistakes as before.
You call me up and lie again
You have a habit of lying to me when we talk on the phone, as many men in my past have done before.
Like all the men I used to trust
You remind me of similar men from my past who have betrayed my trust and hurt me.
Nobody knows when I was young
I have experiences from my past that I've never shared with anyone.
I lost myself in cosmic dust
Those experiences caused me to feel lost and confused, like I was drifting in a vast, empty space.
Just the thought of you doesn't stop
I can't seem to escape the lingering thoughts of you in my mind.
You're not a person or a thing
You're not just a physical being to me, but a complex collection of memories and emotions.
Just the thought of you on my limbs
The thought of being physically close to you again is overwhelming and all-consuming to me.
It's all your fault
I blame you for the intense emotions and pain that you've brought into my life.
It's all your fault
I hold you responsible for the impact that you've had on me, both positive and negative.
It's all your fault
Ultimately, I don't feel like my current struggles and feelings would exist if it weren't for you and our past together.
It's all your fault
This repeated line serves as a refrain of sorts, emphasizing the intensity of the artist's emotions and the depth of their connection with the subject of the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Beatrice Ilejay Laus
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