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.
Further Away
beabadoobee Lyrics
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It's hard 'cause it sucks
I'll just pretend to give a fuck
Maybe then you'll try to stop
'Cause was it so hard
To keep your mouth shut?
They say the moon's miles away
Who's laughing now?
The shit that you used to say is out your mouth
Guess you feel better now?
'Cause was it so hard
To keep your mouth shut?
They say the moon's miles away
But your brain's further away
Further away
Further away
Further away
In this song, beabadoobee sings about the frustration of dealing with someone who won't stop talking despite being asked to be quiet. She's basically saying that she doesn't want to hear the person's opinions anymore, but she'll pretend to care so that they'll finally stop talking. She berates them for not being able to keep their mouth shut, and compares their inability to do so with their brain being "further away" than the distance between the Earth and the moon.
The tone of the song is somewhat sarcastic, as beabadoobee mocks the person she's addressing by imitating their overly-talkative mannerisms. She seems exasperated with them, emphasizing the line "was it so hard to keep your mouth shut?" and repeating the phrase "further away" at the end of the song to really drive home her point. Overall, the song seems to be a cathartic release of frustration, with beabadoobee taking control of the situation and standing up for herself.
Line by Line Meaning
Say what you want
You can voice your thoughts and opinions, regardless of what others may think
It's hard 'cause it sucks
Expressing yourself can be difficult, especially when faced with negative feedback
I'll just pretend to give a fuck
I'll try to care about what you're saying, but deep down I don't really care
Maybe then you'll try to stop
If I pretend to care, maybe you'll eventually stop talking or nagging me about it
'Cause was it so hard
Why was it difficult for you to keep your feelings to yourself?
To keep your mouth shut?
Why couldn't you keep quiet about what's bothering you?
They say the moon's miles away
The metaphorical distance between two individuals can feel as far as the moon
But your brain's further away
Your thoughts and feelings are even further apart from mine
Who's laughing now?
Who's the one amused and feeling superior now that the tables have turned?
The shit that you used to say is out your mouth
The things you used to say now hold no weight or backing once you've spoken them out loud
Guess you feel better now?
Do you feel content and satisfied after dumping your problems or negativity onto me?
Further away
The distance between us is increasing
Further away
The emotional gap between us is growing
Further away
The more we communicate, the further apart we become
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Written by: Beatrice Ilejay Laus
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