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Cologne
beabadoobee Lyrics


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Am I seductive?
Call me back in an hour
If you wanna go back home
Oh, babe, at least leave the scent of your cologne
Leave the scent of your cologne

I'm not done yet
Please, kiss my neck
Let's go for another round
I hate what this song is about

Am I attractive?
Tell me, am I good enough?
Lately, I've been on and off
I think I've hurt too much, my wrists are numb
(Hurt too much, my limbs are numb)

I'm not done yet
Please, kiss my neck
Let's go for another round
I hate what this song is about

You're in my head
You're in my head (fuck)

I'm so attractive
Think I'm going to explode
Baby, I've been home alone
Won't you just drop your shift and pick up the phone?
(Drop your shift and pick up the phone)

I'm not done yet
Please, kiss my neck
Let's go for another round
I hate what this song is about

Yeah
All the way
Yeah

Overall Meaning

In "Cologne," beabadoobee sings about her physical desires and her insecurities. The first verse has her questioning her seductiveness and asking her partner to leave the scent of his cologne as a reminder of their intimate encounter. She then proceeds to ask for another round, but she hates what the song is about, suggesting that she is unsure of her actions and whether they reflect her true self. The second verse has her questioning her attractiveness and worthiness while expressing her emotional pain that has led to physical numbness. She is still consumed by her physical desires despite her emotional turmoil. In the chorus, she begs her partner to kiss her neck and engage in another round despite her inner turmoil.


The emotions in "Cologne" reflect the internal struggle that comes with being young and exploring one's sexuality while dealing with emotional pain and insecurities. It highlights how the external world's ideals and expectations can pressure people into questioning their self-worth and losing themselves in the process. The phrase "I hate what this song is about" not only encapsulates beabadoobee's inner conflict but also emphasizes the pressures and confusion surrounding the exploration of one's sexuality.


Line by Line Meaning

Am I seductive?
The singer is questioning their own level of attractiveness and desirability.


Call me back in an hour
The singer is asking someone to call them back after a specified time.


If you wanna go back home
The singer is giving someone permission to leave and go home if they want to.


Oh, babe, at least leave the scent of your cologne
The artist is asking someone they are sexually attracted to, to leave behind the scent of their cologne as a reminder of their presence.


Leave the scent of your cologne
The artist is reiterating their request for the person they are attracted to, to leave behind the scent of their cologne.


I'm not done yet
The singer is indicating that they want to continue with what they are doing.


Please, kiss my neck
The singer is asking someone to kiss their neck.


Let's go for another round
The artist is suggesting that they have sex again.


I hate what this song is about
The artist dislikes the topic of the song they are singing or discussing.


Am I attractive?
The artist is questioning their own level of attractiveness and desirability again.


Tell me, am I good enough?
The singer is asking someone whether or not they are good enough.


Lately, I've been on and off
The artist has been experiencing changes and inconsistencies in their mood, behavior or emotions lately.


I think I've hurt too much, my wrists are numb
The singer is indicating that they have experienced pain to the extent that their wrists are numb.


(Hurt too much, my limbs are numb)
This is a repetition of the singer's previous line to emphasize the extent of their pain.


You're in my head
The singer is suggesting that someone is on their mind or that they are thinking too much about someone.


You're in my head (fuck)
This is a more emphatic way of saying that someone is on their mind.


I'm so attractive
The artist is indicating that they feel very attractive and confident in their own skin.


Think I'm going to explode
The singer is implying that they are feeling sexually aroused to the point of almost losing control.


Baby, I've been home alone
The singer is indicating that they have been spending time alone at home.


Won't you just drop your shift and pick up the phone?
The artist is asking someone to leave work or their obligations to come to them.


(Drop your shift and pick up the phone)
This is a repetition of the artist's previous line with slightly different wording to emphasize their request.


All the way
This is an expression of excitement or anticipation about something that is going to happen.


Yeah
This is an expression of agreement or acknowledgement.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Beatrice Ilejay Laus, Matthew Healy

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@nicole-oe4tq

Am I seductive?
Call me back in an hour
If you wanna come back home
Oh, baby just leave the scent of your cologne
Leave the scent of your cologne

I’m not done yet
Please, kiss my neck
Let’s go for another round
I hate what this song is about

Am I attractive?
Tell me, am I good enough?
Lately, I’ve been on and off
I think I’ve hurt too much
My wrists are numb
Hurt too much, my limbs are numb

I’m not done yet
Please, kiss my neck
Let’s go for another round
I hate what this song is about

You’re in my head
You’re in my bed
(Fuck)

I’m so attractive
Think I’m goin’ to explode
Baby, I’ve been home alone
Won’t you drop your shit and pick up the phone
(Drop your shit and pick up the phone)

I’m not done yet
Please, kiss my neck
Let’s go for another round
I hate what this song is about

Yeah
All the way
Yeah



@heva_0555

Lyrics : )

Am I seductive?
Call me back in an hour
If you wanna come back home
Oh baby, just leave the scent of your cologne
Leave the scent of your cologne

I'm not done yet
Please kiss my neck
Let's go for another round
I hate what this song is about

Am I attractive?
Tell me, am I good enough?
Lately I've been on and off
I think I've hurt too much
My wrists are numb
(Hurt too much, my limbs are numb)

I'm not done yet
Please kiss my neck
Let's go for another round
I hate what this song is about
You're in my head
You're in my head (fuck)

I'm so attractive
Think I'm going to explode
Baby, I've been home alone
Won't you just drop your shift
And pick up the phone?
(Drop your shift and pick up the phone)

I'm not done yet
Please kiss my neck
Let's go for another round
I hate what this song is about



All comments from YouTube:

@DaFuqBoom

Wow that's amazing! Now bababooey is my favorite artist.

@nobodyhome2670

i know right! i love babadook.

@evilink12_two77

@nobodyhome LMAO-

@nobodyhome2670

@Evilink 12_two i want to go to a beepboopdoodoopiss concert soon sooooo bad

@evilink12_two77

@nobodyhome sameee

@hisoka7190

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@j.c.85

My 90's-alternative-filipino kid at heart is crying right now.. this sounds both nostalgic and fresh at the same time

@Blaze-vy5yp

I miss this genre. Most Filipino songs used to be pop-punk and alt-rock in the early 2000s

@mysticellianproductions

i feel u j,c,

@hanabimizuki6024

@Blaze 1984 yes oh yes

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