You Already Know
Bombay Bicycle Club Lyrics
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I moved my arm, her face went red again
One more bus home, another silent weekend
You said love was painted gold
Like all things growing old
The paint peels and slowly falls
You already know
You already know
You already know
Looking out the glass though we sit together
We both know we could be someone better
Not with our heads like London weather
You said love was painted gold
Like all things growing old
The paint peels and slowly falls
You already know
You already know
You already know
You already know
The lyrics to Bombay Bicycle Club's song You Already Know delve into the complexities of a strained relationship. The opening lines suggest a tension between the singer and their friend: "The moment we forgot we were just good friends / I moved my arm, her face went red again". The phrase "just good friends" implies that there may be deeper feelings at play, and the awkwardness of the gesture suggests a lack of clarity or communication between the two.
The following lines ("One more bus home, another silent weekend") amplify the sense of stagnation and distance. The repetition of "another silent weekend" reinforces the idea that there is a lack of connection between the two, and may suggest a sense of hopelessness or resignation.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on the idea of love and aging, stating that "love was painted gold / like all things growing old / the paint peels and slowly falls". The metaphor of paint peeling echoes the themes of decay and disillusionment, and suggests a sense of sadness or regret.
The song's chorus ("You already know") repeats throughout, serving as a refrain that underscores the central message of the song. The phrase is somewhat ambiguous, but it could be interpreted in a few ways: as a resigned acknowledgement of the reality of the situation, as a frustrated reminder that the other person must know how the singer feels, or as an assumption that both parties are aware of the problems between them. The repetition of the line without further elaboration gives it a certain weight and urgency.
Overall, You Already Know is a poignant reflection on a relationship that may be beyond repair. The lyrics convey a sense of sadness, frustration, and lost potential, and the gentle melody only amplifies the emotional resonance of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
The moment we forgot we were just good friends
We had been pretending we were just friends, but there was something more that we chose to ignore until now.
I moved my arm, her face went red again
I tried to hint at my feelings by making a move, but she blushed and acted like she didn't notice.
One more bus home, another silent weekend
We are stuck in the same routine, going home alone again, dreading the emptiness of another uneventful weekend.
You said love was painted gold
You told me that love is always shiny and perfect, like it's worth everything in the world.
Like all things growing old
But as time passes, everything fades away and becomes less valuable.
The paint peels and slowly falls
The once perfect image of love starts to crumble and fall apart, revealing the truth underneath.
You already know
We both know where this is headed and how it will end. We can't keep pretending that everything will be okay.
Looking out the glass though we sit together
We may be physically together, but emotionally we are already separated, looking out the window longingly.
We both know we could be someone better
We realize that we have the potential to be happier with someone else, but we're too scared to take the leap.
Not with our heads like London weather
We can't make rational decisions if our minds are constantly clouded and unpredictable, like the weather in London.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher Charles Lloyd, Curtis James Jackson, David Darnell Brown, Jonathan Williams, Peterson Denis
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@Sarah-so1lt
The moment we forgot we were just good friends
I moved my arm, her face went red again
One more bus home, another silent weekend
You said love was painted gold
Like all things growing old
The paint peels and slowly falls
You already know
You already know
You already know
Looking out the glass though we sit together
We both know we could be someone better
Not with our heads like London weather
You said love was painted gold
Like all things growing old
The paint peels and slowly falls
You already know
You already know
You already know
You already know
@hackercoolio
I was born in Bombay, and I approve this club
@michaeltodd2923
I was born in a sams club and approve of this comment 😉
@cactusdress
I drive bicyle and I approve this club.
@saurabhvatsa3587
I like this comment.
@Stev386
I was also born in Bombay, and ride bicycle so I doubly approve of this club
@nishthabisht9584
I live in Bombay. Have to rent out cycles here. I approve of this club.
@rebecca7410
Fell in love with my ex husband to this song, in London 2010. Exactly ten years ago. We tried to make it work, but sadly we parted ways. Sometimes you can love someone so much but it isn't right. I will always love him, always. Never met someone who loved music as much as me. What a song, what bitter sweet, beautiful memories x
@jenniferquinonez9862
I am in a similar situation, i dedicated this song to him when we was a couple, but now, i realize that i still in love but our ways are changing and i dont know what will happen, i am happy just remembering too
@lc5382
❤❤❤❤❤
@eviefg1372
“You can love someone so much but it just isn’t right” has me crying in the break room at work, I’ve recently separated from the father of my child and … it hurts