I Sold My Bed but Not My Stereo
Capital Cities Lyrics
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Makes me feel like we know each other
Blank tapes and posters on the door
Listen to my Pink Floyd cover
Take a seat like a backbeat lover
Mixed tapes and cushions on the floor
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
Paper bags and escalators
Pushing up those broken faders
Only way to find out who you are
In a town of ones and zeros
You are one magnetic hero
Little things will always get you far
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
Black is my favorite color
Makes me feel like we know each other
In a town of ones and zeros
You are one magnetic hero
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
The lyrics to Capital Cities's "I Sold My Bed But Not My Stereo" are an ode to the power of music and the sense of community it creates. The opening lines, "Black is my favorite color/Makes me feel like we know each other," suggest a connection between the singer and the listener based on their mutual love of music. The mention of "blank tapes and posters on the door" and "mixed tapes and cushions on the floor" conjure up images of a past era of music consumption when physical media like cassette tapes and posters were integral to one's musical identity.
The second verse of the song takes on a more philosophical tone as the singer reflects on the role of music in self-discovery: "Only way to find out who you are/In a town of ones and zeros/You are one magnetic hero." The lyrics seem to suggest that music can provide a sense of purpose and direction in a world that can often feel overwhelming and isolating.
The chorus, "I sold my bed but not my stereo," serves as a kind of mantra for the song. It emphasizes the importance of music in the singer's life by suggesting that they would rather give up their bed than their stereo. The repetition of this line throughout the song reinforces the idea that music is an essential part of the human experience.
Overall, "I Sold My Bed But Not My Stereo" is a catchy, upbeat song that celebrates the power of music to bring people together and provide a sense of belonging, purpose, and identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Black is my favorite color
The singer has a preference for the color black, as it makes them feel a sense of familiarity or connection with someone.
Makes me feel like we know each other
The singer feels a sense of familiarity or closeness with someone when they wear black.
Blank tapes and posters on the door
The singer has decorated their room with posters and cassette tapes, likely in a musical or artistic fashion.
Listen to my Pink Floyd cover
The artist has covered a Pink Floyd song, which they want others to hear.
Take a seat like a backbeat lover
The artist wants someone to sit down and appreciate music with them, as if they were listening to the rhythm of the music together.
Mixed tapes and cushions on the floor
The singer has created mixtapes and provided comfortable seating options to encourage others to relax and enjoy music with them.
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
The singer prioritizes music over a traditional sleeping arrangement, emphasizing the importance of music in their life.
Paper bags and escalators
The artist is describing their environment, potentially hinting at a city setting with lots of buildings and transportation methods.
Pushing up those broken faders
The artist is adjusting the sound levels on a stereo or musical instrument, potentially while also dealing with some equipment malfunctioning.
Only way to find out who you are
The artist believes that experiencing things, such as music, is one way to discover one's true identity.
In a town of ones and zeros
The singer is referencing a digital or technological environment, where everything is either one or zero in binary code.
You are one magnetic hero
The person the artist is talking to is a charismatic and captivating individual.
Little things will always get you far
The singer believes that small details or actions can have a significant impact on one's life or relationships.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RYAN MERCHANT, SEBU SIMONIAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@silvanavega9320
Black is my favorite color
Makes me feel like we know each other
Blank tapes and posters on the door
Listen to my Pink Floyd cover
Take a seat like a backbeat lover
Mixed tapes and cushions on the floor
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
Paper bags and escalators
Pushing up those broken faders
Only way to find out who you are
In a town of ones and zeros
You are one magnetic hero
Little things will always get you far
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
Black is my favorite color
Makes me feel like we know each other
In a town of ones and zeros
You are one magnetic hero
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
@marceldouglas6238
I sold my bed
* I sold my, sold my.*
I sold my bed
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Black is my favorite color, makes me feel like we know each other.
Blank tapes and posters on the door.
~Listen to my Pink Floyd color.
Take a seat like a backbeat lover.
~Mixed tapes and cushions on the floor..
------------I sold my bed, but not my stereo!!!!!
(2x)
------------I sold my bed, but not my stereo!!!!!
I sold my bed
* I sold my, sold my.*
~Paper bags, and escalators.
Pushing up those broken faders.
Only way to find out who you are.............
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In a town of 1 and 0's, you are one magnetic hero.
Little things will always get you far...........
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~I sold my bed, but not my stereo!!!!!
~~I sold my bed, but not my stereo!!!!!
~I sold my bed, but not my stereo!!!!!
* I sold my, sold my.*
~~I sold my bench, but not my stereo!!!!!
Black is my favorite color, (Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh),
Makes me feel like we know each other. (Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh),
In a town of 1 and 0's (Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh),
You are one magnetic hero. (Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh)
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~I sold my bed, but not my stereo!!!!!
~~I sold my bed, but not my stereo!!!!!
I sold my bed
~I sold my bed, but not my stereo!!!!!
I sold my bed.
~~I sold my bench, but not my stereo!!!!!
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@angeldavid2571
Lyrics:
Black is my favorite color
Makes me feel like we know each other
Blank tapes and posters on the door
Listen to my Pink Floyd cover
Take a seat like a backbeat lover
Mixed tapes and cushions on the floor
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
Paper bags and escalators
Pushing up those broken faders
Only way to find out who you are
In a town of ones and zeros
You are one magnetic hero
Little things will always get you far
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
Black is my favorite color
Makes me feel like we know each other
In a town of ones and zeros
You are one magnetic hero
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
@silvanavega9320
Black is my favorite color
Makes me feel like we know each other
Blank tapes and posters on the door
Listen to my Pink Floyd cover
Take a seat like a backbeat lover
Mixed tapes and cushions on the floor
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
Paper bags and escalators
Pushing up those broken faders
Only way to find out who you are
In a town of ones and zeros
You are one magnetic hero
Little things will always get you far
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
Black is my favorite color
Makes me feel like we know each other
In a town of ones and zeros
You are one magnetic hero
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
I sold my bed, but not my stereo
@brucebyrone
I SOLD MA FRIENDS BUT NOT MA STEREO!!!!!!!!!
@jacobhighlightdump8704
2:06 It sounds like he's saying "I sold my friends"
@Tonerson
I think that is what they are saying.
@Psyroh
TheDerpEmpire i think it's "i sold my bread"
@Psyroh
TheDerpEmpirei made a mistake,it is friends at 2:06 but at 3:25 i think it's bread.
@JStevenson930
he is actually always saying bed, if you look up the lyrics on any website. it may sound like friends if you say it in your head, but that's not what he is actually saying. the real lyrics are bread, as Psyroh said. lol im jk, it's always bed.
@Psyroh
+James Stevenson i think you're wrong,don't believe everything you read on internet.
@frankie10044
Consider yourselves lucky, twenty one pilots got their car stereo stolen and now they sit in silence
@user-fo3yt1jq6n
Nath clique here?