Stuck On Repeat
Little Boots Lyrics
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And I just can't seem to break free
You've got me stuck on repeat
I can only move to the beat
And I don't remember how it started
And I don't know how to stop
But every time I reach the bottom
Every time I try, every time I try
Every time I try to break free
Then something comes along, something comes along
Something comes along to intervene
My heart's skipping, skipping
And I don't know why, I know every part
But every time I try, every time I try
Something comes and pulls me back to the start
You've got me stuck on repeat
And I just can't seem to break free
You've got me stuck on repeat
I can only move to the beat
And I don't remember how it started
And I don't know how to stop
But every time I reach the bottom
Something pulls me right back to the top 'cause
Every time I try, every time I try
Every time I try to break free
Then something comes along, something comes along
Something comes along to intervene
My heart's skipping, skipping
And I don't know why, I know every part
But every time I try, every time I try
Something comes and pulls me back to the start
And it's you who makes me move to the beat
And it's you that's got me stuck on repeat
Every time I try, every time I try
Every time I try to break free
Then something comes along, something comes along
Something comes along to intervene
My heart's skipping, skipping
And I don't know why, I know every part
But every time I try, every time I try
Something comes and pulls me back to the start
You've got me stuck
on repeat" is a song from Little Boots off her debut album "Hands". It's a song about being in a relationship and being unable to break free from it. The lyrics suggest that the person the singer is talking about has complete control over her and she can't help but be drawn back to them despite wanting to break free.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is unable to control their feelings or actions toward their love interest. They feel as though their love interest has "got them stuck on repeat," meaning that they are unable to move on from them. The phrase "stuck on repeat" is used metaphorically to suggest that the singer's feelings and actions towards their love interest are constantly being repeated, and they cannot break free from the cycle.
The song has a melancholic and dreamy synth-pop sound. Little Boots' vocals add to the ambiance of the song, making you feel the sense of longing and confusion. The chorus is the most catchy and memorable part of the song. It repeats the phrase "you've got me stuck on repeat," which adds to the repetition theme of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got me stuck on repeat
I am trapped by you and unable to escape
And I just can't seem to break free
I am struggling to break away from your hold on me
I can only move to the beat
My actions are dictated by your influence
And I don't remember how it started
I do not know how I became so entranced by you
And I don't know how to stop
I am unsure of how to break free and move on from this cycle
But every time I reach the bottom
Whenever I hit a low point trying to escape you
Something pulls me right back to the top 'cause
I am drawn back to you and trapped in the same cycle
Every time I try, every time I try
No matter how hard I attempt to break away
Something comes along, something comes along
An external factor intervenes in my efforts
My heart's skipping, skipping
I feel anxious and uneasy when thinking about leaving you
And I don't know why, I know every part
Even though I understand the negative aspects of our relationship, I am still drawn to it
But every time I try, every time I try
Despite my attempts to escape this cycle
Something comes and pulls me back to the start
I am continually drawn back into the same pattern of behavior
And it's you who makes me move to the beat
You are the force behind my actions and behavior
And it's you that's got me stuck on repeat
Your presence is what perpetuates this cycle
You've got me stuck
I am trapped by your influence
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JO GODDARD, VICTORIA HESKETH, GREGORY KURSTIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MirandaIsTired
First heard this at Nocturnal festival, 2008. Feels like so long ago. "And I don't remember how it started, and I don't know how to stop, but every time I reach the bottom, something pulls me back up to the top cause......
Every time I try, every time I try, every time I try to break free, then something comes along, something comes along, something comes along to intervene. My heart is skipping, skipping, and I don't know why, I won't act the part, but every time every time I try, something pulls me back to the start."
YAAAAAAS. haven't heard this in years. Still remember the lyrics like it was yesterday. The power is music is intense y'all.
@browniemagicoandino5474
You've got me stuck on repeat
And I just can't seem to break free
You've got me stuck on repeat
I can only move to the beat
And I don't remember how it started
And I don't know how to stop
But everytime I reach the bottom
Something pulls me right back to the top
Everytime I try, everytime I try
Everytime I try to break free
Then something comes along, something comes along
Something comes along to intervene
My heart's skipping, skipping
And I don't know why I know every part
But everytime I try, everytime I try
Something comes and pulls me back to the start
Everytime I try, everytime I try
Everytime I try to break free
Then something comes along, something comes along
Something comes along to intervene
My heart's skipping, skipping
And I don't know why I know every part
But everytime I try, everytime I try
Something comes and pulls me back to the start
You've got me stuck on repeat
And I just can't seem to break free
You've got me stuck on repeat
I can only move to the beat
And I don't remember how it started
And I don't know how to stop
But everytime I reach the bottom
Something pulls me right back to the top
'Cause everytime I try, everytime I try
Everytime I try to break free
Then something comes along, something comes along
Something comes along to intervene
My heart's skipping, skipping
And I don't know why I know every part
But everytime I try, everytime I try
Something comes and pulls me back to the start
You've got me stuck
And it's you that make me move to the beat
And it's you that's got me stuck on repeat
Everytime I try, everytime I try
Everytime I try to break free
Then something comes along, something comes along
Something comes along to intervene
My heart's skipping, skipping
And I don't know why I know every part
But everytime I try, everytime I try
Something comes and pulls me back to the start
@Lando_27
I don't think people realise how underrated this track is!
@sarahwilson976
Oh we do 🎉
@NorryJones-kg1se
Yes! I can't remember stop playing thi lol ! X
@richbox6301
Keep coming back to this. Such a belter.
@missfreshair
This song is so relatable. My life has been stuck on repeat for twenty years, and Little Boots nails it perfectly... When on earth will I see the signs and grow up 🥰 💞 👌🏼
@dunkindonut36
relatable! hence revisiting old music <33
@rcloy
So ahead of its time. God bless Little Boots.
@LTTPUK
In what way? Production values are pretty much what you'd expect of a 2007/2008 electro track, if not a bit old fashioned.
@GameFreak7744
Was a good time for electro though.
@NorryJones-kg1se
And Victoria heskith 2 x