Under The Sheets
- Ellie Goulding Lyrics
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Like all the boys boys boys boys
Like all the boys before
Like all the boys boys boys boys
You left a blood stain on the floor
You set your sights on him
You left a hand print on the door
This is our luck baby, running out
Our clothes were never off
We still have our roads to run about
To scale the map, scale the map, to get us back on track
I've seen you in a fight you lost
I've seen you in a fight
We're under the sheets and you're killing me
In our house made of paper, your words all over me
We're under the sheets and you're killing me
Like all the boys before
Like all the boys boys boys boys
Like all the boys before
Like all the boys boys boys boys
In here the world won't bring us down
Our plan is gold dust
Out there a lonely girl could drown
In here we're frozen
Where did the people go?
My hands are empty
You're not the answer I should know
Like all the boys before, like all the boys before
We're under the sheets and you're killing me
In our house made of paper, your words all over me
We're under the sheets and you're killing me
We're in a mess baby, we're in a mess babe
Your more is less babe, oh
We're in a mess baby, we're in a mess babe
Your more is less babe, oh oh
We're under the sheets and you're killing me
In our house made of paper and your words all over me
We're under the sheets and you're killing me
(I've seen you in a fight you lost)
Like all the boys before, like all the boys before
We're under the sheets and you're killing me
In our house made of paper, your words all over me
We're under the sheets and you're killing me
We're under the sheets and you're killing me
In our house made of paper, your words all over me
We're under the sheets and you're killing me
Killing, killing, killing me
Killing, killing, killing me
The song "Under The Sheets" by Ellie Goulding is about a relationship that is tumultuous and destructive. The lyrics describe a pattern of behavior that the singer has experienced before, such as leaving a blood stain on the floor and a handprint on the door. This suggests that the singer has been involved in similar relationships in the past.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of escapism, with the character seeking refuge from the world outside their intimate space. The lyrics suggest that the couple is in a house made of paper, which is a metaphor for their fragile relationship. They are attempting to ignore the outside world, which could cause them harm, in this safe environment.
The chorus of the song, where Ellie sings "We're under the sheets and you're killing me," is a poignant portrayal of the tumultuous and destructive nature of their relationship. The singer is trapped in a cycle that they are not able to escape, despite the damage that their partner is causing them.
Overall, "Under The Sheets" is a deeply emotional and introspective song about the complexities of relationships and the struggles that come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Like all the boys before
You are nothing new, you are just like all the other guys who came before you.
You left a blood stain on the floor
You hurt me and left a mark on me that I won't forget.
You set your sights on him
You had your eyes on someone else, even though we were together.
You left a hand print on the door
Your actions left a clear trail that I can see and feel everywhere I look.
This is our luck baby, running out
Our time together is coming to an end, we can't keep this up much longer.
Our clothes were never off
We never really got close and intimate with each other, it was just physical.
We still have our roads to run about
We still have places to go and things to do before we go our separate ways.
To scale the map, scale the map, to get us back on track
We need to figure out where we went wrong and how to fix our relationship.
I've seen you in a fight you lost
I have seen you struggle and fail, even though you try to act tough.
We're under the sheets and you're killing me
Our physical intimacy is not enough to make me happy, and may even be hurting me emotionally.
In our house made of paper, your words all over me
You constantly criticize and insult me, and it feels like your words are weighing me down.
In here the world won't bring us down
Inside this room, we can be happy and forget about the problems outside.
Our plan is gold dust
Our future together is uncertain and fragile, and may slip away like dust if we're not careful.
Out there a lonely girl could drown
Outside of our relationship, it's easy to feel alone and overwhelmed and lose yourself.
In here we're frozen
We're stuck in this unhealthy cycle and can't seem to move forward or make progress.
Where did the people go?
I feel alone and isolated, like everyone has deserted me.
Your more is less babe
Your attempts to give me more are actually making me feel like I'm worth less.
We're in a mess baby
Our relationship is falling apart and we don't know how to fix it.
We're under the sheets and you're killing me
We're stuck in a cycle of physical intimacy that is causing us both emotional pain.
Killing, killing, killing me
This relationship is slowly destroying me, and I can't take it anymore.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ellie Goulding, Finlay Graham Dow Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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