They released their debut EP in 2003 for Domino Records and toured the UK with two more Leeds-based bands (The Cribs and The Blueskins). After a few more singles they released their only album (self-titled) in April 2005.
Loverboy
10000 Things Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
he s organic
they like different species
from different planets
runaway loverboy
you not gonna make it
shes gonna take your spirit
shes gonna break it
The lyrics of the song "Loverboy" by 10000 Things are focused on the differences between a chemical woman and an organic man who belong to different species from different planets. The usage of these words is figurative and demonstrates how two completely different individuals with different mindsets can come into a relationship, which can ultimately lead to them parting ways. The song emphasizes that the female is fierce and dominant, and the male is delicate and soft. The lyrics 'she's gonna take your spirit, she's gonna break it' implies that the relationship is toxic, and the female partner will ultimately be the one to end the relationship.
The song's verse is a testament to the push-pull nature of relationships and how opposites can be attracted to one another, yet their lives can't unite. The chorus lyrics, "runaway loverboy, you're not gonna make it," implies that the male character will run away or leave, making it unlikely for the relationship to survive or work out. The song's overall theme is that relationships can often begin attractively, but ultimately personality differences between the partners may lead to their separation.
Line by Line Meaning
she is so chemical
Her behavior is unpredictable and irrational, like a chemical reaction that cannot be easily controlled or understood.
he s organic
He is natural and authentic, unaffected by artificial or external influences.
they like different species
They are fundamentally different in their beliefs, values, and lifestyles, as if they belong to different biological species.
from different planets
Their differences are so extreme and irreconcilable that they might as well come from different planets or galaxies.
runaway loverboy
He is a reckless, impulsive, and naive person who rushes headlong into romantic relationships without thinking about their consequences or risks.
you not gonna make it
He is destined to fail or suffer in this relationship due to its unsustainable nature and his own shortcomings.
shes gonna take your spirit
She will drain him of his energy, enthusiasm, and vitality, leaving him weary, disillusioned, and empty inside.
shes gonna break it
She will shatter his dreams, hopes, and self-confidence, leaving him crushed, humiliated, and defeated.
Writer(s): Justin Jackson, William James Newman, Alistair David Stobbart, Michael Joseph Mccarthy, George William David Riley, Samuel Peter Wynne Riley, Gareth John Davies, David Colin Webster
Contributed by Ellie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.