Brighton Beach
Angela McCluskey/Télépopmusik Lyrics
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Occupying the light
Sometimes Brighton Beach
Sometimes half awake
I thought we shared this song
Till I heard you give the line
To another girl with a sparkle in her eyes
And make me want to know you
Why can't you go find yourself
And make me want to show you
Oh, I listen to your stories
I smile when you take a break
But the dark is working overtime
Can you just see me melt
What are we thinking here
Pretending we're so close
Think we're something special
Well I'm giving up the ghost
The lyrics to the song “Brighton Beach” depict a relationship between two people who are not quite sure about their feelings for each other. The song describes the duo as “half friends” who are not fully invested in each other’s lives. They occasionally visit Brighton Beach or spend their time half-awake, indicating their lack of enthusiasm towards each other. The singer thought they shared a song with the other person but soon realizes that the other person has given the line to another girl with a sparkle in her eyes. This suggests that the other person is not fully committed to the singer and is willing to explore other relationships.
The chorus of the song highlights the frustration of the singer towards the other person's reluctance to be open about their feelings for her. She pleads with the other person to “go find yourself” and make her want to know him so that they can build a deeper emotional connection. Despite listening to the other person's stories and smiling at their jokes, the singer feels like they're pretending to be close when they're not. The line “think we're something special, well, I'm giving up the ghost” is a metaphor indicating the singer’s willingness to let go of the relationship as it is not fulfilling her emotional needs. Overall, “Brighton Beach” is a melancholic song that beautifully captures the bittersweet emotions of half-hearted relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
We were just half friends
We had an incomplete friendship, without much connection or intimacy.
Occupying the light
We enjoyed each other's company in bright and happy settings.
Sometimes Brighton Beach
Our interactions were sometimes relaxed and carefree like being at the beach.
Sometimes half awake
Our encounters were sometimes hazy and muddled by drowsiness or disinterest.
I thought we shared this song
I believed that we were on the same wavelength and had a shared understanding.
Till I heard you give the line
Until I realized that you were sharing something special with someone else.
To another girl with a sparkle in her eyes
To a young woman who caught your attention and affection, who was special to you.
Why can't you go find yourself
Why don't you pursue your own identity and happiness?
And make me want to know you
Find yourself and be who you really are, so that I can appreciate and understand you better.
Oh, I listen to your stories
I pay attention when you talk to me and share your experiences and thoughts.
I smile when you take a break
I show appreciation when you pause and relax, and enjoy your company.
But the dark is working overtime
However, negative emotions, doubts, or fears are looming large and influencing our interactions and feelings.
Can you just see me melt
Can you perceive how vulnerable and affected I am by our dynamic and the situation?
What are we thinking here
What is the meaning or purpose of our relationship, and where are we headed?
Pretending we're so close
Acting as if we have a deep and tight bond when in reality we are distant and uncertain.
Think we're something special
Believing that we have a unique and admirable connection, when in fact it might be shallow or fleeting.
Well I'm giving up the ghost
I am finally letting go of any illusions and expectations, and ending this ambiguous and unsatisfying friendship or relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FABRICE REGIS ROBERT DUMONT, STEPHAN ARMIN HAERI, SEBASTIEN YVES ROGER LUIS BUFFET, FREDERIC MAURIC FORTUNY, ANGELA MCCLUSKEY
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