Songs crafted in the dim half-light of the Attic are finding their way out … Read Full Bio ↴Songs crafted in the dim half-light of the Attic are finding their way out into the world. Attic Lights are currently recording their debut album with producer Francis MacDonald (Teenage Fanclub, Camera Obscura and Shoeshine Records). The band have recorded a song with Duglas T Stewart of BMX Bandits which is featured on the Bandits' album 'My Chain'. Their music has been featured on BBC 2’s 'The Culture Show', BBC Radio Scotland, Scottish TV, XFM Scotland, XFM London and BBC Radio 2. They have made numerous television appearances, including both series of BBC Scotland's 'The Music Show', 'Rapal TV' and Scottish TV's 'Nochd Gun Chadal'. This summer and last they performed at T in The Park, and in 2006 they played The Wickerman Festival, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, GoNorth festival, Loopallu and Manchester’s In The City. Formed in Glasgow’s West-End, Attic Lights' sound was moulded in a secluded attic until Kev, Tim, Colin, Noel and Jamie were happy with the magic they had created. Inspired by The Beach Boys, Flaming Lips, Teenage Fanclub and Guided By Voices, Attic Lights create music which is both classic and completely of the moment

They have recently recorded 'I Could be so Good For You' which can now be heard accompanying Channel Five's remake of Minder

Don't You
Attic Lights Lyrics

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She is hypnotic and she's taking me over
One false move and she'll be running for cover
'Cause she's so hard to hold but she's easy to smother
She looks through me and she shakes me to my core
The signs are bad but the blames lied on my door
And she doesn't care like she's never not cared before

Don't you - you got it

Don't you - I need it
Don't you - cause if you don't I won't do too
Don't you - you got it
Don't you - I need it
Don't you - cause if you don't I won't do too

One look at her and my mind goes hazy
She is the one who is during me lazy
'Cause I say yes and she says maybe

I'm taking my time
And we don't need to talk about it, live without it

Don't you - you got it
Don't you - I need it
Don't you - cause if you don't I won't do too
Don't you - you got it
Don't you - I need it
Don't you - cause if you don't I want do too
Don't you - you got it

Don't you - I need it
Don't you - cause if you don't I won't do too

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't You" by Attic Lights is about being infatuated with someone who is difficult to hold onto, but easy to smother. The singer finds this person hypnotic and they have the power to shake them to their core. They acknowledge the signs that the relationship is not healthy, but the blame lies with them, and the other person doesn't seem to care. Despite this, the singer can't let go of their feelings for this person.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Don't you - you got it, Don't you - I need it" which could mean that the singer is asking the other person not to leave them, as they need them in their life. The repetition of these lines emphasizes the desperate need the singer has for this person, and the fear of losing them.

The second verse contains lyrics about the singer's indecisiveness and laziness when it comes to this person. They say "I say yes and she says maybe," showing that the other person is not as invested in the relationship as the singer is. The line "And we don't need to talk about it, live without it" could mean that the singer is avoiding confronting the issues in the relationship, and trying to make it work without addressing any problems.

Overall, the song portrays a relationship that is not healthy or sustainable but the singer is willing to hold on to it regardless. The lyrics highlight the desperation and fear of losing the other person, despite the signs pointing towards an eventual end.

Line by Line Meaning

She is hypnotic and she's taking me over
She has a powerful influence on me and I'm losing control

One false move and she'll be running for cover
I need to be careful because she's easily scared off

'Cause she's so hard to hold but she's easy to smother
She's difficult to keep close, but it's easy to suffocate her with affection

She looks through me and she shakes me to my core
Her gaze penetrates me and makes me feel vulnerable

The signs are bad but the blames lied on my door
The warning signs were there, but I can't blame anyone else for my choices

And she doesn't care like she's never not cared before
She's indifferent to the situation in a way that's new to me

One look at her and my mind goes hazy
She has the ability to cloud my judgment with just a glance

She is the one who is during me lazy
She's the reason I'm feeling unproductive and unmotivated

'Cause I say yes and she says maybe
I'm eager to please her, but she's not committed to me

I'm taking my time
I'm not rushing into anything

And we don't need to talk about it, live without it
We don't need to discuss our relationship or define it to enjoy it

Don't you - you got it
Don't you worry, you understand

Don't you - I need it
I depend on you

Don't you - cause if you don't I won't do too
If you're not here for me, I won't be here for you

Writer(s): KENVIN JOSEPH SHERRY, COLIN MCARDLE, JOSEPH TIM DAVIDSON, NOEL MARTIN O'DONNELL, JAMES ROBERT HOUSTON, KEVIN JOSEPH SHERRY

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