Undercover
Baba Shrimps Lyrics
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Can't stand the candle light,
If we can't have each other,
I prefer the neon nights.
I live undercover,
I drifted out of sight,
I don't leave the house,
You should go out
Try not to think about it
You should clear your mind
Everbody tells me
You should go out
And stop to think about it
You sure gonna find
You gonna find somebody else
You gonna find somebody else
I need a lover
Don't need no sympathy
I don't need another
I don't leave the house
I don't need a lover
Can't stand the candle light
If we can't have each other
I prefer the neon nights
How can I recover
How can I refall (?)
Way more than a lover
Should made upon my heart
And they say
You should go out
And stop to think about it
You sure gonna find
You gonna find somebody else
You gonna find somebody else
You gonna find somebody else
You gonna find somebody else
I stay under water
I won't find another
I stay undercover
To see that time already tells (?)
To find somebody else
You gonna find somebody else
You gonna find somebody else
You gonna find somebody else.
You gonna find somebody else.
The lyrics of Baba Shrimp's song "Undercover" convey the emotions of someone who is hurt, confused, and yet determined to move on. The first verse showcases the singer's aversion to traditional romantic gestures, as they state that they don't need a lover and can't stand the corniness of candlelight. The second part of the verse reveals that the singer prefers the anonymity of the neon lights, perhaps an allusion to late-night parties and clubbing, where they can hide their pain and insecurity.
In the chorus, the singer explains that they live undercover and have "drifted out of sight." Both lines suggest that the singer has become reclusive and wants to avoid contact with the outside world. However, the contradictory nature of the following two lines, where "everybody tells me" to go out and clear my mind, hints that the singer's friends or family are trying to help them move on and find someone new.
The second verse of the song sees the singer reiterating their desire for love while rejecting any form of pity. They use the same lines from the first verse to establish that they prefer to be alone and can't stand traditional romantic gestures. The final part of the verse suggests that they know they need something more substantial than just a romantic partner to recover fully. The chorus repeats twice at the end of the song, with the final line highlighting the theme that the singer is trying to move on and find someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need a lover,
I am content without a romantic partner,
Can't stand the candle light,
I don't enjoy intimate or romantic settings,
If we can't have each other,
If we aren't able to be together romantically,
I prefer the neon nights.
I prefer the exciting and dynamic atmosphere of a nightclub or city streets.
I live undercover,
I keep a low profile and avoid attention or visibility,
I drifted out of sight,
I have gradually become less noticeable or present,
I don't leave the house,
I am a homebody who prefers to stay indoors.
But everybody tells me
Despite my preferences, others insist,
You should go out
They suggest that I leave my home and socialize,
Try not to think about it
To avoid dwelling on my romantic situation,
You should clear your mind
I should approach my life with a fresh perspective,
Everbody tells me
Others persist in their advice,
And stop to think about it
To actively reflect on the situation and my feelings,
You sure gonna find
It is likely that I will eventually discover,
You gonna find somebody else
Another romantic partner.
I need a lover
Despite my earlier statements, I do feel the need for a romantic partner,
Don't need no sympathy
I don't want pity or comfort,
I don't need another
I don't want anyone else to replace my ideal partner,
I don't leave the house
I still prefer to stay inside and avoid socializing.
How can I recover
I don't know how to move on and heal from heartbreak,
How can I refall (?),
I don't know how to open up to love and romantic relationships again,
Way more than a lover,
My ideal partner is more than just a romantic interest,
Should made upon my heart
They hold a significant place in my heart and my life.
And they say
Others continue to offer their advice,
You should go out
Encouraging me to socialize,
You sure gonna find
Reiterating the idea that I will find another partner eventually,
You gonna find somebody else
Someone else will come along for me to love.
I stay under water
I feel submerged in my emotions and heartbreak,
I won't find another
I don't think I will ever find another person like my ideal lover,
To see that time already tells (?),
Over time, I will come to understand and accept the situation,
To find somebody else
Eventually, I will find someone new to love and be with.
You gonna find somebody else
Reiterating the idea that I will eventually find a new romantic partner.
You gonna find somebody else
Another reminder that I will find someone new to love.
You gonna find somebody else.
Confirming the repeated message that new love is in my future.
Contributed by Luke E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.