Crowded Places
Banks Lyrics

Hey, hey, hey, hey
The singer is addressing someone and trying to get their attention.

I wanna get you in my spaces
The singer wants the person they are addressing to be a part of their life and be close to them.

I wanna take you different places
The singer wants to go on adventures and explore new things with the person they are addressing.

I know the touring is romantic
The artist understands that traveling and performing can seem exciting and romantic to the person they are addressing.

I know you see me as a frantic girl
The artist acknowledges that the person they are addressing may see them as being anxious or unstable.

But I can give you what you want
The singer is confident that they can provide the person they are addressing with what they desire.

I know you like the way I held my temper
The singer knows that the person they are addressing appreciates how they handle difficult situations calmly.

When I gave you to the world, gave you to the world
The artist is referring to the time when they introduced the person they are addressing to the world, possibly through social media or other public means.

I can be your heart to let go
The artist is offering themselves as a support system for the person they are addressing to help them move on from their past.

'Cause I've been scared of crowded places
The artist is admitting that they have a fear of being in large groups of people.

Come with me, I'll take you home
The singer is offering to take the person they are addressing away from crowded places and provide them with comfort and safety.

I know I messed with your head
The artist is acknowledging that they have caused confusion or emotional distress for the person they are addressing.

It was just when I left you
The singer is explaining that the negative impact they had on the person they are addressing was due to their absence or distance.

When I was just blowing up when I said
The singer is referring to a time when they were gaining fame or success and may have let it affect their behavior towards the person they are addressing.

Remember when I loved you right before that tour?
The singer is reminding the person they are addressing of a time when they were in love and happy together before things became complicated.

You said you didn't want to see me anymore
The artist is recalling a moment when the person they are addressing expressed a desire to end the relationship.

And then when I got home when I played that show in L.A
The artist is describing a specific event where they performed in Los Angeles and returned home to find that the person they are addressing had left.

All your shit was gone
The singer is using informal language to express their shock and sadness at finding that the person they are addressing had disappeared with all their belongings.

It was the only time I thought I'd made a mistake
The singer regrets their actions and behavior that led to the loss of the person they are addressing.

And when I only want to hold you
The artist is expressing a desire to be physically close to the person they are addressing.

I thought I wanted you to hold me
The artist realizes that they are seeking comfort and support from the person they are addressing as well.

It falls to death so talk with me
The artist is saying that they are willing to have difficult or uncomfortable conversations with the person they are addressing even if it may lead to the end of their relationship.

This life, what if it's you and me?
The singer is questioning whether their relationship with the person they are addressing is meant to last a lifetime.

Don't know, oh no
The artist is uncertain about the future of their relationship and is worried about the potential consequences.

Maybe that means we'll fall from grace
The singer is suggesting that their relationship is at risk of failing or ending badly.

It'd be ok, I'd have your face with me
The singer is saying that even if their relationship does not last, they will still carry memories of the person they are addressing with them.

You'll see, you'll see, you'll see, you'll see
The singer is confident that the person they are addressing will eventually understand their perspective and the depth of their emotions.

'Cause I've been scared of crowded places
The artist is repeating their fear of being in environments with many people present.

I've been scared of crowded places
The artist is emphasizing their fear and anxiety.

'Cause I've been scared of crowded places
The singer is repeating their fear once more.

I've been scared of crowded places
The singer is using repetition to further emphasize their fear.

'Cause I've been scared of crowded places
The artist is repeating their fear one final time.

I've been scared of crowded places
The artist is continuing to emphasize their fear and anxiety.