Bardot (Bradford, Andrew, McRiner)
"Bardot" also refers to the 1978 British folk rock trio Bardot (UK) comprising Chris Bradford, Laurie Andrew, and Ray McRiner.
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Bardot Lyrics
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I thought I wanted it this way
I thought I really meant the words I said
I had so many reasons in my head
But all I really needed was a little time and space
But that was just a phase
Now it's an empty room
It's an empty room
To come home, to come home to
It's an empty room
Without you, without you
And this empty room
Just isn't home,
It isn't home without you
Well I guess I'm out of sorts
I must have been completely out of my head
'Cause I feel like a stranger in my own bed
And all the walls and ornaments they seem to offend me
Won't you forgive me?
The lyrics to Bardot's song "Empty Room" describe the aftermath of a breakup, as the singer reflects on their initial desire for space and freedom, only to realize that they miss their former partner and crave their presence in their now-empty room. The first stanza reveals the singer's initial thoughts on the breakup, as she explains that she "thought [she] wanted it this way" and had "so many reasons in [her] head" for why the separation was necessary. However, she realizes that what she truly needed was simply "a little time and space," and now that the space is all she has, she feels the emptiness acutely.
The chorus then repeats the phrase "without you, without you," emphasizing the loneliness and emptiness of the singer's life without her partner. The line "to come home, to come home to" further emphasizes the idea that home is not just a physical space, but rather a place where one feels safe and comfortable with their loved ones. The second stanza reveals the singer's regret over the breakup, as she describes feeling "completely out of [her] head" and like "a stranger in [her] own bed." She even finds herself offended by her own belongings, as they remind her too much of her former partner.
Overall, "Empty Room" is a poignant depiction of the struggle to move on from a failed relationship and the realization that sometimes what we think we want isn't necessarily what we need. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced heartbreak or uncertainty in a romantic relationship, and the song's powerful vocals and catchy melody make it a memorable addition to Bardot's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
Empty Room
The singer describes the setting of the song.
I thought I wanted it this way
The singer reflects on a past decision to be alone, but now realizes it was a mistake.
I thought I really meant the words I said
The singer reflects on a past statement, suggesting that they spoke too soon.
I had so many reasons in my head
The singer had numerous justifications for separating from someone else.
But all I really needed was a little time and space
The singer only needed some distance from the other person.
But that was just a phase
The desire for alone time was only temporary.
Now it's an empty room
The result of the separation is now an empty place for the singer to live in.
Without you, without you
The singer repeats this phrase to emphasize their dependence on the other person.
It's an empty room
The singer reiterates the emptiness of the room without the other person.
To come home, to come home to
The singer reflects on returning home to an empty place.
And this empty room
The emptiness of the room is reiterated.
Just isn't home,
The sang describes how the place which felt like home earlier now seems unfamiliar.
It isn't home without you
The singer proclaims that without the other person, the place is not home.
Well I guess I'm out of sorts
The singer is now confused and unsure of their feelings.
I must have been completely out of my head
The singer now acknowledges that their earlier decision was not sound.
'Cause I feel like a stranger in my own bed
The singer's separation has affected their sense of belonging in their own personal space.
And all the walls and ornaments they seem to offend me
The singer is now sensitive about their belongings in the room.
Won't you forgive me?
The singer reaches out to the other person for reconciliation.
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@michelledrew1475
Luv this song so much🥰
@kittehmew00
Been looking for this for so long! I remember it was only ever on the single, thought I would never hear it again. Thank you!!
@heleena6547
sukoshineko yep only on the single! They have just posted this on their official Bardot Instagram so I am hoping they get it onto Spotify! (They have only just added their album to Spotify!!)
@scottlove9461
Thank you for all of these amazing uploads of the Popstars series and music. Bringing back so many memories.
@ricksmith9177
I’d completely forgotten this song existed?! 😁
@lloydjohnlyons
Brilliant song it was on the single poison it was great song should have been on the album vocally this is brilliant I loved it
@brainstormingredligh
We are so excited that big brother is returning we now need to get pop stars to return in the only way it's going to return is if the music industry changes its tune a little and goes back to the way things were with physical singles and advertising on telly and in radio and install and make it big again and have lots of height and have real decent Talent of people who want to be in a band we think it could all work again it just needs to be done right
@juliejones2991
Louisa Jones I love this song from the season
@joshuapocius5986
Omg where did this come frommmm it was never on the album right. Even tho they all sang it during the third round of auditions. Literally listened to every song called “empty room” on Spotify in vain lmao.
@shelookstome8727
I think it was on the single for Poison? I remember my childhood bestie had it and I loved this song so much!