Song For Whoever
Beautiful South And The Housemartins Lyrics


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I love you from the bottom, of my pencil case
I love you in the songs, I write and sing

Love you because, you put me in my rightful place
And I love the PRS cheques, that you bring

Cheap, never cheap
I'll sing you songs till you're asleep
When you've gone upstairs I'll creep
And write it all down, down, down, down

Oh Shirley, oh Deborah, oh Julie, oh Jane
I wrote so many songs about you
I forget your name, I forget your name
Jennifer, Alison, Phillipa, Sue, Deborah, Annabel, too
I forget your name
Jennifer, Alison, Phillipa, Sue, Deborah, Annabel, too
I forget your name

I love your from the bottom of my pencil case
I love the way you never ask me why
I love to write about each wrinkle on your face
And I love you 'till my fountain pen runs dry

Deep so deep, the number one I hope to reap
Depends upon the tears you weep, so cry, lovey cry, cry, cry, cry

Oh Cathy, oh Alison, oh Phillipa, oh Sue
You made me so much money, I wrote this song for you
I wrote this song for you
Jennifer, Alison, Phillipa, Sue, Deborah, Annabel, too
I wrote this song for you
Jennifer, Alison, Phillipa, Sue, Deborah, Annabel, too

Oh Cathy, oh Alison, oh Phillipa, oh Sue
You made me so much money, I wrote this song for you
I wrote this song for you
Jennifer, Alison, Phillipa, Sue, Deborah, Annabel, too
I wrote this song for you
Jennifer, Alison, Phillipa, Sue, Deborah, Annabel, too
For you, for you




I wrote this song for you
I wrote this song for you

Overall Meaning

In "Song for Whoever," Beautiful South and The Housemartins take a satirical shot at the music industry and the commercialization of love. The lyrics are sung from the perspective of a songwriter who addresses his muses by name, including Shirley, Deborah, Julie, and Jane, as well as Jennifer, Alison, Phillipa, Sue, Deborah, and Annabel. He bluntly admits that he has forgotten their names because he creates songs about them to please others rather than out of genuine feelings of love. The song's title suggests the singer wrote it for anyone in the world who has ever been used or exploited for fame, love, or money.


The cynical, tongue-in-cheek lyrics are complemented by the slow, waltz-like melody and the singer's smooth, velvety voice. The song's catchy chorus employs repetition and names to make it not just easy to sing along to but to pique the listeners' interest. The song uses powerful metaphors to show how love can be a business, and how most artists will do anything in the name of pleasing their sponsors.


Line by Line Meaning

I love you from the bottom, of my pencil case
I am deeply in love with you and my affection for you runs so deep that it resonates from the innermost depths of my being and flows outwards through every aspect of my life, even in the inanimate object of my pencil case.


I love you in the songs, I write and sing
My love for you is so great that it inspires me to create beautiful music and lyrics that capture the essence of my feelings for you and express them in a way that can be shared with the world through the power of song.


Love you because, you put me in my rightful place
I appreciate and adore you because you bring out the best in me, helping me to achieve my full potential and feel valued, respected and empowered in our relationship.


And I love the PRS cheques, that you bring
While my love for you is pure and genuine, I must also acknowledge the financial benefits that come from our partnership and the royalties earned through your contributions to my music.


Cheap, never cheap
You are worth every penny and more, and I will spare no expense or effort to show you how much you mean to me and how grateful I am for your presence in my life.


I'll sing you songs till you're asleep
I will use my musical talents and creativity to serenade you and soothe you to sleep, filling your dreams with melodies and lyrics that express my love and devotion.


When you've gone upstairs I'll creep
Even when you are not physically present, your spirit and your influence linger in my thoughts and my heart, and I will find ways to express my feelings for you even in your absence.


And write it all down, down, down, down
I will document every aspect of my love and admiration for you, capturing it in words and scribbles that I will treasure forever and share with you as a testament to our bond.


Oh Shirley, oh Deborah, oh Julie, oh Jane
I have written many songs about the women in my life who have inspired me and influenced my creative work, but sometimes I forget their names amidst the overwhelming power of my affection for you.


I wrote so many songs about you
My love for you is so intense and all-consuming that I cannot help but pour my heart and soul into my music and create endless variations of songs and lyrics that reflect my feelings for you.


I forget your name, I forget your name
Despite my deep love for you, sometimes my intense feelings and passion cause my other memories to fade, and I struggle to keep track of the details that would ordinarily come easily to me.


I love your from the bottom of my pencil case
My love for you is such an overwhelming force that it permeates every aspect of my life, even down to the inanimate object of my pencil case that serves as a symbol of my creative process and my devotion to you.


I love the way you never ask me why
You are so understanding and compassionate that you never question my motives or intentions, always trusting and accepting me for who I am, flaws and all.


I love to write about each wrinkle on your face
You are so beautiful and radiant to me that even your imperfections and signs of aging are a source of fascination and admiration, inspiring me to capture every detail in my music and lyrics.


And I love you 'till my fountain pen runs dry
My love for you is infinite and eternal, a never-ending source of inspiration and passion that will fuel my creative work and my devotion to you for as long as I live.


Deep so deep, the number one I hope to reap
My dreams and aspirations for our relationship and our music are so profound and meaningful that they penetrate to the very depths of my soul, driving me to achieve greatness and strive for success.


Depends upon the tears you weep, so cry, lovey cry, cry, cry, cry
Our relationship and our success are intimately tied to our emotions and our expressions of vulnerability, and I encourage you to embrace your feelings and let them flow freely in order to strengthen our connection and create beautiful music together.


Oh Cathy, oh Alison, oh Phillipa, oh Sue
Once again, I struggle to remember the names of the women who have inspired me and contributed to my creative work, overwhelmed by the power of my affection for you.


You made me so much money, I wrote this song for you
While my love and devotion for you are pure and genuine, I must also acknowledge the financial benefits that come from our partnership and the royalties earned through your contributions to my music, and so I express my appreciation through this creative work.


For you, for you
Everything I create is ultimately for you, a testament to my love and my gratitude for the profound impact that you have had on my life and my creative work.


I wrote this song for you
At the core of my creative work and my expression of love and devotion, this song is a tribute to your influence and your inspiration, a celebration of our relationship and our shared creative journey.


Jennifer, Alison, Phillipa, Sue, Deborah, Annabel, too
Repeating the names of the women who have inspired me and contributed to my creative work, I am once again overwhelmed by the power of my affection for you and the profound impact that you have had on my life and my music.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVE ROTHERAY, PAUL HEATON

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