Little Things
Big Thief Lyrics
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How you say when you say what you do
When your feeling is a little gold and blue
When your feeling is a little strung out
Everything we talk about
Living in the city is a crowded place
I still lose sight of every other face
Feeling like I need attention
Told you this once or twice
Won't you hear?
I see you in the yard, drinking a beer
Leaving me undressed
Like some cheap classic movie
Maybe I'm a little obsessed
Maybe you do use me
One step behind you
Following you down
I was inside of you
Kissing your mouth
You were inside of me
Kissing my mouth
Seein' out that needle eye
Seein' out that needle eye
Seein' out that needle eye
The little things I like about you
How you say, when you say, what you do
When your feeling is a little gold and blue
When you're feeling a little strung out
Everything we talk about
New York City is a crowded place
I still lose sight of every other face
One step behind you
Following you down
I was inside of you
Where are you now?
Where are you now?
In Big Thief's song "Little Things," the singer describes the little things they love about their love interest. They appreciate the way their love interest communicates and behaves when they are feeling down or stressed. Despite living in the crowded city of New York, the singer only has eyes for their love interest and loses sight of all other faces around them. The singer longs for attention and validation from their love interest, and they feel a little used, yet they cannot help but obsess over them.
"Little Things" is a delicate exploration of obsession, longing, and infatuation. The song features a serene melody that complements the intimate themes of the lyrics. The simple yet ethereal arrangement, consisting of a gentle guitar and a soft percussion, enhances the dreamy and introspective vibe of the song. Adrianne Lenker's beautifully vulnerable vocal performance exudes a sense of yearning and sincerity, making "Little Things" a poignant and affecting love song.
Line by Line Meaning
The little things I like about you
This person has certain characteristics that the singer finds attractive
How you say when you say what you do
The way the person talks when they say something is what the singer likes
When your feeling is a little gold and blue
The singer likes when the person is feeling both happy and sad at the same time
When your feeling is a little strung out
The artist likes when the person is feeling stressed or overworked
Everything we talk about
The artist enjoys any topic of conversation with the person
Living in the city is a crowded place
The singer feels overwhelmed by the number of people surrounding them in the city
I still lose sight of every other face
The singer is so focused on the person they like that they barely notice anyone else in the city
Turn in your direction
The artist is paying attention to the person they like
Feeling like I need attention
The artist wants to be noticed by the person they like
Told you this once or twice
The artist has already expressed their feelings to the person before
Won't you hear?
The singer wants the person to understand their feelings
I see you in the yard, drinking a beer
The artist sees the person they like doing something very casual
Leaving me undressed
The person's casual behavior makes the singer feel vulnerable and exposed
Like some cheap classic movie
The singer feels like they are in a cliche romantic movie scene
Maybe I'm a little obsessed
The singer acknowledges that they are overly fixated on the person they like
Maybe you do use me
The artist is worried that the person may be taking advantage of their feelings
One step behind you
The artist is following the person they like closely
Following you down
The singer is actively pursuing a relationship with the person they like
I was inside of you
The singer has had an intimate connection with the person before
Kissing your mouth
The artist has engaged in romantic acts with the person before
You were inside of me
The person has also had an intimate connection with the artist
Kissing my mouth
The person and speaker have engaged in romantic acts with each other
Seein' out that needle eye
The singer is looking at everything through a small or restricted perspective
Where are you now?
The artist is wondering about the whereabouts of the person they like
Where are you now?
The singer is asking the same question again, emphasizing their concern
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Adrianne Lenker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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