For Ex-Lovers Only
Black Tambourine Lyrics
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See, you're lying...again.
Driving me down.
You mention that and so you just say that you are trying.
Please don't cry I'd like to die just turn around and say goodbye.
Please don't cry I'd like to die just turn around and say goodbye.
I see you spying.
You can deny your jealousy but thats just a lie that I am not buying.
Please don't cry I'd like to die, just turn around and say goodbye.
Please don't cry I'd like to die, just turn around and say goodbye.
The lyrics of Black Tambourine's song For Ex-Lovers Only express a sense of disappointment and frustration towards a former partner who continuously lies and spies on the singer. The opening lines "Yes, you know why I had to go cool and civil" suggest that the singer has attempted to handle the breakup respectfully, but the other person's actions have caused them to feel like they were driven down. The other person claims they are trying, but the singer seems skeptical and hurt by the situation.
The chorus repeats "Please don't cry I'd like to die, just turn around and say goodbye" which conveys a sense of exhaustion with the breakup and a desire for closure. The second verse calls out the other person for their jealousy and hypocrisy, indicating that they are not taking responsibility for their behavior. The line "thats just a lie that I am not buying" shows the singer's frustration towards the other person's lack of accountability.
Overall, the lyrics of For Ex-Lovers Only capture the challenges of navigating a difficult breakup and the desire for honesty and closure in those situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes you know why I had to go cool and civil.
I had to leave you with some distance for us to heal.
See, you're lying...again.
You are not truthful and it hurts me.
Driving me down.
Your actions weigh heavily on me.
You mention that and so you just say that you are trying.
You talk about trying, but your actions show otherwise.
Please don't cry I'd like to die just turn around and say goodbye.
I can't handle the pain anymore, please end this.
Please don't cry I'd like to die just turn around and say goodbye.
I need closure, please walk away.
Who's to blame? You think you know but then don't tell me.
You know what you did wrong, but won't admit it to me.
I see you spying.
I know you're keeping tabs on me.
You can deny your jealousy but that's just a lie that I am not buying.
You're jealous and it's causing issues, own up to it.
Please don't cry I'd like to die, just turn around and say goodbye.
The pain is too much, please just walk away.
Please don't cry I'd like to die, just turn around and say goodbye.
I need to move on, so please leave.
Contributed by Liliana D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Paola
Yes you know why I had to go cool and civil
See, you're lying... again
Driving me down
You mention that and so you just say that you are trying
Please don't cry I'd like to die just turn around and say goodbye
Please don't cry I'd like to die just turn around and say goodbye
Who's to blame?
You think you know but then don't tell me
I see you spying
You can deny your jealousy but that's just a lie that I'm not buying
Please don't cry I'd like to die, just turn around and say goodbye
Please don't cry I'd like to die, just turn around and say goodbye
Baddie Mauve
Yes, you know why I had to go cool and civil
See, you're lying... again
Driving me down
You mention that and so you just say that you are trying
Please don't cry, I'd like to die
Just turn around and say goodbye
Please don't cry, I'd like to die
Just turn around and say goodbye
Who's to blame?
You think you know but then don't tell me
I see you spying
You can deny your jealousy but that's just a lie that I'm not buying
Please don't cry, I'd like to die
Just turn around and say goodbye
Please don't cry, I'd like to die
Just turn around and say goodbye
thisisntmyname
Seriously great band. How did they not get any more recognition?
Miles Williams-Lewis
Aw man. This takes me back... Ugh! I discovered this song freshman year of highschool 2010. It took my soul away, and left me in a trance. I really do unironically cry everytime. It helped me through a lot of my teen angst.
startervisions
This is what connects Ramones and My Bloody Valentine...it's Moe Tucker rhythms and Brian Wilson harmonies...the indie vibe
startervisions
@NOAH WALKER that was their last one. The one two three four ep was made in 2010 and 2011
Music Head
Wow, great description
blxxdcxrxmxny
Always astonishing absolutely dreampunk
sunder00
I can't believe this was recorded in 1990. Sounds like tomorrow's music.
MountainDaughter
Its cause every generation idolizes previous generations art, but you knew that already.
startervisions
All the lates 2000s early 2010s indie bands really do sound just like this...that being said this kinda sounds like JAMC and Beat Happening
Video Gajima
Stop bullying 8 year old hipster comments, gang. Let them get jaded by themselves