The song was produced by James Skelly, Rich Turvey and the band at Parr Street Studios in Liverpool. Talking about the song, Tom Ogden said, "I think I saw it on the telly or maybe heard it on another song. Someone was saying they’re in love with their friend's girlfriend and I thought ooh that's a good, strange take on a love song. A different angle to go at and it's obviously not about me, just to be clear! I was listening to a lot of Talking Heads at the time, and I think that shines through in the way the song grooves. These are some of my favourite lyrics I’ve ever written, there’s a lot of humour in there." The single cover was taken by Ewan Ogden, Tom Ogden’s brother.
A music video to accompany the release of "Your Girlfriend" was first released onto YouTube on 20 June 2019. In the video the band dress up as their favourite horror characters, Teen Wolf, Dracula, Frankenstein's monster and the Bride of Frankenstein.
Your Girlfriend
Blossoms Lyrics
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And she's a girl
With more charm than most movie stars
So we met
Through a friend
We rent a place and she comes round to stay
And now your girlfriend is ringing in my ears again
I know I shouldn't but I'd like to spend more time with her
I wish she'd come over today
What am I supposed to do?
I can tell they get along so well
Is it possible, she likes me too?
I'm not sure if I should read between those lines
And now your girlfriend is ringing in my ears again
I should be moving out but can't 'cause we've just signed a lease
My hands are shaking, the bedroom walls are paper thin
I heard her come over today
Thought maybe we'd go out for a movie
And we can forget friends who'll be fuming
Then I could walk you home in the evening
And that's just being friendly
And now your girlfriend is ringing in my ears again
And when she smiles, I can't hide my jealousy
Oh I can't take it, boy, I hope she's faking it
I heard he bought a ring today
I heard they got engaged today
The song 'Your Girlfriend' by Blossoms is a story of a young man who becomes friends with a girl who happens to be his friend's girlfriend. He is infatuated with her charm and beauty, and although he knows he shouldn't, he wishes he could spend more time with her. He is confused about her true intentions and whether there's any possibility that she might like him too. He becomes increasingly jealous of his friend, who is in a relationship with the girl he desires.
Musically, the song starts with a catchy guitar riff and is driven by a pulsating beat. The lyrics are delivered in a contemplative and resigned manner, as the singer is aware of the inherent difficulties of his situation. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Your girlfriend is ringing in my ears again," creates a sense of obsession and frustration.
The song deals with the theme of unrequited love and the complexity of human relationships. It portrays the singer's longing for something that he cannot have, and the emotional turmoil he experiences as a result. It also explores the delicate balance between friendship and attraction, and the potential pitfalls of crossing that line.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a boy
I'm a male
And she's a girl
And she's a female
With more charm than most movie stars
She has exceptional charm
So we met
So we encountered each other
Through a friend
Through a mutual acquaintance
We rent a place and she comes round to stay
We share a dwelling and she frequently visits
And now your girlfriend is ringing in my ears again
I keep thinking about your girlfriend
It's no sure shot but she likes all my favorite things
Although uncertain, she seems to enjoy what I do
I know I shouldn't but I'd like to spend more time with her
I am aware it's inappropriate, but I want to spend additional moments with her
I wish she'd come over today
I hope she visits today
What am I supposed to do?
What is the appropriate course of action?
I can tell they get along so well
I perceive they have a great relationship
Is it possible, she likes me too?
Could it be conceivable that she reciprocates my interest?
I'm not sure if I should read between those lines
I'm uncertain if I should be suspicious of her behavior
I should be moving out but can't 'cause we've just signed a lease
I ought to relocate, but I can't because we recently signed a lease
My hands are shaking, the bedroom walls are paper thin
I am anxiously trembling, the bedroom partitions are thin
I heard her come over today
I heard her visit today
Thought maybe we'd go out for a movie
I thought we could go out for a movie together
And we can forget friends who'll be fuming
We can disregard angry friends
Then I could walk you home in the evening
Later, I can accompany you home
And that's just being friendly
And that's just being platonic
And when she smiles, I can't hide my jealousy
I can't conceal my envy when she grins
Oh I can't take it, boy, I hope she's faking it
Oh, I can't handle it, I hope she's pretending
I heard he bought a ring today
I heard he purchased an engagement ring today
I heard they got engaged today
I heard they got betrothed today
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Charles Salt, Joseph Donovan, Joshua Dewhurst, Myles Kellock, Thomas Ogden
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Illidan Stormrage
I'm a boy
And she's a girl
With more charm than most movie stars
So we met
Through a friend
We rent a place and she comes round to stay
And now your girlfriend is ringing in my ears again
It's no sure shot but she likes all my favourite things
I know I shouldn't but I'd like to spend more time with her
I wish she'd come over today
What am I supposed to do?
I can tell, they get along so well
Is it possible, she likes me too?
I'm not sure if I should read between those lines
And now your girlfriend is ringing in my ears again
I should be moving out but can't 'cause we've just signed a lease
My hands are shaking, the bedroom walls are paper thin
I heard her come over today
Thought maybe we'd go out for a movie
And we can forget friends who'll be fuming
Then I could walk you home in the evening
And that's just being friendly
And now your girlfriend is ringing in my ears again
And when she smiles, I can't hide my jealousy
Oh I can't take it, boy I hope she's faking it
I heard he bought a ring today
I heard they got engaged today
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James Brown
My mates call me “The Birthday Nonce” because of Blossoms.
We went to see them in Newcastle in May, 2018. I was driving from Boro so my mates were drunk and I wasn’t. I left my strat in my car in case they did autographs at the end and I was mad keen to get Chaz or Tom to sign it.
But when the gig did finish, we got lost going out the o2 and ended up around the side where no one was. At this point, Josh appeared from the side of the building and me and my two mates caught eye contact with him. My two mates were drunk so they confidently were saying how “tight the set was” and my mates were asking him about his pedal set up etc, they were having decent crack and it was sound.
I was a bit nervous so when my mate said to Josh “my mate has something to ask you” - meaning to sign my guitar, I completely panicked, froze and in a proper high pitched voice said “I’ve got the same birthday as you”. josh looked a bit like “this guy is a fucking weird one” but he said politely “when’s your birthday like?” I said “9th of March 97” and he said “oh mines 10th of March 97”. My mates were pissing themselves, not only did this guy think I must be weird as fuck knowing when my birthday is, but he’s also gotten it fucking wrong the creep.
My mates have never let me live it down, I get called “the birthday nonce” daily. Hopefully one day I’ll get my strat signed ffs.
MDE
Don't understand how the comments aren't saying how much a banger this is, really wish it was a verse or two longer.
paddyblue07
It’s ringing in your ear
adrianhasnoshoes
ONG
Benjamin
Oh yeah, it's somehow too short.
Malloc
So he can keep talking about how much of a creep he is?
Ryle Kittenhouse
Hiyasu ahh I see like your thinking
james healey
Brilliant tune, such a fun but sad song. Underrated genius.
Ann Day
I need this story in a Netflix series.
James Field
Reminds me of what we do in the shadows
JONNOG88
Or on Amazon Prime. For poor people. Like me 😟😞