It was re-released on 22 November 2009 as an EP with two new remixes and an alternative version of the original single.
Always Like This
Bombay Bicycle Club Lyrics
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For what I can give
She knows what I am but
She won't believe me
Is it all ok?
Will I come off the lightest?
I can't believe it
It's always like this
Kept it at bay
Yes you kept your words
There on your mouth
But it's not what I heard
If I follow the light
That I deem the brightest
I won't believe that
It's always like this
I'm not whole
I'm not whole
You waste it all
I'm not whole
I'm not whole
You waste it all
I'm not whole
Oh you can wait
For what I can give
You know what I am
So you know how I live
Try to look proud
But you're not in the slightest
Its happening now
And it's always been like this
I'm not whole
I'm not whole
You waste it all
I'm not whole
I'm not whole
You waste it all
I'm not whole
The lyrics of Always Like This by Bombay Bicycle club explore the theme of miscommunication and misunderstanding within a relationship. The singer is unable to communicate his true thoughts and feelings to his partner, who in turn, is in denial and refuses to believe what he presents to her. The opening lines, "Oh she can wait, for what I can give, she knows what I am, but she won't believe me," suggest that the singer is holding back something from his partner, and perhaps he is unable to offer her what she wants. Despite her knowledge of his flaws, she chooses to wait and hope for change, which the singer questions with "is it all ok? Will I come off the lightest?" The singer is uncertain about the future of the relationship and whether he can live up to his partner's expectations.
The chorus, "It's always like this," repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizes the repetitive and cyclical nature of their argument. They never seem to resolve their differences, and their relationship is stuck in a stagnant state. The lines, "If I follow the light that I deem the brightest, I won't believe that it's always like this," explores the idea of hope and the singer's attempts to find a solution. However, he recognizes that this hope might be futile and that their current situation might never change.
Overall, the lyrics of Always Like This capture the frustration and emotional turmoil of a dysfunctional relationship, where miscommunications and misunderstandings prevent any progress.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh she can wait
She is patient for me to give what I can.
For what I can give
She waits for only what I am capable of giving.
She knows what I am but
She is aware of my nature but
She won't believe me
She has doubts and doesn't trust me.
Is it all ok?
Are you fine with the current situation?
Will I come off the lightest?
Will I appear blameless while handling the situation?
I can't believe it
I am having a hard time accepting things the way they are
It's always like this
This is a recurring pattern in our relationship.
Kept it at bay
You concealed your emotions.
Yes you kept your words
You said something, but kept different intentions.
There on your mouth
You said one thing but didn't follow through.
But it's not what I heard
What I understood is different from what you communicated.
If I follow the light
If I choose what seems like the best course of action
That I deem the brightest
That I believe to be most promising
I won't believe that
I am doubtful that
It's always like this
This is a recurring pattern in our relationship.
I'm not whole
I feel incomplete.
You waste it all
You squander what we have.
Oh you can wait
You are capable of being patient.
You know what I am
You recognize my nature.
So you know how I live
You understand how I carry on with life.
Try to look proud
You attempt to appear confident.
But you're not in the slightest
But in reality, you lack confidence.
It's happening now
The present situation is unfolding.
And it's always been like this
This is a recurring pattern in our relationship.
I'm not whole
I feel incomplete.
You waste it all
You squander what we have.
I'm not whole
I feel incomplete.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JACK STEADMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Waheeba Z.
(lyrics)
Oh she can't wait for
What I can give
She knows what I am
But she won't believe me
Is it all ok?
Will I come off the lightest
I can't believe it
It's always Like this
Like this (x8)
Kept it at bay
Yes you kept you word
It's there on your mouth
But it's not what I heard
If I follow the light
That I deem the brightest
I won't believe it
It's always like this
No No No No No
I'm not home
I'm not home
Home, you wasted, No,
(Repeat 3 more times)
Ohhhhhhhh
Well I'm not home.
Oh you can't wait for
What I can give you
You know what I am
So you know how I live
You try to look proud
But you're not in the slightest
It's Happening now
And it's always been like this
(Like this)
I'm not home
I'm not home
Home, you wasted. No-O.
Well I'm not home.
JGDacashman
This band kept me sane at a very rough part of my life. And now that things are well, it feels good to hear them again.
sh101
Same
P New
🫂
Eminemzie 😜
Stay strong friend don't stop fighting Ur stronger than u realise ❤😊👍🏻
HiSammy
makes me sad people are only just hearing of this band now 10 years late. I remember the whole indie dress phase around 2010-2012 with all these bands. drinking and smoking in fields in the summer, fires in the winter and good friends listening to the likes of bombay bicycle club, two door cinema club, the kooks, arctic monkeys etc. and who can forget the guys wearing them cream chinos. what i'd do to relive it all again.
ZKP
you never know you're in the good times till their gone
HiSammy
@ZKP so true :(
Dan
i'm livin it now... but alone. ;'(
HiSammy
@Dan good music never gets old :)
King Balloon
Chino crew right here and a pair of vans white t 😂😂😂😂