Someone Like You
British Pop All-Stars Lyrics

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I heard that you settled down
That you found a girl
And you're married now
I heard that your dreams came true
Guess she gave you things
I could'nt give to you
Old friend why are you so shy
Ain't like you to hold back

Or hide from the light
I hate to turn up
Out of the blue uninvited
But i could'nt fight it
I hope you'd see my face
But it reminded that for me it isn't over
Never mind i'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
Don't forget me i beg
"I'll remember" you said

Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Someone Like You by British Pop All-Stars talk about a person who has recently discovered that someone they once knew has found happiness in their love life. The person singing the song expresses that they have heard that their old friend has settled down, gotten married, and found everything they had ever dreamed of in a partner. The person also admits that they were not able to give their old friend the same things that their partner can. The singer then questions why their old friend seems distant and shy, as this was never their character before.

Despite not being invited, the singer decides to show up unexpectedly to see their old friend. They are hoping that their friend will be happy to see them and that they can reminisce about old times. However, the singer realizes that seeing their old friend's happy life only reminds them that they have not been able to find the same happiness in their own love life. The song ends on a bittersweet note, acknowledging that sometimes love lasts forever, but sometimes it only causes pain.

Line by Line Meaning

I heard that you settled down
I was told that you have settled down and started a stable life

That you found a girl
I heard that you found a special someone

And you're married now
I heard that you have taken the next step and gotten married

I heard that your dreams came true
I was informed that your aspirations have been fulfilled

Guess she gave you things
I assume she provided you with things that I wasn't able to

I couldn't give to you
I wasn't capable of giving you what you needed

Old friend why are you so shy
Old friend, I wonder why you seem reserved and hesitant now

Ain't like you to hold back
It's not typical of you to restrain yourself

Or hide from the light
Or conceal yourself from the world

I hate to turn up
I'm sorry for showing up so unexpectedly

Out of the blue uninvited
Without warning or invitation