Your Type
Carly Rae Jepsen(칼리 래 젭슨) Lyrics


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I used to be in love with you
You use to be the first thing on my mind
I know I’m just a friend to you
That I will never get to call you mine

But I still love you
I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I love you
I didn’t mean to say what I said
I miss you, I mean it, I tried not to feel it
But I can’t get you out of my head
And I want you to miss me
When I’m not around you
I know that you’re in town
Why won't you come around
To the spot that we met

I’m not the type of girl for you?
And I’m not going to pretend
I’m the type of girl you call more than a friend
And I break all the rules for you
Break my heart and start again
I’m not the type of girl you call more than a friend

I bet she acts so perfectly
You probably eat up every word she says
And if you ever think of me
I bet I’m just a flicker in your head

But I still love you
I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I love you
I didn’t mean to say what I said
I miss you, I mean it, I tried not to feel it
But I can’t get you out of my head
And I want you to miss me
When I’m not around you
I know that you’re in town
Why won't you come around
To the spot that we met

I’m not the type of girl for you?
And I’m not going to pretend
I’m the type of girl you call more than a friend
And I break all the rules for you
Break my heart and start again
I’m not the type of girl you call more than a friend
I’ll make time for you (time for you-ooh)
I’ll make time for you (time for you-ooh)

I love you, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I love you
I didn’t mean to say what I said
I miss you, I mean it, I tried not to feel it
I can’t get you out of my head

I’m not the type of girl for you
And I’m not going to pretend
I’m the type of girl you call more than a friend
And I break all the rules for you
Break my heart and start again
I’m not the type of girl you call more than a friend
I’ll make time for you (time for you-ooh)
I’ll make time for you (time for you-ooh)




I’ll make time for you (time for you-ooh)
I’ll make time for you (time for you-ooh)

Overall Meaning

In "Your Type", Carly Rae Jepsen is expressing her feelings towards a person she used to love. She admits that she knows she's just a friend to them and that calling them "mine" will never be a reality. Despite this knowledge, she can't help but still love them and constantly think about them. Jepsen expresses her frustration and desire for the person to miss her when she's not around, and begs for them to come back to the spot where they first met. Towards the end of the song, Jepsen acknowledges that she's not the type of girl that this person should be with, but still breaks all the rules for them and will make time for them.


Line by Line Meaning

I used to be in love with you
I used to have strong romantic feelings for you.


You use to be the first thing on my mind
I used to think about you constantly.


I know I’m just a friend to you
I am aware that I am only seen as a friend by you.


That I will never get to call you mine
I know that we will never be in a romantic relationship.


But I still love you
Despite this, I still have strong feelings of love for you.


I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I love you
I apologize for my actions and mistakes, but I still love you.


I didn’t mean to say what I said
I spoke without thinking and regret my words.


I miss you, I mean it, I tried not to feel it
I feel a strong sense of longing for you, even though I tried to suppress it.


But I can’t get you out of my head
I can't stop thinking about you.


And I want you to miss me
I hope you also feel a sense of longing for me when I am not around.


When I’m not around you
During periods when we are separated physically.


I know that you’re in town
I am aware that you are nearby.


Why won't you come around
I wish you would make an effort to spend time with me.


To the spot that we met
The location where we first encountered each other.


I’m not the type of girl for you?
I do not fit the image of the person you would be with romantically.


And I’m not going to pretend
I will not act like someone I am not to try and win you over.


I’m the type of girl you call more than a friend
I want to be someone you see as more than just a friend.


And I break all the rules for you
I am willing to go against conventional wisdom and take risks for you.


Break my heart and start again
I am prepared for the possibility of getting my heart broken, but am willing to try again.


I’ll make time for you
I am willing to rearrange my schedule to be with you.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WAYNE ANTHONY HECTOR, CARLY RAE JEPSEN, RAMI YACOUB, CARL ANTHONY FALK

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@regithaapricia

"Your Type"

I used to be in love with you
You used to be the first thing on my mind
I know I'm just a friend to you
That I will never get to call you mine

But I still love you
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I love you
I didn't mean to say what I said
I miss you, I mean it, I tried not to feel it
But I can't get you out of my head
And I want you to miss me
When I'm not around you
I know that you're in town
Why won't you come around
To the spot that we met

I'm not the type of girl for you
And I'm not going to pretend
That I'm the type of girl you call more than a friend
And I break all the rules for you
Break my heart and start again
I'm not the type of girl you call more than a friend

I bet she acts so perfectly
You probably eat up every word she says
And if you ever think of me
I bet I'm just a flicker in your head

But I still love you
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I love you
I didn't mean to say what I said
I miss you, I mean it, I tried not to feel it
But I can't get you out of my head
And I want you to miss me
When I'm not around you
I know that you're in town
Why won't you come around
To the spot that we met

I'm not the type of girl for you
And I'm not going to pretend
That I'm the type of girl you call more than a friend
And I break all the rules for you
Break my heart and start again
I'm not the type of girl you call more than a friend
I'll make time for you (time for you-ooh)
I'll make time for you (time for you-ooh)

I love you, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I love you
I didn't mean to say what I said
I miss you, I mean it, I tried not to feel it
But I can't get you out of my head

I'm not the type of girl for you
And I'm not going to pretend
That I'm the type of girl you call more than a friend
And I break all the rules for you
Break my heart and start again
I'm not the type of girl you call more than a friend
I'll make time for you (time for you-ooh)
I'll make time for you (time for you-ooh)
I'll make time for you (time for you-ooh)
I'll make time for you (time for you-ooh)



@lolamckouny74

I used to be in love with you
You used to be the first thing on my mind
I know I'm just a friend to you
That I will never get to call you mine

But I still love you
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I love you
I didn't mean to say what I said
I miss you, I mean it, I tried not to feel it
But I can't get you out of my head
And I want you to miss me
When I'm not around you
I know that you're in town
Why won't you come around
To the spot that we met

I'm not the type of girl for you
And I'm not going to pretend
That I'm the type of girl you call more than a friend
And I break all the rules for you
Break my heart and start again
I'm not the type of girl you call more than a friend

I bet she acts so perfectly
You probably eat up every word she says
And if you ever think of me
I bet I'm just a flicker in your head

But I still love you
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I love you
I didn't mean to say what I said
I miss you, I mean it, I tried not to feel it
But I can't get you out of my head
And I want you to miss me
When I'm not around you
I know that you're in town
Why won't you come around
To the spot that we met

I'm not the type of girl for you
And I'm not going to pretend
That I'm the type of girl you call more than a friend
And I break all the rules for you
Break my heart and start again
I'm not the type of girl you call more than a friend
I'll make time for you (time for you-ooh)
I'll make time for you (time for you-ooh)

I love you, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I love you
I didn't mean to say what I said
I miss you, I mean it, I tried not to feel it
But I can't get you out of my head

I'm not the type of girl for you
And I'm not going to pretend
That I'm the type of girl you call more than a friend
And I break all the rules for you
Break my heart and start again
I'm not the type of girl you call more than a friend
I'll make time for you (time for you-ooh)
I'll make time for you (time for you-ooh)
I'll make time for you (time for you-ooh)
I'll make time for you (time for you-ooh)



@OhYeahItsJake

-The fact that she could probably be talking about the music industry instead of a guy makes the song even sadder. My heart is crushed. She doesn't deserve this underperforming successes
-I feel like these lines are about Taylor Swift.
I bet she acts so perfectly
You probably eat up every word she says
How America and music fans just eat up everything Taylor releases whether it's good or bad.
-1. I Really Like You
She is saying how she likes the people who listen/buy her music, and she is asking do they want her.
2. Run Away With Me
Carly wants us to run away with her on this musical journey.
3. Your Type
She realises she is not the GeneralPublic's type after the album flopped



All comments from YouTube:

@gleehappy3366

Future nostalgia is often credited for bringing back 80s synths/70s disco to mainstream consciousness but let’s be honest Carly Rae was lightyears ahead and didn’t get the recognition she deserves!!! And we are still waiting!

@shiningnightmare5616

FN or 1989 usually
But imo, everything 80s inspired that are released nowaday is definitely leaning more on EMOTION's style

The synth, the drum, and sometime even the vocal style
Sure, it's still 80s synthpop but Carly is definitely modernizing it into a whole new level

Props to her for being such a game-changer QUEEN

@moozie996

@@shiningnightmare5616 yesss cant be like her this is prime pop queen ughh i miss being teenage and listen all of her songs

@kevinmbadinga6207

❤❤🤧🎵

@bgdookiefingaz9233

Dua alipa

@evanwright9016

Daft Punk - Discovery (2001)
Justin Timberlake - s/t (2002)
Robyn - s/t (2005)

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@pittworldwide

The best song on a terrific album. She deserves to be one of the biggest pop stars of right now - thoughtful, catchy, clever 80s inspired pop.

@VhCdhv

+Ed Pitts True, she's so underrated right now that it hurts!!!! what a shame

@jerichoaldemo3723

+Harly No. Your taste is awful. Listen to album on Spotify. You wont regret it.

@cd3xp

+Ed Pitts all of them can be singles im still listening to the whole album i love it

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