Guitar String
Carly Rae Jepsen Lyrics


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You were here, and then you left
Now there's nobody, nobody
Now they're all just second best
There's nobody, nobody

So if you want me, I'll be around
You're a bird in the water
I'm a fish on the ground
Just hold me closer
Oh, won't you hold me down tonight?

But if you cut a piece of guitar string
I would wear it like it's a wedding ring
Wrapped around my finger, you know what I mean?
You play my heartstrings

If you cut a piece of guitar string
I would wear it, this is the real thing
Wrapped around my finger, you know what I mean?
You play my heartstrings

And when you're near, I feel the best
I'm somebody, somebody
It's in my pulse, it's in my chest
My whole body, whole body

So if you want me, I'll be around
You're a bird in the water
I'm a fish on the ground
Just hold me closer
Oh, won't you hold me down tonight?

But if you cut a piece of guitar string
I would wear it like it's a wedding ring
Wrapped around my finger, you know what I mean?
You play my heartstrings

If you cut a piece of guitar string
I would wear it, this is the real thing
Wrapped around my finger, you know what I mean?
You play my heartstrings

You're in the country and I'm in the town
You're a bird in the water, I'm a fish on the ground
And I want to be there for you tonight
And I hope you hear me
Baby, hold on tight
Hold on tight, yeah

If you cut a piece of guitar string
I would wear it like it's a wedding ring
Wrapped around my finger, you know what I mean?

If you cut a piece of guitar string
I would wear it like it's a wedding ring
Wrapped around my finger, you know what I mean?
You play my heartstrings

If you cut a piece of guitar string
I would wear it, this is the real thing




Wrapped around my finger, you know what I mean?
You play my heartstrings (heartstrings, heartstrings, heartstrings, heartstrings)

Overall Meaning

Carly Rae Jepsen's song, "Guitar String/Wedding Ring," is a tender love song that tells the story of two people who are in love but are separated geographically. The song is about longing and the desire to connect with a loved one, even if they are far away. The lyrics express the feeling of emptiness and the need to be close to the person they love.


The song uses the metaphor of a guitar string representing the love between the couple. If the person they loved cut a piece of a guitar string, they would wear it like a wedding ring, a symbol that represents their love and commitment. The guitar string is a symbol of their connection and passion for music, which is clearly important to both of them.


The lyrics suggest that the person being sung about is a musician or a music lover, and the music is their way of expressing their love. The song speaks to the power of music as a means of communication and a way to express emotions that may be difficult to put into words.


Overall, "Guitar String/Wedding Ring" is a beautiful song that speaks to the power of music and love, and the need to be near the people we love most.


Line by Line Meaning

You were here, and then you left
After being together, you left me behind


Now there's nobody, nobody
I feel alone now as you're not with me anymore


Now they're all just second best
No one can take your place, everyone else is just a backup


So if you want me, I'll be around
I'm willing to come back if you want to be with me


You're a bird in the water
You're in your element and free, while I'm out of my depth


I'm a fish on the ground
I feel out of place and suffocated


Just hold me closer
I need to feel your presence and comfort from the distance we have


Oh, won't you hold me down tonight?
I need more time with you tonight and your affection would give me stability


But if you cut a piece of guitar string
If you want to give me something to remember you by


I would wear it like it's a wedding ring
I would keep it with me always and cherish it like it's something precious


Wrapped around my finger, you know what I mean?
I would keep it close to me and it would signify our bond


You play my heartstrings
You have a special place in my heart and you affect me deeply


This is the real thing
Our bond is authentic and genuine


And when you're near, I feel the best
You bring the best out of me and make me feel complete


I'm somebody, somebody
With you, I feel like I matter and that I'm not alone


It's in my pulse, it's in my chest
I can feel my heart racing when I'm with you


My whole body, whole body
My entire being is affected by your presence


You're in the country and I'm in the town
We're in different places and it feels like we're worlds apart


And I hope you hear me
I hope you understand how much you mean to me


Baby, hold on tight
Don't let go, hold on to me tightly




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Carly Rae Jepsen, Joshua Keeler Ramsay, Tavish Joseph Crowe

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@jt16ify

How is it possible that such a cool song is hardly heard?

@gregoryjoseph2417

Underrated

@auzza5394

A Star is Born (2018)

@AlexandreSulkin

omg

@RavyeriStephano

OMG! How I never thought of this before?

@shann_rosea

I can tell this is written with Josh Ramsay. Something about the sound and beat. I love this song so much!

@wolfkidex

It kinda reminds me of "B Team" off of Marianas Trench's Ever After

@riseandshine5824

Omg i loved this song.. in my teens, i still remember the lyrics surprisingly! 😭🖤

@josuepalacios826

Best song ever!

@JayRoberts2k

This song is so cute. Love you Carly.

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