In an interview with NME, frontman Van McCann describes the writing process as beginning during his life if New York when he was 21:
"It was just this kind of tune about like, fuck what anybody else wants for you or thinks you should do, life is whatever you want, there is no right or wrong way of doing it. So be whoever you want to be and let your mates be whoever they want to be and don't worry about it. It's just a tune about looking that way, and anyone else that's looking that way, fuck them."
Cocoon
Catfish & The Bottlemen Lyrics
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Into your arms
Like a drunk
Who’s been on it
All morning.
And the sun’s up
And my head’s fucked.
And immediately I grabbed you
Like the first time
I love it when you do that
Gotta love it when you do that.
I remember when we
Swapped names and I thought maybe
You’d stay and try to out-drink me
Your friends, all hate it!
But fuck it if they talk
Fuck it if they try and get to us
'Cause I'd rather go blind
Than let you down.
Our cocoon
Run your shoulders
When you’re half cut
And you’re frozen
And you’ve got that visible grieving
You’re depending on me again.
I remember when we
Swapped names and I thought maybe
You’d stay and try to out-drink me
Your friends, all hate it!
But fuck it if they talk
Fuck it if they try and get to us
'Cause I'd rather go blind
Than let you down.
Fuck it if they talk
Fuck it if they try and get to us
'Cause I'd rather go blind
Than let you down.
And if you wanna track down and pose as positive
Hide smoking from relatives
Rest on me,
Honey, that’s all right!
And if you wanna act more drunk than usual
To help you get away with more than
Rest on me,
Honey, that’s alright!
Honey, that’s alright!
Our cocoon
Shrug your shoulders
And I’m good
Yeah that's good.
Fuck it if they talk
Fuck it if they try and get to us
'Cause I'd rather go blind
Than let you down.
I remember when we
Swapped names and I thought maybe
You’d stay and try to out-drink me
Your friends, all hate it!
The song "Cocoon" by Catfish & The Bottlemen tells a story of two lovers who are completely comfortable and happy being in their own little world despite the judgement of others. The lyrics use metaphors to describe their relationship as a cocoon, acting as a protective shield from the outside world. The opening lines of the song paint a vivid picture of the singer's state of mind and the intensity of the moment. He's fallen for his lover and "grabbed" her immediately, feeling the effects of the morning's drinking session while the sun's up. The singer loves it when his lover blushes, indicating a natural and pure love.
The mention of swapping names indicates a new connection and possibly the beginning of their relationship. The climax of the song expresses the couple's willingness to rely on each other and rise above the negative talk and judgement from those around them. The repeated phrase, "Fuck it if they talk," shows their determination to stay together despite any obstacles. The song ends with the couple feeling safe in their cocoon, comfortable with each other, and content to ignore the rest of the world.
Overall, "Cocoon" is a beautiful love song that showcases the importance of two people who are fully content with each other and comfortable in their own skin. Despite judgement from others and any problems that may arise, the couple remains true to each other and embraces their unique love.
Line by Line Meaning
I fell straight
I immediately fell for you
Into your arms
I got close to you
Like a drunk
I was carefree
Who’s been on it
I was drinking all day
All morning.
I had already been drinking for a while
And the sun’s up
It was morning
And my head’s fucked.
I was hungover
And immediately I grabbed you
I became physically closer to you
You go all red
You become embarrassed
Like the first time
Similarly to when we first met
I love it when you do that
I find it endearing when you react in such a way
Gotta love it when you do that.
It's particularly a pleasant experience for me
I remember when we
It brings me back to when
Swapped names and I thought maybe
We exchanged our names and it seemed like there might be potential
You’d stay and try to out-drink me
You would choose to continue drinking with me
Your friends, all hate it!
Your friends don't approve of us
But fuck it if they talk
I don't care if people talk about us
Fuck it if they try and get to us
I don't care if they try to intervene in our relationship
'Cause I'd rather go blind
I would rather not see than disappoint you
Than let you down.
Than make you upset
Our cocoon
Our own private space
Run your shoulders
I will be there to support you
When you’re half cut
When you have had too much to drink
And you’re frozen
You feel cold
And you’ve got that visible grieving
You're showing your emotional vulnerability
You’re depending on me again.
You're relying on me for emotional support
Fuck it if they talk
I don't care if people talk about us
And if you wanna track down and pose as positive
If you want to pretend to be something you're not
Hide smoking from relatives
Keep your smoking a secret from your family
Rest on me,
Honey, that’s all right!
You can rely on me
And if you wanna act more drunk than usual
If you want to exaggerate your drunkenness
To help you get away with more than
To assist in you getting away with something
Honey, that’s alright!
It's okay
Our cocoon
Our own private space
Shrug your shoulders
Relax and let go
And I’m good
I feel content
Yeah that's good.
That's all we need
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Matthew Benjamin Blakeway, Robert Hall, Ryan Evan McCann
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1]
I fell straight
Into your arms
Like a drunk
Who's been on it
All morning
And the sun's up
And my head's fucked
And immediately I grab you
You go all red
Like the first time
I love it when you do that
God, I love it when you do that
[Pre-Chorus]
I remember when we
Swapped names and I thought maybe
You'd stay and try and out-drink me
Your friends all hated it
[Chorus]
But fuck it if they talk
Fuck it if they try and get to us
'Cause I'd rather go blind
Than let you down
[Verse 2]
I cocoon
'Round your shoulders
When you're half-cut
And you're frozen
And you've got that visible breathing
You're depending on me again
[Pre-Chorus]
I remember when we
Swapped names and I thought maybe
You'd stay and try and out-drink me
Your friends all hated it
[Chorus]
But fuck it if they talk
Fuck it if they try and get to us
'Cause I'd rather go blind
Than let you down
But fuck it if they talk
Fuck it if they try and get to us
'Cause I'd rather go blind
Than let you down
[Bridge]
And if you wanna shut down and pose as positive and
Hide smoking from relatives and
Rest on me
Honey, that's alright
And if you wanna act more drunk than usual
To help you get away with more then
Rest on me
Honey, that's alright
Honey, that's alright
(I cocoon
'Round your shoulders
When you’re half-cut
And you’re half-cut)
[Chorus]
Fuck it if they talk
Fuck it if they try and get to us
'Cause I'd rather go blind
Than let you down
[Outro]
I remember when we
Swapped names and I thought maybe
You'd stay and try and out-drink me
Your friends all hated it
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LYRICS
I fell straight
Into your arms
Like a drunk
Who's been on it
All morning
And the sun's up
And my head's fucked
And immediately I grabbed you
You go all red
Like the first time
I love it when you do that
God, I love it when you do that
I remember when we
Swapped names and I thought maybe
You'd stay and try to out-drink me
Your friends, all hated it!
Fuck it if they talk
Fuck it if they try to get to us
Cause I'd rather go blind
Than let you down
A cocoon
'Round your shoulders
When you're half cut
And you're frozen
And you've got that visible breathing
You're depending on me again
I remember when we
Swapped names and I thought maybe
You'd stay and try to out-drink me
Your friends, all hated it!
Fuck it if they talk
Fuck it if they try to get to us
Cause I'd rather go blind
Than let you down
Fuck it if they talk
Fuck it if they try to get to us
Cause I'd rather go blind
Than let you down
And if you wanna shut down and pose as positive
Hide smoking from relatives and
Rest on me
Honey, that's alright!
And if you wanna act more drunk than usual
To help you get away with more then
Rest on me
Honey, that's alright!
Honey, that's alright!
A cocoon
'Round your shoulders
When you're half cut
When you're half cut
Fuck it if they talk
Fuck it if they try to get to us
Cause I'd rather go blind
Than let you down
I remember when we
Swapped names and I thought maybe
You'd stay and try to out-drink me
Your friends, all hated it!
@batt0usai377
Each time I listen to this, tears drop for no reason. Even in 2020, the nostalgia is alive
@suleymanbinboga7092
Same here brother legendary song
@daniel12gaming
Love this song child hood memories
@gianella2154
2021 still too emotional
@temavero2124
I can see the gold fifa 15 cards
@ShayCovers
Absolute belter m8
@RDotG41
I always find sick bands and then I dig into some of their older stuff and realize that they were in a Fifa game awhile ago. The guys at EA have a good taste in music, that's for sure!
@scottnugent7032
Ryan Garcia had*
FIFA 08-16 was great not so much now
@abrahamvillarreal4004
Which FIFA was this? 15?
@nickdiantonio2471
@MeanAv17 yep! Great times~