Cavetown (he/they) is formally known as Robin Daniel Skinner, a 25-year-old… Read Full Bio ↴Cavetown (he/they) is formally known as Robin Daniel Skinner, a 25-year-old singer/songwriter from Cambridge, England. As of November 2022, he has released eight studio albums, one live album, and one collaborative mixtape.

Cavetown has become increasingly popular on YouTube from a combination of both these original songs and covers that he has produced and uploaded. This has allowed him to perform gigs in the UK both locally and nationally, and also in other parts of the world such as California, USA.

Untitled V.2
Cavetown Lyrics

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I know my hands aren't warm enough to hold your cold, cold heart
And I know my bones aren't strong enough to keep me from
Falling apart

Did you know sometimes I dig into the carpet with my feet?
And did you know that every night
I play your favourite songs on repeat? (repeat)
It helps me sleep (It helps me sleep)

Because my hair is growing backwards and my knees are bending inwards
And the monsters in the closet won't stop giving me the shivers
Even though it's probably just in my mind

(Heart, heart, heart)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cavetown's song Untitled V.2 convey the singer's sense of inadequacy in relation to their loved one. The opening lines, "I know my hands aren't warm enough to hold your cold, cold heart/ And I know my bones aren't strong enough to keep me from/ Falling apart," highlight the singer's awareness of their own shortcomings. They recognize that their love for their partner is not enough to keep them together.

The following lines reveal more about the singer's struggles with anxiety and insecurity. They share that they engage in physical behaviors to cope with their anxiety, such as digging their feet into the carpet. At the same time, they find comfort in listening to their partner's favorite songs on repeat. However, they also share their internal struggles with their physical appearance and their fears of the monsters in their closet.

Overall, the song paints a picture of a complex and vulnerable individual who is trying to navigate their relationships and their own mental health issues.

Line by Line Meaning

I know my hands aren't warm enough to hold your cold, cold heart
I am aware that I am not emotionally equipped to handle your cold and distant demeanor

And I know my bones aren't strong enough to keep me from Falling apart
I acknowledge that I am not strong enough to preserve my emotional stability

Did you know sometimes I dig into the carpet with my feet?
I have a tendency to dig into the carpet with my feet when I am feeling overwhelmed

And did you know that every night I play your favourite songs on repeat? (repeat)
Every night, I listen to your favorite songs on repeat seeking some solace

It helps me sleep (It helps me sleep)
It acts as a soothing therapy to help me sleep

Because my hair is growing backwards and my knees are bending inwards
My body is physically showing signs of stress and anxiety

And the monsters in the closet won't stop giving me the shivers
I have irrational fears and imaginative figures which haunt me

Even though it's probably just in my mind
Despite the fact that they are probably just imaginative, my fears still cause me distress

(Heart, heart, heart)
This line is an emotional expression of longing and heartbreak

Writer(s): Robin Skinner

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