Not in Love
Charts: Crystal Castles ft Robert Smith Lyrics

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I saw your picture hangin' on the back of my door
Won't give you my heart
No one lives there anymore
And we were lovers
Now we can't be friends
Fascination ends
Here we go again
'Cause it's cold outside, when you coming home

'Cause it's hot inside, isn't that enough

I'm not in love

Could it be that time has taken it's toll
Won't take you so far, I am in control
And we were lovers
Now we can't be friends
Fascination ends
Here we go again
'Cause it's cold outside, when you coming home
'Cause it's hot inside, isn't that enough

I'm not in love
I'm not
And we were lovers
Now we can't be friends
Fascination ends
Here we go again
'Cause it's cold outside, when you coming home
'Cause it's hot inside, isn't that enough

I'm not in love
I'm not in love
I'm not in love
I'm not in love
We are not in love
We are not in love
We are not in love

We are not in love
We are not in love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Not In Love" by Crystal Castles featuring Robert Smith, from The Cure, depict a person who gives themselves valuable guidance but fails to abide by it most of the time, leading to constant difficulties. The lines "I give myself very good advice, but I very seldom follow it" signify that the singer knows what's best for them, but they are unable to implement that advice into their life. The phrase "that explains the trouble that I'm always in" suggests that their inability to adhere to their own advice is the root cause of their problems.

The next four lines, "Be patient, is very good advice, but the waiting makes me curious, and I'd love the change, should something strange begin" illustrate the contradiction in the singer's mindset. While they recognize the importance of patience, they are too curious and restless to wait for something strange and exciting to happen in their life. This impatience and restlessness might be what prevents them from following their own advice.

The rest of the lyrics follow a similar theme as the singer reflects on their past actions and regrets not taking the time to reflect on the consequences of their choices: "Well, I went along my merry way, and I never stopped to reason, I should have known there'd be a price to pay, Someday, someday." The song ends with the main chorus of the singer questioning themselves and wondering if they'll ever learn to follow their own advice.

Line by Line Meaning

I give myself very good advice
I provide myself with wise counsel

But I very seldom follow it
However, I rarely act on it

That explains the trouble that I'm always in
This explains why I frequently find myself in predicaments

Be patient, is very good advice
Having patience is sound guidance

But the waiting makes me curious
However, waiting incites my curiosity

And I'd love the change
And I welcome the prospect of a change

Should something strange begin
If something peculiar were to occur

Well, I went along my merry way
I blithely went on my journey

And I never stopped to reason
And I never paused to reflect

I should have known there'd be a price to pay
I should have anticipated the consequences

Someday, someday
At some point in the future