The airy melody of the love song is soft yet strong, stringing together the messages of pain and memories of past relationships. With each lyric, the soft-spoken music group brings you back to that first moment of falling in love and the aftermath that follows behind it.
“She took you for a ride in summer, baby/ Lost all your money to her/ All I want to know is if you love her/ How come you never give in?” is the dynamic hook that weaves in and out of the somber song. The group’s singer Greg Gonzalez tells Billboard that the tracks is mostly about how he was never completely satisfied by any relationship he’s had. “It was as if I was always on the lookout for something more,” he says, “and it had gotten me into plenty of trouble over time.”
“Each Time You Fall in Love” is the third track released from Cigarettes After Sex’s full-length debut, which arrived on June 9, 2017 on Partisan Records. Gonzalez discussed their much-anticipated release with Billboard over email.
The group’s singer Greg Gonzalez tells Billboard that the tracks is mostly about how he was never completely satisfied by any relationship he’s had. “It was as if I was always on the lookout for something more,” he says, “and it had gotten me into plenty of trouble over time.”
Each Time You Fall In Love
Cigarettes After Sex Lyrics
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It's clearly not enough
You sleep all day and drive out in L.A.
It isn't safe
And each time you kiss a girl
You never know what it's worth
You say all of the words they wanna hear
It isn't real
She took you for a ride in summer, baby
Lost all your money to her
All I wanna know is if you love her
How come you never give in?
Each time you have a dream
You never know what it means
You see that open road and never know which way to go
And each time you fall in love
It's clearly not enough
You sleep all day and drive out in L.A.
It isn't safe
She took you for a ride in summer, baby
Lost all your money to her
All I wanna know is if you love her
How come you never give in?
The lyrics to Cigarettes After Sex's "Each Time You Fall in Love" seem to describe a person who is constantly searching for love but never seems to find what they are looking for. The first verse says that every time they fall in love, it's not enough. They sleep all day and drive out in L.A, suggesting that this person may be avoiding their problems or trying to escape reality. It's not safe, alluding to the fact that this behavior may lead to negative consequences.
The next verse describes how this person never knows the value of a girl when they kiss her. They say all the right things to please her, but it's not real. This highlights the idea that this person may be leading girls on or not being genuine with their feelings. The chorus repeats the sentiment that every time they fall in love, it's clearly not enough.
The bridge talks about this person's dreams and how they never know what they mean. They see an open road but can never decide which way to go, suggesting that this person may struggle with making decisions or knowing what they truly want. The song ends with the same chorus, emphasizing the idea that this person is always searching for love but never seems to find what they are looking for.
Overall, the lyrics to "Each Time You Fall in Love" paint a picture of a person who is lost and searching for something they cannot seem to find. They are constantly falling in love but never finding what they need, and may be avoiding their problems by sleeping and driving around, all the while not being genuine with the people they encounter.
Line by Line Meaning
Each time you fall in love
Whenever you start a relationship
It's clearly not enough
It isn't satisfying or fulfilling
You sleep all day and drive out in L.A.
You're lazy and risk your safety by driving around in Los Angeles
It isn't safe
It's dangerous
And each time you kiss a girl
Every time you kiss someone you claim to love
You never know what it's worth
You don't realize the true value or importance of the relationship
You say all of the words they wanna hear
You only tell them what they want to hear, not the truth
It isn't real
The relationship lacks authenticity or genuineness
She took you for a ride in summer, baby
You were deceived or tricked by a girl in the past
Lost all your money to her
She took advantage of you financially
All I wanna know is if you love her
I question your true feelings for her
How come you never give in?
Why don't you fully commit or surrender to her?
Each time you have a dream
Whenever you have aspirations or goals
You never know what it means
You lack clarity or understanding of your own aspirations
You see that open road and never know which way to go
You're indecisive and unsure about which path to take in life
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gregory Steven Gonzalez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@beefalo9
Each time you fall in love
It's clearly not enough
You sleep all day and drive out in L.A
It isn't safe
And each time you kiss a girl
You never know what it's worth
You say all of the words they wanna hear
It isn't real
She took you for a ride in summer, baby
Lost all your money to her
All I wanna know is if you love her
How come you never give in?
Each time you have a dream
You never know what it means
You see that open road and never know which way to go
And each time you fall in love
It's clearly not enough
You sleep all day and drive out in L.A
It isn't safe
She took you for a ride in summer, baby
Lost all your money to her
All I wanna know is if you love her
How come you never give in?
@kw5004
My first ex boyfriend dedicated this song to me in his playlist he made for me. This is how I got into Cigarettes After Sex.
Sometimes I feel like I regret meeting him, because it would have saved me from a shit ton of hearbreak, and a failed suicide attempt, but hey, he got me into some good music. Without him, I most likely would've never discovered Cigarettes After Sex.
I really miss him, though. It's been three months since we've broken up. He was my first boyfriend, the first boy I've genuinely fell in love with. I may be just a young, naive and stupid teenaged girl, but.. I felt alive and loved for once. I'd do anything to go back in time, just to re-experience the times I've had with him, over and over again.
I know deep down, I need to get over him. It's been three months. If he wanted to, he would. If he cared, he'd reach out first. I know. But still. I just miss you, CJ. I can't bare to get rid of his hoodie and necklace he gave me. Even though I tried to OD in it. It's stained in bleach. LMAO.
But yeah.
@x7c7aa
each time you fall in love,
it's clearly not enough,
you sleep all day and drive out in LA,
it isn't safe.
and each time you kiss a girl,
you never know what its worth,
you say all of the words they wanna hear,
it isn't real.
she took you for a ride in summer baby,
lost all your money to her.
all i wanna know is if you love her -
how come you never give in?
each time you have a dream,
you never know what it means,
you see that open road -
and never know which way to go
and each time you fall in love -
its clearly not enough.
you sleep all day and drive out in LA -
it isn't safe.
she took you for a ride in summer baby,
lost all your money to her.
all i wanna know is if you love her -
how come you never give in?
@CigarettesAfterSex
𝘊𝘳𝘺, our 2nd album is out october 25th... second single, “Falling In Love” out everywhere now... pre-order here: https://cigsaftersex.lnk.to/cry
@rosecarcidion3518
thank you for your wonderful music, always looking forward to more
@emagrapkic4316
I can't wait!! 🥰
@jaszz9118
😍😍
@raghadmohamed251
i love ur music so much can’t get enough of it
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@psychegev
OH MY GOD I HAVE FINALLY FOUND A COOL BAND THAT STILL PRODUCES MUSIC AND HASN'T DIED 20 YEARS AGO
@psychegev
Have been listening to them too these days, thanks for the tip ;)
@cnsprcytheorstsunite
Limey I think you would like Slowdive's latest album. It's lush and gorgeous.
@YZOBEL5000
Chromatics and MacDemarco <3