Coffee
Cindy Zhang Lyrics


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You're like my favorite record
Spinning in my mind your melody
I don't regret all of this wasted time
If you're the only one that's on repeat
You're like coffee in the evening
You make it difficult to fall asleep
Behind my eyes the pictures that you drew
Couldn't resist the urge to miss you

Congrats to you
For slipping into my mind
And I guess you've left me restless again tonight
But when I fall asleep
I dream I'd wake up to you in the morning
So please just wait for me

You're like my favorite movie
I let you in behind the scenes
Imperfect characters but I believe
You saw the me that no one else could see
I miss your fingers running through my hair
You pull those strings all night to make me sing
Miss the times when you'd light up the air
How did you make it look so easy

Congrats to you
For slipping into my mind
And I guess you've left me restless again tonight
But when I fall asleep
I dream I'd wake up to you in the morning
So please just wait for me

And when I fall sleep




I dream I'd wake up to you in the morning
So please just wait for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cindy Zhang's song "Coffee" touch on a theme that is widely relatable - the idea of being unable to forget someone even though they may not be present anymore. In the first verse, the singer compares the person to a favorite record, implying that they are something that she has been enjoying for a long time. However, although she acknowledges that all of her time may have been wasted on this person, they are the only one she wants to hear over and over again. The second verse continues this sentiment by comparing the person to a favorite movie, and despite the imperfections, the singer feels as though the person truly saw her for who she was.


The chorus repeats the idea that despite the pain caused by the person's absence, the singer cannot help but dream of them every night. It is clear that the singer wants the person to wait for her, indicating that perhaps there is still hope for the relationship or that she is hoping for a reunion. The lyrics are enhanced by the use of imagery, such as "behind my eyes the pictures that you drew" and "the times when you'd light up the air," which help to convey the emotions that the singer is feeling.


Overall, "Coffee" is a love song that speaks to the longing that comes with the end of a relationship. It highlights the pain of missing someone but also the hope of a possible reunion.


Line by Line Meaning

You're like my favorite record
You are always on my mind like my favorite record.


Spinning in my mind your melody
Your thoughts and memories are always in my mind, leaving me in my own world.


I don't regret all of this wasted time
I don't regret the time I wasted thinking of you and cherishing the memories.


If you're the only one that's on repeat
If you are the only person who stays on my mind all the time.


You're like coffee in the evening
You make it hard for me to fall asleep because your thoughts keep me awake.


You make it difficult to fall asleep
You keep me awake and make it almost impossible to fall asleep.


Behind my eyes the pictures that you drew
The memories of you and our time together are always in my thoughts.


Couldn't resist the urge to miss you
I am unable to stop missing you and your presence in my life.


Congrats to you
Congratulations to you for successfully making a place in my mind and heart.


For slipping into my mind
For occupying my mind and not letting me forget about you.


And I guess you've left me restless again tonight
You have left me sleepless and restless for yet another night.


But when I fall asleep
Even though I am unable to sleep, I know that I'll dream about you.


I dream I'd wake up to you in the morning
I hope to wake up next to you in the morning and see you by my side.


So please just wait for me
Please have patience and wait for me, as I want to be with you more than anything.


You're like my favorite movie
You are like my favorite movie that I could watch over and over again and never get bored.


I let you in behind the scenes
I opened my heart and mind to you, and you know me better than anyone else.


Imperfect characters but I believe
We both have our flaws and imperfections, but I still have faith in our relationship.


You saw the me that no one else could see
You saw the real me, the one that nobody else could see or understand.


I miss your fingers running through my hair
I miss the way you played with my hair and made me feel special and loved.


You pull those strings all night to make me sing
You are the one who brings happiness and comfort to me, making me feel alive and cheerful.


Miss the times when you'd light up the air
I miss the moments when you would light up the whole room with your presence and make everything better.


How did you make it look so easy
I wonder how you seemed to make everything perfect and easy, even when things were hard for us.




Writer(s): Cindy Zhang

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@wijadomo

You're like my favorite record
Spinning in my mind your melody
I don't regret all of this wasted time
If you're the only one that's on repeat
You're like coffee in the evening
You make it difficult to fall asleep
Behind my eyes the pictures that you drew
Couldn't resist the urge to miss you

Congrats to you
For slipping into my mind
And I guess you've left me restless again tonight
But when I fall asleep
I dream I'd wake up to you in the morning
So please just wait for me

You're like my favorite movie
I let you in behind the scenes
Imperfect characters but I believe
You saw the me that no one else could see
I miss your fingers running through my hair
You pull those strings all night to make me sing
Miss the times when you'd light up the air
How did you make it look so easy

Congrats to you
For slipping into my mind
And I guess you've left me restless again tonight
But when I fall asleep
I dream I'd wake up to you in the morning
So please just wait for me

And when I fall sleep
I dream I'd wake up to you in the morning
So please just wait for me



All comments from YouTube:

@janner2006

Lately Instagram has done a pretty great job at recommending me indie artists. Cheers Cindy!

@lunoire67

This is still one of the best song I've ever heard. Thank you for this beautiful piece

@raynmido

Playing this song on repeat. Love it!

@user-iu6cs4ze8y

Holy moly, you definitely need more subs and viewers. Your music is absolutely incredible

@justinbieber0318

My spotify randomly recommends this song to me and I’m so in love with this song❤️❤️ It is so healing...😢😢

@sophiel2504

I don't even like coffee but I definitely love this!✨

@naflah5246

Omgg i'm addicted with this song so badd

@thanapatsaksiribhakorn1669

I'm so into this. ☕🌦️🕓

@jasminenafila6193

omgg😍

@blowontheclouds

This is amazing!!! <3

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