British pop king Alex Kapranos (Franz Ferdinand). With its collection
of hit slogan-like songs Here We Are (2012) established itself as an irresistible
dance machine.
For their second album, the band went on exile in their label Kitsuné's studio in Paris, the four Londoners have
digested everything that America has in the way of soul music to give birth to
European Soul, a slick pop album of modern romanticism. Are Citizens!
Europhiles? "This title is more ideological than political", says singer Tom Burke.
"It suggests the idea of sharing, of inclusion, and the will to be fearless in the face of
change".
Profoundly positive, European Soul is a record that leans towards the future, a
collection of contagiously exalting tracks that break with the present context of
economic, political and social angst weighing on the band and its generation
despite them."
Visit Citizens! at:
http://www.citizenscitizens.com
http://www.facebook.com/gocitizens
https://twitter.com/GoCitizens
http://www.youtube.com/user/CHANNELCITIZENS
http://www.myspace.com/gocitizens
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Girlfriend
Citizens! Lyrics
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She likes me too
So tell me what do you plan to do
Fell in love with your sister
At your home
So tell me what do you plan to do
I always want the things that I can't have
I'm in love with your girlfriend
Took her number from your phone
Tell me what do you plan to do
You can come on over
Or we can talk us too
But I know just what I plan to do
I always want the things that I can't have
Why always want what I can't have
I always want the things that I can't have
Why always want what I can't have
I'm in love with your girlfriend
She likes me too
So tell me what do you plan to do
I always want the things that I can't have
And always want what I can't have
I always want the things that I can't have
And always want what I can't have
Inside always want the things that I can't have
I always want what I can't have
I always want, always want what I can't have
The lyrics of Citizens!'s song "Girlfriend" talk about a complicated love triangle between the singer, their crush's girlfriend, and their crush's sister. The singer is in love with the girlfriend, who likes them back, but they also fell in love with the sister. The song's chorus repeats the line "I always want the things that I can't have" as if the singer is acknowledging their own attraction to people they can't be with.
The opening line, "I'm in love with your girlfriend," immediately sets the tone of the song to be somewhat scandalous and controversial. The singer's attraction to their crush's girlfriend is already taboo, but it becomes even more complicated when they mention having taken the girlfriend's phone number from their crush's phone. The singer seems to be asking their crush what they plan to do about the situation, possibly indicating that they're trying to start a conversation about their feelings for the girlfriend and sort out this romantic tension.
The lyrics of "Girlfriend" are straightforward but provocative, touching on themes of attraction, infidelity, and forbidden love. The song's catchy chorus, repetitive melody, and driving rhythm make it a standout track on Citizens!'s self-titled debut album.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in love with your girlfriend
I have romantic feelings towards your girlfriend
She likes me too
Your girlfriend also has feelings for me
So tell me what do you plan to do
I am curious to know how you will react to our situation
Fell in love with your sister
I have also developed romantic feelings for your sister
At your home
I have met your sister while at your house
I always want the things that I can't have
I have a tendency to desire things that are inaccessible or unattainable
And always want what I can't have
This desire for unattainable things is a consistent pattern in my life
Took her number from your phone
I obtained your girlfriend's phone number without her or your consent
You can come on over
You are welcome to come to my location
Or we can talk us too
Alternatively, we can communicate through conversation
But I know just what I plan to do
I have a specific course of action in mind
Inside always want the things that I can't have
Internally, I am constantly drawn to unattainable desires
I always want, always want what I can't have
This yearning for the unattainable is a dominant aspect of my personality
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN EVANS, GARY JOHN BLACKMORE, STEPHEN BESWICK, GAVIN FOLEY, LEE MAGUIRE
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@rsena0210
Can't believe I found this band by chance on Spotify!! Great sound!!!!!!!!!!
@Anfubvinch
So glad I found this song
@SweetyTweetyBird98
My favorite song off the album
@limeyentertainment7107
I feel like a hipster.
@BindiTime
Texas and Jodie :)
@capucinem4154
2:20 : amazinggg
@tibothegeckogecko
Summer hit!
@eddiemorra1239
cool les jeunes
@chowii
I'm in love with your girlfriend she likes me too so tell me what do you plan to do fell in love with your sister at your home so tell me what do you plan to do