1) Cygnets are two young… Read Full Bio ↴There are 3 artists with the name Cygnets.
1) Cygnets are two young men, from the isle of Ely and the city of Cambridge. Taking influence from bands like American Football and Hot Club de Paris, but also from singer-songwriters such as William Fitzsimmons, they make music. Narayan O’Hanlon plays guitars, violin, accordion, sings and plays piano, whilst Joseph Williams plays guitar, sings and sometimes fiddles with other instruments. They both write the words.
2) Cygnets is a three member new wave band from Edmonton, Canada. The band's debut album "Bleak Anthems" and first EP EP1 are available as free downloads at their website. - http://www.cygnetsnotswans.com
Logan Turner
Chris Bruce
Dan Snow
3) Cygnets are a small folk group based in Devon, UK.
Girlfriends
Cygnets Lyrics
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But I could be your boyfriend, let me be your boyfriend.
Oh she's just so pure, I do not fuck like her,
But I could be your boyfriend, let me be your boyfriend.
Goddess, there's no cure. I long to hear the words,
that I could be your boyfriend, let me be your boyfriend.
Stand beside me girl, stare darkly at the world,
And I will be your boyfriend, let me be your boyfriend.
You're so fey, turn away, let's get out of it.
Lose your mind, curse our time, bring me to the ground.
In the car, in the dark, she's still on your lips.
My heart is in exile, I curse the life I found.
Voices fade, let's not wait, just get on with it.
Check the mirror, dry your tears, and bring me to the ground.
In the car, in the dark, thought I caught a glimpse
Of possible embers.
Oh fuck she's just some girl, what do you see in her?
When I could be your boyfriend, let me be your boyfriend.
I thought we were for sure, I guess we never were.
Still I could be your boyfriend, let me be your boyfriend.
I swear I will endure, I feel so immature,
But I could be your boyfriend, let me be your boyfriend.
Your hand locked into hers, you both look so demure,
But I could be your boyfriend, let me be your boyfriend.
There's a pain in my heart, and it runs through my veins,
And it pounds in my chest, and it screams out your name.
Will I ever be yours? Tell me over again,
If our essence is abstract are we getting out of phase?
If only I was born a girl, You'd be with me for sure,
And I would be your girlfriend, we could just be girlfriends.
Oh and rest assured, I would not fuck like her,
And I would be your girlfriend, we could just be girlfriends.
We'd stare out at the world, by hand locked into yours,
And I would be your girlfriend, we could just be girlfriends.
But deep inside it hurts, for I cannot be a girl,
But I want to be your girlfriend, if only we were girlfriends.
There's a pain in my heart, and it runs through my veins,
And it pounds in my chest, and it screams out your name.
Will I ever be yours? Tell me over again,
If our essence is flawed, I can only look away.
The song "Girlfriends" by Cygnets is a melancholic reflection on unrequited love and the feeling of inadequacy that comes with it. The lyrics are addressed to someone who is attracted to women, and the singer expresses a desire to be their boyfriend even though he knows he cannot fulfill that role. He longs to be accepted for who he is, but knows that he cannot change his gender. The chorus repeats the phrase "let me be your boyfriend" with increasing desperation, as the singer hopes that somehow the object of his affection will see him as a viable option.
The first verse sets up the premise of the song, with the singer acknowledging that he knows the person he is addressing prefers women. He is willing to try to be what they need, however, and asks for a chance to fill the role of a boyfriend. The second verse is more introspective, with the singer expressing his frustration and pain at not being able to be with the person he desires. He feels emasculated by the fact that his love interest is attracted to women, and wonders if he will ever be enough for them.
The bridge is particularly poignant, with the singer lamenting the fact that he cannot change his gender. He imagines a world where he could be a girl and therefore be accepted by his love interest. He longs to be a girlfriend who can hold hands and stare out at the world with his beloved. However, he knows that this is not possible, and the painful reality of his situation hits hard.
Overall, "Girlfriends" is a powerful meditation on unrequited love and the ways in which our desires can be out of reach. It is a song that speaks to anyone who has ever longed for someone they cannot have and grappled with the feelings of inadequacy and pain that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you're just a girl who wants to be with girls,
But I could be your boyfriend, let me be your boyfriend.
I understand that you're a girl who prefers other girls, but I'm offering to be your boyfriend anyway.
Oh she's just so pure, I do not fuck like her,
But I could be your boyfriend, let me be your boyfriend.
The girl you like is innocent, but I can offer you something she can't - a romantic relationship as your boyfriend.
Goddess, there's no cure. I long to hear the words,
that I could be your boyfriend, let me be your boyfriend.
I am completely smitten with you and I crave to hear you say that I can be your boyfriend.
Stand beside me girl, stare darkly at the world,
And I will be your boyfriend, let me be your boyfriend.
Let's face the world together and I'll be your boyfriend by your side.
You're so fey, turn away, let's get out of it.
Lose your mind, curse our time, bring me to the ground.
You are so delicate and fairy-like, but let's leave that behind and embrace our intense feelings. Let's be passionate and wild together.
In the car, in the dark, she's still on your lips.
My heart is in exile, I curse the life I found.
I can feel the memory of the girl you like still lingering between us. It makes me feel as if my heart is exiled and I curse my life for not being able to win you over.
Voices fade, let's not wait, just get on with it.
Check the mirror, dry your tears, and bring me to the ground.
Let's silence all other voices, seize the moment and not waste any more time. Check yourself in the mirror and let's be together, putting an end to your tears and taking the plunge.
In the car, in the dark, thought I caught a glimpse
Of possible embers.
In the car, shadows and darkness surround us and I see a faint possibility of a spark between us.
Oh fuck she's just some girl, what do you see in her?
When I could be your boyfriend, let me be your boyfriend.
I don't understand what you see in that random girl when I'm here, eager and willing to be your boyfriend. Let me have that chance.
I thought we were for sure, I guess we never were.
Still I could be your boyfriend, let me be your boyfriend.
I thought we had a secure connection, but apparently we didn't. Yet even after that hurdle, I still want the chance to be your boyfriend.
I swear I will endure, I feel so immature,
But I could be your boyfriend, let me be your boyfriend.
I vow to have the strength to face any obstacle and I may feel inexperienced, but I'm willing to learn and take a chance on being your boyfriend.
Your hand locked into hers, you both look so demure,
But I could be your boyfriend, let me be your boyfriend.
Seeing your hand intertwined with hers, you both look so innocent and reserved, but I still believe I have what it takes to be your boyfriend.
There's a pain in my heart, and it runs through my veins,
And it pounds in my chest, and it screams out your name.
Will I ever be yours? Tell me over again,
If our essence is abstract are we getting out of phase?
I feel a palpable ache and longing deep in my heart and it floods through my body. It's as if my heart is screaming your name, but I wonder if there is a future for us. If our relationship isn't firmly defined and is more abstract, are we drifting away from each other?
If only I was born a girl, You'd be with me for sure,
And I would be your girlfriend, we could just be girlfriends.
I wish that I was female, as you would definitely choose me then. We'd be girlfriends and nothing else!
Oh and rest assured, I would not fuck like her,
And I would be your girlfriend, we could just be girlfriends.
Be certain that I'm different from the other girl in a big way. Plus if we were together, we'd simply be girlfriends and nothing more.
We'd stare out at the world, by hand locked into yours,
And I would be your girlfriend, we could just be girlfriends.
Together, holding hands, we would gaze out at the world and be content just to be girlfriends.
But deep inside it hurts, for I cannot be a girl,
But I want to be your girlfriend, if only we were girlfriends.
I'm hurting so much as deep down I know that I can't become a girl, yet I still wish we could be together as girlfriends as that would make me so happy.
There's a pain in my heart, and it runs through my veins,
And it pounds in my chest, and it screams out your name.
Will I ever be yours? Tell me over again,
If our essence is flawed, I can only look away.
Once more I am feeling a pain so acute that it is coursing through my veins and crescendoing in my chest, while my heart cries out for you. If we aren't meant to be and our connection is flawed, I can do nothing but look away.
Contributed by Lucas P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.