Instant Crush
Daft Punk Lyrics
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I thought of everything I'd never regret
A little time with you is all that I get
That's all we need because it's all we can take
One thing I never see the same when you're 'round
I don't believe in him, his lips on the ground
I wanna take you to that place in the Roche
But no one gives us any time anymoreHe asks me once if I'd look in on his dog
You made an offer for it, then you ran off
I got this picture of us kids in my head
And all I hear is the last thing that you said
"I listened to your problems, now listen to mine"
I didn't want to anymore, oh-oh-oh
And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen every day
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Can I give it up or give it away?
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend
'Cause I know it unlocks like a door
And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen every day
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Can I give it up or give it away?
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend
Some more again
It didn't matter what they wanted to see
The summer memory that just never dies
We worked too long and hard to give it no time
He sees right through me, it's so easy with lies
Cracks in the road that I would try and disguise
He runs his scissors at the seam in the wall
He cannot break it down or else he would fall
One thousand lonely stars hiding in the cold
Take it, oh, I don't wanna sing anymore
"I listened to your problems, now listen to mine"
I didn't want to anymore, oh-oh-oh
And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen every day
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Can I give it up or give it away?
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend
'Cause I know it unlocks like a door
And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen every day
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Can I give it up or give it away?
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend
'Cause I know it unlocks like a
I don't understand, don't get upset
I'm not with you
We're swimming around, it's all I do
When I'm with you
And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen every day
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Can I give it up or give it away?
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend
'Cause I know it unlocks like a door
And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen every day
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Can I give it up or give it away?
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend
'Cause I know it unlocks like a door
The lyrics to Daft Punk's "Instant Crush" explore the complexities of a past relationship that the singer can't quite let go of. The first verse sets the scene, with the singer reflecting on all the things they thought of and did to ensure that they wouldn't forget their past lover. The chorus talks about how they'll never be alone again, and seems to be a kind of lament, as if the singer is aware that they can never go back to the way things were. The second verse is more introspective, with the singer reflecting on their own inability to communicate clearly. They seem to have chained themselves to their friend as a way of avoiding the uncomfortable reality of their emotions.
The bridge of the song is a bit tricky to unpack. It starts with the line "I don't understand" and seems to be a reflection on the singer's current state of mind. They can't quite put into words how they're feeling or what they want, and this is causing them to feel upset. The next lines, "I'm not with you / We're swimming around / It's all I do / When I'm with you" suggest that the singer is struggling to move on and is constantly reminded of their past relationship.
Overall, the lyrics to "Instant Crush" are introspective and melancholy. The singer seems to be going through a difficult time, and is grappling with the complexities of their emotions. The song is a beautiful exploration of the human condition and the messiness of life and love.
Line by Line Meaning
I didn't want to be the one to forget
I didn't want to forget about you
I thought of everything I'd never regret
I carefully considered what would cause no regrets
A little time with you is all that I get
I treasure the limited time we have together
That's all we need because it's all we can take
We don't need more than what we have, it's enough
One thing I never see the same when you're 'round
Your presence changes my perspective on things
I don't believe in him, his lips on the ground
I don't have faith in someone who is weak and defeated
I wanna take you to that place in the Roche
I want to share a special experience with you
But no one gives us any time anymore
We have limited time together and it's hard to find
He asks me once if I'd look in on his dog
He asked me for a favor to take care of his dog
You made an offer for it, then you ran off
You offered to help him but didn't follow through
I got this picture of us kids in my head
I have a happy memory of us as children together
And all I hear is the last thing that you said
I can't stop thinking about the last thing you told me
It didn't matter what they wanted to see
I didn't care about others' expectations
He thought he saw someone that looked just like me
He mistook someone else for me
The summer memory that just never dies
I have a vivid memory of a summer that will always be with me
We worked too long and hard to give it no time
We put in so much effort to not spend any time together
He sees right through me, it's so easy with lies
He can see the truth behind my lies so easily
Cracks in the road that I would try and disguise
I tried to hide the flaws in myself
He runs the scissors at the seam in the wall
He tries to break through the barrier between us
He cannot break it down or else he would fall
He can't break it down without facing the consequences
One thousand lonely stars
There are countless lonely people in the world
Hiding in the cold
They're hard to find because they're hiding and isolated
Now I thought about what I wanna say
I took the time to consider my words
But I never really know where to go
I don't know where to direct my thoughts or feelings
So I chained myself to a friend
I rely on a friend to help me sort through my emotions
Kinda counted on you being a friend
I had hoped that you would be there for me as a friend
Can I give it up or give it away?
Can I let go or give away my emotional burden?
I don't understand
I'm confused
Don't get upset
Please don't be angry with me
I'm not with you
I'm not physically present with you right now
We're swimming around
We're lost and confused in life
It's all I do
It's all I have the energy for
And we will never be alone again
We'll always have each other's company from now on
'Cause it doesn't happen every day
This is a special and rare occurrence
Can I give it up or give it away?
Can I let go or give away my emotional burden?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Thomas Bangalter, Guy Manuel Homem Christo, Julian Casablancas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@amyt2035
This song reminds me of when I was 19 and in my first year of university. I met a film student who was funny, charismatic, mature and kind. 2013 will always be the fondest year of my life because of him. He had a way of bringing people together and always lit up the room with his unique personality which was this perfect balance of both humble and outgoing. When this song came out he would play it all the time at our student accommodation gatherings.
Despite our different areas of study, we got along really well the more time we spent together. I was a law student but he invited me to his film screenings. I could tell from his work that he was very talented, passionate and creative and I admired that about him. He also appreciated the unique things about me that everyone else thought were strange, like how I would wear dressing gowns to parties because I just felt more comfortable and like myself in them. We had similar tastes and always made each other laugh with our dark senses of humour.
Whenever we talked, it never felt like meaningless small talk; it felt like we were really listening to each other and got each other. I still remember one night we stayed up until 5am just talking at his place, and had no idea where the time had gone when the sun started rising. He gave me personalised gifts that touched my heart - like when my old iPod Nano broke, he made me a CD of all my favourite songs so I could still listen to them. Of course Daft Punk was on there.
One night, I could tell he wanted to kiss me but I didn't act on it. He ended up telling me he had feelings for me, and for the stupidest reason ever I said I wasn't interested. I was young and naïve and I liked another guy more who I didn't have anything in common with and who didn't respect me. I also wasn't sure if I even wanted to commit to someone at that stage as there were so many experiences I wanted to explore on my own at the start of university.
So I told him I only saw him as a good friend. For a while we remained friends but eventually drifted apart. We didn't hang out as much anymore and I could see in his eyes and hear in his voice that he was distancing himself from me, like he didn't care anymore, or just couldn't care anymore. He never blamed me or acted bitter towards me, that just wasn't the sort of person he was. But by the time we went our separate ways as our studies were nearing their end, I could tell he had already moved on.
I haven't seen him in over 10 years now but I still think about him and regret not kissing him that night. As it turns out, after that I ended up going through life mostly alone with an abusive relationship sprinkled in there and having never met anyone quite like him again. Maybe it wouldn't have worked out and that's ok, but now he'll never know how special he ending up being to me. As I got older, I realised how foolish my decision was and how rare it is to find a connection like that in such a harsh and lonely world. If only I had my current wisdom back then.
Who knows where he is now or if he's even still alive. He has no social media presence whenever I have searched for him online. I sometimes think it's him when I walk past someone wearing the same flat cap he always used to wear and I think about all the things I would say to him now. But then remember it would no longer matter as he has likely long forgotten about me and we have probably both changed so much by now. So now whenever I think of him I just listen to this song and hope that where ever he is he is alive, happy and living his dreams without me.
@ombhosale3949
[Verse 1]
I didn't want to be the one to forget
I thought of everything I'd never regret
A little time with you is all that I get
That's all we need because it's all we can take
One thing I never see the same when you're 'round
I don’t believe in him, his lips on the ground
I wanna take you to that place in the Roche
But no one gives us any time anymore
He asks me once if I'd look in on his dog
You made an offer for it, then you ran off
I got this picture of us kids in my head
And all I hear is the last thing that you said
[Pre-Chorus]
"I listened to your problems, now listen to mine"
I didn't want to anymore, oh-oh-oh
[Chorus]
And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen every day
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Can I give it up or give it away?
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend
'Cause I know it unlocks like a door
And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen every day
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Can I give it up or give it away?
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend
Some more again
[Verse 2]
It didn't matter what they wanted to see
He thought he saw someone that looked just like me
The summer memory that just never dies
We worked too long and hard to give it no time
He sees right through me, it's so easy with lies
Cracks in the road that I would try and disguise
He runs his scissors at the seam in the wall
He cannot break it down or else he would fall
One thousand lonely stars hiding in the cold
Take it, oh, I don't wanna sing anymore
[Instrumental Break]
[Pre-Chorus]
"I listened to your problems, now listen to mine"
I didn't want to anymore, oh-oh-oh
[Chorus]
And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen every day
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Can I give it up or give it away?
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend
'Cause I know it unlocks like a door
And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen every day
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Can I give it up or give it away?
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend
'Cause I know it unlocks like a–
[Bridge]
I don't understand, don't get upset
I'm not with you
We're swimming around, it's all I do
When I'm with you
[Chorus]
And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen every day
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Can I give it up or give it away?
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend
'Cause I know it unlocks like a door
And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen every day
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Can I give it up or give it away?
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend
'Cause I know it unlocks like a door
[Produced by Daft Punk, Julian Casablancas, John "JR" Robinson, & Nathan East]
@mamatajulmondal
Here take this -->>
[Verse 1]
I didn't want to be the one to forget
I thought of everything I'd never regret
A little time with you is all that I get
That's all we need because it's all we can take
One thing I never see the same when you're 'round
I don’t believe in him, his lips on the ground
I wanna take you to that place in the “Roche”
But no one gives us any time anymore
He asks me once if I’d look in on his dog
You made an offer for it, then you ran off
I got this picture of us kids in my head
And all I hear is the last thing that you said
[Pre-Chorus]
"I listened to your problems, now listen to mine"
I didn't want to anymore, oh-oh-oh
[Chorus]
And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen every day
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Can I give it up or give it away?
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend
'Cause I know it unlocks the door
And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen every day
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Gotta give it up or give it away
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend
Some more again
[Verse 2]
It didn't matter what they wanted to see
He thought he saw someone that looked just like me
The summer memory that just never dies
We worked too long and hard to give it no time
He sees right through me, it's so easy with lies
Cracks in the road that I would try and disguise
He runs his scissors at the seam in the wall
He cannot break it down or else he would fall
One thousand lonely stars hiding in the cold
Take it, oh I don't wanna sing anymore
[Guitar Solo]
[Pre-Chorus]
"I listened to your problems, now listen to mine"
I didn't want to anymore, oh-oh-oh
[Chorus]
And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen every day
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Can I give it up or give it away?
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend
'Cause I know it unlocks the door
And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen every day
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Can I give it up or give it away?
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend
'Cause I know it unlocks the-
[Bridge]
I don't understand, don't get upset
I'm not with you
We're swimming around, it's all I do
When I'm with you
[Chorus]
And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen every day
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Can I give it up or give it away?
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend
'Cause I know it unlocks the door
And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen every day
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Can I give it up or give it away?
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend
'Cause I know it unlocks the door
@veridisquo77
Its actually incredible how modern and fresh this album still sounds over 10 years later. It shows just how ahead of the game Daft Punk was for RAM.
@devait4752
They weren’t ahead of the time, they pioneered this shit. That’s why it’s not outdated or tasteless
@Camilio91
Les sons extraordinaires fonctionnent pendant des décennies et plus..
Donc 10 ans..
@Cohen-
@@devait4752absolutely
@angelnum18
@@Camilio91 lo siento, no hablo taka taka
@prometheus8334
@@angelnum18il parle la plus belle langue du monde
@sooper_oof_gamer
Why is no one talking about the actual music video? The cinematography and storytelling is legit incredible. They even hid some easter eggs in.
@Tieigo0
Breath taking
@guilhermemartins2606
Absolute Cinema.
@YinkThePinkInkDrinker
It genuinely makes me cry.