"Breakfast at Tiffany's" is a song by American rock band Deep B… Read Full Bio ↴The Song
"Breakfast at Tiffany's" is a song by American rock band Deep Blue Something, released in 1995 on their album Home. The song is a reference to the classic Audrey Hepburn movie of the same name, and is sung from the perspective of a young man faced with a potential break-up with his girlfriend. Desperate to find common ground, the singer can only think of a vague memory that they both like the film Breakfast at Tiffany's, and argues that the tenuous link between the lovers should serve as enough motivation for them to work out their problems and stay together as a couple.
The film Roman Holiday inspired the lyrics of the song but the author, Todd David Pipes, thought that one of Hepburn's other films would make a better song title.
The music video also sports some visual reference to the title itself as it features the band members arriving to a breakfast table and being served by butlers, beside the curb in front of Tiffany's in New York City.
In 1996, the song reached number five in the United States and number one in the United Kingdom.
The song is believed by many to be the only hit by Deep Blue Something and making many dismiss the band as a one-hit wonder.
The Movie
Breakfast at Tiffany's is a 1961 American film starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard, and featuring Patricia Neal, Buddy Ebsen, Martin Balsam, and Mickey Rooney. It was directed by Blake Edwards. The portrayal of Holly Golightly as the naive, eccentric socialite is generally considered to be Audrey Hepburn's most memorable and identifiable role. She herself regarded it as one of her most challenging roles to play, as she was an introvert who had to play an extrovert. Hepburn's singing of "Moon River" helped garner an Oscar for Best Song for composer Henry Mancini and lyricist Johnny Mercer. The film also featured what was arguably George Peppard's greatest acting role and the high point of his career. The film is loosely based on the novella of the same name by Truman Capote.
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Deep Blue Something Lyrics
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No common ground to start from
And we're falling apart
You'll say the world has come between us
Our lives have come between us
Still I know you just don't care
And I said, "What about Breakfast at Tiffany's?"
And as I recall, I think we both kinda liked it"
And I said, "Well, that's the one thing we've got"
I see you, the only one who knew me
But now your eyes see through me
I guess I was wrong
So what now? It's plain to see we're over
And I hate when things are over
When so much is left undone
And I said, "What about Breakfast at Tiffany's?"
She said, "I think I remember the film
And as I recall, I think we both kinda liked it"
And I said, "Well, that's the one thing we've got"
You'll say that we've got nothing in common
No common ground to start from
And we're falling apart
You'll say the world has come between us
Our lives have come between us
Still I know you just don't care
And I said, "What about Breakfast at Tiffany's?"
She said, "I think I remember the film
And as I recall, I think we both kinda liked it"
And I said, "Well, that's the one thing we've got"
Ooh, and I said, "What about Breakfast at Tiffany's?"
She said, "I think I remember the film
And as I recall, I think we both kinda liked it"
And I said, "Well, that's the one thing we've got"
And I said, "What about Breakfast at Tiffany's?"
She said, "I think I remember the film
And as I recall, I think we both kinda liked it"
And I said, "Well, that's the one thing we've got"
The song "Breakfast at Tiffany's" by Deep Blue Something is a tale of a couple on the verge of breaking up due to the lack of common ground between them. Despite their differences and the fact that the relationship has reached its end, the couple reminisces about a moment that they both enjoyed equally, which is watching the famous movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's." The singer pleads with his partner, asking her to remember the positive moment shared between them while she was receptive to him. He understands that they may not agree on everything, but emphasizes the importance of finding a point of harmony.
The chorus of the song highlights the sentiment behind the film and focuses on the fact that these two people shared a special moment watching it together. While their relationship might be falling apart, this common ground is what they must hold on to. The song portrays the importance of finding little things in common and treasuring them amidst the differences.
In conclusion, "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is a bittersweet ballad of lost love, where despite everything holding against them, the couple clings to a memory of a shared interest that holds them together. The song emphasizes that even when everything is falling apart, it's still worth remembering the things that brought you together in the first place.
Line by Line Meaning
You'll say we've got nothing in common
You would claim we share no similarities
No common ground to start from
We do not share any mutual interests or common experiences
And we're falling apart
Our relationship is deteriorating
You'll say the world has come between us
You'll argue that outside factors have weakened our bond
Our lives have come between us
Our individual experiences have hindered us from closeness
Still I know you just don't care
Despite these reasons, I believe that you lack concern for our connection
And I said, "What about Breakfast at Tiffany's?"
As an attempt to find common ground, I suggested revisiting a shared past experience
She said, "I think I remember the film
She responded by recalling this particular shared experience
And as I recall, I think we both kinda liked it"
She confirms that we had a positive experience participating in this shared event
And I said, "Well, that's the one thing we've got"
I concluded that despite our differences, this shared past experience was the one thing that we had in common
I see you, the only one who knew me
I acknowledge that you were once the only one who truly understood me
But now your eyes see through me
However, I now feel like you see right through me
I guess I was wrong
I admit to having been mistaken about our relationship's strength
So what now? It's plain to see we're over
I realize that our relationship is now beyond repair
And I hate when things are over
I express my dislike for when relationships end
When so much is left undone
I recognize that there are loose ends in our relationship that will remain unresolved
Ooh, and I said, "What about Breakfast at Tiffany's?"
I repeated my suggestion to revisit a positive shared experience as an attempt to salvage our bond
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Todd David Pipes
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@ChristopherSaindon
[Verse 1]
You say that we've got nothing in common
No common ground to start from
And we're falling apart
You'll say the world has come between us
Our lives have come between us
Still I know you just don't care
[Chorus]
And I said "What about Breakfast at Tiffany's?"
She said, "I think I remember that film
And as I recall, I think we both kinda liked it."
And I said "Well, that's one thing we've got."
[Verse 2]
I see you - the only one who knew me
And now your eyes see through me
I guess I was wrong
So what now? It's plain to see we're over
And I hate when things are over
When so much is left undone
[Chorus]
And I said "What about Breakfast at Tiffany's?"
She said, "I think I remember that film
And as I recall, I think we both kinda liked it."
And I said "Well, that's one thing we've got."
[Verse 1]
You say that we've got nothing in common
No common ground to start from
And we're falling apart
You'll say the world has come between us
Our lives have come between us
Still I know you just don't care
[Chorus]
And I said "What about Breakfast at Tiffany's?"
She said, "I think I remember that film
And as I recall, I think we both kinda liked it."
And I said "Well, that's one thing we've got."
[Chorus]
Ooo, and I said "What about Breakfast at Tiffany's?"
She said, "I think I remember that film
And as I recall, I think we both kinda liked it."
And I said "Well, that's one thing we've got."
[Chorus]
And I said "What about Breakfast at Tiffany's?"
She said, "I think I remember that film
And as I recall, I think we both kinda liked it."
And I said "Well, that's one thing we've got."
@Enterprise-D666
Breakfast At Tiffany’s lyrics:
[Verse 1]
You say that we've got nothing in common
No common ground to start from
And we're falling apart
You'll say the world has come between us
Our lives have come between us
Still I know you just don't care
[Chorus]
And I said "What about Breakfast at Tiffany's?"
She said, "I think I remember that film
And as I recall, I think we both kinda liked it."
And I said "Well, that's one thing we've got."
[Verse 2]
I see you - the only one who knew me
And now your eyes see through me
I guess I was wrong
So what now? It's plain to see we're over
And I hate when things are over
When so much is left undone
[Chorus]
And I said "What about Breakfast at Tiffany's?"
She said, "I think I remember that film
And as I recall, I think we both kinda liked it."
And I said "Well, that's one thing we've got."
[Verse 1]
You say that we've got nothing in common
No common ground to start from
And we're falling apart
You'll say the world has come between us
Our lives have come between us
Still I know you just don't care
[Chorus]
And I said "What about Breakfast at Tiffany's?"
She said, "I think I remember that film
And as I recall, I think we both kinda liked it."
And I said "Well, that's one thing we've got."
And I said "What about Breakfast at Tiffany's?"
She said, "I think I remember that film
And as I recall, I think we both kinda liked it."
And I said "Well, that's one thing we've got."
And I said "What about Breakfast at Tiffany's?"
She said, "I think I remember that film
And as I recall, I think we both kinda liked it."
And I said "Well, that's one thing we've got."
@patrickwhite8144
This is the definitive 90s song. Nothing captures the spirit of that time better than this song.
@GrantPearson
For me it's Semi Charmed Life.
@bladerunner6
i agree
@99jarjarbinks
To me this is one of many '90s songs that defines the decade. Really miss it... 😞😢😭
@weston407
the theme song from Pete & Pete nailed it (Hey Sandy)
@shulbywolf
Its March 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible song💖
@rgaijin
hey yo! this song never gets old tho
@klosjaarrr5016
I was here
@Trash_panda_arts
Hiiii
@maureenmusabi7275
I over here 💃🏽🎶