Single
E.B.T.G Lyrics


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The feeling's strong
But will it last
I'd paint a picture
But I'd always draw a blank
You left me wondering the last time you confessed
I took for granted, every feeling from the past
Ooh, whoa
You make me feel alive
Ooh, whoa
How many stories does it take
How many lies will you create
I think I'm losing self control
The sun is gone
Eclipse is high
I'd write a song for you
But my pen is running dry
The vision's clear to me, scheming through the plan
I wish I'd close my eyes, and dream where this begins
Ooh, whoa
You make me feel alive
Ooh, whoa
How many stories does it take
How many lies will you create
I think I'm losing self control
You thought you made it on your own
You thought your secrets were unknown
My body's aching and my soul
It's on fire!
How many stories does it take
How many lies will you create
I think I'm losing self control
How many stories does it take
How many lies will you create
I think I'm losing self control
You thought you made it on your own
You thought your secrets were unknown




My body's aching and my soul
It's on fire!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in this song titled "Single" by E.B.T.G. are about letting go of someone who was once a priority but is no longer in the picture. The chorus consists of the singer pleading to God to help her let go of the thoughts and memories that are still occupying her mind. She recognizes that it is time to move on and in order to do so, she needs to release her grip on the past. The lyrics express frustration and regret for not taking advantage of an opportunity to be with this person, and now that they are gone, she is left wondering what could have been. The singer also boasts about her new found confidence in herself and her ability to make it on her own, without the person who she once thought was essential to her happiness.


One of the interesting messages in this song is the idea that we often hold on to past relationships long after they have ended. The lyrics emphasize the importance of recognizing when it is time to let go and move on. This song not only addresses the pain that comes with letting go, but also the sense of liberation that comes with acknowledging that we do not need someone else to fulfill us or make us happy. It is clear that the singer has found peace in becoming single again and is ready to focus on herself and her own goals.


Line by Line Meaning

I need to let go
I need to release my grip on something


God let me let go
I need divine intervention to help me let go


Shit's been gliding through my mind and I need to let go
There are negative thoughts in my head that I need to get rid of


And you never heard anything like this! (Uh!)
This is a unique and unprecedented situation


Got about a thousand on my wrist!
I have a large sum of money on my wrist


You was at the top of my list!
You were a person of importance to me


Tried to shoot my shot but I missed, yeah
I made an attempt but it was unsuccessful


She been fuckin' up my mind since I missed, yeah
My failed attempt has caused me mental distress


She a lil bitch she fuckin' twisted, yeah
She is manipulative and deceitful


Feel like the king of my own city, come and watch the throne
I feel powerful and in control of my surroundings


Not no Kanye, but i'll still make it on my own
I don't need to be like Kanye to succeed


You better back the fuck up, you wanna watch your tone
You need to stay away from me and be careful how you talk to me


This ain't my business but imma, imma make it known
It's not my place to interfere, but I will speak up anyway


Yo, the love, I'm tryna, locate
I am searching for love


Take, my love, use me, as bait
I am willing to be used to find love


I'm here, with god, standing at the gate
I am in a spiritual state, ready for a new beginning


To be played, and used, lord said that's my fate
God has ordained that I will be manipulated and taken advantage of


Shit's been gliding through my mind and I need to let go
There are negative thoughts in my head that I need to get rid of


I need to let go
I need to release my grip on something


God let me let go
I need divine intervention to help me let go


God let me let go
I need divine intervention to help me let go


I need to let go
I need to release my grip on something


I need to let go
I need to release my grip on something


God let me let go
I need divine intervention to help me let go


Shit's been gliding through my mind and I need to let go
There are negative thoughts in my head that I need to get rid of


God let me let go
I need divine intervention to help me let go


I need to let go
I need to release my grip on something


Shit's been gliding through my mind it's time to let go, woah
It's past time for me to get rid of these negative thoughts




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Written by: E Comte

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@henriqueramos3197

"Single"
Release Date: 1996

[Verse 1]
I called you from the hotel phone
I haven't dialed this code before
I'm sleeping later and waking later
I'm eating less and thinking more
And how am I without you?
Am I more myself or less myself?
I feel younger, louder
Like I don't always connect
Like I don't ever connect

[Chorus]
And do you like being single?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
And do I like being single?
Am I coming back?
Am I coming back?

[Verse 2]
I'll put my suitcase here for now
I'll turn the TV to the bed
But if no one calls and I don't speak all-day
Do I disappear?
And look at me without you
I'm quite proud of myself
I feel reckless, clumsy
Like I'm making a bad mistake
A really big mistake

[Chorus]
And do you like being single?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
And do I like being single?
Am I coming back?
Am I coming back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?

[Bridge]
And now I know
Each time I go
I don't really know
What I'm thinking
And now I know
Each time I go
I don't really know
What I'm thinking of

[Outro]
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?

Produced By Ben Watt
Written By Tracey Thorn & Ben Watt
Album WALKING WOUNDED (1996)



@henriqueramos3197

"Single"
Release Date: 1996

[Verse 1]
I called you from the hotel phone
I haven't dialed this code before
I'm sleeping later and waking later
I'm eating less and thinking more
And how am I without you?
Am I more myself or less myself?
I feel younger, louder
Like I don't always connect
Like I don't ever connect

[Chorus]
And do you like being single?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
And do I like being single?
Am I coming back?
Am I coming back?

[Verse 2]
I'll put my suitcase here for now
I'll turn the TV to the bed
But if no one calls and I don't speak all-day
Do I disappear?
And look at me without you
I'm quite proud of myself
I feel reckless, clumsy
Like I'm making a bad mistake
A really big mistake

[Chorus]
And do you like being single?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
And do I like being single?
Am I coming back?
Am I coming back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?

[Bridge]
And now I know
Each time I go
I don't really know
What I'm thinking
And now I know
Each time I go
I don't really know
What I'm thinking of

[Outro]
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?

Produced By Ben Watt
Written By Tracey Thorn & Ben Watt
Album WALKING WOUNDED (1996)



@juicycro

I called you from the hotel phone
I haven't dialed this code before
I'm sleeping later and waking later
I'm eating less and thinking more
And how am I without you?
Am I more myself or less myself?
I feel younger, louder
Like I don't always connect
Like I don't ever connect

And do you like being single?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
And do I like being single?
Am I coming back?
Am I coming back?

I'll put my suitcase here for now
I'll turn the TV to the bed
But if no one calls and I don't speak all day
Do I disappear?
And look at me without you
I'm quite proud of myself
I feel reckless, clumsy
Like I'm making a bad mistake
A really big mistake

And do you like being single?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
And do I like being single?
Am I coming back?
Am I coming back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?

And now I know
Each time I go
I don't really know
What I'm thinking
And now I know
Each time I go
I don't really know
What I'm thinking of

Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want me back?



All comments from YouTube:

@jasonscott8265

All these years later and this song still moves me. As long as I live this album will be one of my all time favorites...

@BrianCarnevaleB26

A Band ahead of its time. Songs from the edge of the world-

@ArpisRoh

Hear! Hear!

@AvicSubfusca

This track is timeless. Been playing it for decades and it still feels fresh.

@iamdamonturner

heard it for the first time tonight and it is TIMELESS!!!!!

@chrisburton8079

Tracey’s voice is so soulful and Melancholy vibe that nobody can get anywhere near these days

@Aramanth

The song is deeply moving... an ode to loneliness...
Tracey's vulnerable yet strong vocal delivery lends
real gravity to the isolation of a break-up. The video
is odd and out of place. A missed opportunity here.

Maybe if it was stop motion or just shots of isolated
exterior locales or just a live performance... something.
It at least doesn't steal from the song's intensity. 📞💔

@God-Love-Freedom

The original low fi chill music. But it's still relevant. More than ever.

@guillaumesandmayer7053

Tracey & Ben are just a sheer example of coupled musical excellence.

@mortezazamani2454

I just ran into this song, and I love it. My second favorite is "missing". She is absolutely awesome.

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