Sixteen
Ellie Goulding Lyrics
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My mum said, "I love you, but it's a small house"
So we changed up and saved up
Gave up our town
We were dangerous, couldn't tame us
What's missing now?
Time (oh yeah, yeah, yeah)
We're so busy doing life (oh yeah, yeah, yeah)
That I miss your eyes on mine, mine
If you would just focus on me
Like we were sixteen
And planning our lives
Can I wear your t-shirt
And sleep on you
While I dream of all the good times?
When we were sixteen
Like we were sixteen
Like we were sixteen (oh yeah, yeah, yeah)
Do you remember the teacher said
"You're too young, too stupid, don't lose your head"
But years gone and we held on with the best intent
Just two kids who kicked it on MSN
Oh, time (oh yeah, yeah, yeah)
Suddenly, we got no time (oh yeah, yeah, yeah)
We're so busy doing life (oh yeah, yeah, yeah)
That I miss your eyes on mine, mine
Oh, if you would just focus on me
Like we were sixteen
And plotting our lives (when we were plotting our lives)
Can I wear your t-shirt
And sleep on you
While I dream of all the good times?
When we were sixteen
Like we were sixteen
Like we were sixteen
Let's take the love that we found
And give it back to ourselves
Sometimes these things don't work out
Sometimes there'll be no one else
They said we'd never even make it this far
But here we are
And we're still counting stars
Like we were sixteen
Oh, when we were sixteen
We're still counting stars like we were sixteen
And we're still counting stars like we were sixteen
"Sixteen" by Ellie Goulding is a pop ballad that reflects on the nostalgia of being young, carefree, and in love. The song opens with the singer reminiscing about her teenage years when she and her family moved out of a small house. The move represented a significant change, as they had to give up their town, and the singer and her lover found themselves a bit rebellious and untamable. However, the years have gone by, and life has turned out to be more demanding with no time for each other.
Ellie Goulding then shifts focus on the chorus, where she begs her lover to pay attention to her like they did when they were sixteen. The lyrics emphasize her desire to relive the good times they shared together by wearing his t-shirt and sleeping on him while dreaming. The singer also touches on the challenges they faced by discussing how they were considered too young and naive by their teacher, but they still persisted with the best intentions. Nevertheless, time has flown by, and they have to make every moment count to enjoy their love to the fullest.
In conclusion, "Sixteen" is a beautiful tale of teenage love that underscores the importance of cherishing and making memories with loved ones. The song reminds us that life can quickly pass us by, and it's essential to make the most of every moment when we have the chance.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember when we moved out?
Ellie asks her partner if they remember the time they left home and started their lives together.
My mum said, "I love you, but it's a small house"
Ellie's mother expressed her love for her but subtly hinted that it was time to move out and start their own life.
So we changed up and saved up
Ellie and her partner made some life changes and saved money.
Gave up our town
Ellie and her partner left their home town behind and started life anew elsewhere.
We were dangerous, couldn't tame us
Ellie and her partner were wild and untamed.
What's missing now?
Ellie reflects on what might be missing from their current lives.
Time (oh yeah, yeah, yeah)
Ellie emphasizes the importance of time in their relationship.
Suddenly, we got no time (oh yeah, yeah, yeah)
Ellie highlights the fact that they no longer have the same amount of free time they used to.
We're so busy doing life (oh yeah, yeah, yeah)
Ellie acknowledges they're both consumed with their lives.
That I miss your eyes on mine, mine
Ellie misses making eye contact with her partner.
If you would just focus on me
Ellie wants her partner to be more attentive to her and their relationship.
Like we were sixteen
Ellie wants her partner to treat her like he did when they were both 16.
And planning our lives
Ellie and her partner were always planning and dreaming about their future when they were younger.
Can I wear your t-shirt
Ellie wants to experience the same closeness they had when they were younger.
And sleep on you
Ellie wants to be close to her partner when sleeping.
While I dream of all the good times?
Ellie yearns to relive the good old days.
Do you remember the teacher said, "You're too young, too stupid, don't lose your head"
Ellie recalls a teacher telling them they were too young and stupid to make life decisions.
But years gone and we held on with the best intent
Ellie and her partner persevered with determination despite the odds.
Just two kids who kicked it on MSN
Ellie and her partner used to spend hours chatting on MSN when they were younger.
Let's take the love that we found
Ellie encourages her partner to relive their love.
And give it back to ourselves
Ellie and her partner need to prioritize their own relationship.
Sometimes these things don't work out
Ellie acknowledges that relationships can be hard.
Sometimes there'll be no one else
Ellie and her partner only have each other.
They said we'd never even make it this far
Ellie remembers that people doubted their relationship would ever last.
But here we are
Ellie and her partner have defied the odds and made it this far.
And we're still counting stars
Ellie and her partner are still dreaming and reaching for their goals.
Like we were sixteen
Ellie talks about their youthful energy and hopes of reaching new heights in their relationship.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Elena Jane Goulding, Frederick John Philip Gibson, Joseph Bryn Kearns, Rachel Agatha Keen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@danieltothmusic
Do you remember when we moved out?
My mum said, "I love you, but it's a small house"
So we changed up and saved up
Gave up our town
We were dangerous, couldn't tame us
What's missing now?
Time
Suddenly we got no time
We're so busy doing life
That I miss your eyes on mine
Mine
If you just focus on me
Like we were sixteen
And plotting our lives
Can I wear your t-shirt
And sleep on you
While I dream of all the good times?
When we were sixteen
Like we were sixteen
Like we were sixteen
Do you remember the teacher said
You're too young, too stupid, don't lose your head
But years gone and we held on with the best intent
Just two kids who kicked it on MSN
Oh, time
Suddenly we got no time
We're so busy doing life
That I miss your eyes on mine
Mine
If you just focus on me
Like we were sixteen
And plotting our lives (When we were plotting our lives)
Can I wear your t-shirt
And sleep on you
While I dream of all the good times?
When we were sixteen
Like we were sixteen
Like we were sixteen
Let's take the love that we found
And give it back to ourselves
Sometimes these things don't work out
Sometimes there'll be no one else
They said we'd never even make it this far
But here we are
We're still counting stars
Like we were sixteen
Oh, when we were sixteen
We're still counting stars like we were sixteen
We're still counting stars like we were sixteen
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@sheldon1440
[Verse 1]
Do you remember when we moved out?
My mum said, "I love you, but it's a small house"
So we changed up and saved up
Gave up our town
We were dangerous, couldn't tame us
What's missing now?
[Pre-Chorus]
Time
Suddenly, we got no time
We're so busy doing life
That I miss your eyes on mine, mine
[Chorus]
If you just focus on me
Like we were sixteen
And plotting our lives
Can I wear your t-shirt
And sleep on you
While I dream of all the good times?
When we were sixteen
[Post-Chorus]
Like we were sixteen
Like we were sixteen[Verse 2]
Do you remember the teacher said
"You're too young, too stupid, don't lose your head"
But years gone and we held on with the best intent
Just two kids who kicked it on MSN
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, time
Suddenly, we got no time
We're so busy doing life
That I miss your eyes on mine, mine
[Chorus]
Oh, if you just focus on me
Like we were sixteen
And plotting our lives (When we were plotting our lives)
Can I wear your t-shirt
And sleep on you
While I dream of all the good times?
When we were sixteen
[Post-Chorus]
Like we were sixteen
Like we were sixteen
[Bridge]
Let's take the love that we found
And give it back to ourselves
Sometimes these things don't work out
Sometimes there'll be no one else
They said we'd never even make it this far
But here we are
And we're still counting stars
Like we were sixteen
[Outro]
Oh, when we were sixteen
We're still counting stars like we were sixteen
We're still counting stars like we were sixteen
@agustinusrenaldi333
Sixteen
Ellie Goulding
Do you remember when we moved out?
My mum said, "I love you, but it's a small house"
So we changed up and saved up
Gave up our town
We were dangerous, couldn't tame us
What's missing now?
Time
Suddenly, we got no time
We're so busy doing life
That I miss your eyes on mine, mine
If you'd just focus on me
Like we were sixteen
And planning our lives
Can I wear your t-shirt
And sleep on you
While I dream of all the good times?
When we were sixteen
Like we were sixteen
Like we were sixteen
Do you remember the teacher said
"You're too young, too stupid, don't lose your head"
But years gone and we held on with the best intent
Just two kids who kicked it on MSN
Oh, time
Suddenly, we got no time
We're so busy doing life
That I miss your eyes on mine, mine
Oh, if you just focus on me
Like we were sixteen
And plotting our lives (When we were plotting our lives)
Can I wear your t-shirt
And sleep on you
While I dream of all the good times?
When we were sixteen
Like we were sixteen
Like we were sixteen
Let's take the love that we found
And give it back to ourselves
Sometimes these things don't work out
Sometimes there'll be no one else
They said we'd never even make it this far
But here we are
And we're still counting stars
Like we were sixteen
Oh, when we were sixteen
We're still counting stars like we were sixteen
We're still counting stars like we were sixteen
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@adarshvermamusic
Do you remember when we moved out?
My mum said, "I love you, but it's a small house"
So we changed up and saved up
Gave up our town
We were dangerous, couldn't tame us
What's missing now?
Time
Suddenly we got no time
We're so busy doing life
That I miss your eyes on mine
Mine
If you just focus on me
Like we were sixteen, and
Planning our lives
Can I wear your T-Shirt, and sleep on you?
While I dream of all the good times
When we were sixteen
(Sixteen)
(Sixteen)
Like we were sixteen
(Sixteen)
(Sixteen)
Like we were sixteen
Do you remember?
The teacher said, "you're too young, too stupid, don't lose your head"
A year's gone and we held on with the best intent
Just two kids who kicked it on MSN
Oh, time
Suddenly we got no time
We're so busy doing life
That I miss your eyes on mine
Mine
If you just focus on me
Like we were sixteen, and
Planning our lives (when we were planning our lives)
Can I wear your T-Shirt, and sleep on you?
While I dream of all the good times
When we were sixteen
(Sixteen)
(Sixteen)
Like we were sixteen
(Sixteen)
(Sixteen)
Like we were sixteen
Let's take the love that we found
And give it back to ourselves
Sometimes these things don't work out
Sometimes there'll be no one else
They said, we'd never even make it this far
But here we are
And we're still counting stars
Like we were sixteen
(Sixteen)
(Sixteen)
Oh, like we were sixteen
Sixteen
We're still counting stars
Like we were sixteen
(Sixteen)
And we're still counting stars
Like we were sixteen
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@Pink_turtlemelon
The moment when lyrics touched my heart so hard: βtime, suddenly we got no time, weβre so busy doing lifeβ
@angelreacts2486
Yoonju Oh so true, they touched me so well too
@Noverian_
no shit sherlck buddy lmao
@kibi4705
Oh gosh read it as i heard it
@apeksha.m
https://youtu.be/4uB_tlzOLgU
@oldphonegamer9364
Me too
@Emi-en5ns
Today I'm 16, it's my birthday and I cried hearing this and remembering all these 16 years of my existence. I know one day I'll miss my teenage years and friends, life goes on. Sixteen β‘
@kingladdo6634
Happy birthday I know this is a year ago u sent that but happy birthday
@gunaraj3226
Hbd
@frankedward6510
This song is depressing. Out of all the high school friends I had, I talk to two. The rest of us just lost our way as our lives took different paths.
Sad but true