Born in Livingston in S… Read Full Bio ↴Emily Burns is a 29 year old British pop singer.
Born in Livingston in Scotland, she later moved to Rugby in England. She moved to London in 2016 to pursue a career in music, and found a job as a receptionist at Abbey Road Studios, using downtime to record her debut single, βTake It Or Leave Itβ. After signing to 37 Adventures, she began work on what would become her debut mini-album, Seven Scenes From The Same Summer. Released on 27 July 2018, it was preceded by the singles βBitchβ, βCheatβ and βGirlfriend at the Timeβ.
Burns left 37 Adventures in late 2018, releasing the PDA EP independently in June 2019 before signing to Island Records. Following this, she released the My Town EP in November featuring the title track and βIs It Just Me?β
Girlfriend At the Time
Emily Burns Lyrics
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But you know, lately, it's like I can't get enough
Got me interested, so invested, I've confessed it all
Maybe, we ain't gonna mess this up
Ooh ooh, too many exes, too many exes
Ooh ooh, tried and we tested
I don't ever wanna be the girl you left behind
Don't wanna be the one that got away
Don't let me be another missed mistake
I don't ever wanna be your
Never wanna be your, be your girlfriend at the time
Never wanna be your, be your girlfriend at the time
Never wanna be your, be your
Old flame
So every time you drink that red, you remember my taste
As sweet as on the night we met
Scrolling through your memories, telling everybody that you know
My name, that I'm the one you can't forget
Ooh ooh, too many exes, too many exes
Ooh ooh, tried and we tested, yeah yeah
I don't ever wanna be your girlfriend at the time
I don't ever wanna be the girl you left behind
Don't wanna be the one that got away
Don't let me be another missed mistake
I don't ever wanna be your
Never wanna be your, be your girlfriend at the time
Never wanna be your, be your girlfriend at the time
Never wanna be your, be your girlfriend at the time
Never wanna be your, be your girlfriend at the time
Never wanna be your, be your
Don't look back on regret
Wondering where we could be now
All these things in your head
It's so easy to freak out
I don't wanna be old news
Think that we've got a good thing
And all I know, all I know is
I don't ever wanna be your girlfriend at the time
I don't ever wanna be the girl you left behind
Don't wanna be the one that got away
Don't let me be another missed mistake
I don't ever wanna be your
Never wanna be your, be your girlfriend at the time
Never wanna be your, be your girlfriend at the time
Never wanna be your, be your girlfriend at the time (no, I don't want, I don't want)
Never wanna be your, be your girlfriend at the time
I don't ever wanna be your, be your
In "Girlfriend At the Time," Emily Burns sings about not wanting to be someone's temporary girlfriend or a mere memory in their life. She admits to being talkative but cannot help expressing her feelings and investing her time and energy into a relationship. Burns acknowledges that she and her partner have had their fair share of failed relationships, all of which stand as a warning. However, she is confident that their love is different and they will not mess it up. She does not want to be someone's old flame or a mistake that they regret.
The chorus is catchy and emphasizes the central theme of the song. Burns repeats the line "I don't ever wanna be your girlfriend at the time" several times. It means that she does not want to be a temporary fixture or an experiment in someone's life. She wants something that will last, and she does not want to be left behind or forgotten. Burns urges her partner not to look back with regret, wishing they had done something differently or that she had been a more significant part of their life. She acknowledges they have something good and should cherish it.
The song's lyrics address some common relationship issues that many people can relate to. Burns' honesty and vulnerability make the song relatable and catchy. It's a testament to the reality that relations can be complicated, and doubt and fear can creep into even the most stable relationships. Ultimately, the song's message is that love requires both partners to be invested and committed to making it work.
Line by Line Meaning
Call me crazy for running my mouth too much
I might sound crazy for talking too much, but I can't help it.
But you know, lately, it's like I can't get enough
Recently, I have been so interested in you that I feel like I need to know more about you.
Got me interested, so invested, I've confessed it all
I am invested in this relationship and have revealed my feelings to you.
Maybe, we ain't gonna mess this up
Possibly we won't ruin this relationship.
Ooh ooh, too many exes, too many exes
There have been too many ex-lovers in our lives.
Ooh ooh, tried and we tested
We have tested our love in the past.
I don't ever wanna be your girlfriend at the time
I don't want to be your temporary girlfriend.
I don't ever wanna be the girl you left behind
I don't want to be the girl who is left behind when you move on.
Don't wanna be the one that got away
I don't want to be the one you regret losing.
Don't let me be another missed mistake
Do not make the same mistake of letting me go again.
Never wanna be your, be your girlfriend at the time
I never want to be just a temporary girlfriend.
Old flame
An old lover.
So every time you drink that red, you remember my taste
Whenever you drink a certain type of wine, you remember the taste of your past relationship with me.
As sweet as on the night we met
That taste of our past relationship is as sweet as the night we first met.
Scrolling through your memories, telling everybody that you know
You are reminiscing about our past relationship and telling everyone you know about it.
My name, that I'm the one you can't forget
You remember my name and cannot forget me.
Don't look back on regret
Do not have regrets when you look back on our relationship.
Wondering where we could be now
Do not wonder where we could be in the present.
All these things in your head
All of these thoughts are in your mind.
It's so easy to freak out
It is easy to panic when thinking about our relationship.
I don't wanna be old news
I do not want to be considered old news.
Think that we've got a good thing
I believe that our relationship is good.
And all I know, all I know is
All I am sure of is this.
Never wanna be your, be your girlfriend at the time
I never want to be just a temporary girlfriend.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Emily Burns, Jacob Atwoll
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nightcore Mtb
Always you put the lovely video lyrics with amazing songs πππ
NewMelody
Youβre the best! β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
Liquid Sounds
REAL MUSIC <3
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Liquid Sounds FOR REAL π
Mansie
I love the way this song has soothing beats, also her voice just fits into it pretty well and the lyrics goddammit you can sing this song to your special someone πβ€οΈ
Alisha
this song is everything i didn't know how to say
Hits of Tomorrow
Emily Burns is on the rise, great new artist! :)
NewMelody
Definitely!
Jasmine Silva
Love this do more awesome songs you guys rock
J17anna
this was made by a girl