Single
Everything But The Girl/Massive Attack Lyrics
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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
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 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?
The verses in Everything But the Girl's "Single" describe the experience of being alone after a breakup. The singer is in a hotel room, away from home, and reflecting on their life without their partner. They are experiencing a shift in their behavior; they are sleeping later, eating less, and thinking more. These changes suggest that they are struggling to cope with their new reality. They question whether they are more or less themselves without their partner and express feeling disconnected from others.
The chorus reflects on the idea of being single versus being in a relationship. The singer asks if their ex-partner likes being single and if they want them back. They also question whether they like being single and if they will return to the relationship. The repetition of these questions highlights the uncertainty and doubt that the singer is experiencing.
The bridge of the song admits that the singer doesn't really know what they are thinking or feeling. This confusion and lack of clarity about the future suggests that the singer is struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship.
Overall, "Single" is a poignant song that captures the complex emotions and struggles associated with a breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
I called you from the hotel phone
I gained the courage to call you from my hotel room
I haven't dialed this code before
I am unfamiliar with the code I had to dial to reach you
I'm sleeping later and waking later
My sleeping patterns have changed since we separated
I'm eating less and thinking more
I have less of an appetite and spend more time lost in thought
And how am I without you?
I am confused about my state without you
Am I more myself or less myself?
I'm unsure whether I am more or less in tune with myself
I feel younger, louder
I feel more energized and vocal
Like I don't always connect
However, there is a part of me that feels disconnected
Like I don't ever connect
Like I may not ever connect
And do you like being single?
Are you satisfied with being single?
Do you want me back?
Do you want to rekindle our relationship?
And do I like being single?
Do I enjoy being single?
Am I coming back?
Will I return to you?
I'll put my suitcase here for now
I'm unpacking my things temporarily
I'll turn the TV to the bed
I will move the TV so I can watch it from bed
But if no one calls and I don't speak all day
If I do not speak to anyone and no one reaches out to me all day
Do I disappear?
Will I fade away?
And look at me without you
When you're not around, I can see something different in myself
I'm quite proud of myself
I'm proud of my accomplishments
I feel reckless, clumsy
Although, at times, I do feel careless and clumsy
Like I'm making a mistake
Like I may be making a big mistake
A really big mistake
A mistake that will have lasting repercussions
And now I know
I am now aware
Each time I go
Every time I leave you, or every time I'm by myself
I don't really know
I cannot claim to have any real clarity of thought or purpose
What I'm thinking
I cannot rationalize my thoughts
Do you want me back?
Do you want to reconcile with me?
Do you want me back?
Do you want to rekindle our relationship?
Do you want me back?
Will you take me back?
Do you want me back?
I need to know, will you take me back?
Do you want me back?
Do you want to try again?
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BEN WATT, TRACEY THORN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Reka Oszlanyi
Lyrics:
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?
diamonddavemc
One of those albums that instantly slots into your all-time Top 10.
Shawn K
It did for me.
Shawn K
The video for this is EPIC
Nova
Tracey has such a timeless voice. much like Sade
Camille Graham
Tracey not only wrote, but also poignantly sang the soundtrack to my life.
jamesdeansghost55
Camille Graham The contrast of the drum and bass and the haunting synth sound after 3:25 is absolute genius. That sad, melancholy tone that Ben was able to conjure up from that machine is like the most beautiful string section breaking your heart. London Grammar, Austra, Bat For Lashes... those are just some of the acts that are indebted to these two great artists.
Camille Graham
+jamesdeansghost55 I couldn't agree more. If I could put the strings of my heart and the sorrow trapped within it to music, it would be as haunting as the sounds that Ben produced in this track. It's exactly why this song, and the entire Walking Wounded album resonates so much with me to this day. It sonically captures the very essence of feelings held deep within. "Daniel" by Bat for Lashes does sound very EBTG-esque. It's almost undeniable to
seehear where the inspiration came from.Nav asi
Thanks. This is when you know the bonus tracks
Reka Oszlanyi
Lyrics:
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?
Martin Washington
You sound lovely in my head, thank you very muchly for the lyrics ;p