Aplin developed a fanbase by posting performance videos to YouTube in 2008. Her most popular videos include her original composition "Home", and covers of "The Liar and the Lighter" by You Me At Six, "Teenage Dream" by Katy Perry and "Forget You" by Cee Lo Green. She has described her music as "very family orientated, very personal". In July 2010, Aplin performed on her local radio station BBC Wiltshire. Her first release was the 5-track Acoustic EP which was released on the iTunes Store on 13 September 2010. It reached the top 25 in the UK iTunes album chart, and features the song "Reverse" which was used on E4 TV show Made in Chelsea.
Her debut album English Rain was released in May 2013, to positive reviews it debuted and peaked at number 2 in the UK album charts, along with new single "Panic Cord", which peaked at number 19 in the UK.
Never Be The Same
Gabrielle Aplin Lyrics
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You'll never be the same
I'll never be the same
Don't recognize myself, my face, my name no more
Been living out my suitcase lately
Been home for seven days already
And I can't bear to open it up
Everything I'm putting off
Can't hide no more
It's all fun and games
'Til you realize that you've changed
Yeah, it's all fun and games
'Til you realize
You'll never be the same
Don't recognize myself, my face, my name
I'll never be the same
Don't recognize myself, my face, my name no more
Ooh
I haven't even touched my bedsheets
Seven nights of you not with me
And I can't bear the thought of washing you off
'Cause it means that I'm moving on
And I know I have to move on
I can't hide no more
It's all fun and games
'Til you realize that you've changed
Yeah, it's all fun and games
'Til you realize
You'll never be the same
Don't recognize myself my face, my name
I'll never be the same
Don't recognize myself, my face, my name no more
I don't know who I am without you
Don't know who I am without you
I don't know who I am without you, ooh
I'll never be the same
Don't recognize myself, my face, my name no more, ooh
I'll never be the same
Don't recognize myself, my face my name no more, ooh
I'll never be the same
Don't recognize myself, my face, my name no more
No more
In these lyrics, Gabrielle Aplin expresses a sense of transformation and loss after a significant relationship has ended. The repetition of the phrase "You'll never be the same" emphasizes the idea that both the singer and the ex-partner will go through a fundamental change as a result of the break-up. The line "Don't recognize myself, my face, my name no more" illustrates the deep level of personal disorientation and identity crisis that comes from the dissolution of the relationship.
The first stanza suggests that the singer has been constantly on the move, living out of a suitcase, and avoiding dealing with the emotional consequences of the break-up. The suitcase symbolizes the emotional baggage and unfinished business that the singer is hesitant to confront. The line "Can't hide no more" indicates a realization that avoiding the pain and discomfort will only prolong the process of healing and self-discovery.
The second stanza highlights the difficult adjustment period that follows the end of a relationship. The singer is haunted by the absence of their partner, evident in their reluctance to touch their own bedsheets. The thought of washing off their presence implies the need to let go and move on, although it also acknowledges the emotional difficulty of doing so. The line "I can't hide no more" shows a growing awareness that there is no escape from the pain and that it is necessary to face it head-on.
In the bridge, the singer reflects on the profound impact the relationship had on their sense of self. They feel lost and uncertain without their partner, as seen in the line "Don't know who I am without you." This suggests that the relationship was a significant part of their identity and now they must confront the challenge of redefining themselves in its absence.
Overall, these lyrics explore the aftermath of a break-up and the transformative journey of self-discovery. The repetition of the phrase "I'll never be the same" emphasizes the permanent change that occurs, while the introspective lines convey the difficulty of letting go and finding one's identity anew. Aplin's words capture the emotional complexity of moving on from a past love and the search for self amidst the aftermath.
Line by Line Meaning
You'll never be the same
The person being addressed will never be the same as before.
You'll never be the same
The person being addressed will never be the same as before.
I'll never be the same
The singer will never be the same as before.
Don't recognize myself, my face, my name no more
The artist feels a sense of self-disconnection, not identifying with their own appearance and identity.
Been living out my suitcase lately
The artist has been constantly on the move, living temporarily and not feeling settled.
Been home for seven days already
Despite being physically home, the singer feels like they haven't truly settled there in a long time.
And I can't bear to open it up
The singer avoids opening their suitcase because it represents confronting the things they have been avoiding.
'Cause it means opening up
Opening the suitcase metaphorically represents opening up emotionally and facing unresolved issues.
Everything I'm putting off
The artist has been postponing dealing with various matters in their life.
Can't hide no more
The artist can no longer hide from their true feelings and situation.
It's all fun and games
Previously, it was enjoyable and lighthearted.
'Til you realize that you've changed
But now that you've noticed the transformation within yourself, it's no longer just fun and games.
Yeah, it's all fun and games
Yes, initially it seemed like a carefree experience.
'Til you realize
Until you become aware.
Ooh
Expressing a vocalization, often associated with surprise or realization.
I haven't even touched my bedsheets
The artist hasn't had any intimate or personal connection with their own bed.
Seven nights of you not with me
Being apart from the person they are addressing for seven consecutive nights.
And I can't bear the thought of washing you off
The singer doesn't want to remove the memories associated with the person, symbolized by not wanting to wash their sheets.
'Cause it means that I'm moving on
If they wash the sheets, it signifies the singer's readiness to move on from the past relationship.
And I know I have to move on
The artist acknowledges that they need to progress in their life and let go of the past.
I can't hide no more
They are unable to continue concealing their true emotions and state of being.
I don't know who I am without you
The artist has become so dependent on the person being addressed that they have lost their sense of individual identity.
I'll never be the same
The singer reiterates that they will never be the same as before.
Don't recognize myself, my face, my name no more, ooh
They no longer identify with their physical appearance or personal identity.
I don't know who I am without you, ooh
The singer emphasizes their confusion and insecurity regarding their own identity without the person they are addressing.
I'll never be the same
The singer confirms once again that they will never be the same as before.
Don't recognize myself, my face my name no more, ooh
They continue to express their disassociation from their own physical appearance and personal identity.
I'll never be the same
The artist affirms that they will never be the same as before.
Don't recognize myself, my face, my name no more
The artist still doesn't identify with their own external appearance or personal identity.
No more
No longer.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Andrea Rocha, Anna Nicole Straker, Gabrielle Ann Aplin, Liz Horsman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NicholasYundt
What a wonderful song ❤️ I’m here from Heartstopper season 2. This song will always make me think of Nick & Charlie in Paris 🥰
@alvarocm_
Same 😭❤
@Mrtomtomman2000
Same ❤
@xxdevilwolfiexx5838
Yea, when I hear this song I know exactly what scene it is
@segisberges
Me too!! 😂❤
@N3ptune3254
sameeeee ❤️🏳️🌈😊
@Thac1403
This song played on Netflix's Heartstopper, in the end of the 5th episode, and I'm here listening to it again. Such a great track! 😊
@djstuntfox
Me too.
@astnwndo
Me too 🍂
@blueskys_calling
Same