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.
Night Bus
Gabrielle Aplin Lyrics
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I'm thinking about us
The streetlights go fleeting by
The man sat next to me
Is texting somebody
I wonder what that feels like
Maybe I'm reckless
But I just can't shake this
It's getting clearer every mile we ride
Suddenly I know
That I'm on my way home
To you for the last time
It's not what you wanted
But I know you got this
And you're gonna be fine
Oh, I've just been watching
The world as it's turning
And that's what it feels like
Suddenly I know
That I'm on my way home
To you for the last time
I'm on the night bus
That's crawling with lovers
Who hide from the cold white light
I see my reflection
Dazed and complacent
She follows me home at night, at night
It's getting clearer every mile we ride
Suddenly I know
That I'm on my way home
To you for the last time
It's not what you wanted
But I know you got this
And you're gonna be fine
Oh, I've just been watching
The world as it's turning
And that's what it feels like
Suddenly I know
That I'm on my way home
To you for the last time
At night, at night, at night
It's getting clearer every mile we ride
Suddenly I know
That I'm on my way home
To you for the last time
It's not what you wanted
But I know you got this
And you're gonna be fine
Oh, I've just been watching
The world as it's turning
And that's what it feels like
Suddenly I know
That I'm on my way home
To you for the last time
The song "Night Bus" by Gabrielle Aplin is a melancholic ballad that tells the story of someone who is riding on a night bus, lost in their thoughts and memories. As they observe the world passing by through the window, they reflect on their relationship and the impending breakup with the person they love. The opening lines "I'm on the night bus, I'm thinking about us, the streetlights go fleeting by" sets the nostalgic tone of the song, highlighting the passing of time and the fleeting nature of relationships.
The songwriter describes the various passengers on the bus - a man texting somebody, lovers hiding from the cold white light, and the singer's own reflection, which is "dazed and complacent." The use of imagery emphasizes the loneliness and isolation that the singer feels as they come to terms with the end of their relationship. Towards the end of the song, the lyrics become more assertive as the singer acknowledges that they are going home to end things for good. Despite the sadness of the situation, the song ends with a sense of hope, the belief that the other person will be okay and that life will continue to turn.
Overall, "Night Bus" is a beautiful and poignant reflection on the intricacies of relationships and the bittersweet nature of saying goodbye. It captures the nuances of heartbreak and the way that it can consume us, even in the most mundane of situations.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on the night bus
I'm currently riding on a bus that travels during the night
I'm thinking about us
My thoughts are focused on our relationship
The streetlights go fleeting by
We are passing by quickly through streets with plenty of lights
The man sat next to me
A male passenger is seated beside me
Is texting somebody
The gentleman beside me is busy sending text messages to someone else
I wonder what that feels like
I'm curious to know what it feels like not to be thinking about my relationship
Maybe I'm reckless
Perhaps I'm a bit careless or not thinking straight
But I just can't shake this
Nevertheless, I'm unable to get my thoughts away from our relationship
It follows me home at night, at night
These thoughts affect me even when I go back home after the journey
It's getting clearer every mile we ride
As we continue moving forward, my thoughts about the relationship become more defined
Suddenly I know
In an unexpected moment, I realize something important
That I'm on my way home
I travel towards home
To you for the last time
This will be the final occasion when I will approach you
It's not what you wanted
You may not be in agreement with this decision
But I know you got this
But I know you can handle it
And you're gonna be fine
I'm convinced that you will cope well with this challenge
Oh, I've just been watching
I've just been observing
The world as it's turning
The world and everything in it as it moves and changes
And that's what it feels like
These observations have made me feel something important
To you for the last time
For the last time, I'm heading towards you
That's crawling with lovers
The bus is full of couples embracing to keep warm
Who hide from the cold white light
They try to protect themselves from the harsh glare of the cold light outside
I see my reflection
I can see my own face in the window
Dazed and complacent
I look dazed and unconcerned
She follows me home at night, at night
I have the appearance of someone who cannot escape her thoughts at home
At night, at night, at night
Throughout the night journey, which emphasizes the pervasive feeling of loneliness
It's getting clearer every mile we ride
As the journey progresses, my innermost feelings become sharper
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Gabrielle Ann Aplin, Liz Horsman
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azraelle 💜
Lyrics to this musical masterpiece:
I'm on the night bus
I'm thinking about us
The streetlights go fleeting by
The man sat next to me
Is texting somebody
I wonder what that feels like
Maybe I'm reckless
But I just can't shake this
It follows me home at night
At night
It's getting clearer every mile we ride
{Chorus}
Suddenly I know
That I'm on my way home
To you for the last time
It's not what you wanted
But I know you got this
And you're gonna be fine
Oh, I've just been watching
The world as it's turning
And that's what it feels like
Suddenly I know
That I'm on my way home
To you for the last time
I'm on the night bus
That's crawling with lovers
Who hide from the cold white light
I see my reflection
Dazed and complacent
She follows me home at night
At night
It's getting clearer every mile we ride
{Chorus repeats}
At night
At night
At night
It's getting clearer every mile we ride
{Chorus repeats}
sorry for any mistakes💕
yuseyz
All her songs are amazing she's so underrated
Vivek Chaubey
Do u have any medicine to offer along with painful comment u produce my friend
YerOc1T
new here in 2022
Matteo Robb
She should've signed in the U.S.
Wolf Lair
@2012BeyondtheWorld ..or a different taste. It never ceases to amaze me that people think it's EVERYONE elses taste that is at fault.
kaylee ☆
like how come the people with actual good music dont go viral
azraelle 💜
Lyrics to this musical masterpiece:
I'm on the night bus
I'm thinking about us
The streetlights go fleeting by
The man sat next to me
Is texting somebody
I wonder what that feels like
Maybe I'm reckless
But I just can't shake this
It follows me home at night
At night
It's getting clearer every mile we ride
{Chorus}
Suddenly I know
That I'm on my way home
To you for the last time
It's not what you wanted
But I know you got this
And you're gonna be fine
Oh, I've just been watching
The world as it's turning
And that's what it feels like
Suddenly I know
That I'm on my way home
To you for the last time
I'm on the night bus
That's crawling with lovers
Who hide from the cold white light
I see my reflection
Dazed and complacent
She follows me home at night
At night
It's getting clearer every mile we ride
{Chorus repeats}
At night
At night
At night
It's getting clearer every mile we ride
{Chorus repeats}
sorry for any mistakes💕
Sarah Percival
I have had this song in my head all day and wanted to hear it and sing along, but couldn't remember all the lyrics. There is always one beautiful person like you who posts the lyrics in the comments section 😁😁😘
Pedro Lima
THANK YOU!!! 💖
Camila Rangel
Ahh thank you ♡