Panic Cord
Gabrielle Aplin Lyrics


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You kept all the things I threw away
A leaf I picked a birthday card I made
Holding on to memories of you and me
We didn't last a year, oh
We're just a box of souvenirs
'Cause

Maybe I pulled the panic cord
Maybe you were happy, I was bored
Maybe I wanted you to change
Maybe I'm the one to blame

This meant more to you than it did to me
I was full of doubt and you believed
The more that you keep coming over
The more I know it's over, dear
We're just a box of souvenirs

Maybe I pulled the panic cord
Maybe you were happy, I was bored
Maybe I wanted you to change
Maybe I'm the one to blame
Maybe you were just too nice to me
Maybe it took me way too long to leave
Maybe once we felt the same
Maybe I'm the one to blame
Maybe I'm the one to blame

Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do
That's the way the story goes, oh
Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do
That's the way the story goes, oh

Maybe I pulled the panic cord
Maybe you were happy, I was bored
Maybe I wanted you to change
Maybe I'm the one to blame
Maybe you were just too nice to me
Maybe it took me way too long to leave
Maybe once we felt the same
Maybe I'm the one to blame




Maybe I'm the one to blame
Maybe I'm the one to blame

Overall Meaning

In the song "Panic Cord" by Gabrielle Aplin, she speaks about the aftermath of a breakup and the mixed emotions that come with it. The lyrics portray a sense of regret and self-blame as she reflects on the past relationship. The lines "Maybe I pulled the panic cord, Maybe I wanted you to change, Maybe I'm the one to blame" suggest that she may have been the reason for the relationship's downfall. She realizes that while these souvenirs were important to her partner, they meant less to her, and this realization adds to her guilt.


The phrase "We're just a box of souvenirs" highlights the idea that the relationship was not enduring and they are left with only the memories of the past. She acknowledges that maybe her partner was too nice to her, and she stayed longer in the relationship than she should have. She is aware that the relationship has reached its end, and every time her partner comes around, she realizes it even more.


Line by Line Meaning

You kept all the things I threw away
You held onto the items that I discarded


A leaf I picked a birthday card I made
These are examples of the items you kept that were insignificant to me


Holding on to memories of you and me
You're keeping hold of our shared memories


We didn't last a year, oh
Our relationship ended quickly


We're just a box of souvenirs
All that remains of us is a box filled with memories


Maybe I pulled the panic cord
I could have abruptly ended our relationship


Maybe you were happy, I was bored
Perhaps you were content while I was unstimulated


Maybe I wanted you to change
I could have desired you to alter yourself


Maybe I'm the one to blame
It's possible that I am responsible for the relationship's failure


This meant more to you than it did to me
Our romance held more significance to you than to me


I was full of doubt and you believed
I was uncertain, while you had full faith in our relationship


The more that you keep coming over
Your persistent advances signal the end of our relationship


The more I know it's over, dear
Each visit only confirms the end of us


Maybe you were just too nice to me
Perhaps your kindness blinded me to the fact that our relationship wasn't working


Maybe it took me way too long to leave
It's possible that I took entirely too long to realize our separation was inevitable


Maybe once we felt the same
Once upon a time, we shared the same sentiments towards one another


Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do
A musical refrain to indicate that this is just the way things are


That's the way the story goes, oh
This is simply the way things played out


Maybe I'm the one to blame
I am possibly responsible for the end of our relationship




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gabrielle Aplin, Jez Ashurst, Nicholas Atkinson

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@_tsubaki9846

発売から何年も経っていますが、
このアルバムが
人生で出会った中で一番好きです。
ひとつひとつの曲も好きですが、
曲の順番が物語のようになっていて
一曲も飛ばすことが出来ません。
最初はジャケットに惹かれて
手を取りました。
TUTAYAで試聴すると
英語も話せないし、分からないのに
涙が出ました。
湿っぽいサウンドに、メロディ、
それから声にひと耳ぼれでした。
洋楽も邦楽も毎日聴きますが、
このアルバムに
落ち着きたくなる日が
何度もあります。
スッと心に入ってきて、
この先もずっと大切なアルバムです。
発売から月日が経っていますが、
こんなステキなアルバムに
出会うことができて
本当に感謝しています。
気付いたら
コメントしてしまいました。
また日本に遊びに来てください。
必ず感謝を伝えに行きます🧡



@jackelineribeiro4878

You kept all the things I threw away
A leaf I picked a birthday card I made
Holding on to memories of you and me
We didn’t last a year
We’re just a box of souvenirs
'Cause

Maybe I pulled the panic cord
Maybe you were happy, I was bored
Maybe I wanted you to change
Maybe I’m the one to blame

This meant more to you than it did to me
I was full of doubt and you believe
The more that you keep coming over
The more I know it’s over, dear
We’re just a box of souvenirs
And

Maybe I pulled the panic cord
Maybe you were happy, I was bored
Maybe I wanted you to change
Maybe I’m the one to blame

Maybe you were just too nice to me
Maybe it took me way to long to leave
Maybe once we felt the same
Maybe I’m the one to blame
Maybe I’m the one to blame

Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do
That’s the way the story goes oh
Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do
That’s the way the story goes oh

Maybe I pulled the panic cord
Maybe you were happy, I was bored
Maybe I wanted you to change
Maybe I’m the one to blame

Maybe you were just too nice to me
Maybe it took me way to long to leave
Maybe once we felt the same
Maybe I’m the one to blame
Maybe I’m the one to blame



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@nataliesoutlet

Your stunning :)

@big_ju1c391

You’re*

@Megancarmack115

"Maybe you were just too nice to me" is one of my favorite lines. I could go into a dramatic description as to why, but I won't. I just feel like that is the perfect way to sum up relationships. Not just romantic relationships, but every relationship. Especially to people with commitment and/or trust issues. I just absolutely love this song. I "pull the panic cord" a lot.

@RandomBlueSlime

i've been seeing this comment for 8 years.. since the day you posted it. And I never gave it thought until now, and now I understand it. And it hurts.

@aceyace3150

Makes me cry this song megan ..left a comment for u okays 🙂😎👌

@jesterfalls4649

Amen Megan

@jesterfalls4649

Can we be friends?

@jesterfalls4649

Amen Megan xx

@ella-uc5mb

I love her style so much

@ella-uc5mb

And by that I mean her style of music 👌🏽

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