GAYLE was born on July 8, 2004, in Dallas, Texas, United States. She is of Scottish descent. She started singing when she was seven and eventually moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue a musical career. After releasing several self-produced singles, she was discovered by former American Idol judge and Arthouse music publisher Kara DioGuardi and was signed to Atlantic Records.
Describing her musical style, she has said: "I write passive aggressive pop songs." Her influences include Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone and Adele.
sleeping with my friends
Gayle Lyrics
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(Yeah, you know that A-B-C-D-E-F song? It's)
(It's fuckin' terrible)
Gotta separate my sexual attraction
From my loneliness, yeah, it's a chain reaction
I, I, I know
I, I should go
Used to be funny, but now I stopped laughin'
I, I, I, know
That I, I, should stop my
Million mistakes in a pretty little bow
Say I'm tired, spend the night, we know where it's gonna go
Say we'll take it slow
I really need to stop sleepin' with my friends
Romanticize everythin' in my head
we mess around for a weekend
Then never see them again
I really need to stop sleepin' with my friends
Always leaves me havin' to pretend
Then I mess around for a weekend
And then never see them again
Always done enough, feelin' like I'm a trophy
On the top shelf with nobody left to hold me
I, I, I know
That I, I should stop my
Million mistakes in a pretty little bow
Say I'm tired, spend the night, we know where it's gonna go
Say we'll take it slow, yeah
I really need to stop sleepin' with my friends
Romanticize everythin' in my head
we mess around for a weekend
Then never see them again
I really need to stop sleepin' with my friends
Always leaves me havin' to pretend
Then I mess around for a weekend
And then never see them again
Friends
Ends
Friends
Ends, yeah
Friends
Ends (really need to stop sleepin' with my friends)
Friends (mess around for a weekend)
Ends, yeah (then never see them again)
(Friends, ends) whoa
Really need to stop sleepin' with my friends
Mess around for a weekend
And then never see them again
Gayle's song "Sleeping with My Friends" talks about a common problem that many individuals face – confusing sexual attraction with feelings of loneliness. The lyrics convey the message that the singer is engaging in casual sexual encounters with their friends, which are usually short-lived and hardly lead to anything substantial. The singer recognizes that they need to address this issue that is causing them to make mistakes repeatedly. They know they should probably see a therapist to help them sort out their emotions and work on their self-esteem.
The lyrics also reveal that the singer's behavior was amusing initially, but now it is not funny anymore. They realize that their actions are futile, and they feel like a mere object that no one values beyond a single weekend. The singer has realized that they need to stop this cycle of sleeping with their friends if they want to find happiness and meaningful relationships.
In conclusion, "Sleeping with My Friends" is a poignant song that highlights the importance of differentiating between emotions and sexual attraction. The songs suggest that one should seek professional help to understand and cope with emotional distress so that they can form genuine, long-lasting relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta separate my sexual attraction
I need to differentiate between my physical desires and emotional needs.
From my loneliness, yeah, it's a chain reaction
My feelings of loneliness often lead to me seeking physical intimacy with my friends, creating a vicious cycle.
I, I, I know
I am aware that my behavior is problematic.
I, I should go
I should seek help for my issues.
To a therapist 'cause it keeps happenin'
I need to see a therapist to address my recurring patterns of behavior.
Used to be funny, but now I stopped laughin'
My actions were once lighthearted, but I now realize the harm they are causing.
Million mistakes in a pretty little bow
I have made countless errors, but I try to wrap them in a neat package (a 'pretty little bow').
Say I'm tired, spend the night, we know where it's gonna go
I know what will happen if I agree to stay up late with a friend who offers to keep me company.
Say we'll take it slow
I try to convince myself that we will not engage in any physical activity.
Always done enough, feelin' like I'm a trophy
I have had enough physical encounters to make me feel valuable or distinguished (like a trophy).
On the top shelf with nobody left to hold me
Despite feeling elevated (like a trophy), I still feel alone and unsupported.
Friends, ends
My relationships with my friends inevitably lead to their deterioration ('ends').
Really need to stop sleepin' with my friends
I recognize that I need to change my harmful habits.
Mess around for a weekend
I engage in temporary physical activity with my friends.
And then never see them again
My relationships with my friends rarely survive these encounters.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brandon Shoop, Jack Jody Laboz, Maya Kurchner, Taylor Gayle Rutherfurd
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비정한세상
Got to separate my sexual attraction
From my loneliness
yeah it's a chain reaction
I I know
I should go
To a therapist cause it keeps happening
Used to be funny but now I stopped laughing
I I know
That I should stop my
Million mistakes in a pretty little bow
Say I'm tired
Spend the night
We know where it's gonna go
Say we'll take it slow
I really need to stop sleeping with my friends
Romanticize everything in my head
We mess around for a weekend and never see them again
I really need to stop sleeping with my friends
Always leaves me having to pretend
Then I mess around for a weekend
And never see them again
Always ending up feeling like I'm a trophy
On the top shelf with nobody left to hold me
I I know
That I should stop my
Million mistakes in a pretty little bow
Say I'm tired
Spend the night
We know where it's gonna go
Say we'll take it slow
I really need to stop sleeping with my friends
Romanticize everything in my head
We mess around for a weekend and never see them again
I really need to stop sleeping with my friends
Always leaves me having to pretend
Then I mess around for a weekend
And never see them again
Friends (e e e ends)
Friends (ends)
Friends (e e e ends)
I really need to stop sleeping with my friends
Friends (e e ends)
Mess around for a weekend
And never see them again
Friends (e e e ends)
Friends
I really need to stop sleeping with my friends
We mess around for a weekend and never see them again
Terry Kronlage
This is so weird. Just heard about Gayle, and now I can't stop 🛑 watching her videos. She rocks
Evan
It so sad when you realize that lots of Gayles fans only came for ABCDEFU, and then left after that. Tbh that song is the reason I know who Gayle is but I’m still in love with her other songs :D
I will be a forever fan. This song is amazing!!! I love the style of your visualizers !!
Scientistfarcry
Yes agree
Flatchett 100
If they left after one song, they'r not fans at all
im a OnCeEeE
Yeah I started liking her since abcdefu and listened to her other songs and they helped me so much for relationships! Thank u sm Gayle Ilysm❤
🖤🧡 Your one of my fav alt pop artist!😊
T H
I also found her from ABCDEFU and after listing to her other songs I found Upsahl who is another great artist.
Robert
why is this called a visualizer? - its a proper music video. your energy is amazing Gayle!!!
Lovro777
Yes this is more likely to be MV, but she was I guess ashamed of this being MV so she just called it visualizer.
Robert
@Lovro777 there is literally no reason to be ashamed - it's really cool!
The Brad Lee
Cuz that's what she wants to call it. To hell with everyone else...