She started singing as a child, later learning guitar and bass in her teen years, as well as piano and clarinet. She studied entertainment, music, and management in college before pursuing live music as a creative outlet. She's the bassist and vocalist of the indie rock band Babaganouj, as well as a former member of the band Go Violets, which disbanded in 2014.
Pilbeam made her solo debut under the name Hatchie, a nickname she got from her parents, with the release of her debut single "Try" in May 2017. The single gained her significant attention in her native Australia. She then signed with Ivy League Records and released her second single "Sure" in November 2017. In January 2018, she also signed with Double Double Whammy and Heavenly Recordings. In February 2018, "Sure" was remixed by Cocteau Twins' guitarist Robin Guthrie. She released two more singles, "Sugar & Spice" and "Sleep", before releasing her debut EP Sugar & Spice on 25 May. The EP consists of the four previously released singles as well as one additional track, titled "Bad Guy".
Crush
Hatchie Lyrics
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See you blowin' me a kiss, it doesn't take a scientist
To understand what's goin' on, baby
If you see somethin' in my eye, let's not overanalyze
Don't go too deep with it, baby (baby)
So let it be what it'll be
Here's what I'll do, I'll play it loose
Not like we have a date with destiny
It's just a little crush (crush)
Not like I faint every time we touch
It's just some little thing (crush)
Not like everything I do depends on you
Ah, ah, ah, ah
It's raisin' my adrenalin, you're bangin' on a heart of tin
Please don't make too much of it, baby
Say, "That we're forever more"
That's not what I'm lookin' for, all I can commit to is maybe
So let it be what it'll be
Don't make a fuss and get crazy over you and me
Ah, here's what I'll do, I'll play it loose
Not like we have a date with destiny
It's just a little crush (crush)
Not like I faint every time we touch
It's just some little thing (crush)
Not like everything I do depends on you
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Vanilla skies (vanilla skies)
White picket fences in your eyes
A vision of you and me (and me)
It's just a little crush (crush)
Not like I faint every time we touch
It's just some little thing (crush)
Not like everything I do depends on you
Ah, crush, ah, ah, crush, ah
In Hatchie's song 'Crush', the singer addresses their feelings towards someone they have a crush on. The song suggests that while the connection between the two people is undeniable, there's no need to overanalyze or overhype the situation. The singer acknowledges their attraction but doesn't want to make a big deal of it, opting instead to "play it loose."
One of the main messages of the song is about keeping things simple and not getting too emotionally invested too quickly. Relationships can be complicated, and it's easy to fall too hard too fast, but Hatchie reminds us that sometimes a crush can be just that - a little flutter in our heart that doesn't have to turn into anything more significant.
Line by Line Meaning
See you blowin' me a kiss, it doesn't take a scientist
I notice you blowing a kiss; it's obvious what's happening
To understand what's goin' on, baby
I don't need an explanation; I get it
If you see somethin' in my eye, let's not overanalyze
Don't read too much into my facial expressions
Don't go too deep with it, baby (baby)
Let's not make this more complicated than it is
So let it be what it'll be
We can't control what happens, so let's let it happen
Don't make a fuss and get crazy over you and me
Don't make this a big deal or act irrational
Here's what I'll do, I'll play it loose
I won't be too serious or intense about this
Not like we have a date with destiny
We're not soulmates or meant to be together; it's just a crush
It's just a little crush (crush)
I'm not obsessed; it's just a small attraction
Not like I faint every time we touch
I'm not overwhelmed by physical contact
It's just some little thing (crush)
It's not a big deal; just a small feeling
Not like everything I do depends on you
My life doesn't revolve around you; you're just a crush
It's raisin' my adrenalin, you're bangin' on a heart of tin
You're affecting my emotions, but my heart is still guarded
Please don't make too much of it, baby
Don't make this more than it is; it's just a crush
Say, "That we're forever more"
I don't want a commitment or anything long-term
That's not what I'm lookin' for, all I can commit to is maybe
I'm not interested in forever; I'm open to the possibility though
Vanilla skies (vanilla skies)
A reference to a clear blue sky
White picket fences in your eyes
A symbol of a perfect, idyllic relationship in your gaze
A vision of you and me (and me)
An imaginary picture of us together
Ah, crush, ah, ah, crush, ah
The repetition of the word crush signifies the persistent feeling
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andy Goldmark, Bernadette Cosgrove, Kevin Bruce Clark, Mark Clifford Mueller
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Ah, crush, ah, crush
See you blowin' me a kiss, it doesn't take a scientist
To understand what's goin' on, baby
If you see somethin' in my eye, let's not overanalyze
Don't go too deep with it, baby (baby)
So let it be what it'll be
Don't make a fuss and get crazy over you and me
Here's what I'll do, I'll play it loose
Not like we have a date with destiny
It's just a little crush (crush)
Not like I faint every time we touch
It's just some little thing (crush)
Not like everything I do depends on you
Ah, ah, ah, ah
It's raisin' my adrenalin, you're bangin' on a heart of tin
Please don't make too much of it, baby
Say, "That we're forever more"
That's not what I'm lookin' for, all I can commit to is maybe
So let it be what it'll be
Don't make a fuss and get crazy over you and me
Ah, here's what I'll do, I'll play it loose
Not like we have a date with destiny
It's just a little crush (crush)
Not like I faint every time we touch
It's just some little thing (crush)
Not like everything I do depends on you
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Vanilla skies (vanilla skies)
White picket fences in your eyes
A vision of you and me (and me)
It's just a little crush (crush)
Not like I faint every time we touch
It's just some little thing (crush)
Not like everything I do depends on you
Ah, crush, ah, ah, crush, ah
Gyozo Bene
The original was an incredibly well crafted pop song, I remember well. This version from Hatchie is an equally catchy but a darkly beautiful rendition which is luckily just adds an extra layer to this great song and keeps it alive after 25 years. Love it!!!
Europa España
Well seen👍
almoxx2
This is the most beautiful thing I've heard in a while. Thank you.
steve kendall
It good for a cover not too be a carbon copy ***
F.C.
They made it sound like Clubbed to Death; a stroke of genius 🙂
soyouz
Right
Bill Burwood
Speaking of crush, I have a massive crush on Hatchie. Seriously I have never had a crush on an artist before but Hatchie just gets my heart going
PYC
this has the good kind of whispery vocals i like.
i love how this version makes 'don't go too deep with it, baby' sound naughty as hell.
overall, the 50 shadesification of this song is very good, i'm playing it on repeat.
Clark Gable
Heard this version for the first time in Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas last week. It was incredible.
Deanith
I'm obsessed with this version 🤩