For the past year, LÉON and Swedish producer, Agrin Rahmani, have been developing a strong body of work, the first taste of which we heard on "Tired Of Talking", her debut single. In 2018. In the buildup toward her debut album, LÉON scored another hit with it's rousing single, "You and I" the album, simply titled LÉON, appeared in March 2019, followed by tours of Europe and North America.
In October 2020, she returned with her sophomore album, "Apart". Recorded in Stockholm with longtime collaborator Martin Stilling, the album found LÉON continuing to build on her mellow, melodic pop sound. "Circles", her third full-length album, arrived in March 2022. Inluded on the album were the previously released singles, "Dancer, "Soaked, and "Wishful Thinking".
You And I
LÉON Lyrics
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Staying in my bed for too long now
Heard you were out last night
My friends say you're looking well, you seem happy
But you're a liar if you say that you're fine
Bet you wonder if I think of you now
Done my best to stay away
But I think I'm going crazy
You and I
You don't wanna talk about it
You don't wanna talk about
You and I
We don't ever talk about it
But in my head, oh, you say
Say you still want it
That you're done with being lonely now
It's you and I
You and I
Standing beneath the flickering lights
When I shut my eyes you seem closer
Dancing to keep the tears away
Get this heavy weight off my shoulder
And every stranger, I pretend they are you
They'll never hold me, never touch me like you do
Done my best to stay away
But I think I'm going crazy
I'm going crazy
You and I
You don't wanna talk about it
You don't wanna talk about
You and I
We don't ever talk about it
But in my head, oh, you say
Say you still want it
That you're done with being lonely now
It's you and I
You and I
I know you're out there somewhere, somewhere in the night
For a fleeting moment thought you passed me by
See the sun come up now, as it hits my eyes
All the things I wanna tell you
That you don't wanna talk about
You and I
You don't wanna talk about it
You don't wanna talk about
You and I
We don't ever talk about it
But in my head, oh, you say
Say you still want it
That you're done with being lonely now
It's you and I
You and I
You and I
You and I
The lyrics to LÉON’s “You and I” capture the thoughts and emotions of someone who is struggling to move on from a past relationship. The first verse sets the tone for the song as the singer describes staying in bed for too long and hearing about the other person from mutual friends. The second verse describes the singer’s attempt to forget about the other person by going out and dancing with strangers, but she cannot help but think of the one she used to be with. The chorus is a lament about how the two never talk about what went wrong in their relationship, but there is still a part of the other person that wants to be together again. The bridge is a moment of reflection as the singer realizes that they are still thinking about the other person, and they have things that they want to say that will likely go unspoken.
Line by Line Meaning
Seeing the sun go down again
The singer is seeing time pass and feels like they're stuck in a rut.
Staying in my bed for too long now
The singer has been unproductive and perhaps struggling with depression.
Heard you were out last night
The singer has heard that their love interest was out socializing.
My friends say you're looking well, you seem happy
The artist's friends have reported that the love interest appears to be doing well.
But you're a liar if you say that you're fine
The artist doesn't believe that the love interest is truly happy.
Bet you wonder if I think of you now
The singer assumes that the love interest is curious whether they are still on their mind.
Done my best to stay away
The singer has attempted to avoid thoughts of the love interest.
But I think I'm going crazy
Despite their efforts, the artist is struggling with their feelings and sanity.
You and I
The artist and their love interest.
You don't wanna talk about it
The love interest is avoiding a conversation about their relationship or feelings.
We don't ever talk about it
The singer and love interest have never really discussed their feelings or relationship.
But in my head, oh, you say
The artist imagines what the love interest might say in conversation.
Say you still want it
The imagined conversation includes the love interest expressing a desire for the relationship to continue.
That you're done with being lonely now
The imagined conversation includes the love interest admitting to being lonely without the singer.
It's you and I
The singer and love interest being together.
Standing beneath the flickering lights
The artist is in an environment illuminated by unstable lighting, perhaps symbolizing instability in their thoughts and emotions.
When I shut my eyes you seem closer
When the artist closes their eyes, they feel more connected to their love interest.
Dancing to keep the tears away
The singer is trying to distract themselves from feeling sad by dancing.
Get this heavy weight off my shoulder
The singer feels burdened by their emotions and wants to find a way to relieve their sadness.
And every stranger, I pretend they are you
The artist imagines strangers as their love interest, longing for intimacy with them.
They'll never hold me, never touch me like you do
The artist is convinced that no one can replace the love interest.
I know you're out there somewhere, somewhere in the night
The artist is certain that their love interest exists somewhere, even if they aren't together in the present.
For a fleeting moment thought you passed me by
The singer had a momentary feeling that their love interest was nearby.
See the sun come up now, as it hits my eyes
The sun rising symbolizes the start of a new day or a fresh start.
All the things I wanna tell you
The singer has things they want to express to their love interest but is hesitant or unable to do so.
You and I
The singer and their love interest, likely feeling a strong connection regardless of external circumstances.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Edvard Foerre Erfjord, Henrik B. Michelsen, Lotta Louise Lindgren, Martin Olof Stilling
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Verse 1]
Seeing the sun go down against staying in my bed for too long now
Heard you were out last night
My friends say you're looking well, you seem happy
But you’re a liar if you say that you're fine
That you wonder if I think of you now
Done my best to stay away but I think I'm going crazy
[Chorus]
You and I
You don’t wanna talk about it
You don't wanna talk about
You and I
We don't ever talk about it
But in my head you say, say you still want it
That you're done with being lonely now
It's you and I
You and I
[Verse 2]
Standing beneath the flickering lights
When I shut my eyes you seem closer
Dancing to keep the tears away
Get this heavy weight off my shoulder
And every stranger I pretend they are you
They never hold me
Never touch like you do
Done my best to stay away
But I think I'm going crazy
I'm going crazy
[Chorus]
You and I
You don't wanna talk about it
You don’t wanna talk about
You and I
We don’t ever talk about it
But in my head you say, say you still want it
That you're done with being lonely now
It’s you and I
You and I
[Bridge]
I know you're out there somewhere, somewhere in the night
For a fleeting moment thought you passed me by
See the sun come up now, as it hits my eyes
All the things I wanna tell you, you don't wanna talk about
[Chorus]
You and I
You don't wanna talk about it
You don’t wanna talk about
You and I
We don't ever talk about it
But in my head you say say you still want it
That you're done with being lonely now
It's you and I
You and I
[Outro]
You and I
You and I
@itsleonmusic
Thanks everyone for joining me for the premiere! You can stream "You and I" everywhere now 🧡https://leon.lnk.to/YouAndIID
@arteoninteligenciacultural5757
I'm moved by your talent. All song you sing is a masterpiece. The video is so cute and well done <3 Love from Brazil!
@mauroalulema2075
Definitely loved this song, thanks for singing :)
@kels9493
This song and this video are actual perfection. I needed this more than you know. Thank you for such a beautiful work of art ♡ Can't wait to hear it on tour!!!
@Sandra-in9cz
Léon never disappoints. SO GOOD!
@nix-on-the-run8056
Ur my favourite singer LEON. U
@maymo
How is this song not ridiculously famous
@44Zeth
I ask myself this quite often
@weemitch2275
God knows 🤷♂️
@Abeshaw681
Seriously I say the same thing all the time