A short film of the song was released on October 28, 2019 and Lauv said the following:
"'This music video means everything to me. it explains the whole concept of the album and the different characters. making it took my entire soul… plus it’s also pretty funny."'
"'‘Sims’ for me was an important one, especially as we made a short film around that one. That was one of the ways we broke down the concept of the different characters in The One Man Boyband. Funny thing about the song—I actually don’t even know that much about the game Sims, but the whole thing about the song is wondering how you can do a situation differently. Whether it’s a romantic situation, you meet somebody at a party and choke up and you don’t say the right thing, and then they leave and you’re like, I wonder if they could have been my wife, or whatever, any situation.'”
–Lauv via Apple Music
Sims
Lauv Lyrics
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We could build a house and plant some flowers and have kids
But we're both at some trashy Halloween party downtown
And I'll probably never see you again
I wish that we lived on a VHS
I'd erase the things I said and that I'll probably say again
Hit rewind on all the times I got lost in my head
But I guess I'll never see you again
Ooh, goddamn
I wish we would've met on another night, baby
Maybe, then
I wouldn't have let you leave me
Yeah, ooh, goddamn
I wish we would've met on another night, baby
In another life, baby
In another
I wouldn't have let you, I wouldn't have let you
I wouldn't have let you, I wouldn't have let
I wish that we met walkin' round the MoMA (MoMA)
Yeah, I'd say, "Nice to meet you," 'stead of sayin', "Nice to know you"
I'd try to impress you with some bullshit 'bout Monet
At least I wouldn't be too drunk to stay
And I wouldn't have let you slip away
Ooh, goddamn
I wish we would've met on another night, baby
Maybe, then
I wouldn't have let you leave me
Yeah, ooh, goddamn
I wish we would've met on another night, baby
In another life, baby
In another, uh
I wouldn't have let you, I wouldn't have let you
I wouldn't have let you, I wouldn't have let
I wouldn't have let you, I wouldn't have let you
I wouldn't have let you, I wouldn't have let
I wouldn't have let you, I wouldn't have let you
I wouldn't have let you, I wouldn't have let you leave me
In Lauv's song "Sims", he expresses his longing for a life that is free of the complications that come with reality. He wishes that he and his love interest could live in the world of Sims, where they could create their ideal life together by building a house, planting flowers, and having children. However, he acknowledges that they are both stuck at a "trashy" Halloween party and will probably never see each other again. Lauv wishes that he could erase the things he's said and done that led to their separation, rewind time to fix his mistakes, and perhaps meet her in another life in a different situation where he could impress her and not let her slip away. Throughout the song, he repeats the phrase "I wouldn't have let you leave me", emphasizing his regret and desire for a different outcome.
The song "Sims" is a reflection on the idea of a "what if" scenario and the longing for a life that is free of complications. It highlights Lauv's ability to connect with his audience through lyrics that speak to their experiences and feelings. The song is not only relatable but also catchy and easy to dance to, making it a hit among fans.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish that you and I lived in the Sims
I wish our life was as easy as playing a game, where we could easily build a house, have kids, and live happily ever after
We could build a house and plant some flowers and have kids
I desire to live the simple life with you, by creating a house, planting flowers, and starting a family
But we're both at some trashy Halloween party downtown
Unfortunately, we are presently at a party, and it's not an ideal place for us to have met
And I'll probably never see you again
It's unlikely for us to meet again, and it's a shame that our first encounter is happening in this place
I wish that we lived on a VHS
I wish to go back in time and relive the moment when I met you, in order to correct my mistakes
I'd erase the things I said and that I'll probably say again
I regret the things that I said, and I fear saying them again in the future
Hit rewind on all the times I got lost in my head
I wish I could go back in time and correct my overthinking and become more present in the moment with you
But I guess I'll never see you again
Sadly, it is highly unlikely that I will be able to rekindle the connection we had
Ooh, goddamn
A moment of frustration and disappointment
I wish we would've met on another night, baby
I wish to restart our encounter in a different scenario and context
Maybe, then
In an alternate reality, it could have been different
I wouldn't have let you leave me
I would have made sure that we didn't lose sight of each other and stayed together
In another life, baby
I imagine a life where we did meet under different circumstances and everything worked out for the better
I wish that we met walkin' round the MoMA (MoMA)
I imagine an ideal scenario where we met at a museum, and I could impress you with my knowledge of art
Yeah, I'd say nice to meet you, 'stead of saying nice to know you
I wish to show my genuine interest in you and make a good first impression
I'd try to impress you with some bullshit 'bout Monet
I want to make you feel special and impress you with my knowledge even if it is insincere
At least I wouldn't be too drunk to stay
I wouldn't have let my nerves or intoxication ruin my chances of being with you
And I wouldn't have let you slip away
I would have made sure to keep you close and let our relationship grow
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ari Leff, Brandon Lowry, Jonathan Simpson, Michael Matosic, Michael Pollack
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[Verse 1]
I wish that you and I lived in the Sims
We could build a house and plant some flowers and have kids
But we're both at some trashy halloween party downtown
And I'll probably never see you again
I wish that we lived on a VHS
I'd erase the things I said and that I'll probably say again
Hit rewind on all the times I got lost in my head
But I guess I'll never see you again
I'll probably never see you again
[Chorus]
Oh, goddamn
I wish we would have met on another night, baby
Maybe, then
I wouldn't have let you leave me
Yeah, oh, goddamn
I wish we would have met on another night, baby
In another life, baby
In another life
[Verse 2]
I wish that we met walkin' round the moon
And I'd say nice to meet you, 'stead of saying nice to know you
I tried to impress you with some bullshit 'bout my name
At least I wouldn't be too drunk to stay
And I wouldn't have let you slip away
[Chorus]
Oh, goddamn
I wish we would have met on another night, baby
Maybe, then
I wouldn't have let you leave me
Yeah, oh, goddamn
I wish we would have met on another night, baby
In another life baby
In another life
[Bridge]
I wouldn't have let you
I wouldn't have let you
I wouldn't have let you
I wouldn't have let
I wouldn't have let you
I wouldn't have let you
I wouldn't have let you
I wouldn't have let
[Outro]
I wouldn't have let you
I wouldn't have let you
I wouldn't have let you
I wouldn't have let you leave me
@ekavalci
Finally, that “unreleased song” is released!!
@eddiwin9702
YES!!
@notNina_xo
God knows how long I waited for it
@deepikadilhani473
https://youtu.be/58ehA5Pn8bU
@RinaMasuda
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@stopsign606
"I wish that you and I lived in the Sims" -Lauv
Considering how many of us have memories of setting furniture on fire, deleting the toilet and trapping the Sims in the house, Lauv would certainly regret making that wish.
@morningsareforcoffeeandcon1946
Hahahaha true.
@Venusius
But you can start again. Like a do over. Or am I wrong? I never played Sims.
@chelseamalazarte8042
Stop Sign drowning the sims on the pool and letting them starve 🤣🤣🤣
@breakfree3355
@@Venusius it's true. But everything is on your hand if you play sims. So much fun memories