London Grammar
London Grammar - Lyrics
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Hey now, I can feel my instincts here for you, hey now
By my bed for you, hey now, hey now
Uhu, you know it is frightening
Uhu, uhu, you know its like lightning
Hey now, now,
Hey now, leave it to the wayside like you do, fuck you
Imagination calling mirrors for you
Hey now, hey now
Uh, you know it is frightening
Uhu, uhu, you know its like lightning
Hey now, now, hey now, now
Hey now, now,
Uhu, uhu, uhu, uhu.
In London Grammar's self-titled song, the lyrics depict a certain level of agitation and anticipation felt by the vocalist concerning an unnamed individual. The reference to "letters burning by my bed for you" suggests a sense of urgency and desire. The use of the phrase "instincts here for you" emphasizes a primal inclination towards the subject of the song, potentially leading to reckless behavior. This is further emphasized by the repetition of the phrase "hey now," pointing towards an internal struggle and the desire to act on impulses.
The lyrics "imagination calling mirrors for you" further add to the theme of desperation and the need for immediate gratification. The reference to "mirrors" could be interpreted as a source of reflection and self-criticism, suggesting a self-destructive tendency. The aggression in the later part of the song with lines like "leave it to the wayside like you do, fuck you" show a change in tone. There is a sense of frustration and anger with the subject of the song, highlighting the complexity of the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics to London Grammar's song present an unfiltered and raw portrayal of human desire and emotion. The subtle use of language coupled with the melancholic melody of the song aids in the expression of these feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey now, letters burning by my bed for you
I have written many letters for you and they are burning by my bed, waiting for you to come back to me.
Hey now, I can feel my instincts here for you, hey now
My instincts are telling me that you are near me and I can sense your presence.
By my bed for you, hey now, hey now
The letters I have written for you are by my bed, waiting for you to read them.
Uhu, you know it is frightening
The situation I am in is scary and unsettling for me.
Uhu, uhu, you know its like lightning
The intensity of my emotions for you is like a bolt of lightning, sudden and unpredictable.
Hey now, letters burning by my bed for you
My desperation for you is evident through the many letters that I have written and set on fire, waiting for you to respond.
Hey now, leave it to the wayside like you do, fuck you
You are disregarding my feelings and leaving the letters I wrote to you on the side, which is very hurtful to me.
Imagination calling mirrors for you
My imagination is creating images of you looking at yourself in the mirror, wishing to be with me.
Hey now, hey now
I am calling out to you, hoping you will hear me and understand my feelings.
Uh, you know it is frightening
The thought of being without you is terrifying to me.
Uhu, uhu, you know its like lightning
The level of emotion and love I have for you is unpredictable and sudden, like a bolt of lightning.
Hey now, now, hey now, now
I am still desperately longing for you and cannot let go of my feelings for you.
Hey now, now,
My desperation for you is still strong and I cannot stop thinking about you.
Uhu, uhu, uhu, uhu.
Expressing the depth of my feelings for you through indescribable sounds and emotions.
Contributed by Cole C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.