Something Just Like This
Nicole Cross Lyrics


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I′ve been reading books of old
The legends and the myths
Achilles and his gold
Hercules and his gifts
Spiderman's control
And Batman with his fists
And clearly I don′t see myself upon that list
But she said, where'd you wanna go?
How much you wanna risk?
I'm not looking for somebody
With some superhuman gifts
Some superhero
Some fairytale bliss
Just something I can turn to
Somebody I can kiss
I want something just like this
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Oh, I want something just like this
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Oh, I want something just like this
I want something just like this
I′ve been reading books of old
The legends and the myths
The testaments they told
The moon and its eclipse
And Superman unrolls
A suit before he lifts
But I′m not the kind of person that it fits
She said, where'd you wanna go?
How much you wanna risk?
I′m not looking for somebody
With some superhuman gifts
Some superhero
Some fairytale bliss
Just something I can turn to
Somebody I can miss
I want something just like this
I want something just like this
I want something just like this
I want something just like this
I want something just like this




I want something just like this
(End)

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, the singer discusses their familiarity with ancient mythologies and modern superhero stories. They compare themselves to the likes of Achilles, Hercules, Spiderman, and Batman, realizing that they do not possess the traits or abilities of these legendary figures. However, the singer's romantic interest does not seem to care about those superhuman qualities. They simply want a companion they can turn to and who they can be affectionate with. The singer repeats the phrase "I want something just like this" several times, emphasizing their desire for a simple, human connection.


The song seems to delve into the idea of unrealistic expectations within relationships. Society is filled with fictional characters whose abilities or characteristics are beyond what is naturally possible. We often try to find those same qualities in our partners, despite the unlikelihood of such a person existing. The singer acknowledges their place in this struggle, while their love interest appears to be more grounded in reality.


Overall, "Something Just Like This" urges listeners to find love in the ordinary and to appreciate our own human qualities rather than longing for the extraordinary.


Line by Line Meaning

I’ve been reading books of old
I have been reading ancient books


The legends and the myths
The tales of old kings and gods


Achilles and his gold
The story of Achilles and his riches


Hercules and his gifts
The story of Hercules and his powers


Spiderman's control
The tale of Spiderman's abilities


And Batman with his fists
The story of Batman's strength


And clearly I don’t see myself upon that list
And I don't see myself as a superhero from those stories


But she said, where'd you wanna go?
But my partner asks me where I want to go


How much you wanna risk?
Asks me how much I am willing to take risks


I'm not looking for somebody
I’m not looking for someone


With some superhuman gifts
Who has supernatural abilities


Some superhero
Or a hero from a fiction story


Some fairytale bliss
Who can give me fairy tale-like happiness


Just something I can turn to
I just want someone to rely on


Somebody I can kiss
And someone I can share love with


I want something just like this
I am looking for someone like this


Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Instrumental


Oh, I want something just like this
Oh, I need someone like this


I want something just like this
I am looking for someone like this


I’ve been reading books of old
I have been reading ancient books


The legends and the myths
The tales of old kings and gods


The testaments they told
The ancient stories they passed on


The moon and its eclipse
Stories about the moon and its phases


And Superman unrolls
And stories of Superman's unfolding powers


A suit before he lifts
And his suit that gives him power


But I'm not the kind of person that it fits
But I don't see myself as someone who can wear that suit


She said, where'd you wanna go?
My partner asks me where I want to go


How much you wanna risk?
How much am I willing to risk?


I'm not looking for somebody
I don't want someone


With some superhuman gifts
With supernatural abilities


Some superhero
The hero from fictional stories


Some fairytale bliss
Someone who gives fairy tale-like happiness


Just something I can turn to
Someone I can rely on


Somebody I can miss
Someone to care for and cherish


I want something just like this
I am looking for someone like this


I want something just like this
I am looking for someone like this


I want something just like this
I am looking for someone like this


I want something just like this
I am looking for someone like this


I want something just like this
I am looking for someone like this


I want something just like this
I am looking for someone like this




Writer(s): Guy Berryman, Chris Martin, Johnny Buckland, Will Chamption

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Something Just Like This ( Lyrics)

I've been reading books of old
The legends and the myths
Achilles and his gold
Hercules and his gifts
Spiderman's control
And Batman with his fists
And clearly I don't see myself upon that list

But she said, "Where'd you wanna go?
How much you wanna risk?
I'm not looking for somebody with some superhuman gifts
Some superhero
Some fairytale bliss
Just something I can turn to
Somebody I can kiss
I want something just like this"

Doo-doo, doo-doo
Doo-doo, doo, doo
Doo-doo, doo-doo
Oh, I want something just like this
Doo-doo, doo-doo
Doo-doo, doo, doo
Doo-doo, doo-doo

Oh, I want something just like this

I want something just like this

I've been reading books of old
The legends and the myths
The testaments they told
The moon and its eclipse
And Superman unrolls
A suit before he lifts
But I'm not the kind of person that it fits

She said, "Where'd you wanna go?
How much you wanna risk?
I'm not looking for somebody with some superhuman gifts
Some superhero
Some fairytale bliss
Just something I can turn to
Somebody I can miss"

I want something just like this

I want something just like this

Oh, I want something just like this

Doo-doo, doo-doo
Doo-doo, doo, doo
Doo-doo, doo-doo
Oh, I want something just like this
Doo-doo, doo-doo
Doo-doo, doo, doo
Doo-doo, doo-doo

Where'd you wanna go?
How much you wanna risk?
I'm not looking for somebody with some superhuman gifts
Some superhero
Some fairytale bliss
Just something I can turn to
Somebody I can kiss
I want something just like this

Oh, I want something just like this

Oh, I want something just like this

Oh, I want something just like this



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Kayla Tani

Seriously gotta appreciate this dudes guitar skills. He's literally killing it!

Jerado

Chris E. Why does that matter tho

Ave Grace Gallardo

Agreed!

Aces high

Nothing special lol

The Ahsan YT

Yes

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tinyquokka

I've listened to a number of covers, but this one is, by far, my favourite!

Hunter Stevens

100%

Serika17

guitarist is killing it!!! his arrangement is by far my favorite. i'd like to be able to play this arrangement live someday

Rhett Randall

Wow!!! This has to be the best cover ever!! Such a great voice and the guitar is sick 🤘🤘 Well done guys!!!!

Eha Angh

Guitarist and voice is...speechless

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