Something Just Like This
Nicole Cross Lyrics
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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?
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)
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
Contributed by Claire E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.