The Back Seat
Paris Youth Foundation Lyrics
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Same tunes and hearts filled with doubt
Scared of the opposite sex
Five drinks then call your ex
All night you've been checking your phone
No one wants to be their own
Call me when you wake up
Maybe we should talk
When you cannot walk
Best clothes on covered in sweat
Drink til you start to forget
Messages you'll never send
Heartbreak's my new best friend
All night you've been checking your phone
No one wants to be their own
Call me when you wake up
Maybe we should talk
You only try to call
When you cannot walk
Call me from the backseat
Taxi driver fuss
Early morning miss calls
What's happened to us?
My head is a jungle
Heartbreak when the signal fails
My head is a jungle
Listen to your drunk voicemails
Call me when you wake up
Maybe we should talk
You only try to call
When you cannot walk
Call me from the backseat
Taxi driver fuss
Early morning miss calls
What's happened to us?
The lyrics to Paris Youth Foundation's "The Back Seat" describe the aftermath of a night out spent drowning sorrows in an attempt to forget about heartbreak. The first verse references feelings of doubt and fear towards relationships, emphasizing the idea that drinking is often used as an escape from these emotions. The mention of calling an ex after a few drinks reveals the struggle with moving on and the tendency to reach for past relationships in moments of weakness. The chorus brings up the idea of loneliness and the constant desire for companionship, even if it means relying on others after a night of heavy drinking. The next verse describes the physical state of the singer, with sweat and the numbness that comes with forgetting about one's problems. The mention of never sending messages highlights the fear of vulnerability and the struggle to open up to others.
The bridge brings up the idea of a "jungle" in the character's mind, highlighting the chaos and confusion of dealing with heartbreak. The repetition of "call me when you wake up, maybe we should talk" emphasizes the need for communication and the desire for resolution in relationships. The final chorus brings up the idea of missed calls and the question of what has happened, emphasizing the confusion and lack of clarity that often accompanies situations such as these.
Line by Line Meaning
Just one more heart broke night out
This is another night spent out drinking and feeling heartbroken
Same tunes and hearts filled with doubt
The music is the same and everyone around is also unsure and doubtful
Scared of the opposite sex
Feeling fearful and uncertain about interactions with potential romantic partners
Five drinks then call your ex
After consuming five drinks, the urge to contact an ex becomes overwhelming
All night you've been checking your phone
Continuously looking at the phone, hoping for some form of interaction or connection
No one wants to be their own
People crave social interaction and connection, and are uncomfortable with being alone
Call me when you wake up
Contact me after you sober up and are more coherent
Maybe we should talk
Consider having a conversation to address feelings and emotions
You only try to call
The only time communication is initiated is under the influence of alcohol
When you cannot walk
When physical movement is inhibited or impaired due to excessive drinking
Best clothes on covered in sweat
The nicest clothes are being worn, but are now sweaty and messy due to dancing and drinking
Drink til you start to forget
Consuming alcohol to the point of alcohol-induced amnesia or forgetfulness
Messages you'll never send
Drafting messages that will never be sent due to the inhibitions of sobriety
Heartbreak's my new best friend
Feeling a constant state of heartbreak, which has become a familiar companion
Call me from the backseat
Initiating communication from the backseat of a cab or car
Taxi driver fuss
The taxi driver becomes agitated over the phone call while driving
Early morning miss calls
Trying to make contact in the early hours of the morning, but without success
What's happened to us?
Reflecting on the deterioration of the relationship due to miscommunication and emotional avoidance
My head is a jungle
Feeling overwhelmed with thoughts and emotions
Heartbreak when the signal fails
Experiencing emotional pain when the connection (literal or metaphorical) fails
Listen to your drunk voicemails
Going back to listen to voicemails left while under the influence of alcohol
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jamie Hives, Kevin Potter, Nathan Price, Paul Bates, Tom Morris Jones
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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