Peter Bjorn and John were formed in Stockholm, Sweden in 1999. Made up of m… Read Full Bio ↴Peter Bjorn and John were formed in Stockholm, Sweden in 1999. Made up of members Peter Morén on vocals, guitar, and harmonica; Björn Yttling on vocals, bass, and keyboards; and John Eriksson on drums, percussion, and vocals. The band has released six albums: "Peter Bjorn and John" (2002), "Falling Out" (2004), "Writer's Block" (2006), "Seaside Rock" (2008), "Living Thing" (2009) and "Gimme Some" (2011). The band is influenced by the sounds of classic '60s baroque pop, power pop, and new wave

The band gained recognition in the United Kingdom and United States during 2006 and 2007 due to the success of their single "Young Folks", whilst staying virtually unknown in their homeland, Sweden.

8.Let's Call It Off
Peter Bjorn and John Lyrics

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When you decided to knock on my door
Did you remember what happened before
It just didn't sparkle it just didn't glow
Some things are not better inside of the store

Did you agree we should let it bee
And did you agree
It's a must

Let's call the whole thing off
Will you still have enough of us
Let's call the whole thing off
Will you still have enough of us

I know many people who act the same way
Relations that lasted for more than one day
But I don't wanna know why we couldn't do more
Some thing are not better to leave unexplored

Did you agree we should let it bee
And did you agree
It's a must
Let's call the whole thing off
Will you still have enough of us

Let's call the whole thing off
Will you still have enough of us

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Peter Bjorn & John's song Let's Call It Off describe a relationship that has failed to live up to its potential. The singer is asking their partner if they remember the mistakes they made in the past and recognizes that sometimes things are best left unexplored. The chorus suggests that they should end things because they have had enough of each other. This decision seems mutual, as both parties agree that it is necessary to move on.

The singer acknowledges that they have seen other relationships fail in the same way, but they do not want to dwell on why they couldn't make it work. It seems as though there is a sense of resignation and acceptance that this relationship just wasn't meant to be. The emotion in the song is bittersweet, with a touch of sadness and regret mixed with a sense of relief that the cycle of hope and disappointment is finally coming to an end.

Overall, the lyrics to Let's Call It Off deal with the complexities and uncertainties of human relationships. The song captures the sadness and confusion that often come with the end of a relationship, while also conveying a sense of acceptance and moving on.

Line by Line Meaning

When you decided to knock on my door
When you made the decision to approach me again

Did you remember what happened before
Were you aware of our previous attempt at a relationship

It just didn't sparkle it just didn't glow
It lacked the chemistry and attraction that a successful relationship should have

Some things are not better inside of the store
Certain things can't be acquired or improved upon by simply going to a store, or in this case, trying the same thing again

Did you agree we should let it bee
Did you come to the same conclusion that we should end things

And did you agree
And did you wholeheartedly concur with the decision

It's a must
It's necessary to move on from this relationship

Let's call the whole thing off
Let's end this relationship completely

Will you still have enough of us
Will you still have any desire to continue a relationship with me/us

I know many people who act the same way
I'm aware of others who repeat the same patterns in relationships

Relations that lasted for more than one day
Relationships that endured for a significant amount of time

But I don't wanna know why we couldn't do more
I don't want to analyze the reasons why we couldn't make this work

Some thing are not better to leave unexplored
Some things are better left unaddressed or not pursued

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN ERIKSSON, PETER MOREN, BJï¿½RN YTTLING

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