RAC is also an electronic project created by Richard Benson, which released a few projects via Warp Records in the mid 90s.
MIA
RAC Lyrics
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And hide 'em like a pro
But not to mention
That me, I have my own
There's fish in the pool
But none of 'em do
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
The fuck did I do?
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
And we tried, and we tried before
(Don't want anyone if it ain't you)
It's not like, it's not like before
(Don't want anyone if it ain't you)
In my mind we're outlined in stone but that's forgotten
And nothin' can outshine the spark we got about us
There's fish in the pool
But none of 'em do
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
Now we're not cool
The fuck did I do?
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
I skip to my lou
But I ain't a fool
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
And you say we're through every week or two
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
And we tried, and we tried before
(Don't want anyone if it ain't you)
It's not like, it's not like before
(Don't want anyone if it ain't you)
Ever since you went MIA
I've been stuck in my bed all day
Staring at my telephone screen
Waiting for an SMS in your name
Ever since you went MIA
I've been stuck in my bed all day
Staring at my telephone screen
Waiting for an SMS in your name
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
The song "MIA" by RAC (feat. Lake Street Dive) is a heart-wrenching ballad about the pain of being separated from someone you love. The lyrics present the singer's desperation and longing for this person, who has gone missing in action (MIA). The first verse suggests that both parties have their own secrets and intentions, and while the singer is aware of this, they still want no one but the absent individual. This is emphasised in the chorus where the singer explains that they do not want anyone but the person they are missing, and they do not know what went wrong to cause the distance.
Despite their efforts to reconcile and make things work, the relationship has become strained and uncomfortable for the singer. The second verse highlights the singer's desperation, they have been lying in bed all day waiting for a message from the missing person. The repetition of the line "I don't want anyone if it ain't you" emphasises the singer's determination to be with the person they are missing. The song ends on this line, leaving the audience with the sense that the singer is still waiting for their loved one to come back.
Overall, "MIA" is a beautifully crafted and emotionally charged song. The use of repetition and simple yet effective metaphors helps to convey the singer's pain and longing for their loved one. The song's slow tempo and gentle instrumentation underline the sombre mood of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
You have your own intentions
You have your own motives and goals
And hide 'em like a pro
And you conceal them expertly
But not to mention
Not to forget
That me, I have my own
I also have my own motives
There's fish in the pool
There are other potential partners out there
But none of 'em do
But none of them are good enough
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
I don't want to be with anyone else but you
But now we're not cool
But now things are not good between us
The fuck did I do?
What did I do wrong?
And we tried, and we tried before
We already made an effort before
(Don't want anyone if it ain't you)
(I don't want anyone else)
It's not like, it's not like before
Things are not the same as they used to be
In my mind we're outlined in stone but that's forgotten
In my mind, our commitment was solidified but it seems to be gone now
And nothing can outshine the spark we got about us
And nothing can dull the passion we have for each other
I skip to my lou
I'm happy and carefree
But I ain't a fool
But I'm not naïve
And you say we're through every week or two
And you casually mention a break up every week or two
Ever since you went MIA
Ever since you went missing in action
I've been stuck in my bed all day
I've been in bed all day
Staring at my telephone screen
Staring at my phone's screen
Waiting for an SMS in your name
Waiting for a message from you
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
I don't want anyone else but you
Writer(s): Andre Allen Anjos, Danny Dwyer
Contributed by Caleb W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@utkarshtripathi6663
You have your own intentions
And hide 'em like a pro
But not to mention
That me, I have my own
There's fish in the pool
But none of 'em do
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
And now we're not cool
The fuck did I do?
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
And we tried, and we tried before
(Don't want anyone if it ain't you)
It's not like, it's not like before
(Don't want anyone if it ain't you)
In my mind we're outlined in stone but that's forgotten
And nothin' can outshine the spark we got about us
There's fish in the pool
But none of 'em do
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
And now we're not cool
The fuck did I do?
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
I skip to my lou
But I ain't a fool
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
And you say we're through every week or two
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
And we tried, and we tried before
(Don't want anyone if it ain't you)
It's not like, it's not like before
(Don't want anyone if it ain't you)
Ever since you went MIA
I've been stuck in my bed all day
Staring at my telephone screen
Waiting for an SMS in your name
Ever since you went MIA
I've been stuck in my bed all day
Staring at my telephone screen
Waiting for an SMS in your name
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
@j_blue6784
[ L Y R I C S ]
You have your own intentions
And hide 'em like a pro
But not to mention
That me, I have my own
There's fish in the pool
But none of 'em do
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
But now we're not cool
The fuck did I do?
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
And we tried, and we tried before
(Don't want anyone if it ain't you)
It's not like, it's not like before
(Don't want anyone if it ain't you)
In my mind we're outlined in stone but that's forgotten
And nothin' can outshine the spark we got about us
I skip to my lou
But I ain't a fool
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
And you say we're through every week or two
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
And we tried, and we tried before
(Don't want anyone if it ain't you)
It's not like, it's not like before
(Don't want anyone if it ain't you)
Ever since you went MIA
I've been stuck in my bed all day
Staring at my telephone screen
Waiting for an SMS in your name
Ever since you went MIA
I've been stuck in my bed all day
Staring at my telephone screen
Waiting for an SMS in your name
But none of 'em do
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
Now we're not cool
The fuck did I do?
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
I skip to my lou
But I ain't a fool
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
And you say we're through every week or two
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
And we tried, and we tried before
(Don't want anyone if it ain't you)
It's not like, it's not like before
(Don't want anyone if it ain't you)
Ever since you went MIA
I've been stuck in my bed all day
Staring at my telephone screen
Waiting for an SMS in your name
Ever since you went MIA
I've been stuck in my bed all day
Staring at my telephone screen
Waiting for an SMS in your name
In my mind we're outlined in stone but that's forgotten
And nothin' can outshine the spark we got about us
I skip to my lou
But I ain't a fool
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
And you say we're through every week or two
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
And we tried, and we tried before
(Don't want anyone if it ain't you)
It's not like, it's not like before
(Don't want anyone if it ain't you)
Ever since you went MIA
I've been stuck in my bed all day
Staring at my telephone screen
Waiting for an SMS in your name
Ever since you went MIA
I've been stuck in my bed all day
Staring at my telephone screen
Waiting for an SMS in your name
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
I don't want anyone if it ain't you
@mkm3128
Shocked no one has exploited this song and beaten it to death. It's like I found a little hidden goldmine :) I'm so obsessed with this song! LOVE U RAC
@CalebTheKillian
bro tbh IM exploiting this song and IM beating it to death with my ears
@mkm3128
@@CalebTheKillian lol honestly I did the same
@sanjjiv7842
Im beating it right now hahaha
@acashk5288
yooo robotaki did this right
@JuJu-qi7ui
VIBING ON ANOTHER LEVEL!! BEAUTIFUL!
@oshoganjoo
This is a seriously good song.. 🤌🏻
@LukeMXack
Robotaki still makes the best remixes of all time
@jessdeus5818
great bassline
@Tryalittlebit
This remix is beautiful. How it doesn’t have millions of views is a mystery.