Our Song
Radiator Hospital Lyrics
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No you don't ask me anymore.
Maybe you're just tired when you get home from work, or maybe you'd rather be dancing with someone else.
Every time he calls you I can hear a change in your breath, your voice is hushed and controlled.
Maybe you're just tired of straining your throat or maybe there's something you don't want me to hear.
You won't get off that easy, no don't say you love me, when you know you don't.
If you're thinking that we're through, I won't hold it against you, you know I won't.
Every other morning I wake up and find that you're gone.
Maybe you're just tired of sleeping in or maybe you'd rather be running away.
Every time you kiss me I can hear the Gods call my name, yeah I feel pretty for once, but I can feel the weight of your heart, and it's making me more tired every day.
You won't get off that easy, no don't say you love me when you know you don't.
If you're thinking that we're through, I won't hold it against you, you know I won't.
Sometimes I hear you crying alone in the shower, but I don't make a sound.
I just hope that he loves you like I never could do, and you like what you found.
When you call your mom back tell her that I'm the one leaving.
You know she wouldn't understand, and she shouldn't have to, I won't hold it against you.
The lyrics of Radiator Hospital's song, Our Song, explore the complexity and uncertainty of a failing relationship. The singer reminisces about a time when their partner used to express a desire for intimacy, dancing and affection. However, now they have become distant and unresponsive, perhaps due to work exhaustion or a growing attraction to someone else. The singer suspects that their partner is hiding something from them and is unwilling to be honest about their true feelings. Despite their doubts and suspicions, the singer remains hopeful and desperately clings on to the remnants of their relationship.
The verses that follow lend a melancholic and weary tone to the song. The singer recounts how their partner often disappears without notice, leaving a note explaining their sudden departure. They then describe how every time they kiss, they experience a fleeting illusion of happiness, one that contrasts with the underlying sadness and emotional burden that their partner carries. The lyrics reveal the singer's fear that their relationship is inevitably coming to an end, but also their reluctance to let go.
Overall, the song captures the mixed emotions and insecurities that arise when a relationship becomes difficult and complicated. It highlights the struggle to maintain intimacy, honesty and trust in the face of uncertainty, doubt and fear.
Line by Line Meaning
Dreaming of the last time that you said you wanted to dance.
Remembering when the person expressed a desire to dance with the singer.
No you don't ask me anymore.
The person has stopped asking the singer to dance.
Maybe you're just tired when you get home from work, or maybe you'd rather be dancing with someone else.
Speculation on why the person no longer wants to dance with the singer.
Every time he calls you I can hear a change in your breath, your voice is hushed and controlled.
When talking to someone else, the person's voice sounds different, indicating they may be hiding something.
Maybe you're just tired of straining your throat or maybe there's something you don't want me to hear.
Reasons for why the person's voice changes on the phone.
You won't get off that easy, no don't say you love me, when you know you don't.
The singer wants the person to be honest and not lie about their feelings.
If you're thinking that we're through, I won't hold it against you, you know I won't.
The singer won't blame the person if they decide to end the relationship.
Every other morning I wake up and find that you're gone.
The person is frequently absent from the artist's bed in the morning.
The note says you went for a jog.
The person leaves notes explaining their absence.
Maybe you're just tired of sleeping in or maybe you'd rather be running away.
Reasons why the person is frequently absent in the morning.
Every time you kiss me I can hear the Gods call my name, yeah I feel pretty for once, but I can feel the weight of your heart, and it's making me more tired every day.
The singer enjoys the person's affection but feels burdened by their emotional baggage.
Sometimes I hear you crying alone in the shower, but I don't make a sound.
The artist knows the person is unhappy but doesn't confront them about it.
I just hope that he loves you like I never could do, and you like what you found.
The singer wishes the person finds happiness with someone else.
When you call your mom back tell her that I'm the one leaving.
The singer plans to end the relationship.
You know she wouldn't understand, and she shouldn't have to, I won't hold it against you.
The singer understands the person's family won't approve but won't blame them for it.
Contributed by Allison M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AxelrodDaniel
Every chord, every word, of this song is steeped in Sam's emotion. He just pours himself into this song, and it's taut and fraught without being overwrought. I also hope that the band makes this slow, live version available to be purchased.
Here are the lyrics. Note that these are slightly different from the album-version of the song. For example, in this rendition, he adds "cuz," "oh" and "and" at the start of some of the lines.
Our Song
Dreaming of the last time that you said you wanted to dance. No, you donāt ask me anymore. Maybe youāre just tired when you get home from work, or maybe youād rather be dancing with someone else. Cuz every time he calls you I can hear a change in your breath.
Your voice is hushed and controlled. Maybe youāre just tired of straining your throat or maybe thereās something you donāt want me to hear. Oh, you wonāt get off that easy. No, donāt say you love me, when you know you donāt. And if youāre thinking that weāre through, I wonāt hold it against you. You know I wonāt.
Cuz every other morning I wake up and find that youāre gone. The note says you went for a jog. Maybe youāre just tired of sleeping in, or maybe youād rather be running away.
Cuz every time you kiss me I can hear the Gods call my name. Yeah, I feel pretty for once. But I can feel the weight of your heart, and itās making me more tired every day. Oh, you wonāt get off that easy. No, donāt say you love me, when you know you donāt. And if youāre thinking that weāre through, I wonāt hold it against you, you know I wonāt.
And sometimes I hear you crying, alone in the shower, and I donāt make a sound. I just hope that he loves you, like I never could do, and you like what you found.
So, when you call your mom back tell her that Iām the one leaving. You know she wouldnāt understand, and she shouldnāt have to. And I wonāt hold it against you. No, no, I won't hold it against you.
I won't hold it against you.
No, no, I won't hold it against you.
casualinsomniac
Dreaming of the last time that you said you wanted to dance
No you donāt ask me anymore
Maybe youāre just tired when you get home from work
Or maybe youād rather be dancing with someone else
Every time he calls you I can hear a change in your breath
Your voice is hushed and controlled
Maybe youāre just tired of straining your throat
Or maybe thereās something you donāt want me to hear
You wonāt get off that easy, no donāt say you love me
When you know you donāt
If youāre thinking that weāre through
I wonāt hold it against you
You know I wonāt
Every other morning I wake up and find that youāre gone
The note says you went for a jog
Maybe youāre just tired of sleeping in or maybe youād rather be running away
Every time you kiss me I can hear the Gods call my name
Yeah I feel pretty for once
But I can feel the weight of your heart
And itās making me more tired every day
You wonāt get off that easy, no donāt say you love me when you know you donāt
If youāre thinking that weāre through
I wonāt hold it against you, you know I wonāt
Sometimes I hear you crying alone in the shower
But I donāt make a sound
I just hope that he loves you like I never could do
And you like what you found
When you call your mom back tell her that Iām the one leaving
You know she wouldnāt understand
And she shouldnāt have to
I wonāt hold it against you
Dominica Purification
Verse 1]
Dreaming of the last time that you said you wanted to dance
Now you donāt ask me anymore
Maybe youāre just tired when you get home from work
Or maybe youād rather be dancing with someone else
[Verse 2]
Every time he calls you I can hear a change in your breath
Your voice is hushed and controlled
Maybe youāre just tired of straining your throat
Or maybe thereās something you donāt want me to hear
[Chorus 1]
You wonāt get off that easy
No donāt say you love me
When you know you donāt
If youāre thinking that weāre through
I wonāt hold it against you
You know I wonāt
[Verse 3]
Every other morning I wake up and find that youāre gone
The note says you went for a jog
Maybe youāre just tired of sleeping in
Or maybe youād rather be running away
[Verse 4]
Every time you kiss me I can hear the gods call my name
Yeah I feel pretty for once
But I can feel the weight of your heart
And itās making me more tired every day
[Chorus 2]
You wonāt get off that easy
No, donāt say you love me
When you know you donāt
If youāre thinking that weāre through
I wonāt hold it against you, you know I wonāt
Sometimes I hear you crying alone in the shower
But I donāt make a sound
I just hope that he loves you like I never could do
And you like what you found
[Verse 5]
When you call your mom back tell her that Iām the one leaving
You know she wouldnāt understand
And she shouldnāt have to
I wonāt hold it against you
[Outro]
I won't hold it against you
I won't hold it against you
Yeah, I won't hold it against you
Something Wild (2013)
1.
Do You Remember?
2.
The Great Escape
3.
Big Cloud
4.
Our Song
5.
Cryin' Kind
6.
Are You Feeling Me?
7.
Lose Sight Of You
8.
Your Boyfriend
9.
Down Again
10.
Sometimes
11.
Ghost Story
12.
Something Wild
Andrew Robinson
This is by far one of the saddest songs I've ever heard. I wish they did a studio version this way.
Sosuke Studios
Andrew, I cannot agree more with your comment. If you wanna hear another really soul crushing song with the similar subject matter check out "Love You More than Me" by Montell Fish, or his other song "I Destroy Myself Just for You"....or if you like rap check out "wing ridden angel" by xxxtentacion or his song "Let's Pretend we're Numb"....all amazing songs though the X songs aren't the same subject matter technically
Edit: And Honestly if you've never heard it before, I think you really need to hear "If I'm to Die" by Keaton Henson...that song and "our song"(radiator hospital ofc) both made me cry for a long minute when I first heard them... Oooh and "a sad song about a girl I no longer know" by Charles Irwin/Bedside Kites.
Tylo Ren
i remember finding this song when I was living in oregon, crazy how I've gone through so much trauma since then. Now I'm on the literal opposite side of the country, just tryna find my way. First time comin back to this song in a long time, I'll forever be grateful for it.
Nicky
@Linblur i see you came from him too hello its been a year
Linblur
listen to wilbur soot cover
Figs3
@NoUse4Name just came back from listening. It was okay. The way he plays makes it seem very California beachy vibe. It felt like even more poppy tbh.
Peter Albert
That line about hearing the gods call his name / feeling pretty for once. Man. My heart just breaks.
Adam Thon
@Eligh Hernandez preach man
Eligh Hernandez
For me it's the line about calling her mom back. It just shows how amazing of a relationship it used to be, yet it just broke down like all other relationships.
MFT
Peter Albert thatās my favorite line š