Furniture
Riley Pearce Lyrics
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Swear I've seen you every day this week
I remember
You′re that girl that kisses me to sleep
Fancy seeing you around these parts
Your face is so familiar
Ooh, yeah, that's right, you live here too
(Don't I know you?)
(Don′t I know you?)
Simple patterns
What′s been done is all there'll ever be
Creatures of habits
I′ll shadow you if you can shadow me
I can't recall a time
When I didn′t have you at my side
You and me, we're like furniture
(Don′t I know you?)
(Don't I know you?)
So still
So quiet
Just how we like it
Sewn
Carved
Placed in this house of ours
You and me, we're like furniture
Don′t I know you? Don′t I know you?
Don't I know you? Don′t I know you?
Don't I know you? Don′t I know you?
Don't I know you?
The lyrics of Riley Pearce's song "Furniture" explore the familiarity and comfort that can be found in a relationship. The singer seems to be addressing someone they have encountered regularly, possibly a romantic partner. They express a sense of recognition, as if they have seen this person every day of the week.
The line "You're that girl that kisses me to sleep" implies intimacy and a close connection between the singer and the other person. This suggests that they have a deep emotional bond, possibly rooted in a romantic relationship.
The singer then remarks on the coincidence of seeing this person in the same location, suggesting that they also live in the same area. The repetition of the question "Don't I know you?" reflects a desire to further understand or acknowledge the depth of their connection.
The chorus emphasizes the familiarity and predictability that exists between the two. The lines "Simple patterns, what's been done is all there'll ever be" and "Creatures of habits, I'll shadow you if you can shadow me" hint at a routine or predictable nature of their relationship. Despite this, the singer expresses contentment with the status quo, saying "You and me, we're like furniture." This statement suggests that they are comfortable and secure with each other, even if their relationship may lack excitement or change.
The final lines of the song magnify the stillness and quietness that they both seem to seek and enjoy. The description of being "sewn, carved, placed in this house of ours" further emphasizes the idea of stability and permanence in their connection.
In summary, "Furniture" by Riley Pearce explores the comfort and familiarity found in a close relationship, highlighting the routine and predictability that can sometimes exist alongside deep emotional connections. The repetitive questioning of recognition, the references to daily encounters, and the description of their relationship as being like furniture all contribute to the theme of comfort and stability in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't I know you, yeah
I have a strong feeling of familiarity towards you
Swear I've seen you every day this week
I am certain that I have encountered you every day for the past week
I remember
I have a distinct recollection
You′re that girl that kisses me to sleep
You are the girl who gives me a bedtime kiss
Fancy seeing you around these parts
It's quite unexpected to come across you in this area
Your face is so familiar
I easily recognize your face
Ooh, yeah, that's right, you live here too
Oh yes, I remember now, you reside in this place as well
(Don't I know you?)
A rhetorical question expressing the artist's sense of recognition towards the person
Simple patterns
Recurring and uncomplicated behaviors
What′s been done is all there'll ever be
The actions that have taken place in the past are the only ones that will ever occur
Creatures of habits
We are beings who tend to stick with familiar routines
I'll shadow you if you can shadow me
I will mimic your movements if you are capable of doing the same with me
I can't recall a time
I am unable to remember a specific moment
When I didn′t have you at my side
When you were not by my side
You and me, we're like furniture
We are as constant and familiar as the inanimate objects in a room
(Don′t I know you?)
A rhetorical question restating the artist's recognition of the person
(Don't I know you?)
A rhetorical question expressing the artist's sense of recognition towards the person
So still
Unmoving
So quiet
Silent
Just how we like it
Exactly the way we prefer it
Sewn
Fabricated with care
Carved
Shaped skillfully
Placed in this house of ours
Positioned within our shared living space
You and me, we're like furniture
We are as constant and familiar as the inanimate objects in a room
Don′t I know you? Don′t I know you?
A repetition of the rhetorical question expressing the singer's sense of recognition towards the person
Don't I know you? Don′t I know you?
A repetition of the rhetorical question expressing the singer's sense of recognition towards the person
Don't I know you? Don′t I know you?
A repetition of the rhetorical question expressing the singer's sense of recognition towards the person
Don't I know you? Don′t I know you?
A repetition of the rhetorical question expressing the artist's sense of recognition towards the person
Writer(s): Riley Barry Pearce
Contributed by Connor V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Amazed by such grace
Another entirely underrated yet incredible artist.
Keep going mate, you deserve the very best and you WILL achieve it.
Fantastic song and the video is pure brilliance.
Thank you.
Tim Filipi
Beautifully written and performed. This artist's music deserves a larger audience.
Elly Klein
That’s my uncle and aunt. They’ve been married for over 60 years! Amazing song and video. ❤️
Raquel Saenz Casado
Cuteness to the next level! Lovely to see Gwen and Stan featuring in this video. Fantastic song too! Good luck Riley in Cornwall and anywhere you get
to play.
PAYAL SHAH
This is one amazing song❤
Rhys Prosser
I loved this video so much!!
Tim Lloyd
You've got something special, Riley. Keep truckin' on.
Fernanda Soares
I love your music, congratullations ❤😍
Sounds New Sounds Good
Love from Portugal!!
Kaila Frisone
omg the cutest video ever!