Ms. Brightside
Sabrina Lyrics


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I'm coming out of my cage
And I've been doing just fine
Gotta gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a kiss
How did it end up like this?
It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss
Now I'm falling asleep
And she's calling a cab
While he's having a smoke
And she's taking a drag
Now they're going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it's all in my head
But she's touching his chest
Now, he takes off her dress
Now, letting me go

And I just can't look
It's killing me
And taking control

Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibis
But it's just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
'Cause I'm Mr Brightside

I'm coming out of my cage
And I've been doing just fine
Gotta gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a kiss
How did it end up like this?
It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss

Now I'm falling asleep
And she's calling a cab
While he's having a smoke
And she's taking a drag
Now they're going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it's all in my head
But she's touching his chest
Now, he takes off her dress
Now, letting me go

And I just can't look
It's killing me
And taking control

Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibis
But it's just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
'Cause I'm Mr Brightside
I'm Mr Brightside

I never...
I never...




I never...
I never

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Mr. Brightside" by Sabrina follow a story of a man who is struggling with his feelings of jealousy over his partner's interactions with another man. It starts with him coming out of his cage and feeling good, but then he sees his partner with another man and becomes sick with the thought of them together. He cannot stop thinking about it and imagines them being intimate, causing him to feel like he is losing control. Despite this, he recognizes that jealousy is taking over his thoughts and turning him into someone he doesn't want to be.


The line "Jealousy, turning saints into the sea" refers to the way jealousy can consume someone and cause them to act contrary to their usual nature. The chorus "I'm Mr. Brightside" is a means of focusing on the positive aspects of his personality rather than allowing his jealousy to take over.


Overall, the song explores the emotions and struggles of jealousy within a relationship and how it can impact a person's thoughts and actions.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm coming out of my cage
After being trapped or feeling restrained, I am finally breaking free and living my life to the fullest.


And I've been doing just fine
Things have been going well for me since I decided to take control of my own life.


Gotta gotta be down
I have to be motivated and persistent in my goals if I want to succeed.


Because I want it all
I have big dreams and aspirations, and I am willing to work hard to achieve them.


It started out with a kiss
It all began with a simple event, but it had a profound impact on my life.


How did it end up like this?
I never expected things to turn out this way, and I'm unsure how it got to this point.


It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss
Although it was a small action, it had major consequences and led to a shift in my life.


Now I'm falling asleep
I'm trying to escape my reality by drifting off into a peaceful slumber.


And she's calling a cab
The woman I desire is leaving and moving on with her life.


While he's having a smoke
The man who has taken the woman I desire is carelessly smoking, proving his disregard for anyone else's feelings.


And she's taking a drag
The woman I desire is also smoking, trying to numb her pain and move on with her life.


Now they're going to bed
The people I envy are moving on with their night, further leaving me behind.


And my stomach is sick
I am feeling physically ill due to the overwhelming jealousy and heartbreak I am experiencing.


And it's all in my head
The pain I am feeling is all mental, but it is still very real to me.


But she's touching his chest
The woman I desire is showing affection towards the man who has taken her from me, causing me more pain.


Now, he takes off her dress
The man who has taken the woman I desire is becoming intimate with her, shattering any hope I may have had.


Now, letting me go
The woman I desire is finally letting me go and moving on with her life.


And I just can't look
I am unable to watch the people I envy live their life without me, as it brings me immense pain.


It's killing me
The jealousy and heartbreak I am feeling is causing me great emotional pain.


And taking control
My emotions are overwhelming me to the point where they are taking control of my life.


Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Jealousy is a powerful emotion that can make even the most virtuous people act foolishly and destructively.


Swimming through sick lullabies
I am lost and in a dazed state, and the world around me feels surreal and twisted.


Choking on your alibis
I am struggling to believe the excuses and justifications people give for their actions.


But it's just the price I pay
The pain and sorrow I am feeling is the cost of loving and desiring someone who does not feel the same way.


Destiny is calling me
I still believe that there is a greater purpose or calling for my life, despite the pain I am currently experiencing.


Open up my eager eyes
I am ready and willing to embrace the opportunities that life has in store for me.


'Cause I'm Mr Brightside
I am optimistic and hopeful, and I have faith that things will get better in the future.


I never...
The repeated line signifies that the pain I am feeling is something I never fathomed or expected to experience.




Writer(s): Flowers Brandon, Keuning Dave Brent, Stoermer Mark August, Vannucci Ronnie

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

randi rrd

I'm coming out of my cage
And I've been doing just fine
Gotta gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a kiss
How did it end up like this?
It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss
Now I'm falling asleep
And she's calling a cab
While he's having a smoke
And she's taking a drag
Now they're going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it's all in my head
But she's touching his chest
Now, he takes off her dress
Now, let me go

And I just can't look - it's killing me
And taking control
Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Turning through sick lullabies [acoustic version of the song says: "Swimming through sick lullabies"]
Choking on your alibis
But it's just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
‘Cause I'm Mr Brightside

I'm coming out of my cage
And I've been doing just fine
Gotta gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a kiss
How did it end up like this?
It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss
Now I'm falling asleep
And she's calling a cab
While he's having a smoke
And she's taking a drag
Now they're going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it's all in my head
But she's touching his chest
Now, he takes off her dress
Now, let me go

'Cause I just can't look - it's killing me
And taking control
Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Turning through sick lullabies [acoustic version of the song says: "Swimming through sick lullabies"]
Choking on your alibis
But it's just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
‘Cause I'm Mr Brightside

I never...
I never...
I never...
I never...



Kintami

I’m coming out of my cage
And I’ve been doing just fine
Gotta gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a kiss
How did it end up like this?
It was only a kiss,
it was only a kiss
Now I’m falling asleep
And she’s calling a cab
While he’s having a smoke
And she’s taking a drag
Now they’re going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it’s all in my head
But she’s touching his chest
Now, he takes off her dress
Now, letting me go
And I just can’t look it’s killing me
And taking control
Jealousy,
turning saints into the sea
swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibis
But it’s just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
Cause I am ms. Brightside



All comments from YouTube:

Chris Nichol

i remember the first time i hear this song in a hotel room, at that age I'm not really fluent in english but the melody hooked me up. once in a while the tune pops up in my head but i don't know how to find the song until i listened to the original one. now listening to this again and finally understanding the lyrics it gave me a weird, calming, nostalgic state of mind. more over this song now feels so related to me. how i wish i can turn back in time to when i first listened to this and understand the lyrics before i experienced what I'm going through now. I will always love you Nikita.

randi rrd

I'm coming out of my cage
And I've been doing just fine
Gotta gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a kiss
How did it end up like this?
It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss
Now I'm falling asleep
And she's calling a cab
While he's having a smoke
And she's taking a drag
Now they're going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it's all in my head
But she's touching his chest
Now, he takes off her dress
Now, let me go

And I just can't look - it's killing me
And taking control
Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Turning through sick lullabies [acoustic version of the song says: "Swimming through sick lullabies"]
Choking on your alibis
But it's just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
‘Cause I'm Mr Brightside

I'm coming out of my cage
And I've been doing just fine
Gotta gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a kiss
How did it end up like this?
It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss
Now I'm falling asleep
And she's calling a cab
While he's having a smoke
And she's taking a drag
Now they're going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it's all in my head
But she's touching his chest
Now, he takes off her dress
Now, let me go

'Cause I just can't look - it's killing me
And taking control
Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Turning through sick lullabies [acoustic version of the song says: "Swimming through sick lullabies"]
Choking on your alibis
But it's just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
‘Cause I'm Mr Brightside

I never...
I never...
I never...
I never...

mylee Padillo

Her voice is so relaxing to hear. I'm always listening to her song. And it makes my day complete :) 👍 Sabrina

Awan Imanuel

I always play her songs everyday in my workplace, make my work so easy.... Thanks Sabrina👍👍

Katrinah

wow this was sung beautifully ! <3

Rigeh Sanaki

lagu ini banyak diputar di Mall Mall Jakarta..bagus suaranya... thanks for sabrina..

kaelkial villareal

i love this song.. ♥♥♥

Imam Yusuf

i love this song

mk piesa

Awesome.... Keep it up. It's beautiful.....

Nina Fuschia

Thank you so much for upload this song, finally i found this song in youtube.

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