Following on… Read Full Bio ↴Sea Girls is a British four-piece band based in London.
Following on the heels of both the NME and Radio 1 Huw Stephens cherry-picking Sea Girls as Ones To Watch For 2018, the band released their follow up to January's HEAVENLY WAR - new single EAT ME WHOLE which furthers the bold claim that they are one of the most reliable new bands for penning these instant indie-disco, festival ready anthems.
Fronted by Henry Camamile, the single is the first to be taken from the band's third EP - EP3 which follows EP1 CALL ME OUT and EP2 HEAVENLY WAR and is another timely example of what this young British band are capable of.
Arriving in London via Leicestershire and Kent, Sea Girls know there is nothing understated or apologetic about a bold chorus, especially one that can be sung in unison by thousands of fans together of all walks of life. Sea Girls have these choruses in spades.
Henry Camamile on EAT ME WHOLE – “It’s a story about the moment at a party when it’s just about to kick off over someone being rude and one guy thinking he’s the man, but in reality they’re just killing the vibe. It was written the same day we recorded it, so it has that exciting and impulsive energy of a brand new jam, so we thought let’s do something in the moment to reflect the story of the song and see what happens. The music and the lyrics all came together and we love how it sounds.”
Following the quartets maiden UK headline tour in February, with fans screaming the words back to them the festival season is fast approaching with appearances confirmed at Reading and Leeds festival, Citadel, Truck, 110 Above, Live At Leeds, The Great Escape and Belladrum to mention but a few.
All I Want To Hear You Say
Sea Girls Lyrics
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With a face made for TV
I knew it was only just a matter of time
You were caught in the headlights of your dream
Now we live in different worlds
'Cause I'm still working shifts
While you're putting on pearlsAnd I just want to know
If you're in Manchester, will you come to my show?
And say
How you doing?
Well, I want you to know that I am doing
Better than I was before
How you doing?
Well, I want you to know
That really
I'm on your news feed twice a day
See you in the papers
I go to all your plays
Even if I want to I can't look away
It ain't easy to forget you
It's all I want to hear you say
Sometimes I dream about you running away
You bring your hair and makeup to my flat
Oh, heaven on earth is a hell of a place
No one can judge me for trying to get back
But there was a while ago
And our delicate youth is starting to get old
And I just want to knowIf you're in town tonight
I'd like to say hello
And
How you doing?
Well, I want you to know that I am doing
Better than I was before
How you doing?
Well, I want you to know
That really
I'm on your news feed twice a day
See you in the papers
I go to all your plays
Even if I want to
I can't look away
It ain't easy to forget you
It's all I want to hear you say
I want to hear you say
There's a part of me you'll take away forever
And that would do
So, how you doing?
Well, I want you to know that I am doing
Better than I was before
How you doing?
Well, I want you to know
That really
I'm on your news feed twice a day
See you in the papers
I go to all your plays
Even if I want to
I can't look away
It ain't easy to forget you
It's all I want to hear you say
Even if I want to
I can't look away
It ain't easy to forget you
It's all I want to hear you say
The song "All I Want To Hear You Say" by Sea Girls is a melancholy ballad about longing for someone who has moved on to a different life. The lyrics depict the singer's feelings about a former lover who has achieved success and is living a luxurious life, whereas the singer is still struggling and stuck in a mundane job. The opening lyrics "Your body shape was a warning sign, with a face made for TV" suggest the singer's former partner was charismatic and attractive, a clear focal point in their life. However, the following lines "I knew it was only just a matter of time, you were caught in the headlights of your dream" indicate that they have since moved on to bigger and better things.
The singer is left to reminisce about their former relationship regularly, as social media and news outlets continuously provide updates on their ex-partner's life. The lines "I'm on your news feed twice a day, see you in the papers, I go to all your plays, even if I want to, I can't look away" imply that the singer is still emotionally invested in their former partner, despite their current situation. The chorus repeats the phrase "How you doing? Well I want you to know that I am doing better than I was before", highlighting the singer's desire to show their ex that they have improved their life and are no longer held back by them. However, the singer ultimately hopes to hear their former partner say "There's a part of me you'll take away forever, and that would do", as a way of accepting that their relationship had a significant impact on each other's lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Your body shape was a warning sign
I could see from your appearance that trouble was on the horizon
With a face made for TV
You had a stunning appearance, perfect for the screen
I knew it was only just a matter of time
I knew that the problems we would face were inevitable
You were caught in the headlights of your dream
You were too focused on achieving your goals to see what was happening around you
Now we live in different worlds
Our lives have taken different paths and we are no longer in the same place
'Cause I'm still working shifts
I am still working long, tiring hours to make ends meet
While you're putting on pearls
You are living a life of luxury and indulgence
And I just want to know
I am curious and would like to know
If you're in Manchester, will you come to my show?
I am performing in Manchester and I am hoping to see you there
And say
I am hoping that you will say
How you doing?
I am asking about your well-being
Well, I want you to know that I am doing
However, I also want to make it clear that I am doing well
Better than I was before
I have improved since our last interaction
I'm on your news feed twice a day
I am constantly seeing updates about you on social media
See you in the papers
I am seeing you in the news and other publications
I go to all your plays
I am attending all of your performances
Even if I want to I can't look away
I am drawn to you and can't help but pay attention
It ain't easy to forget you
I find it difficult to forget about you
It's all I want to hear you say
Hearing you say this would mean everything to me
Sometimes I dream about you running away
I have dreams about you leaving me behind
You bring your hair and makeup to my flat
You come to my place with all your beauty products
Oh, heaven on earth is a hell of a place
Being with you is wonderful but also very challenging
No one can judge me for trying to get back
I am trying to win you back and don't care what others think
But there was a while ago
Our relationship was in the past
And our delicate youth is starting to get old
We are no longer as young and carefree as we once were
If you're in town tonight
If you happen to be in the same place as me tonight
I'd like to say hello
I would like to greet you
I want to hear you say
What I want from you is to say
There's a part of me you'll take away forever
You have left an indelible mark on me that will never go away
And that would do
That is all I need from you
Even if I want to
Despite my desires
It ain't easy to forget you
It is challenging to forget you
It's all I want to hear you say
Hearing you say this is all that matters to me
Writer(s): Henry William John Benjamin Camamile, Max Wolfgang
Contributed by Anna L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@CRDBRDT045TERR
My mate passed away this year and this was played at his memorial because it was one of his favourite songs. I'd never heard of this band so I'm thanking him, posthumously, for introducing me to them! 🤣 Cheers Will, Rest In Peace ❤️
@joelpw123
I was at the memorial too. Sea Girls have been one of my favourite bands since that day. RIP Will, Bowland Forever xx
@elliottpartridge5542
Came back to this song today on his birthday! Has been in my head for months. Bless up William.
@georgematkin2658
Your friend had great taste in music, Rip Will.
@soapboxx9664
I was at the service too! RIP Will!
@fkafly
He knew is music then bless him R.I.P. X
@beebread2079
Y’all are so underrated I hope the release of your new album gives you the hype you deserve
@LoftusWatching
I absolutely love how the music cuts out every time the line "thats all i want to hear you say" comes around. The song has so much energy and it really gives it that emotional impact, almost whiplash like effect to end each chorus.
You know a song is a good'un when one listen is enough to make you want more!
@mikaela3048
YYYYYYYESSSS
@martameporfavor6685
This song is so underrated