Bed
Semisonic Lyrics


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My little darling it's a crying shame
The way that you lead me on
And I've got nobody but myself to blame
Cause I've always just played along

Well show me a body that gets no love
And I'll show you a body that's way messed up
Well it seems like you're aware of the effect you have on my head

If you feel like I'm asking you for too much
We can keep in touch
And I'll find someone else to bed
Bed
Find some
Find someone else to bed

My little darling I'm a tangled mess
When you tease me the way you do
& what it would be like I can only guess
If you'd please me like I want to please you

Well show me a friendship that's pure and chaste
And I'll show you and engine that's dying to race
Well the time has come for me to find
Another way to get my soul fed

I know we could be the sweetest friends
But if that's where it ends
Then I'll find someone else to bed
Bed
Find some
Find someone else to bed
Bed
Find some
Find someone else to bed

Well the time has come for me
To take care of myself instead
You know if we remain
On a spiritual plane I will go insane
Don't make me find someone else to bed
Bed




Find someone
Find someone else to bed

Overall Meaning

In Semisonic's song "Bed," the lyrics address a toxic relationship where the singer feels used and unfulfilled. The song opens up with a sense of regret, as the singer acknowledges that they've been played by their partner. They feel alone and responsible for their situation because they have willingly gone along with things. The line "show me a body that gets no love, and I'll show you a body that's way messed up" highlights the negative impact that a lack of love can have on a person.


The chorus talks about finding someone else to bed, indicating that the singer is willing to move on from the relationship. They're in a vulnerable state, but they're aware of their worth and refuse to continue with a relationship that doesn't fulfill their needs. The line "don't make me find someone else to bed" shows that the singer is looking out for themselves and willing to leave behind the person who doesn't show them love.


The second verse emphasizes that the singer feels tangled and confused in the relationship. They desire to please their partner, but it feels like a one-sided situation where their partner only teases them. The line "well show me a friendship that's pure and chaste, and I'll show you an engine that's dying to race" suggests that the singer is looking for a deeper and more honest connection with their partner.


Overall, "Bed" is a song about recognizing when a relationship is toxic and choosing to move on. It shows the importance of self-love and finding someone who can reciprocate love and respect.



Line by Line Meaning

My little darling it's a crying shame
It's unfortunate that you, my love, lead me on


The way that you lead me on
The manner in which you deceive me is apparent


And I've got nobody but myself to blame
I can only hold myself accountable for allowing it to happen


Cause I've always just played along
I've been complacent and gone with the flow


Well show me a body that gets no love
If there's someone who's unloved, it shows


And I'll show you a body that's way messed up
Their emotional state is sure to be in disarray


Well it seems like you're aware of the effect you have on my head
You know how your actions affect me


If you feel like I'm asking you for too much
If you think I'm being too demanding


We can keep in touch
Perhaps we can stay in contact


And I'll find someone else to bed
I'll look elsewhere for physical intimacy


My little darling I'm a tangled mess
You make me feel overwhelmed and confused


When you tease me the way you do
Your playful behaviors towards me


& what it would be like I can only guess
I can only imagine what it would be like


If you'd please me like I want to please you
If only you would reciprocate my affection


Well show me a friendship that's pure and chaste
Find me a relationship devoid of sexual tension


And I'll show you and engine that's dying to race
There's potential for an intense connection to develop


Well the time has come for me to find
It's time for me to move on


Another way to get my soul fed
To find a different way to find fulfillment


I know we could be the sweetest friends
We could have a great companionship


But if that's where it ends
If that's as far as it goes


Then I'll find someone else to bed
I'll seek physical intimacy with another person


Well the time has come for me
It's become clear that


To take care of myself instead
I need to prioritize my own well-being


You know if we remain
If we keep things as they are


On a spiritual plane I will go insane
If we only connect on an emotional level, I'll lose my mind


Don't make me find someone else to bed
Please don't push me to look for intimacy outside of our relationship




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAN WILSON

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