Thieves
She & Him/She and Him Lyrics
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With all kinds of lies, the lies I never told at all
What's in my pocket? You never knew
You didn't know me well, so well as I knew you
And I know and you know too
That love like ours is terrible news
But that won't stop me crying
I'm not a prophet, old love is in me
New love just seeps right in and makes me guilty
Why do you look like that? It's not all that bad
I'll see you sometime, sometimes lonely isn't sad
And I know and you know too
That love like ours is terrible news
But that won't stop me crying
No, that won't stop me crying over you
We two are makers, just made this mess
Two broken hearts don't break any less
There's thieves among us, painting the walls
With all kinds of lies, the lies I never told at all
And I know, and you know too
That love like ours is terrible news
But that won't stop me crying
That won't stop me crying over you
No, that won't stop me crying over you
The song "Thieves" by She & Him is a heart-wrenching ballad about a relationship that has ended and left the singer feeling hurt and confused. The opening lines set the scene for the rest of the song, as the singer warns of "thieves among us" who paint the walls with lies, suggesting that their relationship may have been built on falsehoods. The singer acknowledges that they themselves may have kept secrets from the other person, suggesting a lack of trust in the relationship.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, as the singer and their former partner both know that their "love like ours is terrible news." Despite this, the singer can't help but cry over the loss of the relationship. The second verse introduces the theme of guilt and regret, as the singer acknowledges that they may have contributed to the downfall of the relationship. However, they still see a glimmer of hope for the future, suggesting that they may meet again and that being lonely doesn't have to be a bad thing.
Overall, "Thieves" is a powerful exploration of the complex emotions that come with the end of a relationship. It acknowledges the pain and heartbreak that come with losing someone you love, while also recognizing that there may be hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
There's thieves among us, painting the wall
There are people around us who are spreading false and deceitful information
With all kinds of lies, the lies I never told at all
These lies are not the ones I ever told, but they are being spread anyways
What's in my pocket? You never knew
You never really understood me and what I was feeling
You didn't know me well, so well as I knew you
I knew you better than you knew me, but you never realized it
And I know and you know too
We both know that our love is not going to be easy
That love like ours is terrible news
Our love will bring complications and struggles
But that won't stop me crying
Despite the difficulties, I still feel pain and sadness
No, that won't stop me crying over you
I will still cry over you, despite the hardships
I'm not a prophet, old love is in me
I'm not all-knowing, but I still hold onto the love we had
New love just seeps right in and makes me guilty
I feel guilty for moving on and feeling love for someone else
Why do you look like that? It's not all that bad
Even though things aren't great, they aren't as bad as they seem
I'll see you sometime, sometimes lonely isn't sad
I may see you again, and even though loneliness can be sad, it doesn't necessarily have to be
We two are makers, just made this mess
We are responsible for the current state of our relationship
Two broken hearts don't break any less
Our hearts are already broken, so there's no lessening the pain
And I know, and you know too
Once again, we both know the reality of our love
That love like ours is terrible news
Our love is bound to be complicated and troublesome
But that won't stop me crying
Despite everything, I still feel pain and sadness
That won't stop me crying over you
And I will still cry over you because of it
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There's thieves among us
Painting the walls
All kinds of lies, and lies
I never told it all
What's in my pocket?
You never knew
You didn't know me well
So well, as I knew you
And I know, and you know too
That a love, like ours
Is terrible news
But that wont stop me crying
No, that wont stop me crying over you
I'm not a prophet
Old love is in me
New love just seaps right in
And, it makes me guilty
Why do you look like that?
And not all that fast
I'll see you sometime
Sometimes, lonely isn't sad
And I know, and you know too
That a love, like ours
Is terrible news
But that won't stop me crying
No, that won't stop me crying over you
No, that won't stop me crying over you
We two are makers
Just made this mess
Two broken hearts don't beat
Any less
There's thieves among us
Painting the walls
All kinds of lies, and lies
I never told it all
And I know, and you know too
That a love, like ours
Is terrible news
But that won't stop me crying
No, that won't stop me crying over you
No, that won't stop me crying over you
No, that won't stop me crying over you
Elisabetta Liccardi
Lyrics:
There's thieves among us, painting the wall
With all kinds of lies, the lies I never told at all
What's in my pocket? You never knew
You didn't know me well, so well as I knew you
And I know and you know too
That love like ours is terrible news
But that won't stop me crying
No, that won't stop me crying over you
I'm not a prophet, old love is in me
New love just seeps right in and makes me guilty
Why do you look like that? It's not all that bad
I'll see you sometime, sometimes lonely isn't sad
And I know and you know too
That love like ours is terrible news
But that won't stop me crying
No, that won't stop me crying over you
We two are makers, just made this mess
Two broken hearts don't break any less
There's thieves among us, painting the walls
With all kinds of lies, the lies I never told at all
And I know, and you know too
That love like ours is terrible news
But that won't stop me crying
That won't stop me crying over you
No, that won't stop me crying over you
André Telles HD
Oh saudades de 2011, Clipe passava direto na MTV Brasil 🇧🇷😍😍😍🥰 amo essa música
Sanja
I really like Zooey. She's really talented and kind of warm, cute and feminine. She has a sort of gentle aura around her, but she also comes across as someone who sticks to her guns and is a very smart, hardworking business woman who understands how things work. I have a strong respect for that. I dig the fact that she stays true to her style unlike so many other celebrities nowadays. She seems cool all in all. Big blue eyes are a bonus.
PalominoKid
all true, but probably should ask Ben Gibbard for his opinion (Big Black Sun) :/
Suz Marie
Boy you nailed every single thing I think about her too... She's awesome in her own unique way! <3
Dakill Kustom Garage
Woww , Love is in the air 😃
stev6963
This song has a very special place in my heart. It reminds me of a very unique and exciting time in my life because this is all I was listening to when I happened to be with someone I liked very much way back in 2010. When we broke up this song was on repeat and it still makes me feel sad because it's so beautiful lol.
L
Dude same! It also reminds me of a very exciting time in my life and who I was with at that time. All she and him songs do but this one especially. I also recorded a demo of this song with the band I played with at the time and it was like the 2nd song I ever recorded in a studio setting and it was so amazing because it was my favorite song and literally was like the theme song of that part of my life.
katerinaballerina7
Love the 50's/60's feel. LOVE it.
William Hunter
WOW! Great song, great job, Zooey. Hauntingly beautiful.
Denise Freitas
What a beautiful song! Love She & Him!