I've Got Your Number Son
She & Him Lyrics

What's a man without all the attention?
A man loses his identity and importance without receiving attention from others.

Well, he's just a man.
Without attention, a man is reduced to his basic human form and capabilities.

Why do you think no one will hear what you've got to say.
The singer questions why someone might believe their thoughts and opinions are not worthy of being heard.

Who am I without all your affection?
The artist feels that their worth and identity are tied to the affection of another person.

I'm a nobody, too.
Without the affection of their partner, the artist feels insignificant and unimportant.

I'm not at all, thing I love, but that's what I've got to pay.
The singer doesn't feel like they deserve the love they receive, but they feel that they have to pay for it anyway.

And you can tell everyone, everyone
The singer is addressing their partner directly, letting them know that they have something to say to the world.

I've got your number, son.
The artist claims to understand their partner fully, and knows their true nature and intentions.

'Cause I can try my love, I can try my love onto.
The artist is willing to give their love and affection to their partner in an effort to help them.

'Cause I can shine my love, I can shine my love on you.
The artist believes that their love can make their partner better and help them find their true self.

I don't wanna spend night after night with you,
The singer is expressing a desire to distance themselves from their partner.

Well, you figured it out.
The artist believes that their partner understands why they want to be apart.

You're getting restless, I'm getting restless looking at you.
The singer is uncomfortable being around their partner, and feels that their partner is also uneasy.

I don't wanna be rocking hard times
The singer doesn't want to go through difficult times with their partner.

'Cause I figured you out.
The singer claims to understand their partner completely.

You're not a man who can understand anyone but you.
The artist believes that their partner is self-centered and incapable of empathizing with others.

I sacrifice myself at the altar of someone else s love for me
The artist has been sacrificing their own needs and desires to please their partner.

No, that doesn't comfort me.
Despite their efforts to please their partner, the singer does not feel fulfilled or happy.

You think you can keep in the shadow
The singer believes that their partner is trying to hide something.

Well, you figure it out.
The artist challenges their partner to come clean and reveal their true intentions.

I've listened to enough of all your stuff to fill a book or two.
The artist has grown tired of their partner's words and actions. They feel that they know everything about their partner and their motivations.

And you can tell everyone, everyone
The artist is once again addressing their partner directly.

I've got your number, son.
The singer is confident in their ability to understand their partner and predict their behavior.

'Cause I can try my love, I can try my love onto.
The artist is reinforcing their willingness to help and support their partner.

'Cause I can shine my love, I can shine my love on you.
The singer believes that their love can have a positive impact on their partner, and is willing to continue giving it.