Having recently wrapped up an EP of loungey bedroom pop under the alias Fed… Read Full Bio ↴Having recently wrapped up an EP of loungey bedroom pop under the alias Federer, lead-Girl Dan Vidmar set to work on something more hi-fi and soulful. His new project is just that, specializing in a pastiche of smooth '90s R&B and getting down with everyone from Shai to Max Martin's late-century boy-band production. Vidmar's warbly voice and throwbacks to New Jack Swing bring to mind the success of contemporary blue-eyed soul boys Autre Ne Veut and How to Dress Well, but what separates Vidmar from his peers is his avoidance of hypnagogic trappings in favor of a more straight-up approach. And now that Vidmar has put together a band with Portland's local all-stars Ingmar Carlson and Dan Sutherland, you can bet we'll be hearing a lot more from this band once they start packing shows in the new year.

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Shy Girls Lyrics

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Yesterday I woke up in an empty bed.
I was dreaming bout the things that I should have said.
Just sedate my cell phone and mobile.
I'm at her house, sorry.
Sorry I won't bring back my love.
I got a clear vision.
Visions don't make up for love.
I'm the one that's always apologizing.

I'm the one that's just pacified.
I'm at her house, sorry.
Sorry I won't bring back my love.
I got a clear vision.
Visions don't make up for love.
Just take it steady like I said it did. My is this song almost over, marching over. Why you never call, I'm just laying round with my mobile.
Watching the news is making me wanna cruise.
Before I snooze I wanna let you loose.
I'm at her house, sorry.
Sorry I won't bring back my love.
I got a clear vision.
Visions don't make up for love.
I'm the one always apologizing, bout it.
Stay right here and just keep things cool.
I'm the one that's just pacified.
Stay right here and just keep things cool.
I'm at her house, sorry.
Sorry I won't bring back my love.

I got a clear vision.
Visions don't make up for love.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Shy Girls’ song “WITHOUT” speak to the emotions of regret and longing after a relationship has ended. The song begins with the singer waking up in an empty bed, having dreamed about the things they should have said to their former partner. The verse goes on to say that the singer is at their ex-partner’s house, apologizing for their wrongdoings, but ultimately acknowledging that a “clear vision” and mere apologies cannot make up for lost love.

The chorus repeats the phrase “I’m the one that’s always apologizing, I’m the one that’s just pacified”, emphasizing the singer’s feelings of helplessness and passiveness in the relationship. The second verse further expresses the singer’s loneliness and desire for their former partner’s presence, suggesting they are “laying round with [their] mobile” waiting for a call that never comes. The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the singer acknowledging that they need to move on from their past relationship, but still unable to let go of their feelings of regret and love.

Overall, the lyrics of “WITHOUT” capture the nuances of a painful breakup, including feelings of guilt, longing, and helplessness. The melancholic tone and introspective lyrics create a powerful emotional resonance that speaks to many people who have experienced heartbreak.

Line by Line Meaning

Yesterday I woke up in an empty bed.
I woke up lonely, feeling unfulfilled and empty.

I was dreaming bout the things that I should have said.
I regret not speaking up and expressing my feelings.

Just sedate my cell phone and mobile.
I want to shut out the world and disconnect from technology.

I'm at her house, sorry.
I'm at her house, feeling apologetic.

Sorry I won't bring back my love.
I'm sorry that I can't bring back the love that we once had.

I got a clear vision.
I have a clear understanding of what's happened between us.

Visions don't make up for love.
Having clarity doesn't replace the love that's been lost.

I'm the one that's always apologizing.
I'm always the one saying sorry, feeling guilty for what's happened.

I'm the one that's just pacified.
I feel like I'm just going through the motions, trying to keep the peace.

Just take it steady like I said it did. My is this song almost over, marching over.
I'm trying to take things slow and steady, but this song feels like it's dragging on forever.

Why you never call, I'm just laying round with my mobile.
I'm waiting for your call, passively checking my phone while doing nothing.

Watching the news is making me wanna cruise.
The news is depressing me and making me want to escape.

Before I snooze I wanna let you loose.
Before I go to sleep, I want to let you go and move on.

Stay right here and just keep things cool.
I want to keep things calm and stable, not stir up any drama.

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Comments from YouTube:

theLunchbox

10y↑13

heard this song during the end credits of house of lies ... its so smooth ... love it

JJay750

10y

I'm so glad more people have discovered this song! Now you all can share my immense love for this song.

jreal24711

8y↑36

I thank you House of Lies for your great taste in music.

Kristina Pejcic Marinkovic

7y↑1

Oh yeah!

Joel Cobb

one of the most beautiful songs i ever heard, it released at a good time.

Antonio De Sadier

10y↑1

I have listened to all of the cuts. They are all great. But this one is a heart grabber! This boy is on a run. Just close your eyes and float with the rhythm. Love is in the air!

TBoyProd1

10y↑9

Yep, Props To "House of Lies" and "Shazam" That's the way forward for any new artist or any artist that want exposure get yourself placed on a hit TV Show. Now I am going to find out who "Shy Girls" is/are and what else they have going!