Sophie Michelle Ellis-Bextor (born 10 April 1979) is an English singer, son… Read Full Bio ↴Sophie Michelle Ellis-Bextor (born 10 April 1979) is an English singer, songwriter and model. She first came to prominence in the late 1990s, as the lead singer of the indie rock band theaudience. After the group disbanded, Ellis-Bextor went solo, achieving widespread success in the early 2000s. Her music is a mixture of mainstream pop, disco, nu-disco, and 1980s electronic influences.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has released six solo albums: Read My Lips, Shoot from the Hip, Trip the Light Fantastic, Make a Scene, Wanderlust and the most recent, Familia, which was released on September 2nd 2016. Her new album HANA will be released on 2nd June 2023.

Homewrecker
Sophie Ellis-Bextor Lyrics

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I see the way that you look at him
What makes you think that he's yours to win
You're showing off just trying to catch his eye
(Run along get your own guy)

The way your hand lingers on his arm
He makes a joke, you laugh a bit too hard
I know the tricks, it makes me sick inside

(Run along get your own guy)

(oh oh oh oh oh) You know I'm onto you
(oh oh oh oh oh) Know what you're trying to do
(oh oh oh oh oh) But there's a name for you
(oh oh oh oh oh) Ho.. Ho.. Homewrecker

To all you girls around the world
Stealing someone else's guy
You're going around breaking hearts
It ain't gonna work this time
(I know your kind)

So very cheap, devoid of any class
There's no mistique from your assorted parts
I'm still the boss, get lost, good luck, goodbye
(Run along and get your own guy)

(oh oh oh oh oh) You know I'm onto you
(oh oh oh oh oh) Know what you're trying to do
(oh oh oh oh oh) But there's a name for you
(oh oh oh oh oh) Ho.. Ho.. Homewrecker

To all you girls around the world
Stealing someone else's guy
You're going around breaking hearts

It ain't gonna work this time
(I know your kind)

Overall Meaning

Sophie Ellis-Bextor's song Homewrecker is a bold message to girls around the world who try to flirt with guys who are committed in a relationship. The lyrics implores girls to stop attempting to steal someone else's man and get their own. Ellis-Bextor sings in the first verse that she sees the way the girl is looking at her man and warns her to back off. She accuses the girl of showing off and desperately trying to catch his eye. The chorus makes it clear that Ellis-Bextor is not oblivious to this girl's sly moves and she calls her a homewrecker. She warns other girls that they are not the first to try this and there is a name for girls like them.

The second verse emphasizes the cheapness of the girl's moves and her lack of class. Ellis-Bextor sings that there is no mistique or charm to the girl's efforts and that she is still in charge, telling her to get lost and find her own guy. The chorus repeats again with the lyrics 'I know your kind' being sung twice. The song has a catchy beat and the lyrics are delivered with firmness and authority. It is a reminder to girls to respect boundaries and relationships and to not attempt to destroy something that someone else has worked hard to build.

Line by Line Meaning

I see the way that you look at him
I can perceive how you are gazing at him

What makes you think that he's yours to win
What leads you to believe that he belongs to you

You're showing off just trying to catch his eye
You're flaunting to attract his attention

(Run along get your own guy)
Go and find your own man

The way your hand lingers on his arm
The way you put your hand on his arm for a long time

He makes a joke, you laugh a bit too hard
He tells a joke, you laugh louder than you should

I know the tricks, it makes me sick inside
I am aware of your techniques, and it disgusts me internally

(Run along get your own guy)
Go and find your own man

(oh oh oh oh oh) You know I'm onto you
You are aware that I understand your intentions

(oh oh oh oh oh) Know what you're trying to do
You know what you're attempting to achieve

(oh oh oh oh oh) But there's a name for you
Nevertheless, you have a label

(oh oh oh oh oh) Ho.. Ho.. Homewrecker
It is 'Ho.. Ho.. Homewrecker'

To all you girls around the world
To all the girls worldwide

Stealing someone else's guy
Taking someone's man from them

You're going around breaking hearts
You are moving around, breaking people's hearts

It ain't gonna work this time
It will not work this time

(I know your kind)
(I am aware of your type)

So very cheap, devoid of any class
So incredibly tacky, without any elegance

There's no mistique from your assorted parts
There is no allure from your various parts

I'm still the boss, get lost, good luck, goodbye
I am still in command, so leave, good fortune, farewell

(Run along and get your own guy)
Go and find your own man