Universe
Stretch Princess Lyrics
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There's space for you
I belong to nowhere more
Than you want me to
It's not such a beautiful thing
You tell me again
But it's the end of a universe
You love the idea
(say you said so)
Do what you will
Always say what you feel
(say you said so)
(you can't have? everything
You can't have everything)
Sometimes, when you think of me
Do I get there too soon
I'm closer now to nowhere more than you think I deserve to
It's not such a beautiful thing you tell me again
But it's the end of a universe
You love the idea
Of you and me here
(say you said so)
Do what you will,
Always say what you feel
(save yourself)
(you can't have? everything
You can't have everything)
In "Universe" by Stretch Princess, the singer is expressing their complicated relationship with someone who they think about often, but who also makes them feel conflicted. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and displacement ("I belong to nowhere more than you want me to"), as well as a kind of helplessness in the face of the other person's desires ("It's not such a beautiful thing / You tell me again"). The repeated refrain of "You can't have everything" suggests that there are limits to what either person can achieve in this relationship, but there is still a desire to be together in some way.
The tone of the song is melancholy and introspective, with a sense of unresolved tension. At the same time, there is a sort of resignation to the situation ("Do what you will / Always say what you feel"), as if the singer has accepted that things may not work out the way they want. Overall, "Universe" is a poem of conflicting emotions and desires, reflecting the messiness of real-life relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes, at the back of my mind
At times, in the recesses of my thoughts
There's space for you
A part of me still yearns for you
I belong to nowhere more
I have no other place to call my own
Than you want me to
Except for where you want me to be
It's not such a beautiful thing
This arrangement isn't idyllic
You tell me again
Repeatedly you remind me
But it's the end of a universe
Yet the conclusion of our connection will be catastrophic
You love the idea
You're fond of the concept
Of you and me here
Of us being together
(say you said so)
(You gave your word)
Do what you will
Feel free to do as you desire
Always say what you feel
Express your emotions candidly
(save yourself)
(Protect yourself)
(you can't have? everything
(Not everything is within your grasp
You can't have everything)
You simply can't have it all
Sometimes, when you think of me
Every so often, when you ponder about me
Do I get there too soon
Do I enter your mind prematurely
I'm closer now to nowhere more than you think I deserve to
I'm stuck in a place between accepting our situation and pushing for more, and you feel I belong in the former
It's not such a beautiful thing you tell me again
Once again, you emphasize that this isn't a fairytale romance
But it's the end of a universe
The final chapter of our story
You love the idea
Despite the flaws of our arrangement, you appreciate the notion
Of you and me here
Of us being together, in any capacity
(say you said so)
(You confirmed it)
Do what you will
Act upon your impulses
Always say what you feel
Be vocal about your emotions
(you can't have? everything
(Keep in mind, not everything is attainable
You can't have everything)
Perfection is unattainable
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVID JOHN MAGEE, JAMES WILLIAM ALEXANDER WRIGHT, JOANNE LOUISE LLOYD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
cartoonfan959
some similar underrated// forgotten 90s songs that are good and worth a look :)
- Scarlet - Independent love song
- Zoe - Sunshine on rainy day
- Princessa - I won't forget you
- Stilskin - Inside
- Divine Inspiration - The Way
- Saint Etienne - He's on the phone
- Liquido - narcotic
- L7 - Pretend we're dead
-Vocie of the beehive - Scary Kisses
- Urban Cookie Collective - The Key The Secret
- M People - Search for the hero
- Scatman - Scatman
cartoonfan959
they don't make awesome music like this anymore...
cartoonfan959
@Wayback2000 I would say 80s and 90s were best eras, right until about 2005 , since 2010 you notice a big decline in quality , music seems to be autotuned more and more and stars "fabricated" by the industry even if they don't have any talent , it's just like Courtney Love (love her or hate her ) predicted it would happen
Wayback2000
That's why everything I listen is around that era...
cartoonfan959
some similar underrated// forgotten 90s songs that are good and worth a look :)
- Scarlet - Independent love song
- Zoe - Sunshine on rainy day
- Princessa - I won't forget you
- Stilskin - Inside
- Divine Inspiration - The Way
- Saint Etienne - He's on the phone
- Liquido - narcotic
- L7 - Pretend we're dead
-Vocie of the beehive - Scary Kisses
- Urban Cookie Collective - The Key The Secret
- M People - Search for the hero
- Scatman - Scatman
thecoolg
damn you're awesome- thanks
crackwh0r34lyfe
You're the one (unreleased demo) by Kylie minogue kinda gives off the bronze vibes! Quite good too
Wayback2000
I recommend you give a listen to Sugarbomb, I posted some unreleased songs from them and their album Bully is amazing, one of my favourite bands of all time :)
Wayback2000
Thank you very much for sharing these :)
garymation
Just like The Sundays, but more like a Wednesday morning. About 8 o’clock.
VampireJohan888
Big college, little Buffy 💖