Top Drawer
The Covasettes Lyrics
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'Cause that smile's taken its toll
You're in control
I guess I'll leave then
'Cause we're just friends after all
Or so we thought.
But I
That you'd make me feel brand new
And I never saw
That you'd make me feel top drawer
That you'd make me feel top drawer
And stop me 'cause I've
Had too much to drink
And help me
'Cause my head and heart are out of sync
Calm nights despise you
Your heels scar the ground
That you walk on
Let's go outside to
Get away from the storm
That you caused
But I
I never knew
That you'd make me feel brand new
And I never saw
That you'd make me feel top drawer
That you'd make me feel top drawer
And stop me 'cause I've
Had too much to drink
And help me
'Cause my head and heart are out of sync
(Loads of oh's)
The Covasettes's song Top Drawer is a heart-wrenching track that speaks to the pain of unrequited love. The opening lines, "I'm in the deep end, 'cause that smile's taken its toll, you're in control," suggests a feeling of emotional exhaustion brought on by being smitten with someone who you know is out of reach. The singer seems to be at a crossroads, torn between departing from a relationship that he or she wishes could be more and staying to preserve the friendship that does exist. As the chorus progresses, the underlying desire becomes clear, "That you'd make me feel top drawer," an expression of longing to escalate a relationship that is stalled at the friend zone.
Despite the singer's struggle, the song has an underlying optimism to it, an acceptance of the situation while still hoping for something more. Throughout the track, there is an ongoing sentiment of mixed feelings and discord, "Calm nights despise you, your heels scar the ground that you walk on," followed by a desire for escape, "Let's go outside to get away from the storm that you caused." The song's use of metaphor and imagery combined with the lead singer's emotive delivery creates a poignant and relatable composition.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in the deep end
I am in a difficult situation.
'Cause that smile's taken its toll
The other person's smile has had a negative effect on the situation.
You're in control
The other person has power over the situation.
I guess I'll leave then
The artist will remove themselves from the situation.
'Cause we're just friends after all
The artist and the other person have a platonic relationship.
Or so we thought.
The singer is beginning to realize their feelings for the other person may be more than just friendly.
But I
The singer shifts focus to their internal thoughts and feelings.
I never knew
The artist was not aware of the effect the other person would have on them.
That you'd make me feel brand new
The other person has positively changed the artist's perspective.
And I never saw
The artist did not anticipate the other person's impact on them emotionally.
That you'd make me feel top drawer
The other person has made the singer feel exceptional.
And stop me 'cause I've
The artist is requesting assistance from the other person.
Had too much to drink
The singer has consumed too much alcohol.
And help me
The singer is seeking physical or emotional aid.
'Cause my head and heart are out of sync
The singer's thoughts and emotions are not aligned.
Calm nights despise you
The other person has a negative impact on peaceful situations for the artist.
Your heels scar the ground
The other person leaves a negative imprint on their surroundings.
That you walk on
The other person has an overall negative impact.
Let's go outside to
The singer is suggesting a change of location to escape negative emotions.
Get away from the storm
The other person's actions have caused emotional turmoil for the artist.
That you caused
The other person is responsible for the emotional distress.
Contributed by Landon O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@julioramm5526
I'm in the deep end
'Cause that smile's taken its toll
You're in control
I guess I'll leave then
'Cause we're just friends after all
Or so we thought.
But I
I never knew
That you'd make me feel brand new
And I never saw
That you'd make me feel top drawer
That you'd make me feel top drawer
And stop me 'cause I've
Had too much to drink
And help me
'Cause my head and heart are out of sync
Calm nights despise you
Your heels scar the ground
That you walk on
Let's go outside to
Get away from the storm
That you caused
But I
I never knew
That you'd make me feel brand new
And I never saw
That you'd make me feel top drawer
That you'd make me feel top drawer
And stop me 'cause I've
Had too much to drink
And help me
'Cause my head and heart are out of sync’
@yitoturren6782
[Verse 1]
And I'm in the deep end 'Cause that smile's taken its toll You're in control I guess I'll leave then 'Cause we're just friends after all Or so we thought [Pre-Chorus] But I, I never knew That you'd make me feel brand new And I never saw That you'd make me feel top drawer That you'd make me feel top drawer
[Chorus]
And stop me 'Cause I've had too much to drink And help me 'Cause my head and heart are out of sync
[Verse 2]
Calm nights despise you Your heels scar the ground That you walk on Let's go outside To get away from the storm That you caused
[Pre-Chorus]
But I, I never knew That you'd make me feel brand new And I never saw That you'd make me feel top drawer That you'd make me feel top drawer
[Chorus]
And stop me 'Cause I've had too much to drink And help me 'Cause my head and heart are out of sync
@emilydelzell5236
Love your music, lovely rock stars. It's lifting me up in a difficult time. Sending appreciation from the US.
@yuyuserrano
Since I found you, I have not stopped listening to all your songs. I love all of them!! Greetings from Mexico :))
@julioramm5526
I'm in the deep end
'Cause that smile's taken its toll
You're in control
I guess I'll leave then
'Cause we're just friends after all
Or so we thought.
But I
I never knew
That you'd make me feel brand new
And I never saw
That you'd make me feel top drawer
That you'd make me feel top drawer
And stop me 'cause I've
Had too much to drink
And help me
'Cause my head and heart are out of sync
Calm nights despise you
Your heels scar the ground
That you walk on
Let's go outside to
Get away from the storm
That you caused
But I
I never knew
That you'd make me feel brand new
And I never saw
That you'd make me feel top drawer
That you'd make me feel top drawer
And stop me 'cause I've
Had too much to drink
And help me
'Cause my head and heart are out of sync’
@alnorsajidlimbo2965
Superb music arrangement! Great music for traveling alone. Greetings from the Philippines!
@TissueSkittles
Yall are gonna be famous a day! keep up the fantastic songs!!!
@vha3151
Found this song after my friend made an edit with it. I can't stop listening to it now.
@renzoaylas
Buena banda, los escucho desde Perú ❤️🇵🇪
@elliehicks8593
actually obsessed with you lads since seeing you at sherlocks your well good x
@isadoraalmeida2578
Brasil 🇧🇷❤
@windzu3975
Brasilllll uhuuuu achei um por aqui