Gap
The Kooks Lyrics
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"You're mine,"
It's easier to work,
But I don't mind,
You're bitter in defeat so,
Just don't try
To take away all the things
I'll do in my life.
I have to break down all
The corners of the world.
Don't heap this praise on me,
I know I don't deserve it.
But what's so this I see?
Yeah you're leaving right beside me,
And I miss you, and I need you.
I do.
But don't go, take my love,
I won't let you, I'm saying please don't go.
Don't go, take my love,
I won't let you, I'm saying please don't go.
Well leave your lover now,
It's your turn.
And see your mother now,
I hope she's okay.
You're bitter in defeat so,
Let's not try
To take away all the things we'll do in our lives.
I have to break down all the corners of the world.
Don't heed this praise on me,
I know I don't deserve it.
But what's so this I see?
Yeah you're leaving right beside me,
And I miss you, and I need you.
I do.
But don't go, take my love,
I won't let you, I'm saying please don't go.
Don't go, take my love,
I won't let you, I'm saying please don't go.
All of my life,
Trying to understand.
All of my life,
Trying to hold a hand.
I have to break down all,
The corners of this world.
Don't heed this praise on me,
I know I don't deserve it.
But what's so this I see?
Yeah you're leaving right beside me,
And I miss you, and I love you.
That's true.
The Kooks' song "Gap" reflects on the complexities and struggles within relationships. The repetition of the line "I have to break down all the corners of the world" suggests an urgency to explore and challenge obstacles that hinder personal growth and the relationship. The lyrics also evoke a sense of fairness and justice, such as "You're bitter in defeat so, let's not try to take away all the things we'll do in our lives." It's a plea to recognize each other's worth and value one's aspirations.
The chorus, "But don't go take my love, I won't let you, I'm saying please don't go" expresses the fear of losing a loved one and the anxiety of not being able to control the situation. The verse "All of my life, trying to hold a hand" reveals the yearning for companionship and a sense of belonging. The lyrics capture the complexities of human emotions and relationships, with its struggles, uncertainties, and joys.
Line by Line Meaning
So put a spanner in the works,
Let's make some trouble, let's make things interesting.
"You're mine,"
I am deeply in love with you and want to devote myself to our relationship.
It's easier to work,
Working on our relationship is easier than giving up on it.
But I don't mind,
I am willing to put in the work for our relationship.
You're bitter in defeat so,
You don't take losing very well.
Just don't try
Don't try to take away my dreams or ambitions.
To take away all the things
To take away all the things that are important to me.
I'll do in my life.
My personal goals and aspirations should not be sacrificed for a relationship.
I have to break down all
I need to break down all of the barriers and limitations around me.
The corners of the world.
I want to explore and experience everything that the world has to offer.
Don't heap this praise on me,
I am not necessarily deserving of any praise.
I know I don't deserve it.
I am aware of my shortcomings and mistakes.
But what's so this I see?
But what is it that I am seeing or experiencing?
Yeah you're leaving right beside me,
You're here with me, but I feel like you're emotionally distant or leaving me soon.
And I miss you, and I need you.
I feel a deep emotional connection to you and can't stand to be apart.
I do.
I truly feel this way and want to make things work with you.
But don't go, take my love,
Please don't leave me, let's stay together and work through our issues.
I won't let you,
I am determined to hold onto this relationship and make it work.
Well leave your lover now,
You should break up with your current partner and be with me instead.
It's your turn.
It's your choice to make, but I hope you choose me.
And see your mother now,
You should go spend time with your mother because it's important.
I hope she's okay.
I care about your well-being and the well-being of your loved ones.
Let's not try
We shouldn't attempt to harm or sabotage each other.
To take away all the things we'll do in our lives.
Our relationship should not interfere with our individual goals and dreams.
All of my life,
Throughout my entire life so far,
Trying to understand.
I have been trying to make sense of things and understand the world around me.
Trying to hold a hand.
Trying to form and maintain relationships with others.
And I love you.
I have a deep and intense love for you.
That's true.
This emotion is genuine and earnest.
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Written by: MAX RAFFERTY, LUKE PRITCHARD, PAUL GARRED, HUGH HARRIS
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