The track blends a punchy electronic beat with 80s new wave synths to create a catchy, bad-ass alternative pop song. The bridge brings back the familiar chords and guitar progression heard in the second half of “Wiped Out!,” the title track of their sophomore album. Notably, “Softcore” would regain popularity in 2022, with the track going viral on social media app TikTok.
Softcore
The Neighbourhood Lyrics
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You get me through every dark night
I'm always gone, out on the go
I'm on the run and you're home alone
I'm too consumed with my own life
Are we too young for this?
Feels like I can't move
Sharing my heart
It's tearing me apart
But I know I'd miss you, baby, if I left right now
Doing what I can, tryna be your man
And every time I kiss you, baby
I can hear the sound of breaking down
I've been confused as of late (yeah)
Watching my youth slip away (yeah)
You're like the sun, you wake me up
But you drain me out if I get too much
I might need you or I'll break
Are we too young for this?
Feels like I can't move
Sharing my heart
It's tearing me apart
But I know I'd miss you, baby, if I left right now
Doing what I can, tryna be your man
And every time I kiss you, baby
I can hear the sound of breaking down
Breaking down, breaking down, breaking down
Breaking down, breaking down, breaking down
But I do, all for you
I don't want to make this hard
But I will 'cause I'm still
Sharing my heart
It's tearing me apart
But I know I'd miss you, baby, if I left right now (yeah, I know I would, I know I would)
Doing what I can, tryna be your man (be your man)
And every time I kiss you, baby
I can hear the sound of breaking down
Sharing my bed, uh
Sharing my bread, yeah
Sharing my bed
Sharing my head
(I'm breaking down)
Sharing my heart
Sharing my, sharing and I'm breaking down
Sharing, I'm done
Sharing my life
The Neighbourhood's "Softcore" is a ballad about the complexity of a relationship when two people have different priorities. The song is about a man who is always busy and on-the-go while his partner stays home, but realizes that they might be too young to handle the weight of their relationship. The man shares his heart with his partner, but it's tearing him apart. Despite the challenges, he can't bring himself to leave because he knows he'll miss her if he does.
The first verse of the song highlights how his partner has been his muse and has helped him through his dark times. He admits that he's too consumed with his own life, which doesn't give him much room for his partner. In the second verse, he observes that the passing of time is causing confusion, and he's having thoughts on his priorities in life. He describes his partner as the sun which wakes him up, but sometimes drains him. He admits to breaking down every time he kisses her, illustrating how complicated their relationship has become.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been my muse for a long time
You have inspired me for a considerable period.
You get me through every dark night
You provide me emotional support during tough times.
I'm always gone, out on the go
I am mostly away from home, busy in my own world.
I'm on the run and you're home alone
I am out and about while you are waiting for me at home.
I'm too consumed with my own life
I am too occupied with my own life, leaving little time for you.
Are we too young for this?
Is our relationship too immature and fragile?
Feels like I can't move
I feel stuck and unable to take a step forward.
Sharing my heart
Revealing my true feelings.
It's tearing me apart
Sharing my feelings is emotionally exhausting.
But I know I'd miss you, baby, if I left right now
I might regret breaking up with you and miss you terribly.
Doing what I can, tryna be a man
I am trying to be responsible and mature.
And every time I kiss you, baby
Every intimate moment with you makes me realize the gravity of the situation.
I can hear the sound of breaking down
I sense that our relationship is gradually falling apart.
I've been confused as of late (yeah)
Lately, I am feeling uncertain and indecisive.
Watching my youth slip away (yeah)
As I am growing older, I feel like I am losing out on youthful adventures and experiences.
You're like the sun, you wake me up
You are like a ray of hope that brightens up my life.
But you drain me out if I get too much
But too much dependence on you can be emotionally draining for me.
I might need you or I'll break
You might be my only source of emotional strength, and without you, I might crumble.
Breaking down, breaking down, breaking down
I am gradually falling apart, and the situation is worsening.
I don't want to play this part
I do not want to be in this situation.
But I do, all for you
But I am doing this because I care for you.
But I will 'cause I'm still
I will continue to do this because I am still in love with you.
Sharing my bed, uh
Sharing physical intimacy with you.
Sharing my bread, yeah
Sharing material comforts and resources with you.
Sharing my head
Sharing my thoughts and emotions with you.
Sharing my heart
Sharing my deepest and truest feelings with you.
Sharing, I'm done
I am exhausted from all this sharing and emotional burden.
Sharing my life
Sharing my entire existence with you.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Margott, Jesse Rutherford, Zach Abels, Brandon Fried, Jeremy Freedman, Lars Stalfors
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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suicidal
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Why is life
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Holding out on the outside but slowly giving up on the inside. ❤
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Shitty
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" Are we are too young for this? Feels like i cant move. " hits hard
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for realllll
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too hard.
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i know right some times i feel that.