Finders Keepers
The Night Café Lyrics
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I'm never 'round
A poor excuse
What's new with you
Finders Keepers
It's a long idea
I'll see when I see you
Today I should've found
A whole new beginning
But then I realize
That we change the meaning
I don't mean to hide out
But when I'm home
I'm in alone
Ignoring my phone
Finders Keepers
It's a long idea
I will love and leave you
It goes over and over
Today I should've found
A whole new beginning
But then I realize
That we change the meaning
It's my fault that we
Drift apart
I know you're not the only one
No you're not the only one
It's my fault that we
Drift apart
I know you're not the only one
No you're not the only one
It's my fault that we
Drift apart
I know you're not the only one
No you're not the only one
Today I should've found
A whole new beginning
But then I realized
That we changed the meaning
It's my fault that we drift apart
You know you're not the only one
No, you're not the only one
The Night Café's song Finders Keepers is an introspective and honest acknowledgment of a relationship that is fading away due to neglect on one party's part. The singer is busy with their life, citing lack of time and presence as a poor excuse for not keeping up with their significant other. The main idea of the song is summed up in the repeated phrase "Finders Keepers" which serves as a metaphor for how relationships can become lost and discarded.
The singer struggles with feelings of guilt and remorse as they realize that the actions they take, or don't take, have led to the breakdown of the relationship. They mention how they should be finding a new beginning but fail to do so because the familiar habits of avoidance and escapism keep them firmly in place.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the inevitability of change and how it can lead to the loss of meaningful connections. It is a poignant reminder to cherish and care for those we love before it is too late.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't get time
I'm always so busy that I don't have time to see you
I'm never 'round
I'm hardly ever available to hang out with you
A poor excuse
I know my excuse is not good enough for not being able to spend time with you
What's new with you
I'm curious to know what's been happening in your life since we last talked
Finders Keepers
The game is on: whoever finds something gets to keep it
It's a long idea
The concept of finders keepers is something that has been around for a while
I'll see when I see you
I don't have a specific time in mind to meet up with you, but I'll see you when I do
It goes over and over
The idea of finders keepers keeps repeating itself
Today I should've found
I had high hopes for today in terms of discovering something new
A whole new beginning
I wanted to start fresh and explore new things
But then I realize
However, I came to the realization that something has changed
That we change the meaning
The meaning of things can change over time
I don't mean to hide out
I don't intend to isolate myself on purpose
But when I'm home
When I'm at home, I feel comfortable in my own space
I'm in alone
I prefer being by myself instead of being social sometimes
Ignoring my phone
I'm not paying attention to my phone because I want to disconnect for a while
I will love and leave you
I might enjoy spending time with you now, but I'll eventually move on
It's my fault that we drift apart
I'm responsible for not being as close as we used to be
You know you're not the only one
I have other people in my life who I may not be as close to as I used to be
No, you're not the only one
It's not just you who I've drifted apart from, it's others too
Writer(s): Carl John Dillon, Sean Christopher Martin, Joshua George Frances Higgins, Arran Rory O'connel-whittle
Contributed by Levi R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lucy Moon
I honestly adore your music with a passion. It has helped me during many rough times in my life and help cope with the trauma of my past.
I'm from America. I found you though my long insomnia filled nights just listening to music and diving to find more. I craved something different. To feel normal.
I found you guys. I loved and felt serenity in every single one.
Every song you released seem to address a problem I was having as I was having it. Released sometimes a mere week!
Anyways, just wanted you to know my appreciation in hopes you see this. I love you all and I hope you continue to make music. I hope you tour to Chicago some day. I'd adore to see you.
It would mean the world to me.
Keep creating art.
Luciane Oliveira
Finders Keepers
I don't get time
I'm never 'round
A poor excuse
What's new with you
Finders Keepers
It's a long idea
I'll see when I see you
It goes over and over
Today I should've found
A whole new beginning
But then I realize
That we change the meaning
I don't mean to hide out
But when I'm home
I'm in alone
Ignoring my phone
Finders Keepers
It's a long idea
I will love and leave you
It goes over and over
Today I should've found
A whole new beginning
But then I realize
That we change the meaning
It's my fault that we
Drift apart
I know you're not the only one
No you're not the only one
It's my fault that we
Drift apart
I know you're not the only one
No you're not the only one
It's my fault that we
Drift apart
I know you're not the only one
No you're not the only one
Today I should've found
A whole new beginning
But then I realized
That we changed the meaning
It's my fault that we drift apart
You know you're not the only one
No, you're not the only one
Kami Sensei
@ryu id recommend bands like
No vacation
The Plums
The smiths (80s English band)
King Krule
Puma Blue
The Cure
I names two 80s English alt bands that are pretty known already but just incase you don’t know them or haven’t heard of them be sure to check them out for sure
Lucy Moon
I honestly adore your music with a passion. It has helped me during many rough times in my life and help cope with the trauma of my past.
I'm from America. I found you though my long insomnia filled nights just listening to music and diving to find more. I craved something different. To feel normal.
I found you guys. I loved and felt serenity in every single one.
Every song you released seem to address a problem I was having as I was having it. Released sometimes a mere week!
Anyways, just wanted you to know my appreciation in hopes you see this. I love you all and I hope you continue to make music. I hope you tour to Chicago some day. I'd adore to see you.
It would mean the world to me.
Keep creating art.
Mr Nobody | Jackson
What are your favourite songs by TNC?
Lucy Moon
@Mr Nobody | Jackson I truly adore all the songs but my tops are I'm fine, Strange clothes, endless lovers, and please. Omg....Felicity is also so good. The melodies and the lyrics give me a natural high.
I think it's so neat how every song they released seemed to connect to me.
What about you?
Disconnected Roamer
they are from the same city as The Beatles
Articus Kyliee
Disconnected Roamer that explains why they’re talented
Obi Braxton
What a heartfelt message aww
I think a lot of us feel this way. They’re so underrated. They’re music makes me feel nostalgic but ethereal.
Hoganis Hero
The intro just gave me chills
Articus Kyliee
I got chills from 0:00 to 3:49
Lloyd Joshua Reyes
Yes! The whole instrumentation just gives me the feels. I would get lost in it!
Daniela Reyes
Super proud of you guys! You are my favorite band out there and inspired me to make music. Keep the magic coming <3