Mixed Signals
The Night Café Lyrics
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I think I need to let it go
I didn't think that I didn't need you
I just got fucked and you made the decisions
You went and changed and you didn't need me
It's so much harder now
It's so much harder now you're not mine, mine
And now you're not mine, mine
I didn't think that I didn't need you
I just got fucked and you made the decisions
Times change, now you're moving on
While I sit smoking lonely cigarette
In an empty room with the lights off
I didn't think that I didn't need you
I just got fucked and you made the decisions
You went and changed and you didn't need me
It's so much harder now
It's so much harder now you're not mine, mine
I didn't think that I didn't need you
And now you're not mine, mine
I didn't think that I didn't need you
I just got fucked and you made the decisions
Times change now you're moving on
And I'm left smoking
Times change now you're moving on
Empty room with the lights off
Now you're not mine, mine
I didn't think that I didn't need you
And now you're not mine, mine
I didn't think that I didn't need you
The Night Café's "Mixed Signals" is a song about regret, heartbreak, and the consequences of words left unsaid. The song's lyrics express the internal turmoil of a person who has let a relationship slip away. The opening lines indicate that the singer feels that they have gone too far and that they need to let go, illustrating a sense of irreversible damage. The follow-up line, "I didn't think that I didn't need you," shows that the person had been emotionally careless, perhaps taking the relationship for granted, and that they now see the error of their ways. The chorus emphasizes the singer's sense of loss as they repeatedly lament not realizing how much they needed the other person until it was too late.
The song's second verse expands on the singer's sense of regret and nostalgia. The lyrics describe the present as being emptier and lonelier since the other person has moved on. The singer is left smoking a cigarette in a dark room, contemplating the implications of their actions. The line "you went and changed and you didn't need me" implies that the other person's change was not mutual, which adds to the singer's sense of confusion and loss. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the regret once again, while the final lines express acceptance – the other person is not mine, but the singer's need for them now feels stronger than ever.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I've gone too far this time
I feel like I've made a big mistake that can't be undone
I think I need to let it go
I realize that I need to move on from this situation
I didn't think that I didn't need you
I didn't realize how much I actually needed you until you were gone
I just got fucked and you made the decisions
I feel like I was taken advantage of and you were the one who made all the choices
You went and changed and you didn't need me
You transformed into someone different and no longer required my presence in your life
It's so much harder now
Things have become much more challenging to deal with
It's so much harder now you're not mine, mine
Things have become much more challenging to deal with since you are no longer mine
Times change, now you're moving on
Time is constantly moving forward and you are moving on from our relationship
While I sit smoking lonely cigarette
I am sitting alone, smoking a cigarette and feeling lonely
In an empty room with the lights off
I am in a dark, empty room and feeling sad and alone
Now you're not mine, mine
You are no longer mine and I feel lost without you
Writer(s): Arran Rory O'connel-whittle, Sean Christopher Martin, Carl John Dillon, Joshua George Frances Higgins
Contributed by Sadie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@christinejlane
think I've gone too far this time
I think I need to let it go
I didn't think that I didn't need you
I just got fucked and you made the decisions
You went and changed and you didn't need me
It's so much harder now
It's so much harder now you're not mine, mine
I didn't think that I didn't need you
And now you're not mine, mine
I didn't think that I didn't need you
I just got fucked and you made the decisions
Times change, now you're moving on
While I sit smoking lonely cigarette
In an empty room with the lights off
I didn't think that I didn't need you
I just got fucked and you made the decisions
You went and changed and you didn't need me
It's so much harder now
It's so much harder now you're not mine, mine
I didn't think that I didn't need you
And now you're not mine, mine
I didn't think that I didn't need you
I just got fucked and you made the decisions
Times change now you're moving on
And I'm left smoking
Times change now you're moving on
Empty room with the lights off
Now you're not mine, mine
I didn't think that I didn't need you
And now you're not mine, mine
I didn't think that I didn't need you
Source: Musixmatch
@angie-we7rj
its crazy how underrated this is
@JohnnyBruceMullerMusic
Totally !
@obibraxton2232
Honestly ! I’ve been listening to the song for years since 2019 and I’ve never watched the official music video I was shocked with how low the views are considering the song had over 12 million streams on Spotify !!
@nabilaadeliaputri2893
rip sean martin ❤
@obibraxton2232
This is hands down the superior version and tbh the song that got me into the Night Cafe ! These guys are soo talented I wish they were touring again I very much wanna see them live !
@laurinencl8107
god you deserve to be much more known!! love ya from france
@bjmelia
My daughter (Aged 20 ) got me into these im 58 and cant stop playing them excellent
@weirdoscreation
Uh ok
@jack2002rocks
Nobody cares
@Jack.o.Seu.Alterego
Super Cool From Brazil Thanks