Glue
The Trouble With Templeton Lyrics


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Tight squeeze, lately it's such a bore.
The lines are getting thicker.
Likely, assuming there's something more,
than glue beneath the sticker.
And I know, there's nothing more.
Pity you don't feel the love just like the other,
pity you don't feel the love just like the other boys.
Weak knees, pretty and so mature.
The days are getting darker.
And I'm not at all what I was before,
the figment of another.
But I know there's something more.




Pity you don't feel the love just like the other,
pity you don't feel the love just like the other boys.

Overall Meaning

The Trouble With Templeton's song, Glue, is a nostalgic reflection on a relationship that has become strained and unfulfilling. The opening line, "Tight squeeze, lately it's such a bore," evokes a feeling of suffocation and claustrophobia, suggesting that the singer feels trapped in this relationship. The lines are getting thicker, meaning that there's more baggage and history between the couple that is weighing them down.


The next few lines suggest that the singer suspects there's something more to this relationship than just surface-level attraction or affection. There's glue beneath the sticker, meaning there are deeper emotional bonds tying them together. However, the singer recognizes that this glue might not be enough to sustain their relationship, as evidenced by the refrain, "pity you don't feel the love just like the other boys."


As the song progresses, the singer's tone becomes more resigned and melancholy. They feel that they're no longer the person they used to be before entering this relationship, just a figment of someone else's imagination. Despite this realization, the singer still clings onto the hope that there is something more to their connection, but they acknowledge that their partner might not feel the same.


Overall, "Glue" is a deeply introspective and wistful look at a relationship that's lost its spark. The lyrics use vivid imagery and metaphors to evoke a sense of suffocation and emotional distance, while the refrain serves as a reminder of the one-sidedness of the situation.


Line by Line Meaning

Tight squeeze, lately it's such a bore.
Things have been feeling cramped and unexciting recently.


The lines are getting thicker.
Obstacles and challenges are becoming more difficult to overcome.


Likely, assuming there's something more, than glue beneath the sticker.
It's probable that there's a deeper issue causing problems, rather than just a simple solution.


And I know, there's nothing more.
Despite this, the artist is aware that there may not actually be a solution to their problems.


Pity you don't feel the love just like the other, pity you don't feel the love just like the other boys.
The artist is lamenting the fact that someone they care about doesn't reciprocate their feelings, just like others who have rejected them in the past.


Weak knees, pretty and so mature.
The subject the singer is discussing is attractive and seemingly put-together, despite any underlying issues.


The days are getting darker.
The future is starting to seem bleak and uncertain.


And I'm not at all what I was before, the figment of another.
The artist has changed significantly and doesn't feel like the person they used to be, almost as if they're a creation of someone else's imagination.


But I know there's something more.
Despite feeling lost and uncertain, the artist is still holding onto hope that there is meaning to their struggles.




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