Warhaus is the solo moniker and alter ego of Belgian (Ghent-based) musician… Read Full Bio ↴Warhaus is the solo moniker and alter ego of Belgian (Ghent-based) musician, songwriter and singer Maarten Devoldere (born 1988), who is best known as one of the frontmen of Balthazar. Off the back of Balthazar's Thin Walls (2015), the band members decided to take time off and do some exploring on their own. Warhaus is what Devoldere came up with, from 2016 onwards.

Warhaus is moody and atmospheric like the work of Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits and has the brooding romanticism of Serge Gainsbourg. Devoldere released three Warhaus albums to date: We Fucked a Flame into Being (2016), Warhaus (2017) and Ha Ha Heartbreak (2022).

I'm Not Him
Warhaus Lyrics

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Such a child, such a queen
You don't play in between
Disarray in your eyes
Put your spell so precise

Loving you isn't easy, you know
But it's a motherfucking not to be so

You're so mean, that's okay
It's more fun anyway

Loving you isn't easy, you know
But it's a motherfucking not to be so

You want magic, count me in
You want jesus, well i'm not him
You're an angel or a whore
Tell me who you're working for

Loving you isn't easy, you know
But it's a motherfucking not to be so

Who said you could stop
Lalala lalala
She worth four minutes of your time isn't she

Lalala lalala three thirty

Lalala lalala three fourty

Alala lalala three fifty

Lalala lalala that's four

Lalala lalala

Overall Meaning

In Warhaus's song "I'm Not Him," the lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman who is both alluring and unpredictable. The opening lines of "such a child, such a queen, you don't play in between, disarray in your eyes, put your spell so precise" convey a sense of the woman's power and control over the singer. He is captivated by her but also wary of her unpredictability, as seen in the later line "loving you isn't easy, you know, but it's a motherfucking not to be so."

The chorus of the song emphasizes this dichotomy even further, with the singer acknowledging that he is willing to put up with the difficulties of loving this woman because it is "not to be" any other way. The lyrics "you want magic count me in, you want jesus well I'm not him, you're an angel or a whore, tell me who you're working for" further emphasize this theme, with the singer playing with the idea that this woman is both divine and dirty.

The repeated refrain of "who said you could stop" gives a sense of desperation and urgency to the song, as if the singer is pleading with the woman to stay with him despite their difficulties. Overall, "I'm Not Him" is a complex exploration of love, power, and the difficulties of navigating a relationship with an unpredictable partner.

Line by Line Meaning

Such a child, such a queen
You possess a contradictory nature, embodying the vulnerability of a child and the confidence of a queen.

You don't play in between
You are not one to be indecisive or unsure in your actions and decisions.

Disarray in your eyes
Your eyes reveal a sense of chaos or disorder within you.

Put your spell so precise
You have a calculated way of captivating those around you.

Loving you isn't easy, you know
Maintaining a relationship with you is difficult and challenging.

But it's a motherfucking not to be so
However, it is an undeniable urge or desire to be with you despite this difficulty.

You're so mean, that's okay
You have a tendency to be cruel or harsh towards others, but that trait is accepted and even enjoyable to some extent.

It's more fun anyway
The enjoyment of your company and personality outweighs any negative traits you may have.

You want magic, count me in
You desire something extraordinary or enchanting, and the artist is willing to provide or participate in that experience.

You want jesus, well i'm not him
You may have unrealistic or unattainable expectations for a partner, and the artist acknowledges that they cannot fulfill those expectations.

You're an angel or a whore
You embody both pure and impure qualities, and the singer is unsure which side of you to trust or believe in.

Tell me who you're working for
The artist questions what motivates or drives you in your actions and decisions.

Who said you could stop
The singer questions why you would abruptly end something enjoyable or entertaining.

She worth four minutes of your time isn't she
The singer suggests that you are worth taking the time to appreciate, despite any difficulties or negative traits.

Lalala lalala
These lines are nonsensical and do not hold a specific meaning, serving as a musical interlude in the song.

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