After their debut LP release, Highways, in 2012 the band started gaining national notoriety and laid the foundations of a loyal fan base. Reinforced by their most accomplished work to date, 2015โs Not A Chance EP, which was released through Panic State Records. The recordโs single โBridge Burnerโ quickly amassed over 1,000,000 plays on Spotify.
Based in Ottawa and collecting members from the far reaches of Eastern Canada, We Were Sharks continue to wield the full-force of Canadian alternative music. Through a penchant for blending melodic harmony with powerful dissonance they continue to produce infectious music. Even though these boys already have a lot of mileage under their belts, their book is far from written.
Hotel Beds
We Were Sharks Lyrics
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I know I really should have called you
Between the city signs on the all night drives back home
I really should have called you but I just didn't want to
You've got me wrapped around your finger
Like a noose tied around my neck, so what's next?
'Cause I might be falling but I'm not down yet
I swear I saw your name in letters on a license plate last night
I must be losing my mind
Every song I've heard this week was written about you and me I think
I really should have called you, I just couldn't bring myself to
You've got me wrapped around your finger
Like a noose tied around my neck, so what's next?
You're keeping me awake in a hotel bed
You got me wrapped around your finger, so what's next?
'Cause I might be falling but I'm not down yet
So let's try to be honest I don't know what I want
'Cause it's too much to handle and I just get caught up
Tripping over every word I would say to you
If you let me 'cause you got me
The lyrics to the song โHotel Bedsโ by We Were Sharks mainly speak to the overwhelming feeling of being stuck in a past relationship. The writer is in transit, crossing state lines and driving all night, and is reminiscent of the relationship that is now over. They know they should call the person they are thinking of, but they just canโt seem to bring themselves to do it. The constant reminders of the person are also overwhelming, from seeing their name on a license plate to every song they hear being about them.
The writer seems to be caught between two emotions โ love and frustration. They are still in love with the person, who has them wrapped around their finger like a noose around their neck, but at the same time, they are frustrated with themselves for not being able to let go. The writer acknowledges that they might be falling further into the trap of their love, but they are not down yet.
Overall, the song speaks to the pain and confusion that often lingers after a relationship ends. The lyrics are raw and emotional, reflecting the mental state of someone who is trying to come to terms with their feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
You crossed my mind when I crossed state lines
I thought of you while traveling to a different state
I know I really should have called you
I acknowledge that I should have contacted you
Between the city signs on the all night drives back home
While returning home, I saw the city signs at night
I really should have called you but I just didn't want to
I knew I should have called, but I was avoiding it
You've got me wrapped around your finger
You have complete control over me
Like a noose tied around my neck, so what's next?
It feels like you're strangling me, and I'm uncertain about the future
'Cause I might be falling but I'm not down yet
I might be falling apart, but I'm not completely broken yet
I swear I saw your name in letters on a license plate last night
Last night, I thought I saw your name on a license plate
I must be losing my mind
I feel like I'm going crazy
Every song I've heard this week was written about you and me I think
I feel like every song I hear is about our relationship
I really should have called you, I just couldn't bring myself to
Again, I knew I should have called, but I couldn't do it
You're keeping me awake in a hotel bed
I can't sleep because you're on my mind, even in a hotel room
You got me wrapped around your finger, so what's next?
You still have complete control over me, and I'm unsure of what happens next
'Cause I might be falling but I'm not down yet
I'm still holding on, even if I'm crumbling inside
So let's try to be honest I don't know what I want
I want to be truthful, but I'm not sure what I truly desire
'Cause it's too much to handle and I just get caught up
The situation is overwhelming, and I can't seem to navigate it
Tripping over every word I would say to you
I stumble over every sentence I want to say to you
If you let me 'cause you got me
If you let me try to explain my feelings, because you still have control over me
Lyrics ยฉ CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Steve Creaturo, Randy Frobel, Colin Jacques, Josh King, Jason Mooney, Will Plummer, Paul Marc Rousseau
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@TheSixstringsyndicat
Just a bunch of dads out here, killin' it
@AndrossMusic
THAT INTRO SON
@egyptworldtopgun1
Andross Music yea itโs Transit
@salem2725
I donโt know why but i kind of love your music. It reminds me of my early teenage years. It gives me nostalgia.
@lintasaleem6057
I like how it sounds like the early 2000s
@BrodyBearrr
Welcome to pop punk!
@Youtube221B
Reminds me of the Simple Plan days.
@adamrees400
Amazing song and amazing band. It's refreshing to see a singer that's not a kid. It shows pop punk is for all ages and that gives me hope that one day I could still do it. I better hurry I'm 32
@AndersonDesigns978Studios
A lot of the successful bands in the scene are pretty grown now, they just got famous as kids
@buff_mozz
I think this is my favorite so far