Somebody To Call My Own
We the Kings Lyrics

I woke up with a headache
The singer had an intense night before and is now suffering the consequences.

From a night I won't forget
The night was so memorable that the singer will always remember it despite the headache.

I close my eyes 'cause this ain't over yet
The singer is trying to overcome the pain and move on from the events of the previous night, but it's not that simple.

Brooklyn Bowl
The singer references the place where the events of the night took place, likely a bowling alley.

I lost control and knocked down all your pins
The singer did something reckless or embarrassing, perhaps ruining their chances with someone.

'Cause I just want to leave with you
The singer wants to escape the situation with the person they desire.

You'd rather be alone
Unfortunately, the person the singer likes is not interested in them, which is causing distress.

It's a long walk home
The singer has to face the reality of leaving the place they both were at with the person they desire and the long, lonely walk home that awaits them.

When somebody loves, somebody folds
When one person loves, the other may not feel the same and end up folding or backing out of the situation.

You're driving me crazy
The situation with the unrequited love is taking a toll on the singer's mental health and causing them to feel insane.

You don't know
The person the singer likes is unaware of the pain they are causing.

When somebody stays, somebody goes
Sometimes, one person will stay in a relationship while the other decides to leave or move on.

Sometimes it's only lonely roads
Breaking up or being rejected can result in a lot of solitude and loneliness.

So don't say goodbye, I can't close my eyes
The singer can't bear to say farewell to the person they like, and the thought of it keeps them up at night.

I'm spinning around inside
The singer is overwhelmed with emotions, unable to find any peace.

When somebody rocks, somebody rolls
Some people rock or provide stability in relationships, while others may be more unpredictable or prone to change.

I just need to find somebody to call my own
The singer wants someone to belong to and reciprocate their feelings.

Singing whoa oh, oh oh oh oh
The singer is expressing their passion through song and finding solace in music.

I woke up with a taste of you
The singer is still thinking about the person they like, who they may have kissed or been intimate with.

Tattooed on my lips
The person they like has left a lasting impact on the singer.

It's so messed up I can't recall the kiss
The singer is so distraught that they can't even remember some of the details of the night before.

Hand grenade
The singer compares their relationship with the person they like to a hand grenade, something that could blow up or explode at any moment.

Got blown away when you pulled out the pin
The person they like did something to sabotage or end the potential relationship, leaving the singer feeling helpless and confused.

My only one
The singer is expressing their desire for the person they like to be their true love.

If I've come undone
The singer acknowledges that they may not have everything together and may be a bit of a mess.

Would you sew me up?
The singer asks if the person they like would be willing to help fix and mend them.

If I'm broken down
The singer recognizes that they are not perfect and may have some emotional damage.

Would you stand your ground
The singer asks if the person they like would have the strength to weather any potential storms in their relationship.

And fall in love with me?
The singer asks the ultimate question: will the person they like ever return their feelings and fall in love with them?