See You Again
Year & Years Lyrics


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Won't you lie a little for me?
Can we pause this conversation?
It's not an explanation I need
It's just a little much to take in

If you gotta go
And this is the end
Is it okay
I just pretend?
It's not goodbye
It doesn't make sense
But is it okay
I just pretend?

I pretend
I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll see you again
I pretend
I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll see you again

There's a lot of feelings to ignore
And I don't wanna start to miss you
Never really closing the door
It's like a part of us continues

If you gotta go
And this is the end
Is it okay
I just pretend?
It's not goodbye
It doesn't make sense
But is it okay
I just pretend?

I pretend
I'll see, I'll see you again (i will see you again)
I'll see you again
I pretend
I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll see you again (i will see you again)

So, baby, leave me
In a world of wishful thinking (oh)
Where I get to keep you
'Cause I never let it sink in
I won't ever let it sink in
Oh

I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll see you again
I pretend
I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll see you again (I)

I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll see you again
I pretend
I'll see, I'll see you again (I)
I'll see you again
See you again

(I'll see, I'll see you again)
(I'll see you again)
I pretend




(I'll see, I'll see you again
(I'll see you again)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "See You Again" by Years & Years express a longing to see someone again, even if it means pretending that they are still there. The song seems to be about a breakup or the end of a relationship, and the singer is struggling to come to terms with it. They ask their partner to "lie a little" for them and pause the conversation because it's too much to take in.


The chorus repeats the phrase "I'll see you again" over and over, emphasizing the singer's desire to see their loved one once more. They don't want to say goodbye, and the idea of never seeing this person again is too much to bear. The bridge of the song offers some insight into the singer's mindset, as they sing, "Baby, leave me in a world of wishful thinking / Where I get to keep you / 'Cause I never let it sink in." The singer is holding onto the hope that they will be reunited with their loved one, even if it means living in a fantasy world where they never have to face the reality of their loss.


Overall, "See You Again" is a poignant and emotional song that captures the feeling of wanting to see someone again after they're gone. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and longing that anyone who's experienced a breakup can relate to.


Line by Line Meaning

Won't you lie a little for me?
Can we please avoid talking about uncomfortable truths and just enjoy this moment?


Can we pause this conversation?
Can we take a break from discussing something that's difficult to acknowledge?


It's not an explanation I need
I don't need you to explain anything; I just need to have you here with me


It's just a little much to take in
It's overwhelming to think about what it would be like if you weren't here with me


If you gotta go
If you have to leave


And this is the end
And this is goodbye


Is it okay
Is it alright


I just pretend?
If I just pretend that this isn't goodbye, will it make it hurt less?


It's not goodbye
I don't want to say goodbye


It doesn't make sense
Saying goodbye doesn't make sense to me


But is it okay
But is it okay with you


I just pretend?
If I just pretend that this isn't goodbye, will it make it hurt less?


I pretend
I imagine in my mind


I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll see you again, even if it's only in my imagination


There's a lot of feelings to ignore
There are so many emotions that we need to suppress in order to say goodbye


And I don't wanna start to miss you
I don't want to start feeling the pain of missing you even though you're still here with me


Never really closing the door
We're leaving the possibility of seeing each other again open


It's like a part of us continues
We'll still have a connection even if we're apart


So, baby, leave me
Leave me here wishing that we could stay together forever


In a world of wishful thinking
In my imagination where we can always be together


Where I get to keep you
Where I can imagine that you'll always be here with me


'Cause I never let it sink in
Because I refuse to accept that this is really goodbye


I won't ever let it sink in
I won't let the reality of you leaving sink in


I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll imagine seeing you again


See you again
Even if it's only in my mind, I'll see you again




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Caroline Ailin, Mark Ralph, Nathaniel Ledwidge, Oliver Alexander Thornton

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@MAX-oz9um

[Verse 1]
Won't you lie a little for me?
Can we pause this conversation?
It's not an explanation I need
It's just a little much to take in

[Pre-Chorus]
If you gotta go, and this is the end
Is it okay, I just pretend?
It's like goodbye, it doesn't make sense
But is it okay, I just pretend?

[Chorus]
I pretend
I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll see you again
I pretend
I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll see you again

[Verse 2]
There's a lot of feelings to ignore
And I don't wanna start to miss you
Never really closing the door
It's like a part of us continues

[Pre-Chorus]
If you gotta go, and this is the end
Is it okay, I just pretend?
It's like goodbye, it doesn't make sense
But is it okay, I just pretend?

[Chorus]
I pretend
I'll see, I'll see you again (I will see you again)
I'll see you again
I pretend
I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll see you again (I will see you again)

[Bridge]
So baby, leave me
In a world of wishful thinking (Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Will I get to keep you?
'Cause I never let it sink in
I won't ever let it sink in
Oh, oh, oh, oh

[Chorus]
I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll see you again
I pretend
I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll see you again (I, I, I)
I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll see you again (I, I, I)
I pretend
I'll see, I'll see you again (I, I, I)
I'll see you again

[Outro]
See you again
(I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll see you again)
I pretend
(I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll see you again)



@paroma.b354

Won't you lie a little for me?
Can we pause this conversation?
It's not an explanation I need
It's just a little much to take in

If you gotta go
And this is the end
Is it okay
I just pretend?
It's not goodbye
It doesn't make sense
But is it okay
I just pretend?

I pretend
I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll see you again
I pretend
I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll see you again

There's a lot of feelings to ignore
And I don't wanna start to miss you
Never really closing the door
It's like a part of us continues

If you gotta go
And this is the end
Is it okay
I just pretend?
It's not goodbye
It doesn't make sense
But is it okay
I just pretend?

I pretend
I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll see you again
I pretend
I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll see you again

So baby, leave me
In a world of wishful thinking
Where I get to keep you
'Cause I never let it sink in
I won't ever let it sink in

I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll see you again
I pretend
I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll see you again

I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll see you again
I pretend
I'll see, I'll see you again
I'll see you again
See you again

I pretend



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@jakubz6790

The album is a masterpiece and sounds somehow nostalgic ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿงœโ€โ™‚๏ธ

@olaolaola505

Love the sound at the back + sweet voice from Olly๐Ÿ˜ญโค

@leighton12

I canโ€™t stop listening to this song, its my favourite ๐Ÿคฉ

@SparkleOnWithJoyfulJon

Amazing album Olly!! โœจ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒŽ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿ’–๐ŸŒˆ

@gerrynicolson7797

Such a lovely song in her memory.

@mattalma

Brilliant, absolutely tremendous! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

@robbierob6218

This should be the next single I ๐Ÿ’• it

@neknarf1973

The whole album is awesome

@Laurelend

Somehow this feels new and refreshing but also nostalgic? He should be more popular in the states, I'm spreading the word, then maybe a tour??

@roxannevanvuuren8530

In love with this album!!โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ

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