She has released a collection of EPs ("Lice", "Patched Up", "Loveworm", "Space Cadet"), her debut full-length album "Fake It Flowers" in 2020, her sophomore album "Beatopia" in 2022, and her hit singles "Glue Song" and "the way things go" in 2023. Along with her EPs, albums, and singles, she's released songs featuring popular artists like Laufey, Clairo, Cavetown, PinkPantheress, and Luna Li. Her sound has evolved over the years, drawing influence from 90s alternative rock and space rock.
1999
beabadoobee Lyrics
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Because I'm in love with your brown hair
The way you touch me is a curse
And I'm not willing to let it all hurt
Watch your mouth and wash with soap
'Cause I just hate the way you spoke
Green eyes make everything feel numb
And I'm not wasting time again
Closure instead of sex
And I'm not wasting time again
You said I fucked up and ruined your life
But little did you know you ruined
Mine
The song 1999 by beabadoobee is a coming-of-age love ballad that encapsulates the energy of youth intertwined with the joys and pains of first love. The opening lyric, "Hold me close and say you care" immediately sets the tone of the song as the singer is deeply in love with someone and needs reassurance. The lyric "Because I'm in love with your brown hair" is a classic nod to a signature physical feature of the person she's referring to, which adds to the personal and intimate nature of the lyrics.
The next few lines, "The way you touch me is a curse, and I'm not willing to let it all hurt" allude to the tumultuous nature of love and the potential negative impact it can have on a person. Watch your mouth and wash with soap'Cause I just hate the way you spoke," is a clear reference to personality differences between the two individuals. The line, "Green eyes make everything feel numb," speaks to the overwhelming feelings of love that have made the singer numb to everything else around her. She then declares, "And I'm not willing to give it all up," further emphasising her willingness to hold onto her love, despite the challenges.
In the chorus, she emphasises, "And I'm not wasting time again, Closure instead of sex", which demonstrates that she has been hurt before and does not want to engage in physical intimacy without emotional clarity. The final lines, "You said I fucked up and ruined your life, But little did you know you ruined mine" hint to betrayal or hurt caused by the person she loved, which rises above the pure love and pain displayed in the rest of the song.
Overall, beabadoobee's 1999 is a poignant and personal song that showcases the adventures of adolescent love, the intensity of feelings, and the hardships and betrayals that can go along with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold me close and say you care
I crave your affection and reassurance.
Because I'm in love with your brown hair
Your physical appearance is just one of the reasons why I'm attached to you.
The way you touch me is a curse
The physical connection we have is powerful and addicting, but also has negative consequences.
And I'm not willing to let it all hurt
I'm not willing to deal with the pain and consequences that come with our connection.
Watch your mouth and wash with soap
Your words hurt me and I want you to be mindful of how you speak to me.
'Cause I just hate the way you spoke
Your tone and language are harsh and unpleasant for me to hear.
Green eyes make everything feel numb
Your eyes have a profound effect on me, making me feel empty and distant.
And I'm not willing to give it all up
I'm still drawn to you, but I'm not willing to sacrifice my well-being for our connection.
And I'm not wasting time again
I refuse to invest my time and energy into something that won't be worth it in the end.
Closure instead of sex
Rather than pursuing a sexual relationship, I want resolution and closure for our past experiences.
You said I fucked up and ruined your life
You blame me for your problems and struggles, but it's not entirely my fault.
But little did you know you ruined mine
You had a negative impact on my life as well, but you weren't aware of it.
Writer(s): beatrice laus
Contributed by Dominic C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@yukko_13cx76
Hold me close and say you care
Because I'm in love with your brown hair
The way you touch me is a curse
And I'm not willing to let it hurt
Watch your mouth and wash with soap
Because I just hate the way you spoke
Green eyes make everything feel numb
So I'm not willing to give it all up
And I'm not wasting time again
Closure instead of sex
I'm not wasting time again
You said I fucked up and ruined your life
Little did you know you ruined
Mine
@fayeyay18
"1999"
Hold me close and say you care
Because I'm in love with your brown hair
The way you touch me is a curse
And I'm not willing to let it all hurt
Watch your mouth and wash with soap
Because I just hate the way you spoke
Green eyes make everything feel numb
And I'm not willing to give it all up
And I'm not wasting time again
Closure instead of sex
I'm not wasting time again
You said I fucked up and ruined your life
Little did you know you ruined
Mine
@ellie_charroin
lyrics:
Hold me close and say you care
Because I'm in love with your brown hair
The way you touch me is a curse
And I'm not willing to let it all hurt
Watch your mouth and wash with soap
'Cause I just hate the way you spoke
Green eyes make everything feel numb
And I'm not willing to give it all up
And I'm not wasting time again
Closure instead of sex
And I'm not wasting time again
You said I fucked up and ruined your life
But little did you know you ruined
Mine
@rechzzz
This song is criminally underrated
@alliexcx5576
Ikr
@Jessica_Williamson
literally
@poIyvan
i cant believe tiktok hasn't taken it yet
@beelzemobabbity
Ikr. My Spotify ran out, so I had to shuffle and this played.
@makenabeland
aggressively underrated one might say
@briannaflorento2609
“1999”
Probably one of the most personal songs on this EP. This song is pretty much about the frustration you feel when you need to let someone go, but you can’t because you’re still deeply in love with them. It’s getting tired of all the same old shit, but it hurts to even think about ending what you have. It’s like you’re stuck in between or trapped…and it sucks! I wanted this song in particular to sound like a movie soundtrack from the cellos to the synths. Pete (the producer of this EP) really brought that idea to life. He is amazing. - bea
edit: thought id share what bea told billboard about this song. highly recommend you guys check out the full article.
@christianvaldez2954
b florento my life right now lol.
@reginamadriaga9396
I happen to stumble upon this track when I am actually experiencing the same thing lol
@YahwehJesus777
I was born in 99