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.
Bobby
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Nothing would last
Wishing her life wouldn't be this bad
'Cause Bobby always thought like this
With the thought of having missed
Every little thing life could bring she dismissed
'Cause Bobby always saw the bad
Who could've blamed her though?
Bobby was fourteen years old
Bobby was fourteen years old
Bobby was fourteen when she knew
Nothing would last
Wishing her mind didn't think so sad
'Cause Bobby always had a stitch
On the left side of her wrist
Despite the love she'd get she dismissed
'Cause Bobby always saw the bad
Blind to the life she had
Who could've blamed her though?
Bobby was fourteen years old
Bobby was fourteen years old
And Bobby knew if she ended it all
It'll be better soon
And if she tried, she would've missed out being happy and be a fool
But deep down, Bobby knew she'd find someone like you
Bobby was fifteen when she knew
Some things would last
Wishing her mind never thought that bad
'Cause Bobby still had the stitch
On the left side of her wrist
She got all life could give that she missed
The song "Bobby" by beabadoobee is a song about a fourteen year old girl named Bobby who goes through life thinking that nothing will last and that her life will always be bad. She often saw the bad in everything and was blind to the life she had, despite the love she received. She even had a stitch on the left side of her wrist that she dismissed, indicating that she was going through mental health issues that she didn't acknowledge. The lyrics show that Bobby was contemplating ending her life as a way out, but deep down she knew that she would eventually find someone like the person singing the song, who she can share her life with and be happy with.
The song takes a turn when Bobby turns fifteen and starts to think that some things will last. She still has the stitch on the left side of her wrist, but she realizes that she has gotten all that life could give her that she previously missed. This song is relatable to many individuals, as adolescence is a challenging period for many, and it shows how sometimes thinking beyond the present moment can help alleviate the sadness that individuals go through.
Line by Line Meaning
Bobby was fourteen when she knew
At fourteen, Bobby realized how fleeting life can be
Nothing would last
She understood that nothing lasts forever
Wishing her life wouldn't be this bad
She hoped for a better life
'Cause Bobby always thought like this
This was a constant thought pattern for Bobby
With the thought of having missed
She regretted missing out on life's experiences
Every little thing life could bring she dismissed
However, she often dismissed the good things in life
'Cause Bobby always saw the bad
Bobby had a tendency to focus on the negative
Blind to the life she had
She was unable to appreciate the good in her present life
Who could've blamed her though?
It was understandable, given her struggles and experiences
Bobby was fourteen years old
She was only fourteen years old when these thoughts began
Bobby was fourteen when she knew
Reinforcing the idea that she had matured beyond her years
Nothing would last
Her pessimism about life continued to deepen
Wishing her mind didn't think so sad
She wished for more positive thoughts
'Cause Bobby always had a stitch
Despite all the love she received, she still suffered from emotional pain
On the left side of her wrist
Physical manifestation of her emotional struggles
Despite the love she'd get she dismissed
She disregarded the love and support she received from family and friends
Who could've blamed her though?
Given her past experiences, it was understandable to feel this way
Bobby was fourteen years old
Again, emphasizing how young she was with such heavy baggage
Bobby knew if she ended it all
Bobby contemplated suicide as an escape from her pain
It'll be better soon
She believed that death would be better than her current situation
And if she tried, she would've missed out being happy and be a fool
However, deep down, she knew that she had the potential to find happiness in life
But deep down, Bobby knew she'd find someone like you
She held onto the hope of finding someone who would understand and accept her
Bobby was fifteen when she knew
She began to see the possibility of a better future at fifteen
Some things would last
She realized that some things in life do endure
Wishing her mind never thought that bad
She wanted to have a more positive mindset
'Cause Bobby still had the stitch
Despite the positive changes, she continued to struggle with emotional pain
On the left side of her wrist
A reminder of past struggles and pain
She got all life could give that she missed
She eventually found joy and fulfillment in life after overcoming her struggles
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Beatrice Ilejay Laus, Oscar Freddie Lang
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