Cancel On Me
bombay bicycle club. Lyrics
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Oh cancel on me again
And it's not your fault and again
No it's not your fault you said
Oh...
All the world has come to see the end
You will never see this place again
All the world has come to see the end
No it's not your fault and again
O it's not your fault you said
So cancel on me again
Oh cancel on me again
Oh...
All the world has come to see the end
You will never see this place again
All the world has come to see the end
You will never see my face again
The lyrics of the song Cancel On Me by Bombay Bicycle Club express frustration and disappointment in someone who keeps canceling plans. The singer is tired of being let down and left alone, but at the same time, tries to be understanding and forgiving, emphasizing that it's not their fault. The repetition of "cancel on me again" and "it's not your fault" creates a sense of resignation, as if the singer has come to terms with the situation but still feels hurt by it. The lines "all the world has come to see the end" and "you will never see my face again" suggest that this may be the breaking point of the relationship or friendship, and that there is no coming back from it.
The structure and melody of the song reinforce the emotional weight of the lyrics. The verses are gentle and introspective, with acoustic guitars and soft vocals, while the chorus is more upbeat and catchy, with electric guitars and a bouncy rhythm. The contrast between the two parts creates a sense of release and relief, as if the singer is trying to shake off the sadness and move on. The song is also characterized by the use of vocal harmonies, particularly on the chorus, which add depth and texture to the track.
Line by Line Meaning
Cancel on me again
You have cancelled our plans once more
Oh cancel on me again
Expressing disappointment about the cancellation
And it's not your fault and again
Acknowledging that the cancellations are not intentional
No it's not your fault you said
Reiterating that the cancellations are not intentional
Oh...
Expressing sadness or resignation
All the world has come to see the end
Feeling like the world is coming to an end because of repeated cancellations
You will never see this place again
Imagining a scenario where the person cancels on the singer and never returns
All the world has come to see the end
Repeating the feeling of hopelessness
You will never see my face again
Imagining a scenario where the artist cuts off contact because of repeated cancellations
Contributed by Avery D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alan Gonçalves
Lyrics:
Cancel on me again.
Oh, cancel on me again.
And it's not your fault and again;
No it's not your fault you said.
Oh...
All the world has come to see the end.
You will never see this place again.
And all the world has come to see the end.
And you will never see my face again.
No it's not your fault and again;
No it's not your fault you said.
So cancel on me again.
Oh, cancel on me again.
Oh...
All the world has come to see the end.
You will never see this place again.
And all the world has come to see the end.
And you will never see my face again.
Dreaming of you pushing up to me;
And I know where it's going to lead.
Dreaming of you rushing up to me;
And you know it's where you want to be.
Dreaming of you pushing up to me;
And I know where it's going to lead.
Dreaming of you rushing up to me;
That was the boy I used to be.
Yeah, I'm dreaming of you rushing,
I'm dreaming of you rushing,
I'm dreaming of you rushing up to me
coyotes in a vending machine
man, the lyrics will always hit hard. makes me think of all the farewells i’ve experienced. “just don’t be a stranger,” they said... also, it reminds me of all the love affairs that have never had a chance to happen... only in my dreams.
Davina Agawu
perfect song to listen to when you've been stood up by your date. Or stood up by life. :)
hk333
@k3wlk1d hahaahha
chloe nichole
me rn, I was supposed to go somewhere with my friends and they aren't answering me... smh what great friends
k3wlk1d
s/o 2 bladee
zoizeaux
:(
angie
I'm on a Bombay Bicycle Club marathon, just casually clicking on and listening to all of their songs, and I just finished listening to this one for the first time and I'm telling you that my body exploded into so much happiness and omg I love this so much
imetmikemo182
Angie Quint
don't forget open house that's a gem c :
shingothesecond
Soundtrack of my life changing episode back in 2010. Listening in 2019. Will listen to this album and this band for all the years that may come. Bombay Bicycle Club forever.
alexis
i will never stop liking this band