Sixteen
bombay bicycle club. Lyrics
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That doesn't work for everyone.
But I'm thinking this could be a one,
If we put our minds to it.
And I came round today,
So I had so much to say
The lyrics to Bombay Bicycle Club's song "Sixteen" are open to interpretation, as most art is. However, one way to interpret these lyrics is that the singer is reflecting on a past relationship and wondering if it could have worked out if they had both tried harder. The first two lines - "And so far we had someone/That doesn't work for everyone" - suggest that while they had something good going, it may not have been sustainable. However, the next line - "But I'm thinking this could be a one" - suggests that the singer believes the relationship could have been successful if they had been more committed.
The second verse - "And I came round today/So I had so much to say" - could suggest that the singer is revisiting a place they used to frequent with their significant other, or perhaps they are thinking back on a conversation they had that could have ended differently. Either way, the tone of the song is wistful and regretful.
Line by Line Meaning
And so far we had someone
Up until now we've had a certain person in our lives
That doesn't work for everyone.
However, this person doesn't suit everyone's needs
But I'm thinking this could be a one,
Despite the previous statement, I believe this person could be the right one for me
If we put our minds to it.
If we both make an effort and work together to make it work
And I came round today,
I visited this person today
So I had so much to say
I had a lot of things on my mind that I wanted to express to this person
Contributed by Brooklyn N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.