Alpha Romeo
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I'm tired of lying
When people ask if i'm alright
I'm tired of lying
When I say i'm ok
I've tried and tried
Born on the qualities that I admire
Because I wanted not to be polite
Until i'm the only motherf**ker can be saved
But Romeo, used to be my call sign
Call me up
For a good time
Romeo used to be my call si-i-i-ign
But afterall this time
Don't let your eyes
Turn to stone
For this song, what it sounds like
When two hearts break at the same time
(Woah)
Romeo, used to be my call sign
Call me up, for a good time
Romeo, used to be my call sign
Call me up
Any day, or night
Romeo, used to be my call sign
Call me up, for a good time
Romeo, used to be my call sign
But now
I'm tired of life
When people ask me when i'm alright
I'm tired of lying
What else can I say
I tried and tried
Born on the qualites that I admire, but baby
Not even I
Would wake the dead
(Oh no)
But Romeo, used to be my call sign
Call me up for a good time
Romeo, used to be my call si-i-i-ign
But after all this time
Don't let your eyes
Turn to stone
For this song, what it sounds like
When two hearts break at the same time
Romeo, used to be my call sign
Call me up, for a good time
Romeo, used to be my call sign
Call me up
Any day, or night
Romeo, used to be my call sign
Call me up, for a good time
Romeo, used to be my- call sign
(But now oh now ohhhhh Ohhhh Oh now)
I'm tired of lying
When people ask me if i'm alright
Cause i'm the one
Being the baddest motherf**ker
(Thats rite')
Romeo, used to be my call sign
Call me up, for a good time
Romeo, used to be my call sign
Call me up
Any day, or night
Romeo, used to be my call sign




Call me up, for a good time
Romeo, used to my- call sign

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Alpha Romeo" by Many Things express exhaustion and weariness from having to pretend to be okay when one is not. The lines "I'm tired of lying, When people ask if I'm alright, I'm tired of lying, When I say I'm okay" emphasize the idea that the singer is tired of faking their emotions and wants to be honest with themselves and others. The reference to "Romeo" as a call sign suggests that the singer used to have a specific persona or identity that they no longer identify with or want to be associated with.


The lyrics convey a sense of self-reflection and introspection as the singer considers the qualities they admire and how they've tried to embody them. The line "Born on the qualities that I admire, Because I wanted not to be polite" suggests that the singer has tried to live authentically and without pretense, but has perhaps taken it too far to an extreme. Ultimately, the singer realizes that no matter how admirable their qualities may be, it is not their responsibility to "save" others, as they sing "Until I'm the only motherf**ker can be saved, But Romeo, used to be my call sign."


Overall, "Alpha Romeo" speaks to the emotional exhaustion and burden that comes with maintaining a facade, as well as the process of self-discovery and the desire to live authentically.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm tired of lying
Expressing a weariness of the dishonesty that comes along with claiming a façade, being untruthful for personal reasons


When people ask if i'm alright
Referring to the question of being in good health - a common conversation starter of little to no significance when it comes to real-life matters


When I say i'm ok
Being dishonest or misleading in times when admitting to oneself that they are not fine or in a good condition, both mentally and physically


I've tried and tried
Persisting or attempting continuously to achieve something, without necessarily succeeding at it


Born on the qualities that I admire
Constructed from qualities or characteristics that are highly desired or respected


Because I wanted not to be polite
Due to the desire of not conforming to acceptable social norms or mannerisms, often due to a lessened importance placed on interpersonal relationships


Until i'm the only motherf**ker can be saved
Enduring until one becomes the only person who has the ability to help themselves, creating a sense of independence and self-reliance


But Romeo, used to be my call sign
Referencing a previous nickname or tag used to identify one's self, that has now been discarded or no longer in use


Call me up
Requesting for someone to get in touch, indicating an openness and willingness to interact socially


For a good time
Implying that the interaction between the individuals would be enjoyable or satisfying


But afterall this time
Illustrating the concept of the passing of time and how a situation or individual may have changed because of it


Don't let your eyes
A warning to not allow oneself to lose connection with their own emotions or compassion toward others despite difficult circumstances


Turn to stone
A visual representation of emotional numbness or callousness that can arise from a hardening of the heart and a loss of empathy


For this song, what it sounds like
Suggesting that the song expresses the emotions and experiences of heartbreak, and aiming to convey a certain overarching meaning or message


When two hearts break at the same time
Expressing the shared nature of heartbreak, no matter how different each individual's experience may be


Call me up
A repetition of a prior statement to emphasize the willingness to connect and interact with others


Any day, or night
Expressing an openness to communication and connection at any time, removing barriers of time or circumstance


But now I'm tired of life
A sense of despair, a weariness not of the dishonesty alone but of living in general, likely indicating a difficult phase in life


What else can I say
An expression of resignation, as if there is no other option to chose or no words left to describe a situation


Not even I would wake the dead
Emphasizing one's limitations and that they cannot perform a task as difficult as awakening the dead, setting a boundary of what they are incapable of


Cause i'm the one
Taking full responsibility for their actions and emotions, assuming ownership of problems rather than blaming others for them


Being the baddest motherf**ker
A term of self-praise or self-confidence that may be used to mask or cope with underlying feelings of weakness or distress




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Heather Eggelton

Haven’t heard this song in 7 years and for some reason it is stuck in my head today 🤔 forgot how much of a bop it is

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This song makes me feel really happy and really sad at the same time. I've never been attached to a band as much I was to YKB. Weird seeing his face and hearing that sweet voice. Really great song!

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this is awesome...such an upbeat vibe!

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I saw you in glasgow last night (6/5/2014) supporting P!ATD and you were a great crowd pleaser! You came out and interacted with the crowd after your set so that was cool. I'll definitely be telling my friends about you guys because you were awesome :D

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So catchy! Brilliant stuff.

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Dan Hall

Saw you guys at Gloucester Underground Festival a few months back and this was incredible live!

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