Keeping You Around Lyrics by Nothing But Thieves

Read the LYRICS Keeping You Around Lyrics.Is Its Classy Lyrics Are Written By Joe Langridge-Brown, Conor Mason & Dom Craik. It Official Music Video Has been Release Jun. 23, 2023 Day And Presen On The YouTube Channel And lyrics can be seen above here.

[Intro]
Your lips want anyone else
Mine taste like everyone else
Oh, that’s a tragedy
Try not to pity myself
You fall back into yourself
Oh, what a mess we’re in

Explanation of Intro
The speaker reflects on the perceived tragedy of their situation, acknowledging the allure of others while grappling with their own insecurities and the complexity of the relationship.

[Verse 1]
Slow down, show me
Tell me how a modern human should be
It’s so easy
You’re so pretty when you lie to me
But how much blame can we take, babe? Oh-oh
When all our friends are so shady

Explanation of Verse 1
The speaker implores for a moment of introspection and authenticity in the modern world, expressing frustration with pretense. They question the integrity of their social circle (“When all our friends are so shady”).

[Chorus]
Your lips want anyone else
Mine taste like everyone else
Oh, that’s a tragedy
Try not to pity myself
You fall back into yourself
Oh, what a mess we’re in
I’ve got more hope of killin’ war
Or seein’ sound, ah-ah
Than I’ve got of keepin’ you around
Of keepin’ you around, of keepin’ you around

Explanation of Chorus
Repeats the imagery of contrasting desires and the sense of tragedy in the situation. The presider struggles with tone- pity and observes the cyclical nature of their liaison, honoring the mess they are in.

[Verse 2]
Dead club, so low
So good, I’m pretendin’ it’s fun though
Headfuck won’t go
So tired of bein’ tired, you know
I wish I could make it easy, oh-oh-oh
I’m still a broken machine, babe

Explanation of Verse 2
Describes the nightlife scene as “dead” and the speaker’s attempts to find solace in the facade of fun. They express exhaustion with the emotional turmoil and yearn for simplicity.

[Bridge]
Build somethin’ up just to knock it down
Live a quiet life in a quiet town
Maybe everyone will forget me now
Could we just start over?
Build somethin’ up just to knock it down
Live a quiet life in a quiet town
Maybe everyone will forget me now
Could we just start over?

Explanation of Bridge
Reflects on the cycle of building something up only to tear it down, and the desire for a fresh start. The presider contemplates the potentiality of living unlearned and longs for a squeaky-clean slate.

[Chorus]
Your lips want anyone else
Mine taste like everyone else
Oh, that’s a tragedy
Try not to pity myself
You fall back into yourself
Oh, what a mess we’re in
I’ve got more hope of killin’ war
Or seein’ sound, ah-ah
Than I’ve got of keepin’ you around
Of keepin’ you around, of keepin’ you around

Explanation of Chorus
Echoes the sentiments of the earlier chorus, emphasizing the tragedy and hopelessness of the situation.Despite the yen for change, the speaker acknowledges the rigor of allowing go.
OVERALL
The lyrics express the challenges of romantic relationships, offering insights into the struggles and desires for idealized fantasies amidst a world of pretense.