Ribs
Ribs

Lorde - Ribs Lyrics

Exploring the complexities of youth and the inevitable passage of time, this poignant track delves into the bittersweet feelings associated with growing up. The lyrics depict a sense of nostalgia for simpler times, with references to shared experiences and… Read more

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Sep 27, 2013
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The drink you spilt all over me
'Lover's Spit' left on repeat
My mom and dad let me stay home
It drives you crazy, getting old

We can talk it so good
We can make it so divine
We can talk it good
How you wish it would be all the time

The drink you spilt all over me
'Lover's Spit' left on repeat
My mom and dad let me stay home
It drives you crazy, getting old

The drink you spilt all over me
'Lover's Spit' left on repeat
My mom and dad let me stay home
It drives you crazy, getting old

This dream isn't feeling sweet
We're reeling through the midnight streets
And I've never felt more alone
It feels so scary, getting old

We can talk it so good
We can make it so divine
We can talk it good
How you wish it would be all the time

This dream isn't feeling sweet
We're reeling through the midnight streets
And I've never felt more alone
It feels so scary, getting old

This dream isn't feeling sweet
We're reeling through the midnight streets
And I've never felt more alone
It feels so scary, getting old

I want 'em back (I want 'em back)
The minds we had (the minds we had)
How all the thoughts (how all the thoughts)
Moved 'round our heads (moved 'round our heads)
I want 'em back (I want 'em back)
The minds we had (the minds we had)
It's not enough to feel the lack
I want 'em back, I want 'em back, I want 'em

You're the only friend I need
Sharing beds like little kids
Laughing 'til our ribs get tough
But that will never be enough

You're the only friend I need
Sharing beds like little kids
Laughing 'til our ribs get tough
But that will never be enough

Writer(s): Ella Marija La Yelich O'connor, Joel Little
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Ribs?

Exploring the complexities of youth and the inevitable passage of time, this poignant track delves into the bittersweet feelings associated with growing up. The lyrics depict a sense of nostalgia for simpler times, with references to shared experiences and childhood innocence. The recurring theme of 'getting old' drives home the fear and apprehension about aging and the changes it brings. The refrain about wanting back 'the minds we had' is a yearning for past perspectives and states of being, further emphasizing the longing for lost youth. However, there's also an acknowledgement that these memories and feelings, though cherished, are not sufficient in themselves - reflecting the need to grow and evolve despite the inherent fears.

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