Always Like This
Bombay Bicycle Club
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Oh she can wait For what I can give She knows what I am but She won’t believe me Is it all ok? Will I come off the lightest? I can’t believe it It’s always like this Kept it at bay Yes you kept your words There on your mouth But it’s not what I heard If I follow the light That I deem the brightest I won’t believe that It’s always like this I’m not whole I’m not whole You waste it all I’m not whole I’m not whole You waste it all I’m not whole Oh you can wait For what I can give You know what I am So you know how I live Try to look proud But you’re not in the slightest Its happening now And it’s always been like this I’m not whole I’m not whole You waste it all I’m not whole I’m not whole You waste it all I’m not whole
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Written by: JACK STEADMAN
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10 facts about this song
Album Origin"Always Like This" is a song by the British indie rock band, Bombay Bicycle Club. It is a track taken from their debut album "I Had The Blues But I Shook Them Loose" which was released in 2009.
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Song PopularityThe track "Always Like This" became one of the band's most popular and recognisable songs. It was the band's first single to chart, reaching number 98 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song CompositionThe song is characteristic of Bombay Bicycle Club's early sound, combining indie rock with elements of folk. The catchy, upbeat melody contrasts with introspective lyrics.
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Live Performances"Always Like This" quickly became a fan favorite and is often performed at the band's live concerts. It's signature guitar riff and infectious beat make it a crowd-pleaser.
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Song LyricsThe song reflects about the cyclic nature of life and relationships, evident in the repetitive line "And I always get like this."
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Awards and RecognitionThe album, which includes the track "Always Like This," was declared one of the "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Always Like This" is a mixture of animated and live-action footage, reflecting the whimsical and introspective nature of the song.
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Track Position"Always Like This" is the fourth track on the band's debut album. It was preceded by the track "Dust On The Ground" and followed by "Magnet."
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Remix VersionThere is also a popular remixed version of "Always Like This" by Andhim, a German DJ duo, which introduced the song to the electronic music scene.
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Cover VersionsDespite its popularity, "Always Like This" has not been extensively covered by other artists. One notable exception is a cover by the YouTube artist Hannah Trigwell, which was released in 2011.
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