Seeing Other People
Navigating Love's Complications: Belle and Sebastian's Reflections on Relationships
Lyrics
We lay on the bed there
We are lying on the bed.
Kissing just for practice
Kissing, but it seems like a rehearsal or not genuine.
Could we please be objective?
Requesting objectivity in the situation.
'Cause the other boys are queuing up behind us
Aware of competition from other boys.
A hand over my mouth
A gesture of silencing or secrecy.
A hand over the window
A hand covering the window, perhaps metaphorical for secrecy or confinement.
Well, if I remain passive and you just want to cuddle
If one remains passive and the other just wants to cuddle, the situation should be fine.
Then we should be ok, and we won't get in a muddle
Emphasizing that communication is key to avoiding confusion.
Cause we're seeing other people
Acknowledging that both are involved with other people romantically.
At least that's what we say we are doing
Reiterating the claim of seeing other people.
So how are you feeling?
Asking about emotional well-being.
I don't think you can be dealing
Doubting the ability to cope with the situation.
With the situation very well
Expressing concern about handling the situation poorly.
You take a lover for a dirty weekend, that's ok
Accepting infidelity for short-term pleasure.
But when it's over
Reflecting on the aftermath of a romantic escapade.
You are looking at the working week through the eyes of a gigolo
Viewing the workweek through the eyes of someone living a carefree, pleasure-focused life.
You're kissing your elbow
Engaging in self-affection or self-love.
You're kissing your reflection
Expressing self-love and self-reflection.
And you can't understand why all the other boys are going for the
Wondering why others are attracted to new, tall, elegant, and rich individuals.
New, tall, elegant rich kids
Describing the new desirable individuals.
You can bet it is a bitch, kid
Acknowledging the challenges of competing with these individuals.
But if they don't see the quality then it is apparent that
Highlighting the importance of recognizing one's worth.
You're going to have to change
Indicating the need for personal change.
Or you're going to have to go with girls
Suggesting a potential switch to dating women.
You might be better off
Considering that dating women might be a better option.
At least they know where to put it
Humorous reference to the straightforwardness of women in intimate matters.
We lay on the bed there
Repetition of the scene of lying on the bed and kissing, suggesting a recurring situation.
Kissing just for practice
Reiteration of kissing for practice.
Could we please be objective?
Repeating the request for objectivity, highlighting its importance.
'Cause the other boys are queuing up behind us
Reaffirming the presence of competition from other boys.
A hand over my mouth
Repetition of the hand gesture, reinforcing secrecy or control.
A hand over the window
Repeating the hand over the window, emphasizing confinement or hidden aspects.
Well, if I remain passive and you just want to cuddle
Reiterating that passivity and a desire for cuddling should maintain a stable situation.
Then we should be ok, and we won't get in a muddle
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining clarity to avoid confusion.
Cause we're seeing other people
Reaffirming the claim of seeing other people.
At least that's what we say we are doing
Repeating the statement about seeing other people.
We're seeing other people
Reiteration of seeing other people.
At least that's what we say we are doing
Continuation of stating that they are seeing other people.
We're seeing other people
Repeating the declaration of seeing other people.
At least that's what we say we are doing
Final repetition of claiming to be seeing other people.
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