The Sound

Heartfelt Revelations: The 1975's Musical Confession
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Lyrics

Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

The speaker can identify the presence of someone based on the sound.

I know the sound, of your heart

The sound mentioned refers to the heartbeat, implying a connection with the person.

Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

Repetition emphasizes the speaker's ability to recognize someone by the sound.

I know the sound, of your heart

Reiterates the familiarity with the sound of the person's heart.


I can't believe I forgot your name

The speaker expresses forgetfulness about the person's name.

Oh baby won't you come again?

An invitation for the person to return, showing a desire for their presence.

She said "I've got a problem with your shoes and your tunes

A conversation where the person criticizes the speaker's choices but hints at moving in.

But I might move in" and

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"I thought that you were straight, now I'm wondering"

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You're so conceited, I

Describes the person as conceited.

Said "I love you"

The speaker confesses love to the person.

What does it matter if I lie to you?

Questions the significance of honesty in the relationship.

I don't regret it but I'm glad that we're through

Expresses relief about the end of the relationship without regret.

So don't you tell me that you 'just don't get it'

Rejects the idea that the person doesn't understand the situation.

'Cause I know you do

Asserts the person's understanding of the speaker's feelings.


Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

Repeats the theme of recognizing the person through the sound of their heart.

I know the sound, of your heart

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Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

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I know the sound, of your heart

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It's not about reciprocation it's just all about me

Rejects the notion of reciprocity, highlighting a self-centered perspective.

A sycophantic, prophetic, Socratic junkie wannabe

Describes a self-indulgent and intellectually pretentious personality.

There's so much skin to see

References physical attraction with "so much skin to see."

A simple Epicurean Philosophy

Mentions a simple pleasure-seeking philosophy.

And you say I'm such a cliche

Acknowledges a cliché nature but dismisses its significance.

I can't see the difference in it either way

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And we left things to protect my mental health

Describes ending things to protect mental health but acknowledges a casual connection.

But you call me when you're bored and you're playing with yourself

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You're so conceited, I

Repeats the theme of conceit and questions the importance of honesty in the relationship.

Said "I love you"

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What does it matter if I lie to you?

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I don't regret it but I'm glad that we're through

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So don't you tell me that you 'just don't get it'

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'Cause I know you do

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Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

Reiterates the recognition of the person through the sound of their heart.

I know the sound, of your heart

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Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

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I know the sound, of your heart

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Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

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I know the sound, of your heart

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Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

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I know the sound, of your heart

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Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

Continues to emphasize the connection with the person through the sound of their heart.

I know the sound, of your heart

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Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

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I know the sound, of your heart

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Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

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I know the sound, of your heart

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Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

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I know the sound, of your heart

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