Perfume Lyrics – Lovejoy
Perfume Lyrics
[Verse 1: Wilbur Soot]
It's 3:45 (AM)
And I just bite my tongue
Update me on your life
And now you've found the one
But I don't like his eyes
And I distrust their name
And I hate their haircut
They look like a prick (A prick)
But it's all the same
Would be daft of me to cry
Your tongue is razor sharp
I miss when it would fight mine
Left your heart on standby
By the way he holds you
Bet he serenades you
I can't really blame you
[Chorus: Wilbur Soot]
And I can still smell her perfume
Did it rub off on you?
And I can still smell her perfume
Did it rub off on you?
[Post Chorus: Wilbur Soot]
You say your ex-boyfriend's a policeman
Well, I say you need better standards
You say your ex-boyfriend's a policeman
I say you need better standards
[Verse 2: Wilbur Soot]
It seems like all her friends
Abruptly fell in love
And she was in the dust
Darling, life was streaming past
So she learnt to lie
She learnt how to pretend
A drama in the futile
A means to an end
Why can't you be a d!ck?
Why must you be so nice?
It's hard for me to move on
When I don't really hate you
(I don't really hate you)
(I don't really hate you)
(I don't really hate you)
[Chorus: Wilbur Soot]
And I can still smell her perfume
Did it rub off on you?
And I can still smell her perfume
Did it rub off on you?
[Outro: Wilbur Soot]
It's 3:45
Your taxi's not arrived
I don't think that he's coming
Perfume Lyrics Meaning
"Perfume" by Lovejoy (performed by Wilbur Soot) is a song that explores the emotions of jealousy, longing, and insecurity in the context of a past relationship. The lyrics reveal the speaker's struggle to move on and their preoccupation with their ex-partner's new relationship, along with feelings of disapproval and jealousy toward the new partner. The scent of the ex's perfume becomes a metaphor for the enduring presence of the past relationship.
[Verse 1]
The song starts at 3:45 AM, with the singer unable to sleep. The phrase "And I just bite my tongue" suggests that the speaker is holding back their emotions or thoughts. They want to know about the life of the person they used to be close to, who has now found someone new. However, the speaker expresses disapproval of this new person by saying, "But I don't like his eyes, and I distrust their name, and I hate their haircut. They look like a prick." The speaker is clearly not fond of the new partner and is jealous of them. They acknowledge that it would be unwise to cry over this situation, even though they have strong negative feelings.
[Chorus]
The chorus focuses on the lingering presence of the past relationship. The speaker mentions still being able to smell the perfume of their former partner, which suggests that the memories of their time together are still very much alive. The question, "Did it rub off on you?" implies that the scent of the previous relationship may have affected the new one, making the speaker feel possessive or envious.
[Post Chorus]
The post-chorus contains a direct conversation or exchange of words between the singer and their ex. The ex mentions that their previous boyfriend was a policeman, to which the singer responds by suggesting that their ex should have higher standards in choosing a partner. This could imply that the singer views the policeman as an unworthy or inadequate match for their ex.
[Verse 2]
In the second verse, the song shifts to describing the behavior of the singer's ex after their breakup. The singer portrays their ex as someone who quickly moves on and falls in love again with others while they remain stuck in the past, feeling left behind. The singer suggests that their ex has learned to lie and pretend to cope with the emotional aftermath of their breakup. The lyrics also express a sense of frustration, asking why their ex's new partner has to be nice, making it difficult for the singer to move on.
[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the idea of the lingering scent of the ex-partner's perfume and how it serves as a reminder of their past relationship. It also hints at the possibility that the new partner has been influenced by the ex's past.
[Outro]
In the outro, the singer refers to a specific moment in time when it's 3:45, indicating the end of the night. They mention that their ex's taxi hasn't arrived, suggesting that their ex might be stuck or uncertain about their current situation.
In summary, "Perfume" captures the complex emotions and thoughts that can arise after a breakup, including jealousy, nostalgia, and the difficulty of moving on. The song explores the impact of a past relationship on the singer's feelings and perception of their ex's new partner.
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Cast & Crew
- Artist / Band
- Lead Vocalist
- Wilbur Soot
- Producer(s)
- Sam Coveney
- Writter(s)
- Joe Goldsmith, Ash Kabosu, Mark Boardman & Wilbur Soot
- Released On
- October 14, 2021
Pebble Brain Songs
- 1.Concrete
- 2.It’s All Futile! It’s All Pointless
- 3.Model Buses
- 4.Oh Yeah, You Gonna Cry
- 5.Perfume
- 6.The Fall
- 7.You’ll Understand When You’re Older
Lovejoy Albums
FAQs & Knowledge
Who is the singer of "Perfume" song?
"Perfume" song is sung by Lovejoy (Wilbur Soot is the lead vocalist).
Who is the lyrics writer of "Perfume" song?
"Perfume" song lyrics written by Joe Goldsmith, Ash Kabosu, Mark Boardman & Wilbur Soot.
Who is the music producer of "Perfume" song?
"Perfume" song music composed & produced by Sam Coveney.
When was "Perfume" song released?
"Perfume" song was released on October 14, 2021.