A Couple Minutes Olivia Dean lyrics
Original Lyrics
English
[Verse 1]
Turn around
Since when are you smoking now?
It's been a while
Let me know, mm
Like did you end up moving house?
You're the only one who knows that name
You're the only one that does that face
I just wanna know if you're okay
Only have a couple minutes, it already kinda feels like
[Chorus]
Back on your sofa
Of course I still care
Love's never wasted when it's shared, mm
And although it's over
I'll always be there
Only have a couple minutes, guess we're going back to real life
[Verse 2]
I guess we found a silver lining
I'm glad you're doing so well
If only you could see how I've been
If I'm being real, no, it ain't been the same
We could talk (Mm) if we want now (Mm)
Already know it's no good for me
It's alright, think I'm fine with the silence
There's some good in goodbyes
[Chorus]
Oh, I'm back on your sofa
Of course I still care
Love's never wasted when it's shared, mm
And although it's over
I'll always be there
Only have a couple minutes and we're going back to real life
[Post-Chorus]
In your heart, every part of me, we'll let go
And let it start to be
In your heart, every part of me, we'll let go
And let it start to be
In your heart, every part of me, we'll let go
And let it start to be (Ooh)
In your heart, every part of me, we'll let go
And let it start to be
[Outro]
Oh-oh, hey
Only have a couple minutes, guess we're going back to real life
Oh-oh, hey
Have a couple minutes and we're going back to real life
Turn around
Since when are you smoking now?
It's been a while
Let me know, mm
Like did you end up moving house?
You're the only one who knows that name
You're the only one that does that face
I just wanna know if you're okay
Only have a couple minutes, it already kinda feels like
[Chorus]
Back on your sofa
Of course I still care
Love's never wasted when it's shared, mm
And although it's over
I'll always be there
Only have a couple minutes, guess we're going back to real life
[Verse 2]
I guess we found a silver lining
I'm glad you're doing so well
If only you could see how I've been
If I'm being real, no, it ain't been the same
We could talk (Mm) if we want now (Mm)
Already know it's no good for me
It's alright, think I'm fine with the silence
There's some good in goodbyes
[Chorus]
Oh, I'm back on your sofa
Of course I still care
Love's never wasted when it's shared, mm
And although it's over
I'll always be there
Only have a couple minutes and we're going back to real life
[Post-Chorus]
In your heart, every part of me, we'll let go
And let it start to be
In your heart, every part of me, we'll let go
And let it start to be
In your heart, every part of me, we'll let go
And let it start to be (Ooh)
In your heart, every part of me, we'll let go
And let it start to be
[Outro]
Oh-oh, hey
Only have a couple minutes, guess we're going back to real life
Oh-oh, hey
Have a couple minutes and we're going back to real life
Translation
Normal
[Verso 1]
Date la vuelta
¿Desde cuándo fumas ahora?
Ha pasado un tiempo
Déjame saber, mm
¿Terminaste mudándote de casa?
Eres la única que conoce ese nombre
Eres la única que hace esa expresión
Solo quiero saber si estás bien
Solo tenemos un par de minutos, ya se siente como si
[Estribillo]
Estuviera de nuevo en tu sofá
Por supuesto que todavía me importas
El amor nunca se desperdicia cuando se comparte, mm
Y aunque ya terminó
Siempre estaré ahí
Solo tenemos un par de minutos, supongo que volveremos a la vida real
[Verso 2]
Supongo que encontramos un lado positivo
Me alegra que te esté yendo tan bien
Si tan solo pudieras ver cómo he estado
Si soy sincera, no, no ha sido lo mismo
Podríamos hablar (Mm) si quisiéramos ahora (Mm)
Ya sé que no me hace bien
Está bien, creo que estoy bien con el silencio
Hay algo bueno en las despedidas
[Estribillo]
Oh, estoy de nuevo en tu sofá
Por supuesto que todavía me importas
El amor nunca se desperdicia cuando se comparte, mm
Y aunque ya terminó
Siempre estaré ahí
Solo tenemos un par de minutos y volveremos a la vida real
[Post-Estribillo]
En tu corazón, cada parte de mí, la dejaremos ir
Y dejaremos que comience a ser
En tu corazón, cada parte de mí, la dejaremos ir
Y dejaremos que comience a ser
En tu corazón, cada parte de mí, la dejaremos ir
Y dejaremos que comience a ser (Ooh)
En tu corazón, cada parte de mí, la dejaremos ir
Y dejaremos que comience a ser
[Outro]
Oh-oh, hey
Solo tenemos un par de minutos, supongo que volveremos a la vida real
Oh-oh, hey
Tenemos un par de minutos y volveremos a la vida real
Date la vuelta
¿Desde cuándo fumas ahora?
Ha pasado un tiempo
Déjame saber, mm
¿Terminaste mudándote de casa?
Eres la única que conoce ese nombre
Eres la única que hace esa expresión
Solo quiero saber si estás bien
Solo tenemos un par de minutos, ya se siente como si
[Estribillo]
Estuviera de nuevo en tu sofá
Por supuesto que todavía me importas
El amor nunca se desperdicia cuando se comparte, mm
Y aunque ya terminó
Siempre estaré ahí
Solo tenemos un par de minutos, supongo que volveremos a la vida real
[Verso 2]
Supongo que encontramos un lado positivo
Me alegra que te esté yendo tan bien
Si tan solo pudieras ver cómo he estado
Si soy sincera, no, no ha sido lo mismo
Podríamos hablar (Mm) si quisiéramos ahora (Mm)
Ya sé que no me hace bien
Está bien, creo que estoy bien con el silencio
Hay algo bueno en las despedidas
[Estribillo]
Oh, estoy de nuevo en tu sofá
Por supuesto que todavía me importas
El amor nunca se desperdicia cuando se comparte, mm
Y aunque ya terminó
Siempre estaré ahí
Solo tenemos un par de minutos y volveremos a la vida real
[Post-Estribillo]
En tu corazón, cada parte de mí, la dejaremos ir
Y dejaremos que comience a ser
En tu corazón, cada parte de mí, la dejaremos ir
Y dejaremos que comience a ser
En tu corazón, cada parte de mí, la dejaremos ir
Y dejaremos que comience a ser (Ooh)
En tu corazón, cada parte de mí, la dejaremos ir
Y dejaremos que comience a ser
[Outro]
Oh-oh, hey
Solo tenemos un par de minutos, supongo que volveremos a la vida real
Oh-oh, hey
Tenemos un par de minutos y volveremos a la vida real
Meaning & Explanation
A Couple Minutes" is an emotional song about two former lovers unexpectedly reconnecting after their relationship has ended. During a brief conversation, they catch up on each other's lives and realize that although they are no longer together, the care and affection they once shared still exist.
Main Themes
1. Nostalgia
The singer reflects on familiar memories, habits, and personal details that only the former partner would know.
2. Unfinished Emotions
Even though the relationship is over, there is still warmth, concern, and emotional attachment between them.
3. Acceptance
Rather than trying to restart the relationship, the song accepts that some relationships belong in the past.
4. Growth After Heartbreak
The lyrics suggest that both people have moved forward and learned from the experience.
5. Love Is Never Wasted
One of the song's central messages is that genuine love remains meaningful, even when a relationship ends.
Overall Meaning
The song portrays a short but meaningful reunion between ex-partners who still care about each other. It highlights maturity, gratitude, healing, and the realization that some people can remain important in our hearts even after they are no longer part of our daily lives.
Main Themes
1. Nostalgia
The singer reflects on familiar memories, habits, and personal details that only the former partner would know.
2. Unfinished Emotions
Even though the relationship is over, there is still warmth, concern, and emotional attachment between them.
3. Acceptance
Rather than trying to restart the relationship, the song accepts that some relationships belong in the past.
4. Growth After Heartbreak
The lyrics suggest that both people have moved forward and learned from the experience.
5. Love Is Never Wasted
One of the song's central messages is that genuine love remains meaningful, even when a relationship ends.
Overall Meaning
The song portrays a short but meaningful reunion between ex-partners who still care about each other. It highlights maturity, gratitude, healing, and the realization that some people can remain important in our hearts even after they are no longer part of our daily lives.
