Apron Strings

Everything But the Girl · Works [2007]

Apron strings

Hanging empty

Crazy things

My body tells me

I want someone to tie to my

Apron strings

Apron strings

Waiting for you

Pretty things

That I could call you

I want someone to tie to my lonely

Apron strings

A baby looks just like you when you were young

And he looks at me with eyes that shine

And I wish that he were mine

Then I go home to my

Apron strings

Cold and lonely

For time brings

Thoughts that only

Will be quiet when someone clings to my

Apron strings

And I'll be perfect in my way

When you cry I will be there

I'll sing to you and comb your hair

All your troubles I will share

For apron strings

Can be used for other things

Than what they're meant for

You'd be happy wrapped in my

Apron strings

You'd be happy wrapped in my

Apron strings

Apron Strings

Released on the 2007 album Works, "Apron Strings" by Everything But the Girl stands as a defining track of the band's late-career resurgence. Following their initial breakthrough with the 1994 hit "I Don't Understand Anything," the group returned to their indie-pop roots to craft a sound that balanced nostalgic charm with contemporary production. The song exemplifies their signature style, characterized by melodic hooks and introspective lyrics that explore themes of domestic life and emotional vulnerability. As part of the broader catalogue that revitalized their reputation in the mid-2000s, the recording showcases the band's ability to blend personal storytelling with a polished, radio-friendly arrangement. It remains a staple of their discography, often cited alongside contemporaries like "One Place" and "Twin Cities" as a key example of their evolution during this era.