Even So
Everything But the Girl · Works [2007]
if I say I'll always stay by your side
stupid things say some night
can you tell me I am wrong till I cry
tell me do you have the right
if I say that seas could never sweep me
overboard and far away
do you still say you wouldn't try to keep me
if I lost the will to stay
you won't promise this will last much longer
than the time it takes to stay
you excuse is that my heart's much stronger
and some of you love has been drained away
I can't bear it when the tears fill your eyes
And I've said too much once more
don't be angry now you must realise
my only fear's of losing something I adore
stupid things say some night
can you tell me I am wrong till I cry
tell me do you have the right
if I say that seas could never sweep me
overboard and far away
do you still say you wouldn't try to keep me
if I lost the will to stay
you won't promise this will last much longer
than the time it takes to stay
you excuse is that my heart's much stronger
and some of you love has been drained away
I can't bear it when the tears fill your eyes
And I've said too much once more
don't be angry now you must realise
my only fear's of losing something I adore
Even So
Released on the 2007 album Works, 'Even So' by Everything But the Girl stands as a defining track of the indie pop revival that swept the UK in the mid-2000s. The song showcases the band's signature blend of melodic hooks and introspective lyrics, delivered through the distinctive vocal style of lead singer Emma Anderson. As part of a discography that includes earlier works from the 1990s and later releases, this recording captures the group's evolution into a more polished, radio-friendly sound while retaining its emotional core. The track exemplifies the genre's focus on personal narrative and atmospheric production, contributing to the band's enduring legacy in modern pop music.