Years & Years - The Whale Lyrics






If you want, I will love you
I'll open my cupboard and show you my jumpers and posters and you'll say
Don't be afraid, I've been here before
I'm made of Ivory, I'm a cannibal
What have you done? You're not a weapon, are you?
What have you done? You're not a weapon, are you?

I last forever and I have plenty time
Make marks, I do not panic
Don't be afraid, I've been here before
I'm made of Ivory, I eat cannibals
I'll tie you up, I'll sail on by, I will
Oh, I'll tie you up, I'll sail on by, I will

Oh, the whale is not my friend tonight
I've never been alone
Oh, the whale is not my friend tonight
It's just a bag of bones
Oh, the whale is not my friend tonight





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  1. A.... W....

    If you want, I will love you.
    I'll open my cupboard and show you my jumpers & posters and you'll say;
    Don't be afraid, I've been here before.
    I'm made of ivory, I'm a cannibal.
    What have you done? You're not a weapon, are you?
    What have you done? You're not a weapon, are you?

    I last forever & I have plenty time,
    Make marks, I do not panic.
    Don't be afraid, I've been here before.
    I'm made of Ivory, I eat cannibals.
    I'll tie you up, I'll sail on by, I will.
    Oh, I'll tie you up, I'll sail on by, I will.

    Oh, the whale is not my friend tonight,
    I've never been alone.
    Oh, the whale is not my friend tonight,
    It's just a bag of bones.
    Oh, the whale is not my friend tonight

  2. S.... �....

    If you want I will love you

  3. S.... F....

    "The Whale"
    (performed by Olly Alexander)
    (from "The Dish And The Spoon" soundtrack)

    If you want, I will love you.
    I'll open my cupboard and show you my jumpers & posters and you'll say;
    Don't be afraid, I've been here before.
    I'm made of ivory, I'm a cannibal.
    What have you done? You're not a weapon, are you?
    What have you done? You're not a weapon, are you?

    I last forever & I have plenty time,
    Make marks, I do not panic.
    Don't be afraid, I've been here before.
    I'm made of Ivory, I eat cannibals.
    I'll tie you up, I'll sail on by, I will.
    Oh, I'll tie you up, I'll sail on by, I will.

    Oh, the whale is not my friend tonight,
    I've never been alone.
    Oh, the whale is not my friend tonight,
    It's just a bag of bones.
    Oh, the whale is not my friend tonight.

  4. o.... t....

    why does this song sound so familiar...

  5. M.... V....

    I can't keep away from this song....I love their albums but this song takes me to the Moon and back 💃💝👑

  6. S.... ....

    *T H I S N E E D S M O R E V I E W S*

  7. K.... W....

    Wieners

  8. t.... b....

    Ölene kadar seveceğim bu şarkıyı

  9. J.... T....

    Olly's mesmerizing voice give a feeling cannot name-- one iron scenario in life is that even if see through everything so clear, still unwilling to put it to an end by one's own hand or make a move, just fascinated by the feeling of shoved by fate, carried a long way. Yet, this may not be 100% passive, to bear it all in might be a choice itself, isn't it?

  10. D.... ....

    its sad how she used him...

  11. s.... p....

    the LYRICS though. Olly is such an incredible poet, aside from everything else.

  12. C.... M....

    the raw version from spotify is also amazing. all you hear is Olly's heavenly voice. GUH i could melt.

    C.... M....

    Crizen Mawo I cant find it on Spotify where is it ???

    C.... M....

    Mia_ _swims https://open.spotify.com/track/6HeXGDkUCs1nXbabPpEez1?si=S5-6pdUJS_G_be8-yBycEQ

  13. v.... y....

    that made me feel..I can't describe..

  14. A.... R....

    Never change

  15. M.... N....

    B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L

  16. j.... e....

    🐣excelente

  17. A.... H....

    love this song

  18. Y.... S....

    Listening to this song brings me to tears...

  19. Q.... K....

    Oh I love him so much I got your back my love don't cry 😭😭😭😭

  20. S.... Y....

    Anyone know the chords for this?

  21. f.... ....

    I love this song!

  22. n.... g....

    Olly's voice is heaven .. So beautiful ❤

  23. A.... V....

    la mejor canción 😍

  24. L.... S....

    Beautiful Song, i love it. Olly its all.

  25. S.... N....

    "The Whale"
    (performed by Olly Alexander)

    If you want, I will love you.
    I'll open my cupboard and show you my jumpers & posters and you'll say;
    Don't be afraid, I've been here before.
    I'm made of ivory, I'm a cannibal.
    What have you done? You're not a weapon, are you?
    What have you done? You're not a weapon, are you?

    I last forever & I have plenty time,
    Make marks, I do not panic.
    Don't be afraid, I've been here before.
    I'm made of Ivory, I eat cannibals.
    I'll tie you up, I'll sail on by, I will.
    Oh, I'll tie you up, I'll sail on by, I will.

    Oh, the whale is not my friend tonight,
    I've never been alone.
    Oh, the whale is not my friend tonight,
    It's just a bag of bones.
    Oh, the whale is not my friend tonight.

  26. S.... K....

    u guys, this song is on spotify in acapella - search for olly alexander

    S.... K....

    yea the raw version was there and damn i could die listening to it on repeat

  27. M.... H....

    ALL TIME FAVOURITE SONG

    M.... H....

    +Marina Howlter mine too and hey pham > • <

  28. g.... z....

    Where can you get/purchase this? Any links?

    g.... z....

    iTunes music, just search Olly Alexander :) I ald purchased.

  29. n.... ....

    did someone know lyrics?

    n.... ....

    +NATALIA D
    If you want, I will love you.
    I'll open my cupboard and show you my jumpers & posters and you'll say;
    Don't be afraid, I've been here before.
    I'm made of ivory, I'm a cannibal.
    What have you done? You're not a weapon, are you?
    What have you done? You're not a weapon, are you?

    I last forever & I have plenty time,
    Make marks, I do not panic.
    Don't be afraid, I've been here before.
    I'm made of Ivory, I eat cannibals.
    I'll tie you up, I'll sail on by, I will.
    Oh, I'll tie you up, I'll sail on by, I will.

    Oh, the whale is not my friend tonight,
    I've never been alone.
    Oh, the whale is not my friend tonight,
    It's just a bag of bones.
    Oh, the whale is not my friend tonight.

  30. E.... R....

    Songs that make you feel something you can't name are the best songs

    E.... R....

    So true!

    E.... R....

    inefable in spanish is use to describe things that you cant explain.

    E.... R....

    @Suzy Kuticute thanks dude. think i'll often use this word

  31. I.... ....

    Does anyone know what Olly sings between second verse and that ending part? I can't really understand bc of that oh oh oh :D

    I.... ....

    Ihni Oh I really wanna know that too 😫

  32. A.... s....

    that hair tho ollie 😂😂 love this song

  33. A.... ....

    Why so touching?

  34. l.... ....

    I wish this was on Communion, to replace that acoustic version of King

  35. A.... S....

    just love it fghtfhrxthrtg

  36. N.... O....

    Definitely my favourite Years and Years song; it's so raw but heartfelt, plus his voice is immaculate. Very different to their current sound, but still it goes to show just how versatile they are. Kinda wish they still made songs within this kind of genre 😕

    N.... O....

    i feel like they still revisit it now and then, like with Here (the interlude) on Palo Santo

  37. L.... O....

    I love the film and the song. It's so sad when, right at the end of the film, Olly's character is walking away and all you hear is his beautiful, angelic voice. I really recommend watching the film

    L.... O....

    @xo xo And don't even get my sTARTED on the teeth scene. It was absolutely adorable and it made my soul happy. / ( * u * ) \

    L.... O....

    @Jamie Kaye My god, the teeth scene was beautiful! And it was followed by Olly's character practising smiles in front of the mirror. It was definitely the sweetest scene in the whole film. 

    L.... O....

    @xo xo *Grins and nods enthusiastically in agreement* I knoooow. / ( * U * ) \

    L.... O....

    OMG THAT PART WAS SO BEAUTIFUL, I ALMOST CRIED.

    L.... O....

    +Keilani _ Sunshine same

  38. E.... C....

    There's a version of this song called Lullaby by Pillowtalk. Is very very good.

    E.... C....

    i just listened to it. it's a good cover :) thank you!

  39. M.... M....

    Do you know chords of this song?? please :)

    M.... M....

    @Monika Miszka Yes I would love to know too

    M.... M....

    it's like Am Gmaj Fmaj Emaj:) I think it's capo one on a guitar too,

  40. C.... R....

    Just watched this movie A D O R E ♥
    Beautiful song performed by beautiful people. ♥

    C.... R....

    Camila Rivadeneira what is the name of the movie?

  41. M.... Y....

    in this movie Olly's haircut looks a bit like Robert Smith's hair

  42. i.... ....

    Why isnt this version available on Amazon :(????

    i.... ....

    Why isn't available on spotify? :(

    i.... ....

    +Eryk Solon search for olly alexander and you can find a version in a capella

    i.... ....

    +Eryk Solon yes, it is on Spotify. You have to search "Olly Alexander"

  43. P.... G....

    much feels

  44. V.... B....

    This song should be far more popular. Their best song IMO

  45. M.... C....

    awesome ! i love your voice 

  46. E.... U....

    ************
    100% Amor S2

  47. k.... ....

    olly bby

  48. L.... ....

    I love Olly's voice sooooooooooo much! That song is great, so smooth, so many feels!

    L.... ....

    wow
    much comment
    very feels

  49. A.... P....

    very like jeff buckley

    A.... P....

    was 100% sure it's Buckley when I've heard this ;p

  50. D.... W....

    I love Olly's hair... lol, who am I kidding, I love everything about him

    D.... W....

    Same Tae ..same!!!

  51. A.... S....

    Here's the movie version, which is a cappella:

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/whale-end-credits-song-dish/id760973155

  52. C.... A....

    His voice is mesmerizing. Beyond beautiful.

  53. a.... h....

    Olly Alexander has my heart <3

  54. A.... F....

    I love Olly Alexander, his voice is so beautiful.

  55. O.... ....

    I like this more than the movie version I think. It made me think of Florence and the Machine a little bit in the middle.

  56. C.... S....

    love this so much

  57. j.... ....

    this honestly my new favorite song

  58. C.... A....

    Ollys voice 3 I could listen to him sing all day.

  59. D.... ....

    Zachi! :)

  60. F.... ....

    Wait I know you. (Zach)

  61. C.... ....

    Such a good song

  62. F.... ....

    I'm so in love with this band it's ridiculous.

  63. J.... E....

    Seriously, I want to marry Olly. He's too perfect to be from this universe.

  64. Y.... &....

    Almost!

    Y.... &....

    You made it boys! Love from the US 😍😘

  65. o.... ....

    Check out the Whale getting a mention on the 405 Its going to be the B side for I Wish I Knew,

  66. E.... ....

    Where can I buy this? Is it on iTunes?

  67. x.... ....

    /watch?v=gQK9BvayN0Y oops sorry, that earlier link was bad :)

  68. M.... R....

    I love this song and the emotion we can feel througt it

  69. L.... ....

    Oh, also, instead of 'I do like any', it's 'I do not panic.'

  70. L.... ....

    I have listened to the song several times and while I do believe that the majority of your lyrics are correct, I do think there are a few mistakes. For example, in the opening lyrics, I believe he says, 'I'll open my cupboards and show you my jumpers and posters and you'll say...' Instead of 'I'm a cannonball', it sounds much more like he says 'cannibal'. And lastly, instead of saying he's going to sail on back, I think it's that he's going to sail on by. :]

  71. D.... ....

    I really liked the movie version of it to but I couldn't find it :(

  72. M.... ....

    I liked the version from the movie more. The song's still beautiful, but I think it doesn't catch the atmosphere I liked so much that well in here...

  73. D.... ....

    Thank you :) & I will!

  74. D.... ....

    here is the Whale & I Wish, just google ''years & years last fm'' its on their page :)

  75. K.... A....

    anybody knows where i can download for free this song and i wish i knew by years & years? =]

  76. D.... ....

    Np :) I just went by ear, so if anyone thinks the lyrics are wrong I'll be happy to edit! :P

  77. S.... ....

    thx for posting the lyrics too :D