The Writer
The Writer

Ellie Goulding - The Writer Lyrics

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The Writer Lyrics

You wait for a silence
I wait for a word
Lie next to your frame
Girl unobserved
You change your position
And you are changing me
Casting these shadows
Where they shouldn't be

We're interrupted by the heat of the sun
Trying to prevent what's already begun
You're just a body
I can smell your skin
And when I feel it, you're wearing thin

But I've got a plan
Why don't you be the artist
And make me out of clay?
Why don't you be the writer
And decide the words I say?
'Cause I'd rather pretend
I'll still be there at the end
Only it's too hard to ask
Won't you try to help me

Sat on your sofa, it's all broken springs
This isn't the place for those violin strings
I try out a smile and I aim it at you
You must have missed it
You always do

But I've got a plan
Why don't you be the artist
And make me out of clay?
Why don't you be the writer
And decide the words I say?
'Cause I'd rather pretend
I'll still be there at the end
Only it's too hard to ask
Won't you try to help me

You wait, I wait, casting shadows, interrupted
You wait, I wait, casting shadows, interrupted
You wait, I wait, casting shadows, interrupted
You wait, I wait, casting shadows

Why don't you be the artist
And make me out of clay?
Why don't you be the writer
And decide the words I say?
'Cause I'd rather pretend
I'll still be there at the end
Only it's too hard to ask
Won't you try to help me

Why don't you be the artist
And make me out of clay?
Why don't you be the writer
And decide the words I say?
'Cause I'd rather pretend
I'll still be there at the end
Only it's too hard to ask
Won't you try to help me

Writer(s): Ellie Goulding, John Latimer
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Global Talent Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics to 'The Writer' by Ellie Goulding?

    The song 'The Writer' was written by Ellie Goulding and John Fortis.

  2. What is 'The Writer' about according to Ellie Goulding?

    Ellie Goulding described 'The Writer' as her most personal and emotional song, exploring the theme of changing oneself completely to be noticed by someone else.

  3. What genre does 'The Writer' fall under?

    'The Writer' is a ballad that combines elements of pop and indie music, characterized by emocore lyrical themes and a mellow, emotive melody.

  4. What was the critical reception of 'The Writer'?

    Critics had varied opinions on 'The Writer.' Polly Vernon of The Observer praised it as a 'love song of the summer', while Stephen Troussé of Pitchfork Media referred to it negatively as a 'bluster of a song.' Others appreciated its personal touch but noted some lyrical weaknesses.

  5. Where was the music video for 'The Writer' filmed?

    The music video for 'The Writer' was filmed at Happisburgh Lighthouse in Happisburgh, Norfolk in June 2010, and directed by Chris Cottam.

  6. How did 'The Writer' perform on the UK Singles Chart?

    'The Writer' debuted at number 101 on the UK Singles Chart and later peaked at number nineteen in its fifth week, with 12,446 copies sold.

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