Cellophane is a song by British singer-songwriter and dancer FKA twigs, released in April 2019 as the lead single from her second studio album, Magdalene.
The song features a minimalist production with twigs’ ethereal vocals and vulnerable lyrics exploring themes of self-doubt, emotional transparency, and the desire for validation.
Cellophane Lyrics
Chorus
Didn’t I do it for you?
Why don’t I do it for you?
Why won’t you do it for me
When all I do is for you?
Refrain
They wanna see us, wanna see us alone
They wanna see us, wanna see us apart
They wanna see us, wanna see us alone
They wanna see us, wanna see us apart
Verse
And I just want to feel you’re there
And I don’t want to have to share our love
I try, but I get overwhelmed
When you’re gone, I have no one to tell
And I just want to feel you’re there
And I don’t want to have to share our love
I try, but I get overwhelmed
All wrapped in cellophane, the feelings that we had
Chorus
And didn’t I do it for you?
Why don’t I do it for you?
Why won’t you do it for me
When all I do is for you?
And didn’t I do it for you?
Why won’t I do it for you?
Why won’t you do it for me
When all I do is for you?
Reprise
But I just want to feel you’re there
And I don’t want to have to share our love
I try, but I get overwhelmed
When you’re gone, I have no one to tell
Outro
They’re waiting
They’re watching
They’re watching us
They’re hating
They’re waiting
And hoping
I’m not enough
Facts About Cellophane Lyrics
| Fact | Description |
|---|---|
| Song Title | Cellophane |
| Artist | FKA twigs |
| Album | Magdalene |
| Release Date | April 24, 2019 |
| Genre | Alternative R&B, Art Pop |
| Length | 3 minutes and 24 seconds |
| Writers | FKA twigs, Ethan P. Flynn, Nicolas Jaar |
| Producers | FKA twigs, Jeff Kleinman, Michael Uzowuru, Nana Rogues |
| Lead Single | Yes |
| Chart Performance | Peaked at number 77 on the UK Singles Chart |
| Lyric Themes | Self-doubt, vulnerability, emotional transparency, longing for validation |
| Production Style | Minimalist with sparse instrumentation |
| Vocal Performance | Ethereal and haunting, showcasing twigs’ vocal range and emotive delivery |
| Music Video | Directed by Andrew Thomas Huang, featuring FKA twigs in a mesmerizing pole-dancing routine |
| Critical Reception | Widely acclaimed for its emotional depth, haunting melody, and twigs’ captivating performance |
| Awards and Nominations | Nominated for Best Music Video at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards |
