I've Got Your Number Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Guybrush T. 

Cover art for I've Got Your Number lyrics by Elbow

IMHO the sex is not a relevant part of the relationship described in this song. It is not even a subject.

"Don’t put this note by your face on the pillow Don’t put this letter in the pocket near your heart"

Quite simple. This is not a love letter. Don't treat it like that.

"Keep it in the bottom drawer where you hide the sex tools"

Hide this letter somewhere, where no one will find it. You should be ashamed of what's in it.

"I pray you always need them"

Brilliant!!! 'them' relates to the sex tools. He really hates the girl and is hoping that she will never find another lover. Probably he's not only hoping it because he doesn't like her to be happy, but he is also hoping she will not harm any other guy.

"I know what you have done" That's why he now hates her so much. It doesn't become clear whether it was really bad or whether it was only really bad in his perception. But that doesn't really matter. The song is about his feelings of hate. Not about the act leading to this hatred.

"Throwing advice like grenades at the table You’re spinning your wisdom in stories that change Your lies are fluorescent my babyfaced angel"

She did not only do something terrible. She also lies and is very good in hurting others by throwing in her (bad) opinions and ideas at the wrong moments. She's good looking, but that only leads to a bigger contrast with her character.

"Grow a fucking heart love"

She could have been more tactful and friendly.

"I know what you have done" must be really terrible

"I’ve got your number" He knows where to find her and will come to get (and punish) her when needed.

"You’ve got my number" This is the truely sad part of it. Despite all of the above, he's still hoping that she will call to make up. Probably, part of the hatred was inspired by the fact that he still loves her.