Lyric discussion by Seriojoshy 

Cover art for Figure 8 lyrics by Ellie Goulding

I believe this is a tragic love song about a someone who was so in love with another person. Believed everything he/she told them but then they broke all the promises. But every thing that was promised to the person, they clutch to, desperately trying to keep the connection of love from breaking. The figure 8 is the sign for infinity and its never ending, like the person trying to run for the love, never finding the end, but also never letting go of the initial feelings. The person, knows that it like being in a dream waiting, and contemplates suicide "still not to old to die young" I believe its suicide because of this, and to try and live in the dream, and in the loop of the figure 8 but when they were in love..

Who did you chase? Are you friggin' nuts. Do you concoct fantasies in that big arrogant brain of yours. The only people you chase around and catch are teens. But since that floats your lil' boat, please sail away. The sex is great and you're a stud for your temporary conquest. Strut like the f*cking turkey that you are. It must feel SOOOOO good to be in a relationship because you can.