“How Did It Come To This” discusses the story of a girl who lives her life in the public eye, and eventually cracks under the pressure.
The song was inspired by famous artist Amy Winehouse, who tragically died a couple of years after the song was released, as a result of the lavish lifestyle, which...
[Verse 1]
Just the other day somebody said to me
'Hey, maybe you're just slightly schizophrenic
And a little out of reach, my friend'
I said 'Yes, that's partly true'
But jokes aside, I can explain
It's just my way of keeping track
With living on this planet
Now then
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Have you turned on your TV
Have you seen reality
Have you seen the programme
That you've spent your whole life looking for
There's a girl in Camden town
Indecision makes her frown
Which dress would she wear today
And which way should she smile at me
[Chorus]
How did it come to this
How did it ever come to this
[Pre-Chorus]
All the noises and all these lights
All these talking through the nights
All these expectation now
It's making me neurotic
Tell me, have you seen your face before
I forgot to say 'hello'
Thought I'd make it clear now
That I've always been a smiler, tell me
[Chorus]
How did it come to this
How did it ever come to this
How did it come to this
How did it ever come to this
[Bridge]
Sometimes it's like I'm a world away
Sometimes I feel a world away
[Verse 2]
Just the other day somebody said to me
'Hey maybe you are oh so slightly OCD
A little out of reach, my friend'
I said 'yes, that's partly true'
But, jokes aside, please stay with me
It's just my way of compartmentalising all the things I see
[Chorus]
How did it come to this
How did it ever come to this
How did it come to this
How did it ever come to this
How Did It Come To This was written by Gary Barlow & Howard Donald & Jason Orange & Mark Owen & Jamie Norton & Ben Mark.
How Did It Come To This was produced by John Shanks.
Take That released How Did It Come To This on Mon Dec 01 2008.