Read the official lyrics for Elmiene’s new song ‘Reclusive.’ Use the words for singalongs and karaoke from the ‘sounds for someone’ project.
The lyrics for Elmiene’s ‘Reclusive’ articulate a direct and relatable internal conversation about solitude and the desire for change. The text outlines a push-and-pull between the comfort of a private routine and the understood need to engage with the outside world. Lines like “In my safe space, wake up and play video games” establish a specific, modern context for isolation, while the query “Is it healthy to be this alone?” captures the self-doubt that often accompanies extended periods of withdrawal. Elmiene’s songwriting here favors conversational clarity, using simple declarations to build a narrative of introspection.
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Listeners engaging with these lyrics for karaoke or personal connection will find a repetitive, mantra-like structure in the chorus, focusing on the central word “reclusive.” This repetition makes the song immediately accessible for singalongs, embedding its core theme. The bridge sections introduce a broader emotional spectrum with the lines “I get low, then I get high, I get joy, sometimes I cry,” which serve to humanize the experience described, moving beyond a single mood to acknowledge complex feelings. The lyrics avoid dense metaphor, instead presenting a straightforward diary entry that mirrors common contemporary experiences.
Elmiene’s previous work, such as the songs ‘Someday’ and ‘Mama,’ often centers on personal relationships and self-discovery. The ‘Reclusive’ lyrics fit within this artistic focus, examining the relationship one has with oneself. The phrasing is deliberate and unadorned, which amplifies its authenticity and makes it well-suited for vocal performance. The publication of these lyrics provides fans with the tool to participate directly in the song’s narrative, turning a personal reflection into a shared expression. This approach to lyricism, where universal sentiments are voiced with plainspoken honesty, remains a consistent strength in Elmiene’s growing catalog.
Produced by Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman
January 14, 2026
1 song, 3 minutes
A Polydor Records / Def Jam Release; ℗ 2026 Elmiene, under exclusive licence to Universal Music Operations Limited
Lyrics
[Intro]
Mm, yeah
[Verse 1]
Break my routine
Change up the scene
Get up and leave
That’s what I say to me
In my safe space
Wake up and play
Video games
I think I need a change
[Pre-Chorus]
Even in the darkest times
Even when I’m in the light
I keep to myself
I think I need a little bit of time away
Fourteen days, I been alone
Wonder should I take a stroll
Or do I stay in my mind?
[Chorus]
‘Cause I get so reclu—, ooh
I get so reclusive
I get so reclu—, ooh
I get so reclusive
I get so re—
[Verse 2]
Out on the streets
Stepping on leaves
Is there a reason
Why’s it always raining?
Everything’s far
I should just start
Stop the complaining
That’s what I keep saying
[Pre-Chorus]
I ain’t even gonna lie
Not a social butterfly
I keep to myself
I think I need a little bit of time away
Is it healthy to be this alone?
Wonder should I take a stroll
Should I just go outside?
[Chorus]
‘Cause I get so reclu—, ooh
I get so reclusive
I get so reclu—, ooh
I get so reclusive
I get so re—
[Bridge]
I get low, then I get high
I get joy, sometimes I cry
I just, I just wanna get by
I just, I just wanna get by
I get low, then I get high
I get joy, sometimes I cry
I just, I just wanna get by
[Chorus]
I get so reclu—, ooh
I get so reclusive
I get so reclu—, ooh
I get so reclusive
I get so re—
