Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Tina Dickow
Canonical path: /tina-dickow/instead
Related lyric paths: 6
Video embedded: yes
Lyric guide
Instead
Read Instead lyrics by Tina Dickow on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
person
Curated by Ethan Walker
LyroVerse team
Reference snapshot
The page facts to cite before the commentary
Use this page for the lyric text, linked artist context, and any LyroVerse editor's note attached to the song. Listener comments remain user-generated and should not be treated as the primary source.
Lyrics
Instead
The lyric stays readable and compact here; the note and related paths sit nearby so you do not lose the song while looking for context.
Instead of smiles
Instead of jokes
Instead of handshakes
I'd rather be your girl
Instead of talk
Instead of laughs
Instead of friendship
I just want to be your girl
I've been a-waiting for the feeling to go
To shy to let it show
I'm on a train to three four five to your door
I'm outta words, I'm out of reasons to keep on
Running away from asking if you could be more
More than a friend, more than a shoulder I can lean on
In need of touch
In need of kiss
In need of closeness
I'd like to be your girl
I don't know much
But I do know this
I'm being honest
I really want to be your girl
I've been a-waiting for the feeling to go
To shy to let you know
I'm on a train to three four five to your door
I'm outta words, I'm out of reasons to keep on
Running away from asking if you could be more
More than a friend, more than a shoulder I can lean on
Here is my heart
For a start
And the rest will follow
As soon as you give me the key to yours
Chorus…
Quick answers
What this page can answer fast
Who performs "Instead"?
Tina Dickow performs "Instead", and this lyric page sits inside the Tina Dickow catalog on LyroVerse.
Are there related songs to explore after "Instead"?
Yes. The related section below points to A New Situation and All I See with a short reason for opening each page next.
Where can I find more songs by Tina Dickow?
Use the artist link near the top of the page or the related paths section below to keep moving through Tina Dickow's lyric pages.
Song Room
Open Song Room
Interpretations, questions, and corrections for this song
Interpretations, questions, memories, and correction notes live together here. The room stays noindex while the best insights are reviewed.
Listener comments
What people are saying
No listener comments on Instead yet.
A strong comment here is specific: the phrase you keep hearing, the mood you come back for, or the reason this song stays in rotation.
Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.