Serial Monogamist

**Producer(s)** | Clampitt

**Serial Monogamist** is a song by Ashe and is the tenth track on her album *Ashlyn*.

The song uses various different styles and instrumentals to create a fun tune.

## Background

Described as a "contemplative-memoir style track", and "[perhaps the] least relatable [but] very catchy and much more lighthearted" compared to the rest of the *Ashlyn* album.

## Meaning

The song is about someone who prefers having long-term relationships rather than casually dating (a serial monogamist), but going on to contemplate whether staying with you lover is worth it in the long run.

## Lyrics

[Verse 1]

You can say that I can stay

But, no, you can't have it your way

I'm sayin', "Bye, bye, bye," to those days

And I would say that we should wait

Just to see how long it'd take

Then we'd lie, lie, lie to each other, babe

[Pre-Chorus]

Been a serial monogamist and I'm serious that I don't miss

The arguments or checkin' in at midnight

So tell me if it's okay now

[Chorus]

To take off your clothes but by morning I won't try to hold you (Hold you)

Promise I won't call you later, try to get to know you (Know you)

Da-da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da-da, hold you (Hold you)

Da-da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da, don't wanna hold you (Hold you)

Hold you up, hold you down, hold you to comin' back around

Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah-ah

[Verse 2]

Used to live inside my head, felt so guilty in your bed

For a while, while, while it was complicated

Please don't feel bad when I'm gone

You can call me what you want

But don't dial, dial, dial my numbеr, baby

[Pre-Chorus]

Been a serial monogamist and I'm serious that I don't miss

The argumеnts or checkin' in at midnight

So tell me if it's okay now

[Chorus]

To take off your clothes but by morning I won't try to hold you (Hold you)

Promise I won't call you later, try to get to know you (Know you)

Da-da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da-da, hold you (Hold you)

Da-da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da, don't wanna hold you (Hold you)

Hold you up, hold you down, hold you to comin' back around

Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah-ah

## Trivia

* The title stands out from others on *Ashlyn*. It means a person that prefers having a series of long term relationships, rather than taking solo breaks or casually dating in between. Simply, a serial monogamist is someone who appreciates commitment in a relationship. Ashe is one of these people, but is teetering on whether it’s worth staying with her current lover.

* Ashe has said that she is the "Serial Monogamist" referred to in the song.

* "Serial Monogamist" has the fastest tempo on *Ashlyn* at 165 BPM.
	+ Moreover, is it the only *Ashlyn* song in a minor key ('F#').
	+ Furthermore, it is the only song in Ashe's entire discography to be in a 3/4 time signature.

* "Serial Monogamist"'s title is contradictory.
	+ "Monogamist" implies that someone is in a long-term relationship; however, "Serial" suggests that this happens frequently.
	+ Other songs with contrasting titles to their theme/lyrics are: "I'm Fine", "Me Without You", "Emotional", and "It Can't Be You".

* Moreover, the song's meaning goes against "Another Man's Jeans" and "San Jose", both from *Rae*, entirely, which explore the want to be with many people.

## Navigation

 Ashlyn Tracklist

## References

1. ↑ https://lancerledger.com/5900/entertainment/review-on-ashlyn-by-ashe-a-must-hear-album/
2. ↑ https://genius.com/Ashe-serial-monogamist-lyrics
3. ↑ https://ftpunks.com/ashlyn-the-breakup-album-everyone-needs/
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://ghsexplosion.com/5424/reviews/ashlyn-ashe/
5. ↑ https://genius.com/22949199?