The Little Birdy EP was released on October 6, 2003 and reached a peak of number 27 on the Australian singles charts. Relapse reached number 16 on the Triple J Hottest 100 while Baby Blue reached number 25. The follow up This Is a Love Song EP was released on March 1 and debuted at number 22 on the Australian singles charts on March 8.
On 1 October 2004 the band released their highly anticipated debut album, BigBigLove, which includes new versions of Beautiful (renamed Beautiful to Me) and Relapse. It also includes I Should've Known with its original title of "Andy Warhol". It met with generally good critical reaction.
The bands follow up album titled Hollywood was released October 2006 and debuted at 9 on the Aria charts. The songs Come On Come On and Bodies were big hits in Australia.
In May 2009, Little Birdy released their third album Confetti, with their first single Summarize and Brother, which features Paul Kelly on backing vocals and harmonica.
Katy's brothers Luke Steele and Jake Steele are also in the band The Sleepy Jackson with Luke also featuring in the band Empire of the Sun.
Come On Come On
Little Birdy Lyrics
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I got cigarette on cigarette mindful
I got foolish so I took him on home I said ooo oo
you don't need me don't tell me you want me
I I'm over it
You can't have it and that's why you want it
I I'm over it
baby if you and me aren't trying
I can't see the point
Come on come on
Baby if you and me aren't trying
I can't see the point
Come on come on
I got exorcist on my morning station
A foolish mind giving me my own halo
I am tempted into your living room
I said ooo ooo oo
you don't need me don't tell me you want me
I I'm over it
You can't have it and that's why you want it
I I'm over it
baby if you and me aren't trying
I can't see the point
Come on come on
Baby if you and me aren't trying
I can't see the point
Come on come on
Coz you and me are holdin'
You and me are holding on
But if time alone, aches and bruises this heart of mine
I will place my weary head and sleep alone
baby if you and me aren't trying
I can't see the point
Come on come on
Baby if you and me aren't trying
I can't see the point
Come on come on
The lyrics to Little Birdy’s “Come On Come On” are about a person who is in a relationship with someone who may not be fully committed to them. The first verse mentions someone beside the singer on their left side, and their smoking habit. They then mention bringing someone home, possibly after meeting them at a bar or club. The chorus shows the singer’s frustration with the lack of effort from their partner in the relationship. They are feeling unappreciated and seem to be at a crossroads – they want to continue the relationship, but only if their partner is willing to put in the effort.
The second verse mentions a morning exorcist show, which could be interpreted as the singer attempting to rid themselves of thoughts of their partner. Despite their attempts to move on, they find themselves drawn to their partner again and visit their living room. The chorus repeats, with the singer expressing their disappointment with their partner’s lack of effort in the relationship. The bridge is a plea to their partner to try harder in the relationship or risk losing the singer altogether. The chorus repeats again, effectively ending the song on a slightly ambiguous note – we’re not sure if the relationship will continue or come to an end.
Line by Line Meaning
I got someone on the left of my left side
I have someone to my left who is emotionally distant
I got cigarette on cigarette mindful
I'm chain smoking, lost in thought
I got foolish so I took him on home I said ooo oo
I made a mistake by bringing him home and regret it now
you don't need me don't tell me you want me
I I'm over it
You can't have it and that's why you want it
I I'm over it
I'm tired of your games and insincere advances
baby if you and me aren't trying
I can't see the point
Come on come on
If we're not going to work for this relationship, then what's the point?
I got exorcist on my morning station
A foolish mind giving me my own halo
I am tempted into your living room
I said ooo ooo oo
I'm listening to scary music in the morning, feeding into my own delusions of grandeur. I am tempted to be with you even though I know it's not healthy
Coz you and me are holdin'
You and me are holding on
But if time alone, aches and bruises this heart of mine
I will place my weary head and sleep alone
We may be holding on, but if being alone is better for me in the long run, I will choose that
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFFREY STEELE, PAUL E MARSHALL
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