Teicher was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Colombian parents. After spending her childhood in Bogotá, her family later moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, and afterwards moved to New York City.
Bassically
Tei Shi Lyrics
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If you let me stay
Please don't say
That I'm begging you for love
Baby, let me stay
When the world is gone
Promise I'll behave
Never right you wrong
Is that what you want
Like the other boys?
Someone you can throw
Like the other toys?
Is that what you found
Like the other boys
Someone you can drown
Like the other noise?!
Baby, I'll behave
If you let me stay.
Please don't say
That I'm begging you for love.
The song "Bassically" by Tei Shi is about a person who is begging for acceptance in a relationship. The lyrics talk about how the singer promises to behave and never wrong the other person, but fears being treated like a toy or being drowned out like noise. The first verse asks for permission to remain in the relationship, promising to behave if allowed to stay. The second verse questions whether the other person wants someone who can be thrown away like a toy or drowned out like background noise.
The chorus repeats the desire to stay and promises to behave, but also begs that the other person not accuse the singer of begging for love. The lyrics show vulnerability and insecurity, as the singer fears rejection and being treated poorly in the relationship. The repetition of the promise to behave and the fear of being cast aside or silenced highlights the inner turmoil of the singer.
Overall, "Bassically" is a poignant portrayal of the fear and uncertainty involved in seeking acceptance and stability in a relationship. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has been in a situation where they fear being rejected or mistreated by someone they care about.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I'll behave
I will control my actions and behave properly
If you let me stay
If you allow me to remain in your life
Please don't say
I don't want to hear you speak
That I'm begging you for love
I am not pleading with you to love me
Baby, let me stay
Please permit me to remain in your life
When the world is gone
When everything around us disappears
Promise I'll behave
I vow to act properly and respectfully
Never right you wrong
I will not cause you harm or make things worse
Is that what you want
Is that your desired outcome or objective?
Like the other boys?
Similar to other males in your life?
Someone you can throw
Someone you can dispose of quickly without thought
Like the other toys?
Like the rest of your material possessions?
Is that what you found
Is that what you've discovered or obtained?
Like the other boys
Similar to other males in your life?
Someone you can drown
Someone you can overwhelm or submerge in your influence
Like the other noise?!
Like the rest of the background sounds in your life?
Contributed by Nathan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.