January 2021 saw the release of Frazer's solo début LP, Introducing..., a mixture of mid-1960s soul with the particular sensibilities of the album's producer, Dan Auerbach.
Soft-spoken, with the look of a slightly disaffected 1950s matinee idol, Aaron Frazer possesses a voice that’s both contemporary and timeless. His higher register conveys a wide emotional palate and a progressive worldview in the tradition of musical masterminds like Curtis Mayfield. While Aaron’s stirring falsetto and thoughtful songwriting have made him established in the world of revival soul music, he refuses to be pigeonholed.
Bad News
Aaron Frazer Lyrics
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I'm crying
Can you feel me?
I'm trying
Trying to tell you
Trying to show
But you don't listen
So it's bad news
Yeah, it's bad news
Yeah, it's bad news
Yeah, it's bad news
I'm on fire
I'm burning
I can barely keep it turning
If I left you, what would you do?
All I know is that'd be bad news
That'd be bad news
That'd be bad news
That'd be bad news
You don't listen
So it's bad news
I know I'm getting older
But the winter seems much colder than before
We should stop and see what you've been doing to me
I can't take much more
I'm on fire
I'm burning
I can barely keep it turning
If I left you, what would you do?
All I know is that'd be bad news
That'd be bad news
That'd be bad news
Ain't no place for hiding
You can try to but the writing's on the wall
I just keep on giving
'Til I just can't keep on living anymore
And it's bad news
Yeah, it's bad news
Yeah, it's bad news
I'm your bad news
Yeah, it's bad news
I'm your bad news
Yeah, it's bad news
I got bad news
I got bad news
The lyrics to Aaron Frazer's song Bad News are a lamentation from a singer whose partner is not responsive to their attempts to communicate something important. The singer is crying and trying to show their partner something, but it seems like they're not listening. The repeated phrase "bad news" suggests that whatever the singer is attempting to communicate is serious and urgent. The lines "If I left you, what would you do? All I know is that'd be bad news" imply that the singer is considering leaving this relationship, and it's something that their partner should be taking seriously.
The second verse touches on the idea of getting older and feeling the coldness of winter more acutely; it seems like the singer is feeling isolated and unhappy in this relationship. The chorus repeats the idea of the singer being "bad news" - perhaps they're feeling like they're the only one in this relationship who is genuinely invested in making it work. The imagery of "writing on the wall" suggests that troubles in this relationship have been apparent for a while. Ultimately, the singer is tired - they've given and given, but they can't keep giving if their partner won't meet them halfway.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you hear me?
I'm reaching out to you for help.
I'm crying
I'm in emotional pain.
Can you feel me?
Do you understand my situation?
I'm trying
I'm doing my best to communicate with you.
Trying to tell you
I want to share my thoughts and feelings with you.
Trying to show
I'm using different methods to get through to you.
But you don't listen
You're ignoring me.
So it's bad news
My situation is getting worse.
I'm on fire
I'm overwhelmed with emotions.
I'm burning
I can't control my feelings anymore.
I can barely keep it turning
I'm struggling to keep going.
If I left you, what would you do?
I'm questioning the strength of our relationship.
All I know is that'd be bad news
I fear the consequences of leaving you.
You don't listen
You're not paying attention to me.
I know I'm getting older
I'm aware of the passage of time.
But the winter seems much colder than before
My life feels more difficult than it used to be.
We should stop and see what you've been doing to me
We need to evaluate the impact of our relationship on my well-being.
I can't take much more
I'm at my breaking point.
Ain't no place for hiding
There's no way to avoid the truth.
You can try to but the writing's on the wall
Your actions are transparent and I see the truth.
I just keep on giving
I continue to put in effort to make things work.
Til I just can't keep on living anymore
Until I can no longer go on like this.
And it's bad news
The outlook is negative.
I'm your bad news
I'm the source of your problems.
I got bad news
I have bad news to share with you.
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB.
Written by: Aaron Gabriel Frazer, Daniel Quine Auerbach
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@garrettsaia2581
Thanks for bringing back that oldies vibe, in not only your music/voice, but style too.
@jehrl05
I second that emotion 😎
@dottiemathews6853
YESSSSSS!!!!!!
@amy-lijolie2416
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@tommiehusker
Can hear so much Marvin Gaye in this! Brilliant tune!
@frankbullitt1966
No doubt, Curtis Mayfield (R.I.P.)!
@elliotschwid5699
Its a little too close to Inner City Blues
@deidrecoleman7299
Yes, I had the CBS Saturday morning show on in the background while working on the computer when I heard this song playing. Immediately I looked up from my computer to see who this sound was coming from because right away I thought, "dude has some Marvin Gaye vibe" going on here both in music rythmn and vocals. Clearly Marvin Gaye has influence his sound. Nicely done...intentional or not, a wonderful tribute to the legacy of Marvin Gaye. ❤💯
@howardcox2918
@Michael Mckenna now you're talking
@blitheringape5321
wouldn't it be more brilliant if you only heard it in it