After quietly making music for several years, she entered a song in the Queensland Music Awards and ended up winning the pop category. She then began touring nationally and received an arts grant that allowed her to work with producer M-Phazes on her song "Adore." The single was well-received on radio upon release in 2016 and went on to become a Top Three hit in Australia in early 2017.
Shark signed with Sony Australia's Wonderlick label, and her official debut EP, Night Thinker, entered the country's albums chart at number two a few months later. The album garnered six Aria Award nominations and took home two, including Best Pop Release and Breakthrough Artist.
In 2018, Shark issued her first full-length effort, Love Monster. ~ Marcy Donelson
Psycho
Amy Shark Lyrics
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Think you're being a little dramatic, babe
And take me for a walk outside your house
Baby, you're on fire, let me help
And I ask you 'cause I wanna to know
Not because I'm psycho
Just because I care a lot
'Cause I'm falling in love with you
And I don't do this every day
I can feel your eyes across the room
Stops my heartbeat every single time
And you're talking to some guy that I once knew
What was that look when you both said goodbye
I ask you 'cause I wanna to know
Not because I'm psycho
Just because I care a lot
And I touch you the way I do
'Cause I'm falling in love with you
And I don't do this every day
And I ask you 'cause I wanna to know
Not because I'm psycho
Just because I care a lot
And I touch you the way I do
'Cause I'm falling in love with you
And I don't do this every day
And I will change all my plans just to be where you are
And all the lights in the street come on all at once
And look at you, look at you under this pretty sky
And look at me, honey, I could do this all the time
And I ask you 'cause I wanna to know
Not because I'm psycho
Just because I care a lot
And I touch you the way I do
'Cause I'm falling in love with you
And I don't do this every day
And I ask you 'cause I wanna to know
Not because I'm psycho
Just because I care a lot
And I touch you the way I do
'Cause I'm falling in love with you
And I don't do this every day
And I ask you 'cause I wanna to know
Not because I'm psycho
Just because I care a lot
And I touch you the way I do
'Cause I'm falling in love with you
And I don't do this every day
The song "Psycho" by Amy Shark explores the idea of being deeply in love with someone and wanting to know everything about them. The first verse begins with Amy acknowledging that her partner is upset and she offers her help to calm them down. It then moves onto the pre-chorus where Amy explains that her questions are not because she is "psycho", but because she cares a lot about her partner. She believes that her actions are justified because she is falling in love with them and she doesn't do this kind of thing every day.
The chorus repeats the sentiment of caring deeply about her partner and wanting to touch them. In the second verse, Amy notices her partner talking to a guy she once knew and wonders about their conversation, questioning their behavior towards each other. The bridge of the song talks about how Amy would change her plans to be where her partner is because she loves them so much. The ending of the song repeats the chorus, emphasizing the fact that her questions are not because she is psycho.
Overall, the song showcases a person's intense love for another and their desire to be a part of every aspect of their lives. It also explores how the actions of someone who is deeply in love may be perceived by others as obsessive or "psycho".
Line by Line Meaning
I can tell that you're upset right now
I sense that you are feeling emotional at the moment
Think you're being a little dramatic, babe
I think you might be exaggerating your feelings
And take me for a walk outside your house
Let's go for a walk together outside your home
Baby, you're on fire, let me help
You seem to be struggling, let me assist you
And I ask you 'cause I wanna to know
I am curious and want to understand
Not because I'm psycho
I'm not crazy or obsessive
Just because I care a lot
I have strong feelings for you
And I touch you the way I do
My physical touch is a reflection of my growing love
'Cause I'm falling in love with you
I'm realizing that I have deep romantic feelings for you
And I don't do this every day
This is not my typical behavior
I can feel your eyes across the room
I am aware of your gaze even from a distance
Stops my heartbeat every single time
You have a strong effect on me, making my heart race
And you're talking to some guy that I once knew
You're conversing with someone I used to have some sort of relationship with
What was that look when you both said goodbye
I noticed a particular expression on your face when you parted ways
And I will change all my plans just to be where you are
I am willing to rearrange my schedule to spend time with you
And all the lights in the street come on all at once
The surroundings seem to transform in your very presence
And look at you, look at you under this pretty sky
You are beautiful and captivating, especially under this picturesque sky
And look at me, honey, I could do this all the time
Being with you like this is wonderful, and I could do it more often
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: AMY BILLINGS, MARK HOPPUS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1: Amy Shark]
I can tell that you're upset right now
Think you're being a little dramatic, babe
And take me for a walk outside your house
Baby, you're on fire, let me help
[Chorus: Amy Shark]
And I ask you 'cause I wanna to know
Not because I'm psycho
Just because I care a lot
And I touch you the way I do
'Cause I'm falling in love with you
And I don't do this every day
[Verse 2: Mark Hoppus]
I can feel your eyes across the room
Stops my heartbeat every single time
And you're talking to some guy that I once knew
What was that look when you both said goodbye
[Chorus: Amy Shark & Mark Hoppus]
I ask you 'cause I wanna to know
Not because I'm psycho
Just because I care a lot
And I touch you the way I do
'Cause I'm falling in love with you
And I don't do this every day
And I ask you 'cause I wanna to know
Not because I'm psycho
Just because I care a lot
And I touch you the way I do
'Cause I'm falling in love with you
And I don't do this every day
[Bridge: Amy Shark]
And I will change all my plans just to be where you are
And all the light in the street come on all at once
And look at you, look at you under this pretty sky
And look at me, honey, I could do this all the time
[Chorus: Amy Shark & Mark Hoppus]
And I ask you 'cause I wanna to know
Not because I'm psycho
Just because I care a lot
And I touch you the way I do
'Cause I'm falling in love with you
And I don't do this every day
And I ask you 'cause I wanna to know
Not because I'm psycho
Just because I care a lot
And I touch you the way I do
'Cause I'm falling in love with you
And I don't do this every day
[Outro: Amy Shark & Mark Hoppus]
And I ask you 'cause I wanna to know
Not because I'm psycho
Just because I care a lot
And I touch you the way I do
'Cause I'm falling in love with you
And I don't do this every day
@eddygamer1825
I can tell that you're upset right now
Think you're being a little dramatic, babe
And take me for a walk outside your house
Baby, you're on fire, let me help
And I ask you 'cause I wanna to know
Not because I'm psycho
Just because I care a lot
And I touch you the way I do
'Cause I'm falling in love with you
And I don't do this every day
I can feel your eyes across the room
Stops my heartbeat every single time
And you're talking to some guy that I once knew
What was that look when you both said goodbye
I ask you 'cause I wanna to know
Not because I'm psycho
Just because I care a lot
And I touch you the way I do
'Cause I'm falling in love with you
And I don't do this every day
And I ask you 'cause I wanna to know
Not because I'm psycho
Just because I care a lot
And I touch you the way I do
'Cause I'm falling in love with you
And I don't do this every day
And I will change all my plans just to be where you are
And all the lights in the street come on all at once
And look at you, look at you under this pretty sky
And look at me, honey, I could do this all the time
And I ask you 'cause I wanna to know
Not because I'm psycho
Just because I care a lot
And I touch you the way I do
'Cause I'm falling in love with you
And I don't do this every day
And I ask you 'cause I wanna to know
Not because I'm psycho
Just because I care a lot
And I touch you the way I do
'Cause I'm falling in love with you
And I don't do this every day
And I ask you 'cause I wanna to know
Not because I'm psycho
Just because I care a lot
And I touch you the way I do
'Cause I'm falling in love with you
And I don't do this every day
@aquarius3276
I love this song! Amy is so underrated! Love all her music! Mark’s voice here suits the song as well! ❤️❤️❤️
@NavyDavey2012
For those complaining about Mark's voice not fitting with hers it probably wasnt meant to. The contrast is amazing and almost haunting in a good way.
@skypekai
David Houston no it's not "haunting" lmao
@mattharvey6705
love this!!!!! David Houston nailed it
@redbackrock
totally
@davidwright4976
Mark sounds like the wiggles.
@jackthechristian3452
Not haunting at all but works well together.
Edit: Thanks for the 3.5k likes :))
@alltheblinkthings3632
The voice of Mark Hoppus..love it 😍😍
@sethmishne
this song gives me the chills. we need more artists like her out there instead of all of the garbage that they play on the radio in the us.
@kayleee4065
seth mishne Adore came out early last year and they played it over the radio here in Australia. They've also done this with I Said Hi. I do believe she's getting more attention. But then again, this is Australia, where she's from. :)