Andy Bull is an Australian alt-pop/piano rock singer-songwriter, based in S… Read Full Bio ↴Andy Bull is an Australian alt-pop/piano rock singer-songwriter, based in Sydney, New South Wales. He is best known for the single "Dog," from his 2010 Phantom Pains EP, a duet with former Australian Idol contestant Lisa Mitchell, as well as his prolific Australian touring.

Bull began performing in and around Sydney in the early 2000s, eventually getting the attention of producer Tony Buchen in 2004. Buchen, having worked with other successful acts such as Blue King Brown, Macromantics and The Whitlams, felt that Bull's style of music required different approach to recording, and the two experimented with older recording techniques such as analogue.

Wanting to develop Bull's talent further, but still nurture his individual style, they then travelled together to New York City, where they produced and mixed songs for Bull's debut album at the Electric Lady Studios. Bull signed to Island Records, a part of Universal Music Australia, in 2007. In 2007, Bull supported Joss Stone on her Australian tour and, in 2008, increased in popularity by being played regularly by the radio station Triple J.

Bull's debut single was released in August 2008. Entitled "Small Town Girl", it was taken from his debut album We're Too Young. In 2008, Bull toured with Garage to V winners, Little Red. His first headlining national tour commenced in late 2008. A music video was also made for "Young Man," the second single from the album. Bull would continue to tour extensively in support of the album throughout the rest of 2008 and 2009, notably joining Tim Finn's national tour as an opening act, performing solo as opposed to with his six-piece band. He also opened for a MySpace secret show in Sydney featuring U.K. neo-soul singer Duffy in that same year.

In May 2009, Bull toured in support of Lisa Mitchell's Australian tour, prior to the July release of her Platinum selling debut album "Wonder". During the tour, Bull performed his support set solo. For her own set, Mitchell was to play guitar, accompanied by bass player Jan Bangma and drummer Robert Vasey. Before the second show of the tour, however, Mitchell's hand was cut in an accident. Due to Mitchell's injury, she was unable to play guitar and so Bull stepped in, learning the set on piano in lieu of the guitar parts. Bull played in the band for the remainder of that tour, fomenting Bull and Mitchell's friendship, which would lead to their collaboration on Bull's song "Dog" the following year.

In September of 2009, Bull released "We're Too Young", the recording of which had been completed the previous year with producer Tony Buchen. The album enjoyed a good critical reception, including a 4/5 star review in Rolling Stone Magazine.

Something I Guess
Andy Bull Lyrics

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I like the way you look tonight
Does it ever cross your mind
The nature of impermanent illusions of our lives
Gotta be my worst pick up line
I think I'm sleep deprived
I'll try to keep it light

It's only something I've been thinking

Yeah yeah yeah
It's only something I've been thinking
Yeah Yeah yeah yeah

I thought of suicide
But I didn't really wanna die
Over something I had only just been thinking
It's impossible to see
The future in totality
Anyway it's just something I -

It's only something I've been thinking
Yeah yeah yeah
It's only something I've been thinking
Yeah yeah yeah

From time to time
You can use your mind
But you don't rely on it
Anyone can tell you that (anyone can tell you that)
Anyone can tell you that (anyone can tell you that)

It's only something I've been thinking, yeah

It's only something I've been thinking
Yeah yeah yeah
It's only something I've been thinking
Yeah

Anyway it's just something I-

Its just something that I have been thinking, thinking, thinking
(Only something I-)
Its just something that I have been thinking, thinking,

It's only something (something)
I've been (I've been)
Something (something)
That I've been (I've been)

It's only something (something)
I've been (I've been)
Something (something)
That I've been (I've been)

It's just something, um
It's just something I've been thinking about

It's nothing really
Yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Andy Bull's song "Something I Guess" explore themes of introspection, questioning, and the fleeting nature of life. The song begins with the singer expressing admiration for someone's appearance and wondering if they ever consider the transitory nature of our lives. It's portrayed as a somewhat awkward pickup line, perhaps indicating the singer's attempt to connect on a deeper level. The line "I think I'm sleep deprived, I'll try to keep it light" suggests the singer's vulnerability and desire to maintain a casual tone despite their deeper thoughts.

The chorus repeats the phrase "It's only something I've been thinking" several times, emphasizing the introspective nature of the song. The singer reflects on having entertained thoughts of suicide but not wanting to die over something they had just been contemplating. This line could be interpreted as the realization that momentary thoughts and emotions should not dictate one's entire existence. The acknowledgement that it's impossible to see the future in its entirety further emphasizes the fleeting and unpredictable nature of life.

The lyrics then touch on the idea that relying solely on the mind is limiting. The line "From time to time, you can use your mind, but you don't rely on it" suggests that there is more to life and understanding than intellect alone. The repetition of the phrase "Anyone can tell you that" highlights the universality of this concept.

Overall, "Something I Guess" delves into the introspective musings of the singer, contemplating the impermanent nature of life and the limitations of the intellect.

Line by Line Meaning

I like the way you look tonight
I am attracted to your appearance and find you appealing in this moment

Does it ever cross your mind
Have you ever considered or thought about

The nature of impermanent illusions of our lives
The transient and deceptive nature of our existence

Gotta be my worst pick up line
This has to be the weakest attempt at flirting

I think I'm sleep deprived
I believe I am lacking adequate sleep

I'll try to keep it light
I will attempt to keep the conversation casual and non-serious

It's only something I've been thinking
It is merely a thought that has been occupying my mind

I thought of suicide
I contemplated ending my life

But I didn't really wanna die
However, I did not genuinely wish to cease living

Over something I had only just been thinking
Because of a mere thought that had recently occurred to me

It's impossible to see
It is not possible to foresee or predict