Their sound is a mix of indie rock and electronic music, most recently integrating organic sounds into their music. Friends since the age of fourteen, Athlete have wide-ranging influences that include Grandaddy and Flaming Lips.
You Got The Style
Athlete Lyrics
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Gone and put my foot in it again
Think back I can't believe that it was me who said that
Last time
I promised I'd bite my tongue until I counted to ten
(five six seven eight nine and ten)
I said oh it's getting hot in here
Must be something in the atmosphere
Oh it's getting hot in here
There must be something in the atmosphere
Oh I could be laughing about it
And making the most of the true British climate
Oh it's getting hot in here
There must be something in the atmosphere
Oh oh-oh oh oh
I've seen
The tension on the high street growing lately
It seems that you have to be careful who you look at
Sometimes
I can't see things the way you see them
But this is our home
I said
Oh it's getting hot in here
There must be something in the atmosphere
Oh I could be laughing about it
And making the most of the true British climate
Oh it's getting hot in here
There must be something in the atmosphere
Oh oh-oh oh oh
Yeah you got the style
And we've got the style
And they got the style
And everybody's got it
And you got the style
And we've got the style
And they got the style
And everybody's got it
And you got the style
And we've got the style
Oh oh
Oh it's getting hot in here
There must be something in the atmosphere
Oh I could be laughing about it
And making the most of the true British climate
Oh it's getting hot in here
There must be something in the atmosphere
Oh oh-oh oh oh
In Athlete's song You Got The Style, the singer starts by admitting he has made a mistake, probably by saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. He reflects on his recent promise to control his speech by counting up to ten. The singer then recollects how the tension in the area has been growing lately, and that it's becoming harder to just look at people without receiving some disdainful stares. Regardless of that, the singer acknowledges that home is home, and everyone should try to make the best of the situation.
The song's chorus focuses on the rising temperature, and how something in the atmosphere is causing this heat. The lyrics suggest that the situation could be something to laugh about in the middle of the 'true British climate.' The last part of the song is a repetitive call-and-response, discussing the different styles people have, and how everyone has something to bring to the table.
The overall interpretation of the song is that despite the tension and misunderstandings in life, it's essential to keep trying to forge relationships and understanding between one another. The songwriters behind Athlete's track have used simple, relatable language and imagery to convey this message in a way that is easy to digest and enjoy.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh no
Expressing disappointment or regret
Gone and put my foot in it again
Made a mistake or said something embarrassing
Think back I can't believe that it was me who said that
Reflecting on past mistakes and feeling surprised by them
Last time
Referring to a previous occurrence
I promised I'd bite my tongue until I counted to ten
Vowed to control oneself and not say something hurtful
(five six seven eight nine and ten)
Counting to ten to resist the urge to speak impulsively
I said oh it's getting hot in here
Noticing a tense or uncomfortable atmosphere
Must be something in the atmosphere
Suggesting that the tension is caused by external factors
Oh oh-oh oh oh
Expressing a feeling of unease or uncertainty
I've seen
Noticing a pattern or trend
The tension on the high street growing lately
Observing an increase in tension in public spaces
It seems that you have to be careful who you look at
Feeling cautious about interacting with strangers
Sometimes
Admitting that one's perspective may be limited
I can't see things the way you see them
Acknowledging differences in opinion or perception
But this is our home
Asserting a sense of belonging and ownership
Yeah you got the style
Recognizing someone's unique qualities or strengths
And we've got the style
Celebrating one's own qualities or strengths
And they got the style
Acknowledging that others also have valuable qualities
And everybody's got it
Emphasizing that everyone has something to offer
And you got the style
Repeated recognition of someone's unique qualities
Oh it's getting hot in here
Returning to the feeling of discomfort or tension
There must be something in the atmosphere
Continuing to suggest that external factors are causing the tension
Oh I could be laughing about it
Considering finding humor in the situation to ease the tension
And making the most of the true British climate
Utilizing the unique circumstances of one's environment to find positivity
Oh oh-oh oh oh
Expressing a complex mix of emotions in response to the situation
Oh it's getting hot in here
Repeating the earlier observation of tension
There must be something in the atmosphere
Further personalizing the external forces causing the tension
Oh oh-oh oh oh
Repeating the earlier expression of unease or uncertainty
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CAREY WILLETTS, JOEL POTT, STEVEN ROBERTS, TIMOTHY WANSTALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shoWbitz
Athlete, Keane, Travis, and Coldplay dominated the 2003 airwaves. Such great times. 😭
@eltudobem7539
I remember the vibes back in the 2003 or 04 era! So happy to have had this song in my youth
@LaceyMckenna-ux5ux
Haven't listened to this band before. Love their music. 👌
@stormwallwarrior6095
this song should have millions of views
@ruthdixon7807
fantastic melody and one of those choruses you'll be humming for the rest of the day.
@unohoncho7727
Only 13k views? Criminally underrated
@thebatman4279
I'd like to think there's an alternative universe where this is the most popular song of all time.
@pinkpolly88
Brilliant song, brilliant band!
@abeel1016
My fav since high school! Bck to 2005! ❤
@chrismorrison3696
we are special for being here period. You are beautiful and so am I. Be nice to you. If not you, WHO?