Off-Kilter
Austenyo Lyrics


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Uptown what I wanna do inside
I've got a lot to make it up in my mind
And I do I never thought that I'd lose
I choose

Acid like I feel on my skin
Often I don't know where I want it to begin
Often I don't know what I want it to do
Off-kilter like, wow! what I wanted in you

Doing it for all the love that I get
All I wanna do is tell you how
I don't feel it
Doing it for all the love that I get
All I wanna do is tell you how I don't know

Wait another day and then I'll make that hit
Yes you know I never hold back
Whipping up a beat in 20 seconds, kid
Yes you know I'm making it slap

Uptown doing just what I like
I want to do is tell you
How much
How much

How I feel when I near you
All I do when I see you
I want to
Be with you
I know
What I need to

Come out when I'm feeling the rhythm
You and me were locking our step
I can feel you get a bit nervous
Was it too much eye contact?

I love you cause you televise
The things about me I despise




I wish I lived in confidence so
I could be that sexy bitch

Overall Meaning

The song "Off-Kilter" by austenyo, talks about the artist's personal experiences with love and how he feels off-center or disoriented in his relationship. The first verse shows his uncertainty about what he wants and how he feels "Acid like I feel on my skin." He's aware that he needs to make up his mind but is unsure of what he wants or where to begin. The chorus highlights how he wants to show his love through his actions, but he's not entirely sure if he's doing it right. The verse that follows shows his determination to succeed, "Wait another day and then I'll make that hit/Yes you know I never hold back/Whipping up a beat in 20 seconds, kid/Yes you know I'm making it slap."


The second refrain expresses his love for the person, "How I feel when I near you/All I do when I see you/ I want to/Be with you/I know/ What I need to." The artist is trying to tell his partner how he feels but is unable to articulate himself fully. The last verse shows his vulnerability and how he wishes to be more confident, "I love you cause you televise/The things about me I despise/I wish I lived in confidence so/I could be that sexy bitch."


Overall, the song talks about the artist's insecurities in love and his struggle to communicate his feelings correctly. He's off-center, disoriented, and is unsure about what he wants or how to show his love.


Line by Line Meaning

Uptown what I wanna do inside
I have an idea of what I want to do and feel a sense of excitement and possibility.


I've got a lot to make it up in my mind
I'm still figuring things out and coming up with ideas.


And I do I never thought that I'd lose
Despite challenges, I remain confident in my abilities and decisions.


I choose
I am in control of my actions and my future.


Acid like I feel on my skin
I am overwhelmed and unsure of myself in this situation.


Often I don't know where I want it to begin
I'm uncertain about how to proceed and where to start.


Often I don't know what I want it to do
I lack clarity and direction in my goals and aspirations.


Off-kilter like, wow! what I wanted in you
I'm feeling a bit disoriented and out of sync, similar to how I felt about you.


Doing it for all the love that I get
I am motivated by the support and validation from those who care about me.


All I wanna do is tell you how I don't feel it
I feel disconnected and distant from someone I once felt close to.


Wait another day and then I'll make that hit
I'm taking my time to perfect my craft and create something worthwhile.


Yes you know I never hold back
I am authentic and genuine in all that I do.


Whipping up a beat in 20 seconds, kid
I am skilled and talented, able to create something amazing in a short amount of time.


Uptown doing just what I like
I am content and empowered by being able to do what I enjoy.


How I feel when I near you
I am overcome with emotions when I am close to you.


All I do when I see you
My focus is solely on you when you are around.


I want to
I have a strong desire and longing for you.


Be with you
I want to spend time and be in a relationship with you.


I know
I am confident and certain about my feelings.


What I need to
I know what it takes to pursue and achieve my desires.


Come out when I'm feeling the rhythm
I come alive and feel energized when I am in sync with the music.


You and me were locking our step
We are in sync and moving together as partners.


I can feel you get a bit nervous
I sense tension and uncertainty from you in this moment.


Was it too much eye contact?
I am questioning if I did something wrong or made you uncomfortable.


I love you cause you televise
I appreciate you for spotlighting and highlighting me and my talents.


The things about me I despise
You are able to see and accept the flaws and insecurities I have trouble with.


I wish I lived in confidence so
I struggle with feeling self-assured and confident, and wish I could change that.


I could be that sexy bitch
I desire to exude confidence and sex appeal, despite my insecurities.




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@UniversalChill

not enough green screen tho smh

@onetwothreefour6122

Broooo keep it coming, we're all rooting for you haha

@onetwothreefour6122

:0

@propileo5817

the talent... the flavour.... i love you austen

@skiwlkr9928

Love it haven’t let me down yet

@SirGarthur

I'm just so impressed

@lucasfreitas3072

best discover of the year, me and my film college classmates are binge watching your music videos....... TALENT.........PERIODT!!!!!!!!! (love u austen) kisses from brazil we're rooting for u <3

@jacquelinearakaki599

pls come to brazil


But really, I'm just addicted to your songs. Thanks for being my best discovery of 2018

@fortheloveofgodshutthefukup.

You friends with Lucas Freitas?

@009Justsmilegirl

i discovered you a couple of months ago and ive been obsessed ever since! i love your music and your style and everything

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