Internationally, Green is best known for his soul work: his most popular was Gnarls Barkley's 2006 worldwide hit "Crazy", which reached number one in various singles charts worldwide, including the UK. In the United States, "Crazy" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Its parent album St. Elsewhere, was also a hit, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and number four on the US Billboard 200 albums chart. Gnarls Barkley's second album, The Odd Couple (2008), charted at number 12 on the Billboard 200.
In 2010, Green took a break from working with Gnarls Barkley and released the single "Fuck You!" on August 19 as a solo artist. The song was a hit, with the radio-edit version "Forget You" reaching the top spot in the UK and the Netherlands and charting at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Its parent album, The Lady Killer (2010), saw similar success, peaking within the top five of the UK Albums Chart and debuting within the top 10 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and receiving a Gold certification from the BPI in the UK. His next two single, "It's OK" and "Bright Lights Bigger City" were also hits in Europe.
Old Fashioned
CeeLo Green Lyrics
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My, love old fashioned,
But it still works, just the way it is.
This love is classic
And that just simply because,
I say it is
And it's timeless (timeless)
It will be right here for always
(oooooh)
My love's old fashioned (oooh)
So be it, I'm set in my ways
Hush child, just listen (hhmm)
Gonna sound just like the good old days
Well it's right on time (right on time)
And it's timeless (timeless)
It'll be right here, for always
(oooooh)
My love's right on time (right on time)
And it's timeless (timeless)
I'll be right here, for always.
Oooh
People they gather around, and they wonder how (hhhmmmm)
Are we in love, right here and now
I just smile 'cause true love that doesn't grow out of style.
Oooooooh ooooo! (right on time)
Oooooo, yeah,
Oohh time, oooww timeless
I'll be here, for always
The song Old Fashioned by CeeLo Green is a declaration of the timeless nature of true love. The lyrics express that even though the singer's love is old fashioned, it still works just the way it is. They argue that this love is classic and will always be around because they say it is so. There is a sense of defiance, knowing that they may be looked down upon for not conforming to modern relationship standards. Still, the singer fully embraces their old-fashioned ways and recognizes that their love is right on time and timeless.
The chorus repeats the fact that the love is old-fashioned and right on time, but it is the bridge that stands out the most in this song. Green points out that people wonder how they can be in love, right here and now. But, the singer simply smiles because true love doesn't grow out of style. This line serves as a reminder that as time changes, love doesn't, which can give people hope that even with all of the modern complications in relationships, true love will always prevail.
Line by Line Meaning
My, love old fashioned,
My love is traditional in a good way and doesn't need to change.
But it still works, just the way it is.
My love is successful as it is and doesn't require any changes.
This love is classic
My love is timeless and enduring.
And that just simply because, I say it is
The reason my love is classic is because I believe it is and declare it.
It's right on time (right on time)
My love is perfectly timed and happens at the right moment.
And it's timeless (timeless)
My love is eternal and will never go out of style.
It will be right here for always (oooooh)
My love will always be present and enduring.
My love's old fashioned (oooh)
My love is traditional and rooted in the past.
So be it, I'm set in my ways
I don't need to change my ways because my love is successful as it is.
Hush child, just listen (hhmm)
Listen carefully to what I'm about to say.
Gonna sound just like the good old days
What I'm about to say is reminiscent of the past.
People they gather around, and they wonder how (hhhmmmm)
People are curious about how our love is enduring and successful.
Are we in love, right here and now
People are questioning if our love is genuine and present.
I just smile 'cause true love that doesn't grow out of style.
I'm confident in our love because it is genuine and will never become outdated.
Oooooooh ooooo! (right on time)
My love is perfectly timed and perhaps even surprising.
Oooooo, yeah,
My love is exciting and enjoyable.
Oohh time, oooww timeless
My love is not affected by time and will never go out of style.
I'll be here, for always
I'll always be present and committed to our love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALAN KASIRYE, JOE SIMON, RAEFORD GERALD, CEE LO GREEN
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@ossiarellano9890
Lyrics for the old n new fashioned people:
My, love old fashioned,
But it still works, just the way it is.
This love is classic
And that just simply because,
I say it is
It's right on time (right on time)
And it's timeless (timeless)
It will be right here for always
(oooooh)
My love's old fashioned (oooh)
So be it, I'm set in my ways
Hush child, just listen (hhmm)
Gonna sound just like the good old days
Well it's right on time (right on time)
And it's timeless (timeless)
It'll be right here, for always
(oooooh)
My love's right on time (right on time)
And it's timeless (timeless)
I'll be right here, for always.
Oooh
People they gather around, and they wonder how (hhhmmmm)
Are we in love, right here and now
I just smile 'cause true love that doesn't grow out of style.
Oooooooh ooooo! (right on time)
Oooooo, yeah,
Oohh time, oooww timeless
I'll be here, for always
@Peapod46
This would be such a fabulous wedding or anniversary song. Love it x
@robertbyrd2073
Susan Bailey it's going to be mine very soon
@shannonmfondren4990
Here to listen to it know. Maybe a suggestion for my wedding
@SYN4456
My wife and I picked this song for our first dance
@bigd7386
One word............CLASSIC!!!! This is DEFINITELY timeless. And the vocals are FLAWLESS!!!!
@geminiwoman0
Can we have music like this again with depth soul
@buzzdavis
Oh yeah, he's putting it down for sure. My favorite cut from The Lady Killer. When I first heard this I was like "goodness, I thought they stop making jams like this". A groove like this definitely takes me back. Indeed it's right on time..........and for sure it's timeless. Great post.
@7simplyred
Ce loo just shattered my wine glass 😎
@chihuahuabulldog
Cee Lo is not on The Voice, he IS THE Voice! Man oh man! That man has such a WONDERFUL voice!
@darvaearnest4006
chihuahuabulldog exactly, he's eargasm fantastic!