Moodswings
Charlotte Church Lyrics
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I've been known for some minor
Mood swings now and then
It all started back when people
Were doing me wrong
And because of my position I would
Hold my tongue for then
Bad relationships and people I thought were friends
Before they get to know a thing
When you decide to step to me,
It shows me so clearly
You just want to see, see the other side of me
And you don't know what I'm going through
And you might think it's all about you
But it's everything I've been holding back
It's just bad timing to come at me like that
I try to keep my cool, thus, that's what I try to do
But it's so hard dealing with people just like you
I try to walk away from situations that run
Into complications that make me loose control
If I give in to you then it's what you want me to do
And if I loose my cool then I'm only pleasing you
You know just how to push me,
My temperature is rising
Blood pressure is building, I'm about to loose control
I'm sorry, did I cross the line?
I tried to warn you away
Way ahead of time
I'm so frustrated I feel like I could cry
This could be the time
But I'm not going out like that
The lyrics of Charlotte Church's song Moodswings revolves around her struggles in dealing with people who judge her and her inconsistent emotions due to past bad relationships and encounters with people. She starts off with acknowledging her minor mood swings and how it all began when people started treating her wrongly. Due to her position, she used to hold back her emotions which led to bad relationships with people who she thought were friends. She also talks about people judging her before getting to know her, which irks her so much that when they step up to her, she feels like the only reason they're approaching her is to see the other side of her.
She then goes on to explain that people such as them have no idea what she's been holding back; and when they come at her during bad timing, it's a recipe for disaster. She points out that she tries to keep her cool despite such situations, but it's so hard when dealing with people like them. She tries to walk away from situations that tend to complicate and make her lose control, but if she gives in or loses her cool, she's only pleasing them. She gets pushed to the edge, and in return, her temperature rises, and she loses control.
The song highlights the challenges of dealing with constant judgment and how it's not easy to keep a cool head in such situations. Charlotte Church's vocals exude a raw energy that captures the essence of the song. It's an incoming reminder to the listener that everybody has their battles and it's a kind reminder to check their intentions before judging others.
Line by Line Meaning
Now first of all I want to let you to know that
I would like to inform you before we proceed further
I've been known for some minor
People are aware of my small
Mood swings now and then
Variations in my emotions occasionally occur
It all started back when people
This originated when individuals
Were doing me wrong
Were mistreating me
And because of my position I would
Due to my status, I used to
Hold my tongue for then
Refrain from speaking my mind at that time
Bad relationships and people I thought were friends
Toxic connections and acquaintances I mistook as pals
And people judging me
Individuals making assumptions about me
Before they get to know a thing
Without getting to know anything about me
When you decide to step to me,
When you choose to confront me,
It shows me so clearly
It clearly indicates to me
You just want to see, see the other side of me
You wish to witness the alternative aspect of me
And you don't know what I'm going through
You're unaware of my situation
And you might think it's all about you
You may believe it centers on you
But it's everything I've been holding back
Though, it's all that I've held inside
It's just bad timing to come at me like that
This is a terrible opportunity to confront me
I try to keep my cool, thus, that's what I try to do
I endeavor to remain calm, that's what I tend to do
But it's so hard dealing with people just like you
It's so difficult to intermingle with individuals like you
I try to walk away from situations that run
I endeavour to extricate myself from circumstances that provoke
Into complications that make me loose control
Into complications that cause me to lose control
If I give in to you then it's what you want me to do
If I submit to you, it's what you seek from me
And if I loose my cool then I'm only pleasing you
If I display negative emotions, I'm merely entertaining you
You know just how to push me,
You know exactly how to provoke me
My temperature is rising
I'm getting heated
Blood pressure is building, I'm about to loose control
My blood pressure is increasing, I'm on the verge of losing my self-restraint
I'm sorry, did I cross the line?
I apologize, have I exceeded the limit?
I tried to warn you away
I attempted to deter you
Way ahead of time
Well before this moment
I'm so frustrated I feel like I could cry
I'm so exasperated that I'm almost tearful
This could be the time
This might be the moment
But I'm not going out like that
However, I won't allow that to happen
Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: MAUREEN COLLIN, KALENNA HARPER, FITZGERALD SCOTT, GARY SMITH, MALIK WILLIAMS, MALIK MASON WILLIAMS
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Jenna Snaith
Now first of all I want to let you to know that
I've been known for some minor
Mood swings now and then
It all started back when people
Were doing me wrong
And because of my position I would
Hold my tongue for then
Bad relationships and people I thought were friends
And people judging me
Before they get to know a thing
When you decide to step to me,
It shows me so clearly
You just want to see, see the other side of me
And you don't know what I'm going through
And you might think it's all about you
But it's everything I've been holding back
It's just bad timing to come at me like that
I try to keep my cool, thus, that's what I try to do
But it's so hard dealing with people just like you
I try to walk away from situations that run
Into complications that make meā¦
LuckySupreme
Charlotte Church has such an amazing voice. It's a shame no one can write pop songs that fully show off her talent. That girl can song every note, at any volume, in any order.
Susan Leatherbarrow
Charlotte did some terrific stuff!!!
Kayleigh Natasha
I love this song, I can't stop listening to it once it's on
eclectica1
My favourite Charlotte Church song of her 'pop' era.
Andrea Patricia Crowley
Charlotte Church got a really amazing voice and it's a really colorful and amazing video. Who's the guy at the video? I guess he's her dad because he looks way older than her. Awesome video indeed, people think they can judge you when they don't even know you, that's what this songs seems about. Brilliant Charlotte as usual.
Delson Galasinao
I loved this album .
David Ritch
She still is so amazing.
Rob Bailey
This is the produce of an extremely talented artist!
Jhon F Gutizar
I loved Charlotte since the first time I saw her singing opera.And,Although she is great singing pop Music,I'd like watch her again in opera as the amazing soprano that she is.
Penny Lawson
Still relatable in 2017 , loved this album