Spring-boarding his musical career during his 10 years living in New York City with early musical roots in the East Village, Lieb took the NYC songwriting scene by storm. After his first performance at Sidewalk Café he was immediately swooped into meetings with producers, label execs and collaborators of the highest caliber. After a year or so exploring the big-labels, Eli put on the brakes and retreated to his hometown of Fairfield, Iowa. It was in this rural refuge where Eli was able to write one of this year’s most exciting club-beat driven albums from his own musical instincts.
Perhaps one of the keys to understanding Lieb’s intuitive sense of melody and insightful candid lyrics has to do with his lifelong practice of Transcendental Meditation. Raised in an environment in which he practiced daily, he was taught as a child and has been meditating daily since. Eli describes it as a very different upbringing, which he is entirely grateful for: “meditation allows me to go through life with positivity and joy and makes me feel a deep connection to the underlying currents that we are all a part of.” TM is the same meditation that the Maharishi introduced to the Beatles and which the David Lynch Foundation supports with numerous educational outreaches.
While the production value on Eli Lieb is of the utmost quality, the honest lyrical content was written the same way any bedroom record is written: straight from the hip, from the depths of the heart; Eli’s tremendous talent, craft, and heart-felt production shines through on every track.
Good For You
Eli Lieb Lyrics
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Doing it up like Midas, mmm
Now you say I got a touch, so good, so good
Make you never wanna leave, so don't, so don't
Gonna wear those jeans you like, skin-tight
Do my hair up real, real nice
And syncopate my skin to your heart beating
Cause I just wanna look good for you, good for you, uh-huh
I just wanna look good for you, good for you, uh-huh
Let me show you how proud I am to be yours
Leaving this jeans a mess on the floor
And still look good for you, good for you, uh-huh
I'm on my Marquise diamonds, I'm a Marquise diamond
Could even make that Tiffany jealous, mmm
You say I give it to you hard, so bad, so bad
Make you never wanna leave, I won't, I won't
Gonna wear those jeans you like, skin-tight
Do my hair up real, real nice
And syncopate my skin to how you're breathing
Cause I just wanna look good for you, good for you, uh-huh
I just wanna look good for you, good for you, uh-huh
Let me show you how proud I am to be yours
Leaving this jeans a mess on the floor
And still look good for you, good for you, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh
Trust me, I can take you there
Trust me, I can take you there
Trust me, I, trust me, I, trust me, I
I just wanna look good for you, good for you, uh-huh
Baby, let me be good to you, good to you, uh-huh
Let me show you how proud I am to be yours
Leaving this jeans a mess on the floor
And still look good for you, good for you, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh
Uh-huh, uh-huh
Trust me, I, trust me, I
In this song, Eli Lieb talks about wanting to look good for his significant other. He compares himself to 14 carats, referencing gold, and Marquise diamonds to express his desire to shine and look as beautiful and valuable as possible. The chorus repeats the phrase "I just wanna look good for you" to emphasize his desire to impress his partner. He also talks about syncing his skin to their heartbeats and breaths, indicating a deep connection and desire to be intimate.
The second verse continues the theme of wanting to please his partner, with the lyrics "You say I give it to you hard, so bad, so bad / Make you never wanna leave, I won't, I won't." This indicates that he has an understanding of what his partner likes and wants to deliver. The bridge further emphasizes trust, with Lieb repeating "Trust me, I can take you there" and "Let me be good to you."
Overall, the song is a declaration of love and a desire to please and be connected to the singer's partner. It speaks to the universal theme of wanting to impress and make the person you love happy.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in my 14 carats, I'm 14 carat
Doing it up like Midas, mmm
I am feeling rich and valuable, ready to make you feel like royalty and adorn you with riches.
Now you say I got a touch, so good, so good
Make you never wanna leave, so don't, so don't
You have noticed my affectionate touch that keeps you wanting to stay with me, so don't leave.
Gonna wear those jeans you like, skin-tight
Do my hair up real, real nice
And syncopate my skin to your heart beating
I will dress up in your favorite outfit, style my hair perfectly and match my movements with the rhythm of your heart.
Cause I just wanna look good for you, good for you, uh-huh
I just wanna look good for you, good for you, uh-huh
Let me show you how proud I am to be yours
Leaving these jeans a mess on the floor
And still look good for you, good for you, uh-huh
I want to look amazing for you and show how much I love being with you, even if it means leaving my clothes lying on the floor.
I'm on my Marquise diamonds, I'm a Marquise diamond
Could even make that Tiffany jealous, mmm
I am sparkling and shining like a valuable diamond and can outshine even the famous Tiffany diamond.
You say I give it to you hard, so bad, so bad
Make you never wanna leave, I won't, I won't
You tell me that I am passionate and intense, keeping you with me always and I promise to never let you go.
Gonna wear those jeans you like, skin-tight
Do my hair up real, real nice
And syncopate my skin to how you're breathing
I will dress up to my best, styling my hair perfectly and match the rhythm of my breath with yours.
Cause I just wanna look good for you, good for you, uh-huh
I just wanna look good for you, good for you, uh-huh
Let me show you how proud I am to be yours
Leaving these jeans a mess on the floor
And still look good for you, good for you, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh
I want to look amazing for you and show how much I love being with you and I will leave my clothes on the floor and still look attractive.
Trust me, I can take you there
Trust me, I can take you there
Trust me, I, trust me, I, trust me, I
I promise to take you to new and exciting places and I am trustworthy and dependable.
I just wanna look good for you, good for you, uh-huh
Baby, let me be good to you, good to you, uh-huh
Let me show you how proud I am to be yours
Leaving these jeans a mess on the floor
And still look good for you, good for you, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh
I want to look amazing for you and shower you with my love and I am proud to be with you, even if it means leaving my clothes lying on the floor.
Trust me, I, trust me, I
I am trustworthy and dependable.
Writer(s): Justin Tranter, Julia Michaels, Rakim Mayers, Hector Delgado, Nick Monson, Nolan Joseph Lambroza, Selena Marie Gomez
Contributed by Maya A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kyle Krieger
i'm so happy you're doing covers. i love your original work.. and THESE SO MUCH!
Corey Lizardi
Sorry I don't really sit there and take my time thinking and writing messages on these comment threads to random people I don't know. So whatever I say, is said. It's not like I'm trying to publish a book Mr. Correction officer.
Ugo Ndife
+Corey Lizardi "in whom"? I like your comment, but for real - don't attack someone's English in a grammatically incorrect way; it is ironic and devalues your actual meaningful point.
Lux lux
@Corey Lizardi preach ;-;
ONE PLUS JOURNEY
never thought this song could be a boy song, but your anger and strong statement feels emotion version nailed it hard. big clap for you, sir.
Livio Rama
This beautiful piece of art was so worth the wait, just wow :o
meriem meriem
+Eli Lieb ur voice is awesome u look handsome too.luv ya
Zantagiro7
@Eli Lieb you look good!
Eli Lieb
@Livio Rama thanks!!
1970DRT
you are the most underrated singer ever