Before entering the charts, Doolittle toured the UK with her band to gain recognition. This later turned into the "Playground Unplugged" tour where she performed at secondary schools Hagley RC High School, The Magna Carta School, The Bewdley School and Sixth Form Centre, Highworth Grammar School and Presdales School.
The first release from Doolittle is a self-titled EP that features four tracks Rollerblades, Moneybox, Police Car and Go Home. This was released on 29 November 2009. Tracks from the EP were remixed by Plastic Little ('Rollerblades'), Sam Young and Jamie xx from The xx ('Money Box'). The EP received radio plays from Rob Da Bank, Nick Grimshaw, Fearne Cotton and Jo Whiley.
Her debut single Skinny Genes was released on 12 April 2010. The song had featured in a television advert for an online retailer. She told BBC's Steve Lamacq the song is "a funny scenario if you didn’t like someone, if they were really annoying, but you had a good time under the sheets." Doolittle's second release is entitled Pack Up and released on 5 July 2010, debuting at #12 on the Official UK Singles Chart on 11 July 2010.
She recorded the song Running For Life which featured on the soundtrack to the film AdULTHOOD. Doolittle was a special guest on Paloma Faith's concert tour which began on 30 October 2010.
A Smokey Room
Eliza Doolittle Lyrics
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Yea 'cause that's so original
You got your Gucci bag too
Yea 'cause that's so original
Have you forgot yourself lately
I guess it don't matter if you got the right shades on
You got your hair in a do
Yea 'cause that's so original
Yea 'cause that's so original
You do the robot you do
Now everybody's going digital
But if you must know the truth
It's really not original
Have you forgotten your babies?
You really must remember not to leave them at the neighbors
You got your hair in a do
Yea 'cause that's so original
Yea cause that's so original
Yea cause that's so original
Underneath that skin you got to learn to let it in
Underneath that skin you got to learn to let it in
Yea 'cause that's so original
Yea 'cause that's so original
Yea 'cause that's so original
Yea 'cause that's so original
In Eliza Doolittle's song A Smokey Room, she critiques our obsession with being trendy and fitting in. The first verse of the song challenges the notion that following the latest fashion trends is original or unique, calling attention to the fact that everyone is trying to be the same. The second verse is even more pointed, as Doolittle mentions forgetting about our loved ones while we are busy chasing material possessions and trying to keep up with the latest trends.
The refrain "Yea 'cause that's so original" is dripping with sarcasm, highlighting the singer's belief that following the crowd is anything but original. Doolittle urges her listeners to connect with others on a deeper level, to "let it in" and not be afraid to be vulnerable.
Overall, A Smokey Room is a song that challenges our society's obsession with appearances and material possessions, urging listeners to focus on what's truly important in life.
Line by Line Meaning
You got your hair in a do
You've styled your hair in a trendy way that doesn't reflect your true personality
Yea 'cause that's so original
Sarcastically implying that following the latest trends isn't original at all
You got your Gucci bag too
You've spent a lot of money on a designer accessory just to fit in
Have you forgot yourself lately
Asking if you've lost touch with your true self and identity
I guess it don't matter if you got the right shades on
Implying that material possessions can mask one's inner struggles and insecurities
Yea 'cause that's so original
Repeating the sarcastic sentiment about following trends without any originality
You do the robot you do
Mocking someone's robotic and insincere behavior
Now everybody's going digital
Observing the shift toward artificial and superficial behavior in society
But if you must know the truth
Introducing a contrasting thought to challenge the status quo
It's really not original
Asserting that following trends is not a unique or personal statement
Have you forgotten your babies?
Suggesting that one's focus on material possessions has distracted them from important responsibilities
You really must remember not to leave them at the neighbors
Advising against neglecting one's maternal or familial duties
Underneath that skin you got to learn to let it in
Encouraging someone to be vulnerable and open about their true emotions and personality
Yea 'cause that's so original
Returning to the refrain to emphasize the insincerity of trendy behavior
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELIZA CAIRD, CRAIG DODDS, JONATHAN SHARP
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