Barnett's debut studio album, LP1 (2014), reached number 16 on the UK Albums Chart and number 30 on the US Billboard 200. It was also nominated for that year's Mercury Prize. She then released the EP M3LL155X (2015) and took a four-year hiatus, after which she released her second studio album, Magdalene (2019). After signing with Atlantic Records, she released the mixtape Caprisongs (2022). Her work has consistently garnered acclaim and has been described as "genre-bending", drawing on various genres including electronic music, trip hop, R&B, and avant-garde.
Careless
FKA twigs Lyrics
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(Doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
(Doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
(Doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
(Doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
My heart dissolves away to the rhythm of you
I'll wait 'til you arrive
I read the signs
You say you can't decide
But I'm just tryna to put it where you want
You got to make your mind up somehow
Take me now
You can be careless
You can be careless
You can be careless with me
You can be careless
You can be careless
You can be careless
You can be careless with me
You can be careless
(It's gonna be the hottest thing)
(Doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
(Doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
(Doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
(Doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
Fumble here or fumble there (fumble, fumble)
Infatuated, I don't care (infatuated)
Long as I can lay down next to you
Run my fingers through your hair (run my fingers through your hair)
(Saving our love)
It's the pain that gets me there
Got a safe word, it's okay
You'll do me, then I'll do you
Yeah, that's right, it's only fair (yeah)
I follow my fearless leader (leader)
Be my guide, yeah, be my teacher (teacher)
Don't know where you're goin'? Well, I don't either (either)
That could be your problem
I could help you solve them (solve them, solve them)
Is that of any interest to you? (Ohh)
You can be careless (yes)
You can be careless
You can be careless with me
You can be careless
You can be careless (please)
You can be careless
You can be careless with me
You can be careless
(Doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
(Doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
I wanna scream it out loud
(Doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
Do you hear me where you are? Please
(Doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
Yeah, you can be careless, ah
You can be careless with me
With me
You can be careless with me
With me
In "Careless," FKA twigs and Daniel Caesar sing about being vulnerable and willing to be careless with one another in their relationship. The song begins with an instrumental introduction that sets the mood for the track. The lyrics then dive into how the singer's heart dissolves to the rhythm of their loved one and how they are indebted to them. The chorus asserts that the loved one can be careless with them, and the singer is okay with it. The subject matter of the song is about trust and being able to let go, even if it means getting hurt in the process.
The second section of the song includes lyrics that touch on sexual exploration with another person. In this part, there is a sense of adventure, and the lyrics emphasize how great it is to explore and experience the new feelings. The chorus is repeated again with greater intensity, and the instrumental outro concludes the song, leaving a feeling of both intimacy and exhilaration.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart dissolves away to the rhythm of you
I am deeply affected by the way you make me feel
I'll wait 'til you arrive
I will patiently wait for you to come to me
You bring your soul to mine, I'm indebted to you
You share a deep connection with me, and I am grateful for it
I read the signs
I understand your body language and subtle cues
You say you can't decide
You are unsure about what you want
But I'm just tryna to put it where you want
I am trying to meet your desires
You got to make your mind up somehow
You need to make a decision
Take me now
Choose me and take me with you
Fumble here or fumble there (fumble, fumble)
There may be mistakes or missteps in our connection
Infatuated, I don't care (infatuated)
Despite my infatuation with you, I am indifferent towards errors
Long as I can lay down next to you
Being in your presence is all that matters to me
Run my fingers through your hair (run my fingers through your hair)
I want to touch you
(Saving our love)
We are preserving our relationship
It's the pain that gets me there
Our love may not always be easy, but it is worth it
Got a safe word, it's okay
We have established boundaries and are comfortable communicating them
You'll do me, then I'll do you
We will both give and receive pleasure
Yeah, that's right, it's only fair (yeah)
Equality is important to our relationship
I follow my fearless leader (leader)
I trust and am willing to follow your lead
Be my guide, yeah, be my teacher (teacher)
I am open to learning from you
Don't know where you're goin'? Well, I don't either (either)
Our future is uncertain, but we are going through it together
That could be your problem
Your indecisiveness may cause issues for us
I could help you solve them (solve them, solve them)
I am willing to assist you in making decisions
Is that of any interest to you? (Ohh)
Do you want my help?
I wanna scream it out loud
I have a strong desire to express my feelings
Do you hear me where you are? Please
I hope you are listening and understand me
Yeah, you can be careless, ah
You have the freedom to be reckless and carefree with me
You can be careless with me
I will allow you to take risks with our love
With me
I am here for you
You can be careless with me
I will accept you even if you make mistakes
With me
I am your partner
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ashton D. Simmonds, Simon Edward Christensen, Tahliah Debrett Barnett, Tobias MacDonald Jesso
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@troyszz4341
You know how you don't like shit in the road
They just need to be
My heart dissolves away to the rhythm of you
I'll wait 'til you arrive
You bring your soul to mine, I'm indebted to you
I'll read the signs
You say you can't decide
But I'm just trying to put it where you want
You got to make your mind up somehow
Take me now
You can be careless
You can be careless
You can be careless with me
You can be careless
You can be careless
You can be careless
You can be careless with me
You can be careless
Fumble here or fumble there (fumble, fumble)
Infatuated, I don't care (infatuated)
'Long as I can lay down next to you
Run my fingers through your hair (scream it all out)
It's the pain that gets me there
Got a safe word, it's okay
You do me, then I'll do you
Yeah, that's right, it's only fair (yeah)
I follow my feelings, leader (leader)
Be my guide, yeah, be my teacher (Teacher)
Don't know where we're gonna, I don't either
That could be your problem
I could help you solve it (solve it, solve it)
Is that of any interest to you? (Oh, oh)
You can be careless (yes)
You can be careless
You can be careless with me
You can be careless
You can be careless (with me)
You can be careless
You can be careless with me (ah)
You can be careless
You can be careless with me, with me
You can be careless with me, with me
@milleraisons
I feel like there's so many nuances in this song- Not just sexual, but imagine feeling like you can be careless with someone. And, not in a negative way, I mean being careless about how you are with no need to feel insecure... to truly come as you are, and be careless because you are loved as you are.
@clem.3894
twigs and daniel's voices compliment each other SO SO WELL; them singing together makes me feel like i'm floating in the clouds. as always, the instrumental and background vocals are showstopping. a stunning song all around.
@jonathano-f5407
omfg i agree <3
@mantizshrimp
And I don't.. I think he ruined the track. There's a 20sec or something part where he destroys the whole flow with his exaggerated voice. Altho it's mostly ok I guess, but I think Twigs could do way better. Should've found an underground artist or just someone else for that track
@afrogeisha2569
I’m so irritated with how pure talent and art goes unrecognized but literal liquified fecal matter gets glorified .. Twigs deserves more recognition, respect and appreciation
@laby8089
Neo Fairy Soul is what I call this energy of dopeness
@afrogeisha2569
@@laby8089 a whole mind blowing genre
@KingNYC
Preach!
@Vence.
wym
@whatifyoushutup770
"Liquefied fecal matter gets glorified" greatest comment of 2022