Returning to Hamburg, he came to prominence in 2015 through his remix of Jamaican artist OMI's song "Cheerleader". The single was an international hit for him topping the charts in Germany, Austria, Belgium (Flanders and Wallonia), Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States.
In April 2015, he released a remix of Rufus and Chaka Khan classic "Ain't Nobody" retitled "Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)" featuring the vocals of Jasmine Thompson (based on an earlier charting version of the song by Thompson). The remix was an international pan-European hit topping the German Singles Chart.
Like A Riddle
Felix Jaehn Lyrics
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I'm trying to figure out the riddle, why won't you save me?
Can't seem to get through to you, no, Lord knows I've tried
It's not my decision to keep the distance
Could it be that I have
Tried, tried, tried
One too many times
Don't you know that love ain't used like a riddle?
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Hold me down, just a little
Can we meet in the middle?
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Let me know if you in it
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
Love, na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Love, na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
How's this situation's your creation, why so complicated?
It's safe to say that I'm impatient, I've grown tired of waiting
Can't seem to get through to you, no, Lord knows I've tried
Every conversation sounds the same now
Could it be that I have
Tried, tried, tried
One too many times
Don't you know that love ain't used like a riddle?
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Hold me down, just a little
Can we meet in the middle?
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Let me know if you in it
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
Love, na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Love, na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
I don't get it, I don't get it, what you want?
I don't get it, I don't get it, what you want?
I don't get it, I don't get it, what you want?
What you want?
'Cause baby, love ain't used like a riddle
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Hold me down, just a little
Can we meet in the middle?
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Let me know if you in it
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
What do you want? (love) na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Love, na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
The song "Like A Riddle" is about trying to figure out a complicated love situation. The lyrics are conversational and reflective, as the singer is questioning why their partner is keeping a distance and making the relationship so complicated. The singer admits they have tried too many times, but they are still willing to meet their partner in the middle and work things out. The chorus emphasizes that love is not meant to be a riddle, but rather an open and honest connection.
The song has a poppy and upbeat sound, which contrasts with the bittersweet lyrics. The repetition of the "na-na-na-na-na-na" and "yay" in the chorus creates a catchy and memorable hook. The collaboration between Felix Jaehn, Hearts, and Adam Trigger also showcases the blending of different genres, from electronic music to R&B and soul.
Line by Line Meaning
There is something different in the way you're looking at me lately
I sense that something has changed in the way you look at me
I'm trying to figure out the riddle, why won't you save me?
I'm attempting to decode the mystery, why are you not offering me help?
Can't seem to get through to you, no, Lord knows I've tried
I can't reach you, and I've made multiple efforts
It's not my decision to keep the distance
The space between us is not my choice
Could it be that I have tried, tried, tried, one too many times?
Perhaps I have made too many attempts to connect with you
Don't you know that love ain't used like a riddle?
Love is not meant to be treated as a puzzle
Hold me down, just a little. Can we meet in the middle?
Embrace me tightly, can we find a compromise?
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Because love is not meant to be a mystery
Let me know if you're in it, 'cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
Inform me if you're committed, because I'm unaware of what you desire
How's this situation your creation, why so complicated?
Why did you design this complex situation?
It's safe to say that I'm impatient, I've grown tired of waiting
It's clear that I'm restless and done with waiting
Every conversation sounds the same now
Our dialogues have become repetitive
I don't get it, I don't get it, what you want?
I don't understand, what do you desire?
'Cause baby, love ain't used like a riddle
Because, sweetheart, love is not a puzzle
What do you want? (love) na-na-na-na-na, yay
What do you desire? (Love) Na-na-na-na-na, hooray
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
Because I'm unable to comprehend what you want
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Steven Bashir, Aiko Rohd, Patrik Jean, Florent Hugel, Adam Trigger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chow Lh
Lyrics
There is something different in the way you're looking at me lately
I'm trying to figure out the way though, why won't you say it?
Sing this for you, no, Lord knows I've tried
It's not my decision to keep the distance
Now, could it be that I have
Tried, tried, tried
One too many times
Don't you know that love ain't used like a riddle?
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Hold me down, just a little
Can we meet in the middle?
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Let me know if you in it
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
Love, na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Love, na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
How's this situation your creation, why so complicated?
It's safe to say that I'm impatient, I've grown tired of waiting
And see the get through to you, no, Lord knows I've tried
Every conversation sounds the same
Now, could it be that I have
Tried, tried, tried
One too many times
Don't you know that love ain't used like a riddle?
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Hold me down, just a little
Can we meet in the middle?
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Let me know if you in it
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
Love, na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Love, na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
I don't get it, I don't get it, what you want?
I don't get it, I don't get it, what you want?
I don't get it, I don't get it, what you want?
What you want?
'Cause baby, love ain't used like a riddle
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Hold me down, just a little
Can we meet in the middle?
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Let me know if you in it
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
What do you want? Na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Love, na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
Simply Lexi
Lyrics
Verse 1:
There is something different in the way you're looking at me lately
I'm tynna' figure out the riddle
Why won't you save me?
Singing it to you, lord knows I've tried
Its not my decision to keep the distance
Pre-chorus:
Could it be that I have
Tried tried tried one to many times
Don't you know that loving you is like a riddle
Nah nah nah
Hold me down just a little, can we meet in the middle?
'Cause loving you is like a riddle
Nah nah nah
Let me know if you're in it
Cause I don't know just what the hell you want
Chorus:
Love,nah nah nah.. ay
Cause loving is like riddle
Love, nah nah nah.. ay
Cause I don't know just what the hell want X2
Verse 2:
'Cause the situation is you're creation
Why so complicated
It's safe to say that I'm impatient, I've grown tired of waiting
Singing it to you... lord knows I've tried
Every conversation sounds the same
Pre-chorus:
Could it be that I've tried one to many times
Don't you know that loving you is like a riddle
Hold me down just a little, can we meet in the middle
yiqez
TEXT
There is something different in the way you're looking at me lately
I'm trying to figure out the way though, why won't you say it?
Sing this for you, no, Lord knows I've tried
It's not my decision to keep the distance
Could it be that I have
Tried, tried, tried
One too many times
Don't you know that love ain't used like a riddle?
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Hold me down, just a little
Can we meet in the middle?
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Let me know if you in it
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
Love, na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Love, na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
How's this situation your creation, why so complicated?
It's safe to say that I'm impatient, I've grown tired of waiting
And see the get through to you, no, Lord knows I've tried
Every conversation sounds the same
Now, could it be that I have
Tried, tried, tried
One too many times
Don't you know that love ain't used like a riddle?
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Hold me down, just a little
Can we meet in the middle?
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Let me know if you in it
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
Love, na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Love, na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
I don't get it, I don't get it, what you want?
I don't get it, I don't get it, what you want?
I don't get it, I don't get it, what you want?
What you want?
'Cause baby, love ain't used like a riddle
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Hold me down, just a little
Can we meet in the middle?
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Let me know if you in it
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
What do you want? (love) na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Love, na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
prodbythr!ll
Felix is super underrated he needs more attention his songs are relaxing at the same time it's also lit👌
Sweet Creature
Kocham tą piosenkę 😂💞💓
AirwaveMusicTV
Gute Laune Musik! :D
Katrīna Litvinska
this song is so amazing
RidZaMizza
Felix jaehn alegras mis mañanas bro muchas gracias 💪
Anna Szostak
I LOVE IT 💘
MILEK TV x
bardzo fajne to po prostu super
Isa Maria
Amei
MrBenfolio
Ich danke dir für diesen Song, Felix!
Immer wenn ich schlecht drauf bin brauche ich den bloß laut aufzudrehen und es geht wieder bergauf :)
Chow Lh
Lyrics
There is something different in the way you're looking at me lately
I'm trying to figure out the way though, why won't you say it?
Sing this for you, no, Lord knows I've tried
It's not my decision to keep the distance
Now, could it be that I have
Tried, tried, tried
One too many times
Don't you know that love ain't used like a riddle?
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Hold me down, just a little
Can we meet in the middle?
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Let me know if you in it
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
Love, na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Love, na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
How's this situation your creation, why so complicated?
It's safe to say that I'm impatient, I've grown tired of waiting
And see the get through to you, no, Lord knows I've tried
Every conversation sounds the same
Now, could it be that I have
Tried, tried, tried
One too many times
Don't you know that love ain't used like a riddle?
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Hold me down, just a little
Can we meet in the middle?
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Let me know if you in it
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
Love, na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Love, na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
I don't get it, I don't get it, what you want?
I don't get it, I don't get it, what you want?
I don't get it, I don't get it, what you want?
What you want?
'Cause baby, love ain't used like a riddle
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Hold me down, just a little
Can we meet in the middle?
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Let me know if you in it
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want
What do you want? Na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause love ain't used like a riddle
Love, na-na-na-na-na, yay
'Cause I can't tell just what the hell you want