GAYLE was born on July 8, 2004, in Dallas, Texas, United States. She is of Scottish descent. She started singing when she was seven and eventually moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue a musical career. After releasing several self-produced singles, she was discovered by former American Idol judge and Arthouse music publisher Kara DioGuardi and was signed to Atlantic Records.
Describing her musical style, she has said: "I write passive aggressive pop songs." Her influences include Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone and Adele.
Kiddie Pool
GAYLE Lyrics
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Type of mentality
So for your every excuse
You know I got two more
I hate being needy, need you to need me
Want you to want me
Without me telling you to
But what can I do?
I'll throw it all away if you ask me to
All you gotta say is you'll do it too
Deep down, all I want is you
Don't want kiddie pools, I'm a fool, I want oceans
On my tippy-toes, hold your nose, fuck your floaties
Call it what you want
But I'ma call it love
Don't want kiddie pools, I'm a fool, I want oceans
On my tippy toes, hold your nose, fuck your floaties
Call it what you want
But I'ma call it love
Don't mean to be a hypocrite but you should make a choice quick
'Cause gettin' you to commit is like chasin' wind
I'm tired, out of breath
Good thing I'm persistent, oh
I'll throw it all away if you ask me to
All you gotta say is you'll do it too
Deep down, all I want is you
Don't want kiddie pools, I'm a fool, I want oceans
On my tippy-toes, hold your nose, fuck your floaties
Call it what you want
But I'ma call it love
Don't want kiddie pools, I'm a fool, I want oceans
On my tippy toes, hold your nose, fuck your floaties
Call it what you want
But I'ma call it love
Love
Love
Love
Love
Love
Love
In "Kiddie Pool," Gayle expresses her frustration with the superficiality of relationships that are based on flimsy excuses and lack of commitment. She has a "leave you before you leave me" mentality, so she always has a backup plan for every excuse her partner gives her. She desires to be needed and wanted, but without having to ask for it. However, she is conflicted because deep down, all she wants is her partner's love and acceptance.
The metaphor of a kiddie pool versus an ocean symbolizes the difference between a shallow, temporary relationship versus a deep, long-lasting one. Gayle is tired of playing games and wants her partner to make a choice quickly, as getting them to commit feels like chasing the wind. Despite her apparent frustration, Gayle still wants her partner to choose her and throw away any other options.
The repetition of "love" at the end emphasizes the importance of genuine love and not settling for anything less. Gayle is not interested in kiddie pools; she wants oceans and is willing to wait for the right person to share that with.
Line by Line Meaning
I got my, "Leave you before you leave me"
Type of mentality
I have a mentality of leaving before I get left. It's a defense mechanism to prevent getting hurt.
So for your every excuse
You know I got two more
Whenever you come up with an excuse, I have two reasons why you're wrong.
I hate being needy, need you to need me
Want you to want me
Without me telling you to
But what can I do?
I don't like being needy, but I want you to need me and want me too. It would be nice if you did so without me having to tell you.
I'll throw it all away if you ask me to
All you gotta say is you'll do it too
Deep down, all I want is you
I'm willing to give up everything for you. If you reciprocate, we can be together. All I really want is you.
Don't want kiddie pools, I'm a fool, I want oceans
On my tippy-toes, hold your nose, fuck your floaties
Call it what you want
But I'ma call it love
I don't want anything small, I want something grand. I'll go to great lengths to be with you. People might judge me, but it's love in my eyes.
Don't mean to be a hypocrite but you should make a choice quick
'Cause gettin' you to commit is like chasin' wind
I'm tired, out of breath
Good thing I'm persistent, oh
I don't want to be a hypocrite, but you should make a decision soon. Trying to get you to commit is exhausting, like chasing something that constantly evades me. But I'll keep trying until something gives.
Love
Love.
Love
Love.
Love
Love.
Love
Love.
Love
Love.
Love
Love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jacob Berin Reed, Sara Davis, Taylor Gayle Rutherfurd
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MAX
[Verse 1]
I got my "leave you before you leave me" type of mentality
So for your every excuse
You know I got two more
I hate being needy, need you to need me
Want you to want me
Without me telling you to
But what can I do?
[Pre-Chorus]
I'll throw it all away if you ask me to
All you gotta say is you'll do it too
Deep down all I want is you
[Chorus]
Don't want kiddie pools, I'm a fool, I want oceans
On my tippy toes, hold your nose, fuck your floaties
Call it what you want, but I'ma call it love
Don't want kiddie pools, I'm a fool, I want oceans
On my tippy toes, hold your nose, fuck your floaties
Call it what you want, but I'ma call it love
[Verse 2]
Don't mean to be a hypocrite, but you should make your choice quick
'Cause gettin' you to commit is like chasin' wind
I'm tired, out of breath
Good thing I'm persistent, oh, oh
[Pre-Chorus]
I'll throw it all away if you ask me to
All you gotta say is you'll do it too
Deep down all I want is you
[Chorus]
Don't want kiddie pools, I'm a fool, I want oceans
On my tippy toes, hold your nose, fuck your floaties
Call it what you want, but I'ma call it love
Don't want kiddie pools, I'm a fool, I want oceans
On my tippy toes, hold your nose, fuck your floaties
Call it what you want, but I'ma call it love
[Post-Chorus]
Love, love, love, love
Love, love, love, love
RowanThePineTree
This song blew me right out of the fucking water. It being the last song of the EP is perfect. Legitimate contender for Song of the Year so far, and Gayle is definitely my favorite new artist this year. Keep slaying it, queen! ☆
zremix8
completely agree. I love it so much
jesse moonlight
If you love this song, you should check out this indie artist who took inspo from Gayle! https://youtu.be/qUZjQrV6xX8
•໒ 𝐓𝙨𝙪𝙪- 𔘓°•
It gives me an acoustic sensation, this song is art and magic, it deserves more knowledge!!, Stream it many times!!
jesse moonlight
If you love this song by Gayle, you should check out this indie artist who took inspo from her! https://youtu.be/qUZjQrV6xX8
MAX
[Verse 1]
I got my "leave you before you leave me" type of mentality
So for your every excuse
You know I got two more
I hate being needy, need you to need me
Want you to want me
Without me telling you to
But what can I do?
[Pre-Chorus]
I'll throw it all away if you ask me to
All you gotta say is you'll do it too
Deep down all I want is you
[Chorus]
Don't want kiddie pools, I'm a fool, I want oceans
On my tippy toes, hold your nose, fuck your floaties
Call it what you want, but I'ma call it love
Don't want kiddie pools, I'm a fool, I want oceans
On my tippy toes, hold your nose, fuck your floaties
Call it what you want, but I'ma call it love
[Verse 2]
Don't mean to be a hypocrite, but you should make your choice quick
'Cause gettin' you to commit is like chasin' wind
I'm tired, out of breath
Good thing I'm persistent, oh, oh
[Pre-Chorus]
I'll throw it all away if you ask me to
All you gotta say is you'll do it too
Deep down all I want is you
[Chorus]
Don't want kiddie pools, I'm a fool, I want oceans
On my tippy toes, hold your nose, fuck your floaties
Call it what you want, but I'ma call it love
Don't want kiddie pools, I'm a fool, I want oceans
On my tippy toes, hold your nose, fuck your floaties
Call it what you want, but I'ma call it love
[Post-Chorus]
Love, love, love, love
Love, love, love, love
Ballet Line
@plumbee the lyrics are the clean version
plumbee
the lyrics are in the description though lol
Jessica Lay
All these drops my heart I can’t. Also thank you this song brings a lot of healing. 💜
jesse moonlight
If you love this song, you should check out this indie artist who took inspo from Gayle! https://youtu.be/qUZjQrV6xX8