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.
orange peel
Gayle Lyrics
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Um, I just wanted to say, "I love you"
And you're amazing and I care about you a lot
Alright, bye
I'm slick and sweet, uh, I'm a treat
Vitamin C you dose to me, straight Dopamine
Hypotheses, you'll part the sea to be with me
I'ma drive for you, die for you
Put me in a octagon, I'll fight for you
Cry for you, lie for you
Put me under oath any time
Wish that I could take this off
Like an orange peel upon my thoughts
Hide away, hide away
Take my feelings and just take a break, take a break
Wish that I was orange juice
Take a sip of me and you
Bittersweet, bittersweet
On cavities, cavities
I can make a mango (mango)
Like a motherfucking mango (mango)
Talk your ear off like I'm Van Gogh, Van Gogh
But if I taste you, I just, I just can't breath
Let go, lose everything around me
I'm the sweetest bitch you'll ever meet
Don't overthink, I'm your sunny B
Wanna make this sunrise with me (together)
Wish that I could take this off
Like an orange peel upon my thoughts
Hide away, hide away
Take my feelings and just take a break, take a break
Wish that I was orange juice
Take a sip of me and you
Bittersweet, bittersweet
On cavities, cavities
Hey
Wish that I could take this off
Like an orange peel upon my thoughts
Hide away, hide away
Take my feelings and just take a break, take a break
Wish that I was orange juice
Take a sip of me and you
Bittersweet, bittersweet
On cavities, cavities
Hey
The opening lines of Gayle's song "Orange Peel" sound like a voicemail or message one person would leave to check on someone they are close to. The rest of the song seems to be an expression of the singer's emotions towards this person. Gayle begins by describing herself as "slick and sweet" and a "treat" and compares the person's effect on her to vitamin C and dopamine, the feel-good chemical in the brain. She then goes on to say that the person is so important to her that they would "part the sea to be with me" and that she feels like the person is "sellin' me like I'm a summer breeze." In the chorus, Gayle expresses a desire to hide away and take a break from her own feelings, using the metaphor of an orange peel that she wishes she could remove from her thoughts. She continues to say that she wishes she was "orange juice" because that would take away the bitterness of her emotions and they could be enjoyed like a sweet drink.
Gayle's use of metaphor throughout the song is striking. At first, the song seems to be about someone who is sweet and easy-going, but as it progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is struggling with her emotions and desires a respite from them. The orange metaphor runs through the song and is used to convey the idea of sweetness mixed with bitterness, much like life itself. Gayle's vocal performance is soulful and blends well with the electronic beats in the background. The song's catchy chorus and lyrics make it a memorable addition to Gayle's growing discography.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, I was just, uh, checking in on you
I was reaching out to see how you're doing
Um, I just wanted to say, "I love you"
I want to express my love for you
And you're amazing and I care about you a lot
You're important to me and I appreciate you
Alright, bye
Okay, goodbye for now
I'm slick and sweet, uh, I'm a treat
I'm charming and delightful
Vitamin C you dose to me, straight Dopamine
Being around you feels like a healthy and happy 'high'
Hypotheses, you'll part the sea to be with me
I believe you would go to great lengths just to be with me
Sellin' me like I'm a summer breeze
I promote myself as a refreshing and attractive concept
I'ma drive for you, die for you
I'm willing to do anything for you, even sacrifice my own life
Put me in a octagon, I'll fight for you
I'm ready to face any challenge for you
Cry for you, lie for you
I'm emotional and will even deceive others for you
Put me under oath any time
I'm willing to swear to my loyalty to you at any moment
Wish that I could take this off
I wish I could remove these overwhelming feelings
Like an orange peel upon my thoughts
These emotions are a bitter reminder
Hide away, hide away
I want to retreat from these feelings
Take my feelings and just take a break, take a break
I need to pause and process my emotions
Wish that I was orange juice
I wish I were a refreshing and simple solution
Take a sip of me and you
Being with me is like a refreshing drink
Bittersweet, bittersweet
It's a mix of positive and negative emotions
On cavities, cavities
It's sweet and will eventually cause harm
I can make a mango (mango)
I can create something wonderful
Like a motherfucking mango (mango)
With immense skill and confidence
Talk your ear off like I'm Van Gogh, Van Gogh
I can talk passionately and endlessly like an artist
But if I taste you, I just, I just can't breath
In your presence, I feel overwhelmed and unable to speak
Let go, lose everything around me
I want to forget everything else and focus on you
I'm the sweetest bitch you'll ever meet
I have a tough exterior but I'm caring and affectionate
Don't overthink, I'm your sunny B
Don't stress, I'm here to brighten your day
Wanna make this sunrise with me (together)
Let's start something beautiful together
Writer(s): Sara Davis, James Droll, Reed Jacob Berin, Taylor Gayle
Contributed by Thomas W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dpawpdl
Hey, I was, uh, just checking in on you.
저기, 내가 있잖아, 음, 그냥 확인해보는 거야.
Uhm, I just wanted to say I love you and
음, 그냥 내말은 어.. 내가 널 좋아하고 또 넌
you're amazing and I care about you a lot.
엄청 멋있고 그리고 내가 너한테 관심있다고..
Alright, bye.
응, 그냥 그렇다고. 안녕!
[Verse 1]
I'm slick and sweet, I'm a treat
겉은 번드르르하지만 속은 여리지, 난 특별해
Vitamin C you a dose of me, straight dopamine
난 너에게 약간의 비타민 C, 강한 도파민
Hypotheses, you'll part the sea to be with me
Sellin' me like I'm a summer breeze
가설, 넌 나와 함께 바다를 가를거야
날 지나가는 여름 바람처럼 팔아버리겠지
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Imma drive for you, die for you
널 위해 운전하고, 널 위해 죽고
Put me in a octagon, I'll fight for you
날 옥타곤(=종합격투기 링)으로 보내, 널 위해 싸워줄게
Cry for you, lie for you
널 위해 울고, 널 위해 거짓말하고
Put me under oath any time
아무때나 날 선서시켜
[Chorus]
Wish that I could take this off
이걸 벗어버릴 수 있었으면 좋겠는데
Like an orange peel upon my thoughts
내 생각으로는 오렌지 껍질같아
Hide away, hide away
숨어야 해, 숨어야 해
Take my feelings and just take a break, take a break
그냥 받아들이고 좀 쉬자, 쉬자고
Wish that I was orange juice
내가 오렌지 주스였으면 좋겠어
Take a sip of me and you
너와 날 한모금씩 마셔
Bittersweet, bittersweet
달콤하면서도 씁쓸하네
On cavities, cavities
구멍으로, 구멍 속으로
[Verse 2]
I can make a man go
난 남자를 가게 만들 수 있어
Like a motherfucking mango (Mango)
지긋지긋한 망고마냥
Talk your ear off like I'm van Gogh (Van Gogh)
말이 너무 많아 니 고막 찢어지겠다, 내가 반 고흐 같아.
But if I taste it, I just, I just can't breath
그래도 그걸 맛보면, 난 그냥, 그냥 숨 쉴 수가 없어
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Let go, lose everything around me
날 보내줘, 내 주변의 모든걸 잃게 해줘
I'm the sweetest bXXch you'll ever meet
난 니가 여지껏 만나지 못한 가장 달콤한 여자니까
Don't overthink, I'm your sunny B
너무 생각하지 마, 난 너의 sunny B
Wanna make the sunrise with me (Together)
나랑 같이 해 뜨게 만들어볼래?(함께)
[Chorus]
Wish that I could take this off
이걸 벗어버릴 수 있었으면 좋겠는데
Like an orange peel upon my thoughts
내 생각으론 오렌지 껍질같아
Hide away, hide away
숨어야 해, 숨어야 해
Take my feelings and just take a break, take a break
받아들이고, 그냥 좀 쉬자. 쉬자고
Wish that I was orange juice
내가 오렌지 주스였으면 좋겠어
Take a sip of me and you
너와 날 한모금씩 마셔
Bittersweet, bittersweet
달달하면서도 씁쓸해
On cavities, cavities
구멍 속으로, 구멍 속으로
[Post-Chorus]
Hey
La, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
[Chorus]
Wish that I could take this off
이걸 벗어버릴 수 있었으면 좋겠어..
Like an orange peel upon my thoughts
내 생각엔 오렌지 껍질같아
Hide away, hide away
숨어야 해, 숨어야 해
Take my feelings and just take a break, take a break
받아들이고 좀 쉬고 싶어, 쉬고 싶다고
Wish that I was orange juice
내가 오렌지 주스였으면 좋았을 텐데
Take a sip of me and you
너와 날 한모금씩 마셔
Bittersweet, bittersweet
달콤하면서도 씁쓸해
On cavities, cavities
구멍 속으로, 구멍 속으로
[Post-Chorus]
La, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
오역 말해주세요
love you gayle!😍
@littlebodybigheart9
Intro]
Hey, I was, uh, just checking in on you. Uhm, I just wanted to say I love you and you're amazing and I care about you a lot. Alright, bye.
[Verse 1]
I'm slick and sweet, I'm a treat
Vitamin C you dose to me, straight dopamine
Hypotheses, you'll part the sea to be with me
Sellin' me like I'm a summer breeze
[Pre-Chorus 1]
I'ma drive for you, die for you
Put me in a octagon, I'll fight for you
Cry for you, lie for you
Put me under oath any time
[Chorus]
Wish that I could take this off
Like an orange peel of all my thoughts
Hide away, hide away
Take my feelings and just take a break, take a break
Wish that I was orange juice
Take a sip of me and you
Bittersweet, bittersweet
On cavities, cavities
[Verse 2]
I can make a man go (Man go)
Like a motherfucking mango (Mango)
Talk your ear off like I'm van Gogh (Van Gogh)
But if I taste it, I just, I just can't breathe
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Let go, lose everything around me
I'm the sweetest bitch you'll ever meet
Don't overthink, I'm your SunnyD
Wanna make this sunrise with me (Together?)
[Chorus]
Wish that I could take this off
Like an orange peel of all my thoughts
Hide away, hide away
Take my feelings and just take a break, take a break
Wish that I was orange juice
Take a sip of me and you
Bittersweet, bittersweet
On cavities, cavities
[Post-Chorus]
Hey
La, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
[Chorus]
Wish that I could take this off
Like an orange peel of all my thoughts
Hide away, hide away
Take my feelings and just take a break, take a break
Wish that I was orange juice
Take a sip of me and you
Bittersweet, bittersweet
On cavities, cavities
@mash9415
this song is actually so good and so underrated
@einfj
Your song is really wonderful. This song enchants me, I kept listening your other songs over and over again. I love it. And I love you! I'm a Korean fan that can't speak English, but I always cheer you.
@sweetnsalty639
Can't believe it's taken me this long to discover your music! You're AMAZING 💕
@dpawpdl
Hey, I was, uh, just checking in on you.
저기, 내가 있잖아, 음, 그냥 확인해보는 거야.
Uhm, I just wanted to say I love you and
음, 그냥 내말은 어.. 내가 널 좋아하고 또 넌
you're amazing and I care about you a lot.
엄청 멋있고 그리고 내가 너한테 관심있다고..
Alright, bye.
응, 그냥 그렇다고. 안녕!
[Verse 1]
I'm slick and sweet, I'm a treat
겉은 번드르르하지만 속은 여리지, 난 특별해
Vitamin C you a dose of me, straight dopamine
난 너에게 약간의 비타민 C, 강한 도파민
Hypotheses, you'll part the sea to be with me
Sellin' me like I'm a summer breeze
가설, 넌 나와 함께 바다를 가를거야
날 지나가는 여름 바람처럼 팔아버리겠지
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Imma drive for you, die for you
널 위해 운전하고, 널 위해 죽고
Put me in a octagon, I'll fight for you
날 옥타곤(=종합격투기 링)으로 보내, 널 위해 싸워줄게
Cry for you, lie for you
널 위해 울고, 널 위해 거짓말하고
Put me under oath any time
아무때나 날 선서시켜
[Chorus]
Wish that I could take this off
이걸 벗어버릴 수 있었으면 좋겠는데
Like an orange peel upon my thoughts
내 생각으로는 오렌지 껍질같아
Hide away, hide away
숨어야 해, 숨어야 해
Take my feelings and just take a break, take a break
그냥 받아들이고 좀 쉬자, 쉬자고
Wish that I was orange juice
내가 오렌지 주스였으면 좋겠어
Take a sip of me and you
너와 날 한모금씩 마셔
Bittersweet, bittersweet
달콤하면서도 씁쓸하네
On cavities, cavities
구멍으로, 구멍 속으로
[Verse 2]
I can make a man go
난 남자를 가게 만들 수 있어
Like a motherfucking mango (Mango)
지긋지긋한 망고마냥
Talk your ear off like I'm van Gogh (Van Gogh)
말이 너무 많아 니 고막 찢어지겠다, 내가 반 고흐 같아.
But if I taste it, I just, I just can't breath
그래도 그걸 맛보면, 난 그냥, 그냥 숨 쉴 수가 없어
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Let go, lose everything around me
날 보내줘, 내 주변의 모든걸 잃게 해줘
I'm the sweetest bXXch you'll ever meet
난 니가 여지껏 만나지 못한 가장 달콤한 여자니까
Don't overthink, I'm your sunny B
너무 생각하지 마, 난 너의 sunny B
Wanna make the sunrise with me (Together)
나랑 같이 해 뜨게 만들어볼래?(함께)
[Chorus]
Wish that I could take this off
이걸 벗어버릴 수 있었으면 좋겠는데
Like an orange peel upon my thoughts
내 생각으론 오렌지 껍질같아
Hide away, hide away
숨어야 해, 숨어야 해
Take my feelings and just take a break, take a break
받아들이고, 그냥 좀 쉬자. 쉬자고
Wish that I was orange juice
내가 오렌지 주스였으면 좋겠어
Take a sip of me and you
너와 날 한모금씩 마셔
Bittersweet, bittersweet
달달하면서도 씁쓸해
On cavities, cavities
구멍 속으로, 구멍 속으로
[Post-Chorus]
Hey
La, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
[Chorus]
Wish that I could take this off
이걸 벗어버릴 수 있었으면 좋겠어..
Like an orange peel upon my thoughts
내 생각엔 오렌지 껍질같아
Hide away, hide away
숨어야 해, 숨어야 해
Take my feelings and just take a break, take a break
받아들이고 좀 쉬고 싶어, 쉬고 싶다고
Wish that I was orange juice
내가 오렌지 주스였으면 좋았을 텐데
Take a sip of me and you
너와 날 한모금씩 마셔
Bittersweet, bittersweet
달콤하면서도 씁쓸해
On cavities, cavities
구멍 속으로, 구멍 속으로
[Post-Chorus]
La, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
오역 말해주세요
love you gayle!😍
@hy7255
뭐야 한국인 있었네 감동적이야😳
@user-hm7dt1vu5r
한국인 반갑네....
@einfj
와 황송합니다 망고랑 오렌지만 알아듣고 있었는데
@user-jb7gw8mh1g
사랑해요
@whoaitsally7676
The opener bring back serious early 2000s vibes
@Prettyyabbi
So glad you hit it off with abcdefu, you deserved so much popularity!