1) A Danish hiphop artis… Read Full Bio ↴There are currently two artists known as Gisli:
1) A Danish hiphop artist.
2) Currently residing in the Norwegian capital, Oslo, Gisli Kristjansson has made an unexpected impression on the British pop critics with his unpretentious and experimental alternative pop/rock.
The son of a fisherman and former drummer of Norwegian punk band Pornshot, Gisli is now a one man band on the way up. Having quit Pornshot due to their apparent "delusions of grandeur", and consequently losing out on his relationship with the group’s singer Fiona Sandvik, he now writes direct, honest and ironic lyrics about love, loss and f**k-ups from the viewpoint of a true pessimist.
Mind Games
Gisli Lyrics
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and i said baby you know i do.
you asked me if i could show it some more
and i said what else can i do?
i can't afford to pay my bills
i can't afford to take you out
i dont like the way you talk to me
you always kick me when i'm down
so come on girl and cut it out
your mind games are giving me a headache
so come on girl and cut it out
you asked me about my mental health
and it sounded like you cared.
so then i spilled my guts
and you say baby hows my hair?
i must admit im disappointed in the silly little things
cos your an ass and im an angel.
its just the way it is
so come on girl and cut it out
your mind games are giving me a headache
so come on girl and cut it out
your mind games are giving me a headache
so come on girl and cut it out...
so come on girl and cut it out
your mind games are giving me a headache
so come on girl and cut it out
your mind games are giving me a headache
so come on girl, so come on girl and cut it out... [fade]
The lyrics of Gisli's song Mind Games are about a relationship between two people where one person plays mind games with the other. The singer is being asked if he loves the other person and when he responds confirming his love, the other person asks him to show it more. The singer then expresses his inability to pay bills, take the other person out, and the fact that he doesn't like the way he is treated by the other person when he is down. Despite these issues, he still loves the other person. The other person then asks about the singer's mental health and when he shares, she responds in a shallow way by asking how her hair looks. The singer then admits that he is disappointed in the other person's shallow behavior and their attempts to play mind games.
The song touches on the emotional manipulation that can occur in relationships and the impact it can have on the person being manipulated. It highlights the frustration and negative effects of such behavior and urges the other person to stop playing these games. It seems to emphasize the need for honesty and direct communication in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
you asked me if i loved you
You asked me if I loved you, and I told you I do.
and i said baby you know i do.
I told you that I loved you, and you should already know that.
you asked me if i could show it some more
You asked me if I could show my love to you more intensely.
and i said what else can i do?
I asked you what else I can do to show more love towards you since I already do.
i can't afford to pay my bills
I am not able to pay my bills as I don't have enough money.
i can't afford to take you out
I am unable to take you out on a date or do things that require spending money as I am broke.
i dont like the way you talk to me
I feel irritated and distressed by the way you speak to me.
you always kick me when i'm down
You always take the opportunity to insult or criticize me when I am in a vulnerable state.
so come on girl and cut it out
I am asking you to stop your manipulative behavior and be straightforward with me.
your mind games are giving me a headache
Your attempts to manipulate me and play mind games with me are causing me immense irritation and frustration.
you asked me about my mental health
You asked me about my mental wellbeing and state of mind.
and it sounded like you cared.
It appeared as if you were genuinely concerned about my mental health.
so then i spilled my guts
I confided in you about my deepest feelings and thoughts.
and you say baby hows my hair?
Instead of empathizing with me or addressing my concerns, you changed the subject and diverted the conversation towards something trivial, like your hair.
i must admit im disappointed in the silly little things
I feel let down and frustrated by the insignificant issues that we argue and fight about.
cos your an ass and im an angel.
You are behaving like a jerk, while I am trying to be a kind and understanding person.
its just the way it is
This is the way things are, and I am accepting that fact.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GISLI KRISTJANSSON
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