Praised for both its conceptual strength and immediate emotional resonance, Love Remains duly garnered vast critical acclaim and highlights such as “Ready for the World” and “Decisions” saw Krell accredited with having given birth to a new, narcotized strain of R&B that has since spawned a host of imitators.
Since Love Remains, Krell has toured the world, recorded an EP with an orchestra (the Just Once EP, with proceeds going to raise awareness about mental illness) and, always prolific, written and recorded a lot of new music - all whilst continuing work on a philosophy doctorate. September 4th 2012 will see him share this new body of work with the world with the release of Total Loss, his new album.
Decisions
How to Dress Well Lyrics
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Oh, oh, oh (whoa) ooh
Oh, oh, oh, ooh
I was on the phone with some cold lady
Who would have my mind
I was in the waking cold
Watch me lose myself, I rest
Who was in the cold with some cold lady?
Please don't run, hey, yeah
Who would have my mind
I was in the waking cold
Watch me lose myself, I rest
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Girl, I am waiting
Don't forget to check your cellphone
There's no mistaking, yeah
Don't forget about your real home
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
The song "Decisions" by How to Dress Well is a moody and introspective musing on personal relationships and mental struggle. The opening lines suggest a connection with a woman who has a marked effect on the singer's state of mind. The repeated phrase "I was in the waking cold" conveys a sense of emotional emptiness and isolation. The line "Watch me lose myself, I rest" suggests that there is a kind of solace in surrendering to this feeling of being lost, and that it may be preferable to grasping at a sense of control that is not attainable.
The second half of the song seems to shift the focus to the singer's own perspective, as he urges a woman to check her phone and not forget about her "real home". The detached repetition of "Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh" at the end feels like a further expression of this sense of disconnection, leaving the listener with a feeling of unresolved tension.
Overall, "Decisions" is a haunting, introspective song that captures the complex emotions of struggling with relationships and mental health.
Line by Line Meaning
One
The word one which is repeated at the beginning of the song.
Oh, oh, oh (whoa) ooh
The singer is starting with a sound that sets the tone for the entire song.
I was on the phone with some cold lady
Who would have my mind
I was in the waking cold
Watch me lose myself, I rest
The singer is describing a one-sided conversation with a woman who seems uninterested in him. He's lost and trying to find rest in the midst of his confusion.
Who was in the cold with some cold lady?
Please don't run, hey, yeah
Who would have my mind
I was in the waking cold
Watch me lose myself, I rest
The singer is asking who can relate to his experience with this cold woman. He's pleading with them to stay with him instead of leaving him alone.
Girl, I am waiting
Don't forget to check your cellphone
There's no mistaking, yeah
Don't forget about your real home
The singer is waiting for a girl to respond to him, but he's reminding her not to get lost in a virtual world. Her real home is the one they share together.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
The repeated sounds are a continuation of the singer's state of vulnerability and confusion. The emotions are more important than the actual lyrics here.
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jtwhite13
The sonic soundscape in this song is amazing. The falsetto vocals layered over the top just make it all burst so beautifully. I wish I had better speakers to truly enjoy this.
heavy671
this is so amazing such great sound im now a big fan!! love it!
MuteAndContinue
This songs is the sound of elegance. It shows the true talent of a person, if they can create something that is wholly original, even though they are—like everyone else—relying on known ingredients.
Lysistrata8u
@elsinsentido Remember, there is nothing wrong with this, your definition of love between you and the one you are with is unique. What is right is 2 people together that are together because they want to be, not because they need each-other and need to fill something they feel is missing in their lives.
itsBnanapancake
this song makes me feel like a kid again. can't explain how, but it does
Jakari Wilson
I realized how much i really love music...
Jonas Rønn
I find the lo-fi sound quite interesting. Does he have an album out?
St.Isla
How to Dress Well paired with Young Magic is perfection.
N V
one of the most meaningful music videos i have seen
John Christian Schaefer
The most beautiful soundscape I have ever heard.