Carlo "Illangelo" Montagnese (born July 29, 1987) is a Canadian producer, s… Read Full Bio ↴Carlo "Illangelo" Montagnese (born July 29, 1987) is a Canadian producer, songwriter, musician and mixing engineer from Toronto, Ontario, who came to fame as long-time collaborator of The Weeknd. His work includes executive production of The Weeknd's mixtapes and compilation album 'Trilogy', along with singles from Wiz Khalifa, Drake and Juicy J. He released his debut album titled 'The History of Man' on August 20th through Brodinski's label Bromance Records.

What The Fuss
Illangelo Lyrics

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[Chorus:]
They don't know that I'm here in your song
And I know if they did they'd come running for sure
Wanna know what they want from ya
Wanna know what the fuss is about
They got you right up on a pedestal
If you are what the say won't be letting you go
Wanna know what they want from ya

Wanna know what the fuss is about

[Verse:]
Not really for the he say she say
No one stand on replay if we play
Don't mind you are intriguing really
Cause all the girls wanna do it like you
Tryna figure out if you're the mood for me

[Verse:]
Are you a gentleman? In the house got everything
I'm trying hard to see what the fuss about
Tell me Mr Popular
I'm not this hoe so we will see
If you got all the good ones don't tell me

[Chorus:]
They don't know that I'm here in your song
And I know if they did they'd come running for sure
Wanna know what they want from ya
Wanna know what the fuss is about
They got you right up on a pedestal
If you are what the say won't be letting you go

Wanna know what they want from ya
Wanna know what the fuss is about

Overall Meaning

The song "What The Fuss" by Illangelo explores the themes of fame and the pressure that comes with being in the limelight. In the chorus, the singer speaks about the perception that people have of the subject of the song, stating that if they knew the truth about them, they would come running. The singer wants to know what everyone else sees in the subject that makes them so obsessed and unwilling to let go.

In the verses, the singer seems to be addressing the subject directly, questioning their intentions and character. They question whether the subject is a gentleman or just playing a role, and whether they have all the desirable qualities that everyone seems to think they do. The singer acknowledges that the subject is intriguing, but is not overly impressed by them and wants to know what all the fuss is about.

Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of skepticism towards fame and celebrity, and a desire to see beyond the surface to discover what truly makes someone special.

Line by Line Meaning

They don't know that I'm here in your song
Others don't know that I am with you, metaphorically speaking, and they don't know the extent of our connection

And I know if they did they'd come running for sure
If others knew about our connection, they would be eager to know more and would try to insert themselves into our relationship

Wanna know what they want from ya
I am curious about what others want from you, and why they are so interested in you

Wanna know what the fuss is about
I want to understand why everyone is making such a big deal about you, and what makes you so special

They got you right up on a pedestal
Others hold you in high regard and think highly of you

If you are what the say won't be letting you go
If you live up to people's expectations and are truly what others say you are, then I won't let you go

Not really for the he say she say
I'm not interested in gossip or rumors, I want to know the truth directly from you

No one stand on replay if we play
Our relationship is unique and can't be replicated by others, it's a one-of-a-kind experience

Don't mind you are intriguing really
I find you fascinating and want to learn more about you

Cause all the girls wanna do it like you
Other girls want to emulate you and be like you

Tryna figure out if you're the mood for me
I am trying to determine if you are interested in being with me and if our personalities and interests align

Are you a gentleman? In the house got everything
Are you a kind and respectful person? Do you have it all together in life?

Tell me Mr Popular
Addressing the person as a popular and well-known figure, asking for their attention and response

I'm not this hoe so we will see
I am not like other women who may just want to use you for their own gain, so our relationship will progress naturally and we will see where it goes

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