N.O.T.
Incognito Lyrics


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No this is not an ordinary thing to me
It?s scandalous to see how much you?ve changed
Where is the friend? The one that I once used to know
You?re talking to me crazy
As though you never knew me

I guess it?s time to let you know
That I have got to let you go

No this is not
The lovin? that I use to know
This is not the feelin? that I couldn?t let go
No this is not
The lovin? that I use to know
This is not the feelin? that I couldn?t let go

N.O.T. (Repeat 4 times)

No ordinary thing
In my life
(Repeat)

Well bless my soul, what kind of a fool d?you take me for
I gave you everything that love can bring
You spun me round until my world came tumblin? down
I know this double dealin?
I something I can do without





I guess it?s time to let you know
Yes I think that you should go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Incognito's song N.O.T. are about a relationship that has changed drastically over time, and the singer is coming to the realization that it is time to let go. The opening lines, "No this is not an ordinary thing to me, It's scandalous to see how much you've changed," show the singer's disappointment in how the relationship has evolved. The singer is reminiscing about the past when their partner was a good friend and now feels like a stranger who talks to them like they never knew each other.


The chorus emphasizes that the love the singer used to know is not present in the relationship anymore, and it's not the same feeling that they couldn't let go of. The repetition of "N.O.T." emphasizes the contrast of what the relationship used to be and what it is now. The singer also recognizes that they need to let the relationship go, despite all the love they have given and everything the relationship once meant to them.


In the second half of the song, the singer speaks about being betrayed in the relationship, feeling like a fool and giving their partner everything love could bring. The singer is hurt and knows that the only option is to let go of this double-dealing partner. The song is powerful and emotional, with a catchy melody and strong vocals that resonate with anyone who has had to let go of a relationship that they thought was once solid.


Line by Line Meaning

No this is not an ordinary thing to me
This situation is far from usual or normal in my life


It?s scandalous to see how much you?ve changed
The extent to which you have altered yourself is outrageous


Where is the friend? The one that I once used to know
You have become so unfamiliar that I can't even recognize the friend I once had


You?re talking to me crazy As though you never knew me
You are speaking to me in an insane manner, as if you never knew me or who I am


I guess it?s time to let you know That I have got to let you go
I have realized that it is time to inform you that I must let you go


No this is not The lovin? that I use to know This is not the feelin? that I couldn?t let go No this is not The lovin? that I use to know This is not the feelin? that I couldn?t let go
This love is not the same as what I was previously familiar with, and letting go is not a feeling that I could not overcome


N.O.T. (Repeat 4 times)
This is the chorus and therefore repeated multiple times


No ordinary thing In my life (Repeat)
This is a reminder that this is not an ordinary occurrence in my life


Well bless my soul, what kind of a fool d?you take me for I gave you everything that love can bring You spun me round until my world came tumblin? down I know this double dealin? I something I can do without
Expressing frustration and realizing that the other person did not appreciate the love and support that they received previously, and acknowledging that the deceitful behavior is something that can't be tolerated


I guess it?s time to let you know Yes I think that you should go
It is now time to inform you that it would be best for you to leave




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歌詞

No this is not an ordinary thing to me It's scandalous to see how much you've changed
Where is the friend? The one that I once used to know You're talking to me crazy As though you never knew me
I guess it's time to let you know That I have got to let you go

No this is not The lovin' that I use to know This is not the feelin' that I couldn't let go
No this is not The lovin' that I use to know This is not the feelin' that I couldn't let go
N.O.T. (Repeat 4 times)
No ordinary thing In my life (Repeat)

Well bless my soul, what kind of a fool d'you take me for I gave you everything that love can bring
You spun me round until my world came tumblin' down I know this double dealin' I something I can do without I guess it's time to let you know
Yes I think that you should go

No this is not The lovin' that I use to know This is not the feelin' that I couldn't let go
No this is not The lovin' that I use to know This is not the feelin' that I couldn't let go
N.O.T. (Repeat 4 times)
No ordinary thing In my life (Repeat)

No this is not The lovin' that I use to know This is not the feelin' that I couldn't let go
No this is not The lovin' that I use to know This is not the feelin' that I couldn't let go
N.O.T. (Repeat 8 times)



All comments from YouTube:

@4wheelstalking

My dude Francis Hylton killing that bass.

@marcosrodriguez6228

Why are people not listening to this right NOW! SOOOOOO GOOOOOD!! Been a fan for as long as I can remember. So funky, soulful and up-lifting. Music that just makes you feel so good and positive.

@Mochrie99

This song is No. Ordinary. Thing. Incognito is a force to be reckoned with. Funky as hell and classy as hell.

@FireEater

The one thing that you can’t fake and that’s talent 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@j-star6750

Al B. Sure/ no you’re SO right about that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🧡🧡🧡

@alessandroferrarini1321

Fantastic Groove Bass Line, ...... a lot of wonderful Voices .... Behind this sound you can listen an incredible world of elegant instruments, a fascinating Acid Jazz - Pop - Funk all togheter ..... I like them very much ! Best band in the world in this
kind of music !

@marcomigliaccio8116

Alessandro Ferrarini Unz volta ascoltati Nn può far a meno di risentirli x sempre.Sono mostri sacri.Fiati grandissimi tasterista mostroso ma il mio preferito è il bassista enorme.Taylor Francis.Buona musica.

@olander666

Couldn't have said it better Alessandro! Elegance personified.

@CarlosCamilo

That bass groove is everything a bass line should be! So many musical colors, pick one dimension and fly away!

@Siquomb1

Expressed so well, Carlos!

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