Aged 14, he gained national attention in 2012 after appearing in the second USA series of The X Factor.
Having previously released three EPs, Jacob Whitesides released hit debut studio album, Why?, was released on 9 September 2016.
LOVESICK
Jacob Whitesides Lyrics
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Of the woman that you push too far
You can't run and you can't hide
She's gonna find just where you are
Said I wasn't trying to hurt nobody
I was just trying to have my fun
I went for the crown and then it all came down
Had true love, now I got none
Oh, no, no, no (Oh, no, no, no)
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah (Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Oh, no, no, no (Oh, no, no, no)
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah (Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Because I'm lovesick and there ain't no cure
'Cause I keep on coming back for more
Oh, no, no, no (Oh, no, no, no)
I'm lovesick, guess I got the blues
Doctor help, I don't know what to do
Oh, no, no, no (I had true love now I got none 'cause I'm lovesick)
Ain't felt nothing so cold
As the shoulder of a woman that's mad
I grew up in the North Pole
And I never had it quite this bad
When you finally get her attention
You better hold onto your hat
'Cause I never felt the temperature heat up
Quite like when she looked at me like that
Oh, no, no, no (Oh, no, no, no)
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah (Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Oh, no, no, no (Oh, no, no, no)
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah (Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Because I'm lovesick and there ain't no cure
'Cause I keep on coming back for more
Oh, no, no, no (Oh, no, no, no)
I'm lovesick, guess I got the blues
Doctor help, I don't know what to do
Oh, no, no, no (I had true love now I got none 'cause I'm lovesick)
No, I never been a perfect angel
But I try to do the best I can
Sometimes I might just make mistakes
When I got a bottle in my hand
So when she went through my phone in the morning
Judging by the text she read
She said, "Boy, by the time I'm done with you
Well, you'd be better off dead"
Oh, no, no, no
Oh, no, no, no (Oh, no, no, no)
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah (Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Oh, no, no, no (Oh, no, no, no)
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah (Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Because I'm lovesick and there ain't no cure
'Cause I keep on coming back for more
Oh, no, no, no (Oh, no, no, no)
I'm lovesick, guess I got the blues
Doctor help, I don't know what to do
Oh, no, no, no
Because I'm lovesick and there ain't no cure
'Cause I keep on coming back for more
Oh, no, no, no (Oh, no, no, no)
I'm lovesick, guess I got the blues
Doctor help, I don't know what to do
Oh, no, no, no (I had true love now I got none 'cause I'm lovesick)
The song "Lovesick" by Jacob Whitesides depicts a story of a man who is deeply in love with a woman who he knows could be dangerous if pushed too far. He warns her that she "ain't felt nothing like the wrath of the woman that you push too far" and that she will always find him if he tries to run away. However, he boasts that he was just having fun and wasn't trying to hurt anyone. But his actions caused the end of his true love, and now he's left lovesick.
The chorus repeats the lines, "Because I'm lovesick and there ain't no cure, 'cause I keep on coming back for more. Oh, no, no, no, I'm lovesick, guess I got the blues, Doctor help, I don't know what to do." The singer is admitting that he has a problem, and he's unable to help himself. He keeps returning to love, even though he knows it could cost him everything.
The verse ends with the confession that the singer is far from perfect, and he admits to making mistakes. He also warns the listeners about the dangers of being caught cheating or even keeping secrets from your partner. As the song finishes, he repeats the chorus, highlighting the idea that regardless of his actions, he remains lovesick.
Line by Line Meaning
I said you ain't feel nothing like the wrath
Of the woman that you push too far
I warned you that if you pushed her too far, you would experience a level of anger and bitterness like nothing you've ever felt before.
You can't run and you can't hide
She's gonna find just where you are
You can try to escape her wrath, but she will always track you down and make you face the consequences of your actions.
Said I wasn't trying to hurt nobody
I was just trying to have my fun
I went for the crown and then it all came down
Had true love, now I got none
I didn't mean to cause any harm, I was just trying to enjoy myself. I took a risk to see what I could gain, but it ended up costing me everything I had, including true love.
Ain't felt nothing so cold
As the shoulder of a woman that's mad
I grew up in the North Pole
And I never had it quite this bad
When you finally get her attention
You better hold onto your hat
'Cause I never felt the temperature heat up
Quite like when she looked at me like that
I've never experienced anything as cold as the icy shoulder of a furious woman. Even having grown up in the freezing North Pole, it's never been this severe. When she gives you her attention, cling to it tightly because the intensity of her gaze can bring about a new level of heat.
No, I never been a perfect angel
But I try to do the best I can
Sometimes I might just make mistakes
When I got a bottle in my hand
So when she went through my phone in the morning
Judging by the text she read
She said, "Boy, by the time I'm done with you
Well, you'd be better off dead"
I'm not a faultless human being, but I strive to be the best version of myself. Sometimes I may err, particularly when I have a drink on hand. When she went through my phone and saw the embarrassing texts, she was furious and told me that by the time she's done with me, I'll be better off dead.
Because I'm lovesick and there ain't no cure
'Cause I keep on coming back for more
Oh, no, no, no (Oh, no, no, no)
I'm lovesick, guess I got the blues
Doctor help, I don't know what to do
Oh, no, no, no
I'm lovesick and there's no way to cure it. Despite the pain and heartbreak, I keep going back for more of the same. I'm in love but it's tearing me apart, I need help from a doctor but I don't know where to turn.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: ALEXANDER TANASIJCZUK, DAVID SPENCER, JACOB WHITESIDES, JORDAN BENJAMIN, MARK PELLIZZER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
vermillion
I REMEMBER SEEING THIS ON MUSICAL.LY LIKE 3 YEARS AGO AND HEARING IT ON THE RADIO, AND ITS BEEN STUCK IN MY HEAD SO MANY MEMORIES ARE RESURFACING
Jocelyn Conner
cant stop listening to this song
Lucia.
omg same
Savage Umbrella
same 😍
Niya W
I love this, great job!
Amabella C.
+Maddy Chen Good job👍I♡it💓
Maddy Chen
Awwwwwww thank you!!!!
Demi Ambery
Love this song
Cindy Doan
When he sings the part where it says "And there ain't no cure".. I keep thinking he said, "You left me no choice" lol🌚
Catherine Jones
I thought he said "It ain't no joke" LOL