Drawn to songwriting at a young age, Bird spent her teenage years gigging around England, moving to London when she was only 16 to hone her stagecraft and immerse herself in the city's folk circuit.
The success of a live YouTube performance of her song "Madeline" eventally won Bird a deal with Glassnote Records who released her debut EP, Something American, in 2017.
Uh Huh
Jade Bird Lyrics
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And go to work, and stay real late and text you she'll be back soon?
But her boss runs his fingers 'round her pretty blonde platinum 'do
I bet you never thought about that, did you?
And it's none of my business
And I don't wanna get involved
If you're thinking that she's good
She's got you on your knees like a little boy
Everybody sees that you're just a little toy
She's got a boxful that her daddy likely bought
She asks you if you love her, and you nod and say "uh huh"
She wears short skirts so you don't ask her if you can check her phone
Talk about the guys at work so you feel ego-central
Like fancy cars and football teams and she like continental
With a European accent does she speak, oh so gentle
And it's none of my business
And I don't wanna get involved
If you're thinking that she's good
God no, God no
She's got you on your knees like a little boy
Everybody sees that you're just a little toy
She's got a boxful that her daddy likely bought
She asks you if you love her, and you nod and say "uh huh"
She's got you where it hurts but you don't seem to see
That while she's out at work, she's doing what you did to me
She's got you where it hurts but you don't seem to see
That while she's out at work, she's doing what you did to me
She's got you on your knees like a little boy
Everybody sees that you're just a little toy
She's got a boxful that her daddy likely bought
She asks you if you love her, and you nod and say "uh huh"
She asks you if you love her, and you nod and say "uh huh"
She asks you if you love her, and you nod and say "uh huh"
In Jade Bird's song "Uh Huh", the lyrics paint a picture of a manipulative and possibly cheating partner. The first verse sets the scene of a woman who wakes up, puts on make-up, goes to work and stays late, but also gets attention from her boss. The singer points out that the listener may not have considered this, indicating that the partner may be unaware of the potential issues in the relationship.
The chorus continues this theme by describing how the woman has the listener "on [their] knees like a little boy", and everyone sees that they are merely a toy to her. The lyrics use the analogy of a "boxful that her daddy likely bought", implying that the woman collects men like possessions. The final verse suggests that while the listener may think they have the upper hand, the woman is actually doing something similar to what she did to the singer, indicating a cyclical pattern of behavior.
Overall, the lyrics to "Uh Huh" suggest a pattern of emotional manipulation and cheating. The singer is warning the listener to be aware of their situation and not be blinded by love or a desire to be wanted.
Line by Line Meaning
Does she wake up, put on make-up in the bathroom
Do you ever think about the small things she does, like getting ready in the bathroom?
And go to work, and stay real late and text you she'll be back soon?
She's always busy with work, but still texts you to give you hope that she'll be back soon.
But her boss runs his fingers 'round her pretty blonde platinum 'do
Her boss is taking advantage of her, running his hands through her hair, and she's letting him.
I bet you never thought about that, did you?
You're probably not aware of what's going on at her workplace.
And it's none of my business
I don't want to get involved in your relationship.
And I don't wanna get involved
I'm not interested in causing any drama between the two of you.
If you're thinking that she's good
If you believe that she's trustworthy,
I think you should be told
I believe that you need to know the truth about her.
She's got you on your knees like a little boy
She's making you feel powerless, like a little child.
Everybody sees that you're just a little toy
Everyone else can see that she's just playing with you, like a toy.
She's got a boxful that her daddy likely bought
She has expensive possessions that were given to her by her father.
She asks you if you love her, and you nod and say "uh huh"
She asks for your love, and you give in to her every time.
She wears short skirts so you don't ask her if you can check her phone
She dresses in a way that distracts you, so you won't question her or ask to see her phone.
Talk about the guys at work so you feel ego-central
She talks about other guys at work to make you feel important and desirable.
Like fancy cars and football teams and she like continental
You're into materialistic things like cars and football, while she's into more expensive and exotic things like continental brands.
With a European accent does she speak, oh so gentle
She speaks with a charming and gentle European accent.
God no, God no
Absolutely not!
She's got you where it hurts but you don't seem to see
She's taking advantage of you emotionally, but you're oblivious to it.
That while she's out at work, she's doing what you did to me
She's cheating on you (like you did to me) while she's out at work.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jade Elizabeth Bird
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
graeme
Does she wake up, put on make-up in the bathroom
And go to work, and stay real late and text you she'll be back soon?
But her boss runs his fingers 'round her pretty blonde platinum 'do
I bet you never thought about that, did you?
And it's none of my business
And I don't wanna get involved
If you're thinking that she's good
I think you should be told
She's got you on your knees like a little boy
Everybody sees that you're just a little toy
She's got a boxful that her daddy likely bought
She asks you if you love her, and you nod and say "uh huh"
She wears short skirts so you don't ask her if you can check her phone
Talk about the guys at work so you feel ego-central
Like fancy cars and football teams and she like continental
With a European accent does she speak, oh so gentle
And it's none of my business
And I don't wanna get involved
If you're thinking that she's good
God no, God no
She's got you on your knees like a little boy
Everybody sees that you're just a little toy
She's got a boxful that her daddy likely bought
She asks you if you love her, and you nod and say "uh huh"
She's got you where it hurts but you don't seem to see
That while she's out at work, she's doing what you did to me
She's got you where it hurts but you don't seem to see
That while she's out at work, she's doing what you did to me
She's got you on your knees like a little boy
Everybody sees that you're just a little toy
She's got a boxful that her daddy likely bought
She asks you if you love her, and you nod and say "uh huh"
She asks you if you love her, and you nod and say "uh huh"
She asks you if you love her, and you nod and say "uh huh"
Luke McCordick
This girl has such huge potential to bring good music to the mainstream, brilliant!
slushpuppie
This is just a gem, can't wait to murder this on karaoke!!
Michael Edwards
Just saw her in concert. AMAZING!!!!
John Doe
I find it really amazing how this song combines country, blues, psychedelic rock, glam rock and punk on every second of it, it's like if Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Suzi Quatro and Siouxsie Sioux all fused together into the same person
FATMAN_162x
@BD Not seeing it, very punk rock sounding
BD
@FATMAN_162x 0:18 how can you listen to the way she sings “…her pretty blonde, platinum do” and not detect even a hint of country influence. That’s got Dolly Parton fingerprints all over it
Doyle Perkins
ONE BIG MUSICAL ORGY!
LOL!
Who's on TOP OF THE PILE?
LOL!
Solutions Within
@FATMAN_162x her music does have a country vibe but faster tempo. love it.
FATMAN_162x
Lol wtf??? This doesn’t sound like country
William Hawksworth
Tearing it up... LOVE that power voice!!!