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James Hersey is an independent solo project/band. The 24 year old guitarist writes, produces, and performs soulful songs with unique pop sensibility and vocals. Launched in Vienna, Austria (home to half of his family) in 2010, James rapidly gained support from major alternative outlets as well as mainstream media. His current single "Don't Say Maybe" is charting in the Top-5, and his mixtape "TWELVE" earned him an Artist Of The Month title at Radio FM4.
Sold-out shows in his hometown, as well as support slots and collaborations with the likes of Train, Left Boy, and Manu Delago (Bjork) promise a long career for the young singer songwriter.
Available Releases:
TWELVE (Mixtape) - December 2012
Forever Yours (Single) - October 2012
All I Want (Single) โ June 2012
It Ainโt Over (Single) โ November 2011
Stand Up For You (Single) โ May 2011
James Hersey EP โ June 2010
What I've done
James Hersey Lyrics
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When one day I'm the only, one who can, and two days later I'm gone
So make your mind up and tell me when you've made your mind up
Make your mind up and tell me when you've made your mind up
Someday she can never understand, that I'm just not that kind of workingman
Who needs someone to be there, holding hands, or wants some place to call home
So make your mind up and tell me when you've made your mind up
Make your mind up and tell me when you've made your mind up
Tell me what I've done, for you to be so cold
For you to find someone, someone new to hold
Ohhh, just tell me what I've done
what I've done
Uhhh
I'm gonna make my mind up, and tell her when I've made my mind up
I'll make my mind up, and tell her when I've made my mind up
Ohhh, I'll tell her what I've done
I'll tell her what I've done
I'll tell her what I've done
What I've done
The lyrics to James Hersey's "What I've Done" address a situation where two people are unable to connect emotionally on the same wavelength. The first verse suggests that the singer and his partner never seem to take the chance to really understand each other, and that things can change quickly, leaving one of them feeling lonely and abandoned. The chorus then pleads with the partner to tell the singer what he has done wrong to warrant such a cold attitude from her. The second verse touches on the idea that the singer is not the type of person who needs someone to hold hands with or a permanent place to call home, but the partner cannot understand this. The song ends with the singer vowing to make up his mind and tell his partner what he has done.
The song speaks to the common experience of two people who can't seem to be on the same page in their relationship. The singer appears to be trying to understand his partner's perspective but is frustrated that she is not meeting him halfway. It is a poignant reminder that it takes two people working together to make a relationship work.
Line by Line Meaning
She thinks I can never understand that, we don't seem to ever take the chance
She believes I'm unable to empathize with her because we seldom take the opportunity to connect.
When one day I'm the only, one who can, and two days later I'm gone
I'm the only one who can understand her, but I won't be there for long
Someday she can never understand, that I'm just not that kind of workingman
One day she'll realize that I'm not the kind of guy who needs someone by his side all the time
Who needs someone to be there, holding hands, or wants some place to call home
I don't need someone to hold my hand or a place to call home
Tell me what I've done, for you to be so cold
I'm asking her to explain why she's being so distant from me
For you to find someone, someone new to hold
I'm questioning why she sought comfort in someone else's arms
I'm gonna make my mind up, and tell her when I've made my mind up
I'll make a decision and communicate it to her
Ohhh, I'll tell her what I've done
I'll explain what I've done that has caused our relationship to cool off
What I've done
I want to take responsibility for my actions and understand how they have affected our relationship
Contributed by Elizabeth L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@julijulijuli4983
[Verse 1: James Hersey]
She thinks I can never understand, that we don't seem to ever take the chance
When one day I'm the only, one who can, and two days later I'm gone
[Hook: James Hersey]
Make your mind up and tell me when you've made your mind up
Make your mind up and tell me when you've made your mind up
[Verse 2: James Hersey]
Someday she can never understand, that I'm just not that kind of workingman
Who needs some one to be there holding hands, or wants some place to call home
[Hook: James Hersey]
So make your mind up, and tell me when you've made your mind up
Make your mind up, and tell me when you've made your mind up
[Bridge: James Hersey]
Uuuuuuuuh tell me what I've done, for you to be so cold
For you to find someone, someone new to hold
Oooooh just tell me what I've done
[Outro: James Hersey]
Uuuuuuuuh I'm gonna make my mind up, and tell her when I've made my mind up
Make my mind up, and tell her when I've made my mind up
@OzymandiasParagon
Beautiful, just beautiful.
@WhoaItsJide
+Ozymandias ;]]]]
@Jousef9
james hersey might be the most underrated artist in the history :D
@ATHANwave
What about Josรฉ Gonzalez :v
@pelboy1756
Yel
@courtney_timmins
I was just thinking the same thing when listening to this, it's truly shocking.
@ChillYourMind
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@abovespace19
Thanks again dude! Great job! :) U made my night :) Music like this gives me such a rush and energy every day.It's a reason I smile and try to love everyone around. keep doing, peace and love <3
@alb1691
Mr Revillz on Apple Music, please! ๐ฅฐ
@LamNguyen-wt7fs
Why would someone dislike this Masterpiece?