Famed for his largely improvised shows, that see Jamie constructing his tracks live, voicing and layering right in front of your eyes, effortlessly whipping them out of the air and forging them into clanking electro riffs and deathprod funk grooves.
Likened to Sly Stone, Prince and Little Richard, he is Britain's voice of soul for the new era.
Jamie is/was half of the Super_collider project. He has also helped write and produce on the albums of Mocky, who in return drums in his live band.
What Is It This Time?
Jamie Lidell Lyrics
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What
What
Is it this time?
Could it be something I said?
Or maybe something I never said?
What
What
Is it this time?
Could it be something I did?
Or maybe something I never did?
What
What
What
Is it this time?
What
What
What
Is it this time?
Oooh
Could it be
Could it be
That actions speak louder than words?
It always one thing or another
Same thing day after day
It's either something I didn't do
Or something I just didn't say
I'm so tired of trying trying trying
To read your mind
'Cause baby
What is it this time?
What
What
What
Is it this time?
Could it be
Could it be
That actions speak louder than words?
But I'm tired of trying to read your mind
What?
Yeah
These lyrics describe a feeling of frustration and confusion in a relationship. The singer is constantly being accused of doing or saying something wrong, and they are unsure of what exactly they did to upset their partner. They wonder if it's something they said or didn't say, something they did or didn't do, and they are tired of trying to guess what it is that's causing the tension. The repetition of "what is it this time?" emphasizes the ongoing cycle of conflict in the relationship.
The second half of the song suggests that the issue may be a lack of communication. The singer wonders if their partner is expecting them to pick up on unspoken cues, rather than being direct about what they need or want. They are tired of trying to read their partner's mind and wish that they would just say what they mean. The line "could it be that actions speak louder than words?" suggests that the singer may be confused about their partner's feelings because they are not communicating them clearly through their actions.
Overall, the song portrays a sense of frustration and exhaustion in a relationship where communication is lacking, and both partners are struggling to understand each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Could it be something I said?
Wondering if something said previously caused the current situation
Or maybe something I never said?
Contemplating if not saying something caused the current issue
Could it be something I did?
Questioning if something done resulted in the current situation
Or maybe something I never did?
Considering if something not done led to the current issue
Could it be that actions speak louder than words?
Hypothesizing if actions have more impact than words
It's always one thing or another
Stating that there is always an issue or problem to address
Same thing day after day
Expressing annoyance with the repetitive nature of the issues
It's either something I didn't do
Explaining that there is a pattern of problems based on things left undone
Or something I just didn't say
Reiterating that issues arise from not speaking up
I'm so tired of trying trying trying
Conveying exhaustion with repeated efforts to address the same problems
To read your mind
Indicating frustration with unclear communication or mixed signals
'Cause baby
Calling attention to the fact that this is an ongoing issue
What is it this time?
Posing the central question of the song
But I'm tired of trying to read your mind
Acknowledging the futility of trying to interpret unclear communication
What?
Ending with the repeated question, emphasizing the persistent problem
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOMINIC SALOLE, JAMIE LIDELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
renee wheat
Love it. SO nice......sing it.
Royal Randomness
Check his other songs, Renee. This man is great. Saw him live and that was awesome too 👌🏼
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