Interlude
Jay Sean Lyrics


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Yo Mental...

If I had to count the number of times people have asked me the old asian thing- is it a fad or is it gonna last?

I mean bro you know me n you been doing this time back... they werent ready then and now they're all asking me like ahh man!

Am tired of hearing the same things and saying the same words that answer the same questions chatting my own world. I'm tired of sounding bitter, this is so much more than just a chip on ma shoulder.
See the strange thing is, better rappers and better singers have managed to find a need for themselves in this business.

So you wouldn't think it would be hard to distinguish a british asian brutha who raps n sings english- wrong! Forget the fact that I'm asian... cause they said I was a copycat- a whack imitation!

Until the media jumped on the bangaba scene... all of a sudden this seems to be an angle for me! thas why I hear "jay why don't you write a music indian phrase a bit of panjabi and soon it will be the latest craze!"

My language ain't a fad see honour, we even got craig david to say "aaj pangra pona"

Haha! yo I don't know how long it's gona last man...
Maybe I... maybe I should'nthave quit medicine...





What dyu think man? mental!
Aaand that's all!

Overall Meaning

In Jay Sean's song "Interlude," he shares his frustrations with constantly being questioned about his identity as a British Asian musician. He explores the idea of whether or not his career is just a passing fad, and how he struggles with being labeled a copycat or imitation. Jay Sean speaks candidly about his experiences as a musician and how difficult it has been to distinguish himself in an industry where there are many rappers and singers. He explains the irony of the situation - that he is encouraged to incorporate Indian phrases into his music now that it is popular in the media, when before he was criticized for doing so.


Jay Sean's lyrics are a reflection of the difficulty faced by many artists of color who struggle with being pigeonholed and misunderstood in the music industry. He sheds light on the importance of being recognized as an individual rather than being lumped into a broad category or stereotyped. The lyrics are self-reflective and melancholic, showcasing the emotional and mental toll that comes with being in the spotlight.


Line by Line Meaning

If I had to count the number of times people have asked me the old asian thing- is it a fad or is it gonna last?
I have frequently been questioned if my career as a British-Asian musician will last long or if it's a temporary trend.


I mean bro you know me n you been doing this time back... they werent ready then and now they're all asking me like ahh man!
My friend, you and I have been in this business for a long time, but people didn't take us seriously before. Now, they are all curious and interested in what we do.


Am tired of hearing the same things and saying the same words that answer the same questions chatting my own world. I'm tired of sounding bitter, this is so much more than just a chip on ma shoulder.
I feel exhausted repeating the same answers and emotions to the same inquiries. This is more than just a minor annoyance for me.


See the strange thing is, better rappers and better singers have managed to find a need for themselves in this business.
The ironic fact is that other rappers and singers who are better than me have succeeded in this industry.


So you wouldn't think it would be hard to distinguish a british asian brutha who raps n sings english- wrong! Forget the fact that I'm asian... cause they said I was a copycat- a whack imitation!
One would assume that it would be simple to identify a British-Asian artist who sings and raps in English, but it is not. People criticized me and called me a copycat and an inferior imitation regardless of my ethnicity.


Until the media jumped on the bangaba scene... all of a sudden this seems to be an angle for me! thas why I hear "jay why don't you write a music indian phrase a bit of panjabi and soon it will be the latest craze!"
The media only paid attention to me when the bhangra scene became popular. Now, they suggest that I should incorporate Indian phrases and Punjabi music in my work to make it more appealing to the masses.


My language ain't a fad see honour, we even got craig david to say "aaj pangra pona"
My language is not a temporary trend; it has cultural significance. Even Craig David sang some Punjabi words in one of his songs.


Haha! yo I don't know how long it's gona last man...
Honestly, I am not sure how long this trend will continue.


Maybe I... maybe I should'nthave quit medicine...
Sometimes, I regret not pursuing a career in medicine.


What dyu think man? mental!
What do you think about all of this, my friend? It's a bit crazy.




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