Crookes has cited Black Uhuru, Marvin Gaye, The Pogues, Sinead O'Connor, Kendrick Lamar, Gregory Isaacs and Kate Nash as her influences.
Early
Joy Crookes Lyrics
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I don't see any other way, baby
I put a lot in the safe
That you unlock for me back when
I was young, dumb, affectless
Lost, broke, rejected
Cool, calm, collected
That's when everything connected
Look on both sides 'fore you cross my heart
Used to play a part, then you walked my way
Leave your luggage at the door
Got no ceiling, throw the stone
Dustin' off, left me unfold
When you walked my way
Crooksie told me not to fall in love too early
Percy never listened and he loved too early
I'm too early
Was too early
Why too early?
I can't believe it
I give it all to let it go
I can't believe it
Don't offer more when someone goes
I'm crossing borders at the station
You're turning water into wine
I can't believe it (I can't believe it)
I can't believe it (I can't believe it)
Two feet on land, footprints on sand
That's what you did with your hands on me
Made your mark, played your part
Wish you'd never crossed my path, baby, huh
All of this moved too fast for me
The slow shit never came naturally
Actually I know I'll find a real one
'Cause you come blast for me
My ride or die
And I cross my heart
This is where we start
When you walk my way
Left the baggage on the floor
You want us and we want more
Don't you know I open doors
When you walk my way
Crooksie told me not to fall in love too early
Percy never listened and he loved too early
From the cradle to the grave
The memories made early
Not too early
I can't believe it
I give it all to let it go
I can't believe it
Don't offer more when someone goes
I'm crossing borders at the station
You're turning water into wine
I can't believe it (I can't believe it)
I can't believe it (I can't believe it)
I never meant for this to go far
But who would I become if you were proud?
I'm crossing borders at the station
You're turning water into wine
I can't believe it (I can't believe it)
I can't believe it
I can't believe it (I can't believe it)
I can't believe it (I can't believe it)
I can't believe it (I can't believe it)
I can't believe it
The song "Early" by Joy Crookes explores the theme of love and how it can change a person. The lyrics express a feeling of being vulnerable and hesitant to fall in love too early because of the potential for hurt and disappointment. The chorus repeats the phrase "I can't believe it" as a reflection of the shock and disbelief that comes with the breakup of a relationship that was once believed to be secure.
The opening lines state that the singer cannot see any other way and has placed a lot of trust and value in their partner, who unlocked a safe for them in the past when they were younger and more naive. The lyrics go on to describe the singer's past as lost, broke, and rejected, indicating a rough patch in their life before connecting with their current partner.
The verse "Crooksie told me not to fall in love too early, Percy never listened and he loved too early" suggests that the singer has been given advice against falling in love too soon, but has not heeded it. The bridge "I never meant for this to go far, but who would I become if you were proud?" shows that the singer has been affected by the relationship and wants to make their partner proud.
Overall, the song "Early" portrays the often-complicated journey of love and the feelings of hesitation and vulnerability that come with it. The repetition of the phrase "I can't believe it" highlights the shock and disbelief that can come from the sudden end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I think it's safe to say
I am confident to declare
I don't see any other way, baby
I cannot envisage an alternative, my love
I put a lot in the safe
I entrusted many things to you
That you unlock for me back when
The one you opened for me, in the past
I was young, dumb, affectless
My youth was ignorant and apathetic
Lost, broke, rejected
I felt hopeless, bankrupt & unaccepted
Cool, calm, collected
Eventually, I became composed & self-assured
That's when everything connected
All began to make sense
Look on both sides 'fore you cross my heart
Be cautious before entrusting your heart to me
Used to play a part, then you walked my way
I only pretended until you came along
Leave your luggage at the door
Discard your baggage, please my darling
Got no ceiling, throw the stone
Unbridled boundaries, shatter the limitations
Dustin' off, left me unfold
Overcoming obstacles, I thrived & evolved
When you walked my way
I started a fresh journey with you
Crooksie told me not to fall in love too early
I was warned not to love prematurely by Crooksie
Percy never listened and he loved too early
Percy didn't listen to the advice and loved prematurely
I'm too early
Premature was me
Was too early
Previously was premature
Why too early?
What made me lovesick too early?
I can't believe it
I'm astounded
I give it all to let it go
I invested entirely to end it
Don't offer more when someone goes
Don't try to keep someone once they leave
I'm crossing borders at the station
I'm going beyond the frontiers at the station
You're turning water into wine
You're performing miracles
Two feet on land, footprints on sand
On solid footing, left prints on the beach
That's what you did with your hands on me
That's the impression that you left on my skin
Made your mark, played your part
You made a significant impact & fulfilled your role
Wish you'd never crossed my path, baby, huh
I wish we never met, sweetheart
All of this moved too fast for me
All of this happened too quickly for me
The slow shit never came naturally
I wasn't naturally inclined to slow things down
Actually I know I'll find a real one
In actuality, I will find someone genuine
'Cause you come blast for me
Because you came like a whirlwind for me
My ride or die
My one true companion
And I cross my heart
I pledge sincerity
This is where we start
This is the beginning
Left the baggage on the floor
Abandoned the problems of the past
You want us and we want more
You crave us & we need more
Don't you know I open doors
You should know that I'm a welcoming host
I never meant for this to go far
I never intended for things to become serious
But who would I become if you were proud?
Who would I be if I made you proud?
I can't believe it
I'm astounded
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Joy Crookes, Percy Chamburuka
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@monanotlisa3832
Can u believe how underrated she is 😭
@choppercent6516
Mona Bean I cant believe it 😭
@lowkey1766
Just wait till she blows up
@austinrichards871
She sound be much bigger than she is
@felicmarisonn8858
this is what you call 'at the beginning of her career'. If you'd pay attention to the reviews she got over the past year, she's handled as one of, if not THE, most iridescent and promising newcomers. Stop calling people 'underrated' when they're not, it kinda disregards the success they already made (yes, even without winning a Grammy for their first masters!). That's what I gotta say, don't come at me, I'm not insulting you
@monanotlisa3832
@@felicmarisonn8858 chill, its truly subjective
@popfully4781
I'm going to call it, someone is going to feature her on a big movie soundtrack and she's going to skyrocket after that.
@nahlal1263
Some artists prefer to stay independent and have their own audience
@charlottecapt7617
I hope so
@tonir5605
Ok so this isn't a movie hut Harry Styles has just announced thats she will be one of the support acts for him at my London show and for I think the whole week and that's how I found her and she's amazing!