Calm Down
Katy B & Four Tet Lyrics


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When are we ever gon' to calm down?
No I should do, but I love the sound
All I really wanna do is dance
My lover, he's asking when I gotta leave to get home
Now I'm far too caught up in the song
All I really wanna do is dance

There's a secret I feel [?] joyment, when I be myself
What would I want to [?] when I [?]
Leave me alone now boy [?] can't you tell
All I really wanna do is, yeah

Get down, down, down, down, down, down, down, down, down ...

When are we ever gon' for calm down?
No I should do, but I love the sound
I have been a bird of prey, I fly
See my lovers, gone mad with me in the morning
See that they all get [?]
Watch the colors seep into the sky, sky

There's a secret I feel [?] joyment, when I be myself
What would I want to [?] when I [?]
Leave me alone now boy [?] can't you tell
All I really wanna do is, yeah

Get down, down, down, down, down, down, down, down, down If you [?] is taken all control now
Taken all control of me
If you [?] is borrowed in my soul now
Deep down, deep down
[?] space without it
I'm so hollow, I'm so empty
It's too late for thinking 'bout tomorrow
Ooh ooh ooh ooh





So keep calm (down, down, down, down, down, down) ...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Katy B & Four Tet's song Calm Down explore the theme of losing oneself in the moment and finding joy in living in the present. The first line of the chorus, "When are we ever gon' to calm down?" seems to reflect the struggles of modern life, where it can be hard to find space to relax amid the constant noise and chaos. However, the line that follows, "No I should do, but I love the sound," suggests that the desire to escape from one's worries is a universal one. To "calm down" would mean giving up the pleasures of this moment, which seems impossible for the singer.


The second verse makes references to the idealism of youth and romantic love. The secret that the singer feels, perhaps a sense of deep connection to herself, is contrasted with the presence of a male lover in the background. The chorus repeats, with the emphasis on the desire to dance and live in the moment.


Overall, the lyrics to Calm Down suggest an urge to escape from the pressures of life and find freedom in the joys of dancing and living in the present. The themes of romantic love and self-expression add depth to the song, and the repeated use of the phrase "calm down" underscores the tension between the desire to let go and the pressures of everyday life.


Line by Line Meaning

When are we ever gon' to calm down?
The singer is questioning when they will ever be able to relax and be at peace.


No I should do, but I love the sound
Even though the singer knows they should calm down, the excitement of the moment is too alluring.


All I really wanna do is dance
The singer's true desire is to dance and enjoy the music.


My lover, he's asking when I gotta leave to get home
The artist's partner is checking on when they need to leave, but the artist is too caught up in the music to care.


Now I'm far too caught up in the song
The artist is completely lost in the music and cannot focus on anything else at the moment.


There's a secret I feel [?] joyment, when I be myself
The singer is expressing that there is a joy they feel when they are true to themselves that they keep hidden.


What would I want to [?] when I [?]
The meaning of this line is unclear due to missing words.


Leave me alone now boy [?] can't you tell
The artist is asking to be left alone so they can continue dancing and enjoying the music.


Get down, down, down, down, down, down, down, down, down ...
The artist is encouraging listeners to dance by repeating the phrase 'get down' several times.


I have been a bird of prey, I fly
The artist feels like a bird of prey, soaring as they dance and enjoy the music.


See my lovers, gone mad with me in the morning
The singer's partner(s) or friends have already gotten wild and crazy with them and the night/morning is still young.


See that they all get [?]
The meaning of this line is unclear due to a missing word.


Watch the colors seep into the sky, sky
The singer is enjoying the sunrise, watching the colors change and admiring the beauty of the sky.


If you [?] is taken all control now
The meaning of this line is unclear due to a missing word.


Taken all control of me
The singer feels that the music has taken complete control, making them feel powerless in a good way.


If you [?] is borrowed in my soul now
The meaning of this line is unclear due to a missing word.


Deep down, deep down
The artist feels a deep connection to the music and is thoroughly enjoying the moment.


[?] space without it
The meaning of this line is unclear due to a missing word.


I'm so hollow, I'm so empty
The singer is expressing that without the music, they would feel hollow and empty inside.


It's too late for thinking 'bout tomorrow
The artist is living in the moment and embracing the present, not worrying about what will happen in the future.


So keep calm (down, down, down, down, down, down) ...
The artist is encouraging listeners to keep calm, despite the euphoric atmosphere of the moment, by repeating the phrase 'keep calm' several times.




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FREKUL

top track, absolute vibes well ahead of its time

Matt Hardy

This tune is massive. So underrated

Adam

This song is incredible :o

Michal Kolodziejczyk

Love it!

paul lyons

love it

Benjamin H

CANNOT STOP PLAYING THIS TUNE LLLUUUVVVV IIIITTTTT FUTURE BANGER xx

John Darek

This Song is too good to not have a video 😳

danilo stumeijer

Still too underrated

professorblack40

You got this one 👍

Fosko

I LIKE IT... :3.
Greetings from Spain :)

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