Kylie Auldist has been singing for as long as she can remember and possesse… Read Full Bio ↴Kylie Auldist has been singing for as long as she can remember and possesses an undeniable natural vocal talent. She is half-Samoan but born and bred in the outback of Australia. From the age of fifteen she could be found singing country and western songs in pubs - which, for the only non-white in town, was a gutsy move (in her words it was “a bit like the reverse of Steve Martin in ‘The Jerk’”).

Kylie moved to Melbourne to pursue her musical ambitions, where she joined and performed with a variety of funk bands over the next seven years, playing stacks of gigs, festivals and also TV appearances on Good Morning Australia (with Aussie icon Bert Newton, who we Brits may not know, but lots of old ladies in Oz do!).

While in Melbourne, Kylie hooked up with kings of funk The Bamboos and provided stunning guest vocals on their acclaimed album, “Rawville” for Tru Thoughts. The Bamboos and Kylie Auldist toured Australia and beyond, landing on the fair shores of Brighton, UK, in 2007, where Tru Thoughts snapped Kylie up after being bowled over by her spectacular and charismatic performance.

Kylie signed to Tru Thoughts for multiple albums, and her debut single “Community Service Announcement” was released on 28th April 2008, followed by the album, “Just Say”, on 26th May. A heady mix of Kylie’s distinctive and soulful vocals and the flawless, funk-fuelled production of Bamboos’ main-man Lance Ferguson, “Just Say” created a buzz immediately and was dubbed “the sound of the summer” by many. In the UK Mark Lamarr (BBC Radio 2) declared it “one of the best albums of the year”. Further afield, tracks from the album have gained national radio playlisting in France and Kylie’s native Australia.

Kylie Auldist and The Bamboos will be embarking on a UK and European tour in October-November 2008 (dates tbc).

Check her myspace: http://www.myspace.com/kylieauldistmusic or www.thebamboos.com

Just Say
Kylie Auldist Lyrics

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If you're not getting
what you need to make you happy
It just gets harder everyday
Life's too short to live it half way
If she's not everything
you want and need
You know well it's not meant to be
Signs keep coming up for all to see

You try to be kind
But it's cruel anyway
You're going nowhere
THINK
Before you waste a day
Why don't you just say?
Maybe you'll change him
And he will be yours forever
Baby you're lying to yourself
Just to bring the beat left on the shelf
Waiting for something that may never come
Well is it time for you to go?
If he's not the one then you will know
You try to be kind
But it's cruel anyway
You're going nowhere
THINK
Before you waste a day
Why don't you just say?
You try to be kind
But it's cruel anyway
You're going nowhere
THINK
Before you waste a day
Why don't you just say?
We will be here for you
Just wait and see
No one but you knows
How your life should be
If you're not getting
what you need
to make you happy
Just gets harder everyday
Life's too short to live it half way
You try to be kind
But it's cruel anyway
You're going nowhere
THINK
Before you waste a day
Why don't you just say?
Just say
You try to be kind
But it's cruel anyway
You're going nowhere
THINK
Before you waste a day
Waste a day (why don't cha?)
Why don't you just say?
You try to be kind
But it's cruel anyway
You're going nowhere
THINK
Before you waste a day
Why don't you just say?
You try to be kind
But it's cruel anyway
You're going nowhere

THINK
Before you waste a day...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kylie Auldist's song "Just Say" urge listeners to take control of their relationships and make decisions that will benefit them in the long run. If someone is not getting what they need to be happy, they should not settle for less and waste their time. Life is too short to only live halfway and make compromises that will only lead to regret. Even if someone is kind, it is ultimately cruel to oneself and others if they continue to invest time and energy into a relationship that they know is not meant to be.

The song encourages listeners to be honest with themselves and their partners. The chorus urges them to "just say" what they truly want and need in a relationship instead of waiting for something that may never come. The bridge of the song provides a message of hope, reminding listeners that they have the power to shape their own lives and that there will be people to support them along the way. However, it ultimately emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's own happiness and not relying on others to provide it.

Line by Line Meaning

If you're not getting what you need to make you happy
If you are not receiving what you require to feel satisfied

It just gets harder everyday
Every day becomes increasingly challenging

Life's too short to live it half way
You don't have much time to live a life that isn't genuine and fulfilling

If she's not everything you want and need You know well it's not meant to be Signs keep coming up for all to see
If your partner doesn't fulfill your desires and needs, you should accept that it's not a good fit and the signs are apparent

You try to be kind But it's cruel anyway
Despite trying to be empathetic, the situation may come across as insensitive or hurtful

You're going nowhere THINK Before you waste a day
You won't make any progress unless you pause and contemplate before making hasty decisions

Why don't you just say?
It would be best if you voiced your thoughts

Maybe you'll change him And he will be yours forever
Perhaps you can alter him into the person you want, and he will stay with you indefinitely

Baby you're lying to yourself Just to bring the beat left on the shelf
You're deceiving yourself and settling for less than what you deserve

Waiting for something that may never come
You're waiting for an outcome that may not materialize

Well is it time for you to go? If he's not the one then you will know
Is it time for you to depart? If he's not the ideal partner, you should recognize that

We will be here for you Just wait and see
We will be here for you and provide support, so wait and observe

No one but you knows How your life should be
You're the only one who knows what kind of existence you want

Just gets harder everyday
Every day becomes more and more challenging

Just say
Express what's on your mind

Waste a day (why don't cha?)
Why not avoid wasting a day?

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