Singles ‘Hurt Me’ and ‘Falling Short’ confirmed her as one of the most exciting new songwriting talents, whilst DJ Koze’s disco edit of ‘Operator’ produced an instant dancefloor classic.
Second album Through Water marked a shift from adolescence into womanhood and from introverted bedroom producer to a more confident, conscious artist – lead single ‘Womxn’ proudly asserted her queer identity and a more assured, upbeat direction.
Holly has since asserted herself as a successful writer and top liner within the music industry, having recently signed publishing with Young and Sony, and returning with her own original music with ‘‘32 Floors’. A bold reintroduction to Låpsley as an artist, ‘‘32 Floors’ is a song about falling in love - but also, into obsession - ahead of much more music to follow soon.
Brownlow
Låpsley Lyrics
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This is how I'm seeing us go
I'm higher than I was before
Higher than I was before
(This is how I'm seeing us go)
Higher than I was before
Higher than I was before
I set the deal straight
But 24/7 a person can't wait
I will turn and walk away
If you want me to
If it's best for you
If you want me to
I wouldn't say that I was known for doing the right thing
I wouldn't say that I was always comfortable in my own skin
No I know
But I know
It's like I'm jumping into a pool that I don't know where the bottom end is
What's the current and I don't know if I am sure of this
But I live for the moment
My life on the turn when it comes down to this
And when I am sure of this
And when it comes down to this
And when I am sure of this
And when it comes down to this
And when I am sure of this
And when it comes down to this
I'm higher than I was before
Higher than I was before
(This is how I'm seeing us go)
Higher than I was before
Higher than I was before
(This is how I'm seeing us go)
I set the deal straight
But 24/7 a person can't wait
I will turn and walk away
If you want me to
If it's best for you
If you want me to
I wouldn't say that I was known for doing the right thing
I wouldn't say that I was always comfortable in my own skin
No I know
But I know
It's like I'm jumping into a pool that I don't know where the bottom end is
What's the current and I don't know if I am sure of this
But I live for the moment
My life on the turn when it comes down to this
And when I am sure of this
And when it comes down to this
And when I am sure of this
And when it comes down to this
And when I am sure of this
And when it comes down to this
This is how I'm seeing us go
This is how I'm seeing us go
The song "Brownlow" by Lapsley is a track that focuses on changes in a relationship. It starts with the singer feeling optimistic about where their relationship is headed. They are visualizing a future where their bond gets stronger and are feeling a sense of elevation that comes with that hope. In the following lines, the singer sets the ground rules for the relationship, clarifying that they cannot be available 24/7 but will walk away if required.
The lyrics dig deeper into the uncertainties that the singer is feeling. She is grappling with past experiences where she hasn't always done the right thing or has been comfortable in her own skin. She compares her life to jumping into a pool without knowing where the bottom end is. Despite that, she wants to live in the present and seize the moment, even if there are no guarantees.
Overall, "Brownlow" is a song that speaks of hope, optimism, and embracing the unknown. It deals with the insecurities that come with trying to navigate a romantic relationship while trying to maintain one's own identity and not losing oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
This is how I'm seeing us go
The singer is expressing their vision for the future of their relationship.
I'm higher than I was before
The singer is feeling elevated and positive about their current state of being.
I set the deal straight
The singer was honest and upfront in their communication.
But 24/7 a person can't wait
It's impossible to always be patient and wait for things to happen.
I will turn and walk away
The artist is willing to end the relationship if it's what the other person wants.
If you want me to
The singer is putting the other person's needs and desires first.
If it's best for you
The singer is prioritizing the well-being of their partner in the relationship.
I wouldn't say that I was known for doing the right thing
The artist acknowledges that they haven't always made the best choices in the past.
I wouldn't say that I was always comfortable in my own skin
The artist has struggled with feeling confident and comfortable in who they are.
No I know
The artist is self-aware and knows their own limitations and flaws.
But I know
Despite their flaws, the singer is still confident in themselves.
It's like I'm jumping into a pool that I don't know where the bottom end is
The artist feels like they're taking a risk without knowing the potential outcome.
What's the current and I don't know if I am sure of this
The singer is uncertain about the current situation and whether or not they're making the right decision.
But I live for the moment
The singer values enjoying their current experiences over worrying about the future.
My life on the turn when it comes down to this
The singer's life could potentially change depending on how the current situation plays out.
Contributed by Claire K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gregthestoner6401
This is how I'm seeing us go
This is how I'm seeing us go
I'm higher than I was before
Higher than I was before
(This is how I'm seeing us go)
Higher than I was before
Higher than I was before
(This is how I'm seeing us go)
I set the deal straight
But 24/7 a person can't wait
I will turn and walk away (This is how I'm seeing us go)
If you want me to
If it's best for you
If you want me to
I wouldn't say that I was known for doing the right thing (This is how I'm seeing us go)
I wouldn't say that I was always comfortable in my own skin
No I know (This is how I'm seeing us go)
But I know
It's like I'm jumping into a pool that I don't know where the bottom end is
What's the current and I don't know if I am sure of this (This is how I'm seeing us go)
But I live for the moment
My life on the turn when it comes down to this
(This is how I'm seeing us go)
And when I am sure of this [?]
And when it comes down to this
And when I am sure of this
And when it comes down to this[?]
(This is how I'm seeing us go)
And when I am sure of this
And when it comes down to this
I'm higher than I was before
Higher than I was before
(This is how I'm seeing us go)
Higher than I was before
Higher than I was before
(This is how I'm seeing us go)
(This is how I'm seeing us go)
(This is how I'm seeing us go)
I set the deal straight
But 24/7 a person can't wait
I will turn and walk away (This is how I'm seeing us go)
If you want me to
If it's best for you
If you want me to
I wouldn't say that I was known for doing the right thing
I wouldn't say that I was always comfortable in my own skin
No I know
But I know
It's like I'm jumping into a pool that I don't know where the bottom end is
What's the current and I don't know if I am sure of this
(Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh)
But I live for the moment
My life on the turn when it comes down to this (Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh)
@michelledillman
Random story. On a three hour playlist, with only one Lapsley song (big mistake) I gave birth to my daughter with this song playing. It had been a song my partner always put on for me before baby was born because he knew it was my fave. So anyways, it was very special for my daughter to be born while it played! We played it after she was born while driving and both cried the first few times after her birth :) Pregnant again and there will be more than one on this next playlist! Thanks for the great music
@actuallylollypop7469
That's so cool!
@julialaxer2508
"she's home when she is gone" that line gives me chills even thinking about it.
this song is brilliant in every way.
@tomassnaider7
chicken fingers I thought it said “this is how i’m seeing us go”
@GMR.24
@Tomás Snaider It definitely is.
@CapriciousI.N.F.A.N.T
It says because it’s hard when she is gone
@redboned2405
This song set on “repeat” driving long distances is literally highway therapy for me….
@leannaa6408
Same !
@lawrencemogatusi2629
Beautiful song.... She's so underrated and it's sad...
@circ131
I keep coming back to this. The aesthetic of the music video enhances the simple beauty of the song. She is a visionary.