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.
Operator
Låpsley Lyrics
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My hearts been picked up way too many times
Wrong numbers fill my blood watch the spinning dials
You can measure my pressure but I'll blow up in a second
You can measure my pressure but I'll blow up in a second
Don't put me on hold please
Don't put me on hold please
Fly here and hold me
He doesn't call me so put me through operator
Maybe I'll leave him and fall in love with you operator
My baby doesn't call me so put me through operator
So tell me should I leave him and fall in love with you operator
The miles keep adding up voicemails of frustration
Long-distance takes it's toll give me information
You can measure my pressure but I'll blow up in a second
You can measure my pressure but I'll blow up in a second
Long distance
Long distance
He doesn't call me so put me through operator
Maybe I'll leave him and fall in love with you operator
My baby doesn't call me so put me through operator
So tell me should I leave him and fall in love with you operator
It's like I've got a broken heart
It's like I've got a broken heart and I need a kick-start
It's like I've got a broken heart
It's like I've got a broken heart and I need a kick-start
Broken heart, broken heart
Broken heart, broken heart
Låpsley's "Operator" is a song about a woman who is frustrated with her distant partner and seeks the assistance of an operator to connect them. The song begins with the woman desperately asking for assistance from the operator to provide her with information. She describes how her heart has been broken many times before, and how her attempts to contact her partner have been futile. The line "wrong numbers fill my blood watch the spinning dials" conveys her frustration in trying to reach her partner, and how each unsuccessful attempt only adds to her anxiety.
In the chorus, the woman confides in the operator that her partner never calls her, and she is considering leaving him for the operator. This suggests that the woman is looking for someone who is willing to make an effort for her and is frustrated with receiving little to no attention from her remote partner. As the song progresses, the woman expresses how she feels like she has a broken heart and needs someone to jump-start her love life.
Overall, "Operator" portrays the complex emotions one can experience when faced with a distant relationship. The lyrics express the desire for communication, affection, and someone who is willing to put in the effort to make a relationship work.
Line by Line Meaning
Operator give me information
The singer is seeking information or assistance from a telephone operator.
My hearts been picked up way too many times
The singer has had their heart broken multiple times in the past.
Wrong numbers fill my blood watch the spinning dials
The singer is frustrated and anxious while waiting for information or a call, as they have experienced many disappointments in the past.
You can measure my pressure but I'll blow up in a second
The artist is feeling overwhelmed and stressed and fears they may lose control of their emotions.
Don't put me on hold please
The artist is anxious and impatient and doesn't want to wait any longer.
Fly here and hold me
The singer is feeling lonely and isolated and desires physical comfort from someone.
He doesn't call me so put me through operator
The singer is frustrated with their current partner for not responding to them and is hoping to find comfort and attention from someone else, even if it is a telephone operator.
Maybe I'll leave him and fall in love with you operator
The artist is considering leaving their partner for someone else, and in this case, the telephone operator.
The miles keep adding up voicemails of frustration
The artist faces challenges in their long-distance relationship, causing them to feel increasing frustration and resentment.
Long-distance takes it's toll give me information
The long-distance aspect of the relationship is wearing the artist down, and they are looking for some help or guidance from the operator.
It's like I've got a broken heart
The singer is experiencing heartbreak and emotional pain.
It's like I've got a broken heart and I need a kick-start
The artist is feeling helpless and stuck, and is searching for some sort of catalyst to help them move on from their heartbreak.
Broken heart, broken heart
The singer is reiterating the fact that they are feeling heartbroken and in a difficult emotional state.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Holly Lapsley Fletcher, Roderick William George McDonald, William Spivery
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mitama7121
A masterpiece and a heartwarming mix between the electro of recent years and the nostalgic charm of the disco era
@RapandRocker
This song is a sleeper hit, I thank the universe for letting me find this song.
@socalspirit805
RapandRocker LAWRDD SAME! I’ve been in such a good mood today bc of it
@janemba204
A sleeper hit? It’s got 5 million views
@shadowsear89
Bro I feel the same about thanking the universe for showing me good music lol
@joshuabanks91
Sadly, the comments are kind of proof that the world STILL isn't ready for disco and what it comes with. :/
@Th3ba1r0n
Joshua Banks ;3 well i still love disco
@ranjanaacharya6543
Joshua Banks
@MyEddy1992
Love it 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾
@sashazaichka
I love this video because it shows beautiful queens and images. I appreciate that they didn't use RPDR queens, and took a more unique route.