Labrinth made his debut appearance on the UK Singles Chart in March 2010, when his collaboration with English rapper Tinie Tempah, "Pass Out", reached number one. Since then, songs Labrinth released have entered the chart 18 times as of 2020, as well as 5 times on the Billboard Hot 100.
Labrinth has released two solo albums: Electronic Earth in April 2012, and Imagination & the Misfit Kid in November 2019. In 2018, Labrinth formed the supergroup LSD with Australian singer-songwriter Sia and American DJ and producer Diplo. They released their self-titled debut album the following year. Labrinth has also collaborated with a number of artists as a singer, songwriter, and producer including Beyoncé, Kanye West, The Weeknd, Nicki Minaj, Ed Sheeran and Noah Cyrus.
He composed the score for HBO drama series Euphoria, for which he was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards, winning one, and The Lion King - Live action's soundtrack, Spirit, with Beyoncé and Ilya Salmanzadeh, achieving nominations at Grammy, Golden Globe, Critics' Choice and winning a NAACP Image Awards.
Misbehaving
Labrinth Lyrics
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Ladies and gentle
Ladies and gentle
Ladies and gentle
Ladies and gentle
Ladies and gentle
Ladies and gentle
Ladies and (fuck it)
Hey bring the drink, come bring the stone
And bring the rock, come bring the roll
Forever young, let the good times roll
Forever young and it don't get old
Misbehaving, misbehaving
You got the skins, I'll bring the smoke
I'll bring the Jim, she could lose those clothes
Forgive my sins, I'm a saint god knows
About to throw some hail maries on them sweet back doors
Misbehaving, misbehaving
Ladies and gentle
Ladies and gentle
Ladies and gentle
Ladies and
Don't tell me yes, don't tell me no
I had enough when I say so
They say there's chaos where there ain't control
But I like potassium with my H2O
Misbehaving, yeah, oh no
I'm buzzing, I'm buzzing
Bartender, keep the tap running
A&E and cardiacs, this is what we call misbehaving
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Sing that thing for me (yeah)
Yeah, wow
Misbehaving, misbehaving
Ladies and gentlemen, the moment you've all been waiting for
Hey now, I love it when it goes my way, my way
Hey now, I love it when it goes my way, my way
Hey now, I love it when it goes my way, my way
I love it when it goes my way, my way
Hey now, I love it when it goes my way, my way
I love it when it goes my way, my way
(Hey now, I love it when it goes my way, my way)
But you don't do it if it ain't my way
I love it when it goes my way my way (ladies and gentleman I hope you've been entertained)
Misbehaving, misbehaving
The song "Misbehaving" by Labrinth is a fun and upbeat party anthem that encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy themselves. The song begins with a repetitive chorus of "Ladies and gentle" that creates a sense of anticipation for what's to come. The lyrics speak about bringing drinks, smoking, and enjoying the moment in the company of friends. The line "Forever young, let the good times roll, forever young and it don't get old" emphasizes the idea of living in the present and enjoying the youthful moments, instead of worrying about the future.
The chorus of "Misbehaving, misbehaving" reinforces the idea of letting loose and not taking oneself too seriously. The verse talks about taking risks, asking for forgiveness for one's sins, and indulging in life's pleasures. The lines "Don't tell me yes, don't tell me no, I had enough when I say so" highlight the importance of making one's own choices and not letting others dictate what one should do.
Overall, "Misbehaving" is a lively and catchy song that encourages listeners to have fun, let go of their inhibitions, and enjoy life's pleasures with their loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies and gentle
The singer is announcing the start of the event.
Hey bring the drink, come bring the stone
The singer is asking for alcohol and drugs for the party.
And bring the rock, come bring the roll
The singer wants the party to be lively and energetic, with rock music and dancing.
Forever young, let the good times roll
The artist wants to have fun and enjoy life, without getting old or worrying about the consequences.
Forever young and it don't get old
The artist wants to keep having fun and enjoying life, without getting old or bored.
Misbehaving, misbehaving
The singer is acknowledging that they are doing things that are considered inappropriate or unacceptable.
You got the skins, I'll bring the smoke
The singer is referring to marijuana smoking, and saying that they will provide the marijuana if someone else provides the rolling papers.
I'll bring the Jim, she could lose those clothes
The artist will bring the Jim Beam whiskey, and is suggesting that a woman could remove her clothing while drinking it.
Forgive my sins, I'm a saint god knows
The artist is acknowledging that they have done wrong, but believes they are still a good person.
About to throw some hail maries on them sweet back doors
The artist is suggesting they will attempt to have sex with someone in a casual, spontaneous manner.
Don't tell me yes, don't tell me no
The singer wants to do what they want without anyone telling them what to do.
I had enough when I say so
The artist will stop doing something when they are ready to stop.
They say there's chaos where there ain't control
The singer acknowledges that there may be confusion or disorder, but that's okay as long as there's no one telling them what to do.
But I like potassium with my H2O
The singer is referring to bananas, which are high in potassium, and saying they like eating them with water.
I'm buzzing, I'm buzzing
The singer is feeling the effects of the alcohol or drugs, and is excited and energetic.
Bartender, keep the tap running
The artist is asking the bartender to keep pouring drinks.
A&E and cardiacs, this is what we call misbehaving
The artist is jokingly suggesting that the party is so wild it may result in a trip to the emergency room.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
The singer is expressing enthusiasm and excitement.
Sing that thing for me (yeah)
The singer is asking for someone to sing a song that will add to the party atmosphere.
Hey now, I love it when it goes my way, my way
The artist enjoys being in control, and having things happen the way they want them to.
(Hey now, I love it when it goes my way, my way)
Repetition of the same meaning from the previous line.
But you don't do it if it ain't my way
The artist is saying that they will not participate in something if they can't control it.
I love it when it goes my way my way (ladies and gentleman I hope you've been entertained)
The singer is expressing their love for being in control, and thanking the audience for being entertained by their behavior.
Misbehaving, misbehaving
Repetition of the same idea from earlier in the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Timothy Mckenzie
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