Having begun learning the guitar and writing songs from the age of 12, it was in 2009 that Chapman began work on completing her debut album 'Telling Tales' with musical collaborators such as Peter-John Vettese, releasing the record in late November 2009.
Chapman released her first EP, titled 'A Trick or Two', on 20 November 2011.
Chapman released the EP 'The Crowds and Cocktails' on 18 February 2013 .
In 2014 Chapman released the album "My Mother's Mind" aka "Fidelity & Grace".
Tongue Tied
Leddra Chapman Lyrics
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I'm addicted to your face
You say you don't trust yourself through the crowds and the cocktails
But your lips say something else
What are you waiting for
You have me wasted boy
I'm tongue tied dying to kiss you darling
So just one time tell me you want me baby
Cause it can't be hard for you to see that I'm comfortably crazy
Cause I know that you can handle me
Oh da da da da da
No time to play with all the rules you've made
Oh but I'm addicted to your games
Don't be stressed take it out on me
You can blame it on my dress and
Je te parle le français
What are you waiting for
You have me wasted boy
I'm tongue tied dying to kiss you darling
But you make it hard for me
So just one time tell me you want me baby
Cause it can't be hard for you to see that I'm comfortably crazy
Cause I know that you can handle me
Do I have to spell it out in bright lights shining
It's me, me and you,
You didn't even realise this song was all for you
And who was I trying to fool
Maybe I'll find somebody new
But I'm tongue tied dying to kiss you darling
But you make it hard for me
So just one time tell me you want baby
Cause it can't be hard for you to see that
We could take it slowly, you could draw me
Get to know me, don't be lonely
How on earth did you not see that I was comfortably crazy
But I guess you couldn't handle me
The song Tongue Tied by Leddra Chapman expresses the feeling of being hopelessly in love with someone who is unable to reciprocate the same level of affection. The first verse describes how the sight of the person can make the singer feel like they are falling through the floor. The singer is addicted to the person, and while they claim not to trust themselves, their body language suggests otherwise. In the chorus, the singer begs the person to make their feelings known, to tell them that they are wanted. The singer feels tongue-tied, unable to express their feelings, but they are confident that the person can handle their eccentricities.
The second verse talks about the games played by the person, and how the singer is addicted to those games. The singer offers themselves as a scapegoat for the person's stress, willing to take the blame just to be close to them. The line "Je te parle le francais" means "I speak to you in French", which could be a metaphor for seduction or the idea that the singer is willing to do anything to get the person's attention. The bridge of the song expresses the singer's frustration with trying to communicate their feelings, suggesting that they may move on if the person fails to reciprocate. However, the singer still longs for the person and hopes that they will take things slow and get to know them better.
Overall, Tongue Tied is a song about unrequited love, the pain of being hopelessly infatuated with someone who may not feel the same way. The singer is willing to do anything to get the person's attention, even if it means making themselves vulnerable. However, despite the singer's willingness to be open and honest, the person remains aloof, leaving the singer tongue-tied.
Line by Line Meaning
Fell through the floor when I saw your face
I was completely taken aback by your good looks and charisma.
I'm addicted to your face
I find myself constantly drawn to you and captivated by your facial features.
You say you don't trust yourself through the crowds and the cocktails
You give excuses and shy away from people and social situations even though you enjoy the energy and drinking.
But your lips say something else
Your actions and behavior suggest a different feeling towards socializing.
What are you waiting for
Why are you not making a move?
You have me wasted boy
I am completely intoxicated by you, and you have my heart.
I'm tongue tied dying to kiss you darling
I am feeling overwhelmed and nervous about kissing you, but I really want to.
But you make it hard for me
Your behavior and actions are making it difficult for me to make a move on you.
So just one time tell me you want me baby
Could you just be honest with me and express your feelings towards me?
Cause it can't be hard for you to see that I'm comfortably crazy
It's quite evident that I am a bit wild and crazy, but you seem to handle it well.
Oh da da da da da
An expression of excitement and anticipation.
No time to play with all the rules you've made
I don't want to worry about your self-imposed dating rules and games.
Oh but I'm addicted to your games
But I find myself enthralled by the games you play.
Don't be stressed take it out on me
You can vent out your anxiety and frustrations on me, I am here for you.
You can blame it on my dress and je te parle le français
You can even blame it on my dress or inability to speak French, I am still here for you.
Do I have to spell it out in bright lights shining
Do I need to make it any more evident or clear for you to know how I feel?
It's me, me and you,
The connection is only between you and me.
You didn't even realise this song was all for you
You didn't even catch on that this song is all about you and us.
And who was I trying to fool
It was pointless for me to pretend or hide my feelings.
Maybe I'll find somebody new
Perhaps I should move on from you and find someone else.
We could take it slowly, you could draw me
We could start things slowly, and you could express your own feelings towards me.
Get to know me, don't be lonely
Let's get to know each other better and not feel lonely anymore.
How on earth did you not see that I was comfortably crazy
It's hard to understand how you didn't notice my wild spirit and energy before.
But I guess you couldn't handle me
I suppose you were not strong enough to handle my energy and passion.
Contributed by Muhammad H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.