After first appearing in 2013 on Rejjie Snow’s ‘Rejovich’ EP on track ‘1992’, Loyle’s name started to make the rounds, not least to mention the track being picked up by Majestic Casual and has racked up over 700k views to date. Following the release of the ‘A Little Late’ EP, Loyle has gone on to work with the likes of Kate Tempest, Maverick Sabre, Tom Misch and multiple others, all in preparation for releases in 2015.
With two successful UK tours now under his belt with Joey Bada$$ and Atmosphere, Loyle is set to make some serious moves on the UK circuit and abroad, with strong support coming from all over Europe, the US and Australia. Support in the UK has come from all areas, being championed on Radio 1Xtra by DJ Semtex and Phil Taggart, Huw Stephens and Lauren Laverne at Radio 1. His latest single with Kate Tempest was added to 6Music’s B-list and then bumped up to the A-List immediately after a week and has not stopped being played.
Carner released his third studio album, 'hugo', in October, 2022.
In 'hugo', there’s a central question that Loyle Carner keeps coming back to: “I’m young, Black, successful and have a platform - but where do I go next?” The answer is explored in this epic scream of a third album. With urgent delivery and gloriously widescreen production, Carner confronts both the deeply personal (“You can’t hate the roots of a tree, and not hate the tree. So how can I hate my father without hating me?) and the highly political (“I told the black man he didn’t understand I reached the white man he wouldn’t take my hand”).
Ice Water
Loyle Carner Lyrics
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Held it with the clarity of Autumn rain
It's the morning, the rain stop falling and your girls stopped calling
But you're hoping that she calls again (uh)
Says she hates men and that we're all the same
I'm with somebody else, I'll probably let it fall to flame
But with her, it's like we share the same sort of brain
So I dial her up and see if I can let a fool explain
And her's the only place I'm headed when the day's old
Like when the day's young, we traveled every place
Told, create a move on the move and leave our place sold (aye)
'Cause' she's the one I thought I'd never meet
Two left feet on the leather street (uh)
Joy started pinging off a better beat
Right now, it's better than it's ever been
True
Uh, my french vanilla butter pecan
Bouncing back and forth every weekend, uh
Smooth like the change of the season
Break up, we ain't need a reason, to
Uh, my french vanilla butter pecan
Bouncing back and forth every weekend,uh
Smooth like the change of the season
Break up never be a reason
Uh, you say you'll get your coat, I say I'll get it for ya
Checking all your pockets probably the paranoia (uh)
Getting close, obvious that I adore ya
One false move and we're history, call me Mr. Moyer
Maybe you're genuine, maybe I should let you in
Maybe I should focus on myself and get to shed this skin
Or maybe not
You're half-hearted like the melanin
And living off this shit that this success can bring
They don't know the stress it brings, uh
Even though the mess I'm in
Two mortgages, you even know the debt I'm in
Suttin', suttin', I can't get away with anything
Like my phone blings and I let it ring, right now
I wrote the first verse I've written in weeks
Manager belling my phone but I don't wanna' speak, It's peak (uh)
Reject call, message at the beep
Select all and then press delete
Peace
Uh, my french vanilla butter pecan
Bouncing back and forth every weekend, uh
Smooth like the change of the season
Break up, we ain't need a reason, to
Uh, my french vanilla butter pecan
Bouncing back and forth every weekend, uh
Smooth like the change of the season
Break up never be a reason
My-my-my French vanilla butter pecan
Bou-bou-bou-bou-bouncing back and forth every weekend
My-my-my French vanilla butter pecan
Bou-bou-bou-bou-bouncing back and forth every weekend
A video on youtube or something
(Okay)
Yeah, Oh my god, can you take a picture, yeah?
(Alright, I will)
Alright then, bye dad (later, bye)
Thanks, and your music's amazing!
Thank you very much (thank you)
He sounds like a sweet boy man (oh yeah he is), yeah good boy
He's lucky to have a good dad like you as well
Not many people have that, you know
So what you think then?
(Huh?) What you think?
(It's cool, man, seriously)
Thank you, bruv
The lyrics to Loyle Carner's song "Ice Water" describe a relationship that is complex and uncertain. The singer admits that it took him three times before he finally caught the woman's name, but once he did, he found that she holds his attention with "the clarity of Autumn rain." He describes a situation where he's hoping that she'll call him, even though she's stated that she hates men and that they're all the same. He admits that he's with somebody else but feels that he and this woman share the same kind of thinking. He ends up calling her to try and explain his feelings. The verses are open-ended, with the singer seeming uncertain about what to do next.
The chorus of the song ("My French vanilla butter pecan...") is more straightforward. The singer's describing his relationship with this woman as something that bounces back and forth every weekend, like the smooth change of the seasons. He says that there's no need for a reason to break up, suggesting that they've been through that before, but then that the break-up never actually happens.
Overall, the language in the song is conversational and informal, with bits of slang and the use of "uh" peppered throughout the verses. There are moments of real tenderness and vulnerability, but also confusion and frustration.
Line by Line Meaning
Took the third time before I finally caught her name (uh)
It took me meeting this girl three times before I finally learned her name
Held it with the clarity of Autumn rain
The moment I learned her name was like a crystal clear realization
It's the morning, the rain stop falling and your girls stopped calling
But you're hoping that she calls again (uh)
It's the morning after a rainy day, my phone is silent and my other girls aren't calling. I'm hoping that the girl I just met calls me again.
Says she hates men and that we're all the same
I'm with somebody else, I'll probably let it fall to flame
But with her, it's like we share the same sort of brain
So I dial her up and see if I can let a fool explain
Despite her telling me that she hates men, I feel a deep connection to her. I'm currently dating someone else but I'm going to see if I can make a fool of myself and tell her how I feel on the phone.
And she's the only one I'm holding when the day's cold
And her's the only place I'm headed when the day's old
Like when the day's young, we traveled every place
Told, create a move on the move and leave our place sold (aye)
She's the only person I want to be with when I'm feeling lonely. Her bed is the only place I want to end up for the night. We've traveled all over the place together and even made spontaneous moves, such as selling our house, just because we're so in sync with each other.
'Cause' she's the one I thought I'd never meet
Two left feet on the leather street (uh)
Joy started pinging off a better beat
Right now, it's better than it's ever been
True
She's the one I never thought I'd find because I always seem like an awkward and out of place person. But since we started dating, my life has improved so much and I'm truly happy now.
Uh, my french vanilla butter pecan
Bouncing back and forth every weekend, uh
Smooth like the change of the season
Break up, we ain't need a reason, to
We have a routine where we see each other every weekend, and it's always enjoyable. Our relationship flows like the changing seasons and we don't need a reason to break up, it's that strong.
Uh, you say you'll get your coat, I say I'll get it for ya
Checking all your pockets probably the paranoia (uh)
Getting close, obvious that I adore ya
One false move and we're history, call me Mr. Moyer
I offer to get her coat for her, and she's probably paranoid so I check her pockets too. It's clear that I love her, but if anything goes wrong, we're done and I'll be the one to break it off.
Maybe you're genuine, maybe I should let you in
Maybe I should focus on myself and get to shed this skin
Or maybe not
You're half-hearted like the melanin
And living off this shit that this success can bring
They don't know the stress it brings, uh
Even though the mess I'm in
Two mortgages, you even know the debt I'm in
Suttin', suttin', I can't get away with anything
Like my phone blings and I let it ring, right now
I'm conflicted about whether to let my guard down and let her in. On the other hand, maybe I should focus on bettering myself. Either way, it's hard to trust her completely because of her flaky personality. Life has been a mess for me lately and the stress of success is weighing me down. I'm so deep in debt that not even she knows about it. Sometimes I feel like I can't catch a break and I don't even answer calls anymore.
I wrote the first verse I've written in weeks
Manager belling my phone but I don't wanna' speak, It's peak (uh)
Reject call, message at the beep
Select all and then press delete
Peace
I finally wrote a new verse for a song after weeks of writer's block. My manager has been calling me constantly, but I don't have the energy to talk right now. I reject his call and delete all my messages. I just want some peace and quiet.
My-my-my French vanilla butter pecan
Bou-bou-bou-bou-bouncing back and forth every weekend
My-my-my French vanilla butter pecan
Bou-bou-bou-bou-bouncing back and forth every weekend
We keep seeing each other every weekend and our relationship is still incredibly smooth.
A video on youtube or something
(Okay)
Yeah, Oh my god, can you take a picture, yeah?
(Alright, I will)
Alright then, bye dad (later, bye)
Thanks, and your music's amazing!
Thank you very much (thank you)
He sounds like a sweet boy man (oh yeah he is), yeah good boy
He's lucky to have a good dad like you as well
Not many people have that, you know
So what you think then?
(Huh?) What you think?
(It's cool, man, seriously)
Thank you, bruv
The lyrics delve into emotional subjects, but the song ends in a lighthearted conversation between Loyle Carner and his father, where his father expresses pride in his son's music, and they discuss the opinion of one of their listeners. The dialogue between Loyle and his dad represents finding joy in simple moments amidst chaotic times.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ben Joyce, Benjamin Gerard Coyle-Larner, Lawrence Dickens
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@COLORSxSTUDIOS
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Took the third time before I finally caught her name (Uh)
Held it with the clarity of Autumn rain
It's the morning, the rain stop falling and your girls stopped calling
But you're hoping that she calls again (Uh)
Says she hates men and that we're all the same
I'm with somebody else, I'll probably let it fall to flame
But with her, it's like we share the same sort of brain
So I dial her up and see if I can let a fool explain
And she's the only one I'm holding when the day's cold
And her's the only place I'm headed when the day's old
Like when the day's young, we travelled every place
Told, create a move on the move and leave our place sold (Aye)
'Cause' she's the one I thought I'd never meet
Two left feet on the leather street (Uh)
Joy started pinging off a better beat
Right now, it's better than it's ever been
True
[Chorus]
Uh, my french vanilla butter pecan
Bouncing back and forth every weekend (Uh)
Smooth like the change of the season
Break up, we ain't need a reason to
Uh, my french vanilla butter pecan
Bouncing back and forth every weekend (Uh)
Smooth like the change of the season
Break up never be a reason
[Verse 2]
Uh, you say you'll get your coat, I say I'll get it for ya
Checking all your pockets probably the paranoia (Uhh)
Getting close, obvious that I adore ya
One false move and we're history, call me Mr Moyer
Maybe you're genuine, maybe I should let you in
Maybe I should focus on myself and get to shed this skin
Or maybe not
You're half-hearted like the melanin
And living off this shit that this success can bring
They don't know the stress it brings, uh
Even though the mess I'm in
Two mortgages, you even know the debt I'm in
Suttin', suttin', I can't get away with anything
Like my phone blings and I let it ring, right now
I wrote the first verse I've written in weeks
Manager belling my phone but I don't wanna' speak, It's peak (Uh)
Reject call, message at the beep
Select all and then press delete
Peace
[Chorus]
Uh, my french vanilla butter pecan
Bouncing back and forth every weekend (Uh)
Smooth like the change of the season
Break up, we ain't need a reason to
Uh, my french vanilla butter pecan
Bouncing back and forth every weekend (Uh)
Smooth like the change of the season
Break up never be a reason
[Post-Chorus]
My French vanilla butter pecan
Bouncing back and forth every weekend
My French vanilla butter pecan
Bouncing back and forth every weekend
@COLORSxSTUDIOS
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Took the third time before I finally caught her name (Uh)
Held it with the clarity of Autumn rain
It's the morning, the rain stop falling and your girls stopped calling
But you're hoping that she calls again (Uh)
Says she hates men and that we're all the same
I'm with somebody else, I'll probably let it fall to flame
But with her, it's like we share the same sort of brain
So I dial her up and see if I can let a fool explain
And she's the only one I'm holding when the day's cold
And her's the only place I'm headed when the day's old
Like when the day's young, we travelled every place
Told, create a move on the move and leave our place sold (Aye)
'Cause' she's the one I thought I'd never meet
Two left feet on the leather street (Uh)
Joy started pinging off a better beat
Right now, it's better than it's ever been
True
[Chorus]
Uh, my french vanilla butter pecan
Bouncing back and forth every weekend (Uh)
Smooth like the change of the season
Break up, we ain't need a reason to
Uh, my french vanilla butter pecan
Bouncing back and forth every weekend (Uh)
Smooth like the change of the season
Break up never be a reason
[Verse 2]
Uh, you say you'll get your coat, I say I'll get it for ya
Checking all your pockets probably the paranoia (Uhh)
Getting close, obvious that I adore ya
One false move and we're history, call me Mr Moyer
Maybe you're genuine, maybe I should let you in
Maybe I should focus on myself and get to shed this skin
Or maybe not
You're half-hearted like the melanin
And living off this shit that this success can bring
They don't know the stress it brings, uh
Even though the mess I'm in
Two mortgages, you even know the debt I'm in
Suttin', suttin', I can't get away with anything
Like my phone blings and I let it ring, right now
I wrote the first verse I've written in weeks
Manager belling my phone but I don't wanna' speak, It's peak (Uh)
Reject call, message at the beep
Select all and then press delete
Peace
[Chorus]
Uh, my french vanilla butter pecan
Bouncing back and forth every weekend (Uh)
Smooth like the change of the season
Break up, we ain't need a reason to
Uh, my french vanilla butter pecan
Bouncing back and forth every weekend (Uh)
Smooth like the change of the season
Break up never be a reason
[Post-Chorus]
My French vanilla butter pecan
Bouncing back and forth every weekend
My French vanilla butter pecan
Bouncing back and forth every weekend
@SBEdits
thanks for putting the “Uh”s and “Aye”s in there 😂
@kannibalkuma846
What's the Configuration for ur AiAiAi Tma-2
@benjaminsoto1273
Hello colors, I'm from chile. Sorry about my english, but how i can send you a message? It's something not public.
@GuyWithGaming
He says “Trust” in verse 2, not Suttin’ Suttin’
@MaceWinduDuHuen
this man would've complementented Dilla
@mitchbeats7872
Loyle Carner has the best “uh”s in the game bro
@benracz6072
Uhhh, trust 🤣😍
@LOZ8619
+best alright! aight?
@lee-jc8oq
uhn 😭