Low Key
Mabel Lyrics


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We hung out three days from Thursday
My girls say it's so unlike me
But I'm gonna have to leave
'Cause I've got things to do, things to do
I promise that it's not what you're thinking of
I can't afford to spend all my time on us
Oh, you got it in your head that I'm using you
But I really do enjoy the other things we do, oh
(And you can use me back)

And if this is your idea of me using you
Go ahead, get me back, you can use me too, oh
I thought I told you that
I don't want no pressure
Appreciate the effort
But if you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key
No pressure
Appreciate the effort
But if you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key
Don't think it's over
It doesn't mean that I want you
If you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key
We play it cool, all day Monday
It's not the time of the week to be talking
Don't take it bad, if I'll say "Not today, not today
I just need some time looking out for me
It's not that I don't like your company"
Oh, you got it in your head that I'm using you
But I really do enjoy the other things we do, oh
(And you can use me back)

And if this is your idea of me using you
Go ahead, get me back, you can use me too, oh
I thought I told you that
I don't want no pressure
Appreciate the effort
But if you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key
No pressure
Appreciate the effort
But if you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key
Don't think it's over
It doesn't mean that I want you
If you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key
How'd you like that encounter?
And before it's like
So how come you find yourself
Still by my side?
Your phone kept ringing
'Cause you should've been at home
But you're still in my bed
I thought I told you that
I don't want no pressure
Appreciate the effort
But if you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key
No pressure
Appreciate the effort
But if you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key
Don't think it's over
It doesn't mean that I want you
If you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key
Don't think it's over
It doesn't mean that I want you




If you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key

Overall Meaning

In the song "Low Key" by Mabel, the artist talks about keeping things casual in a relationship. The lyrics depict a situation where Mabel and her partner have been spending a lot of time together, but Mabel has other things to do and cannot devote all her time to the relationship. She assures her partner that she is not using him but actually enjoys being around him. Mabel also emphasizes that they need to keep the relationship low key and not let it turn into something serious.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "No pressure, appreciate the effort, but if you wanna be with me, baby, we gotta keep it low key." This line shows Mabel's desire for a casual arrangement without any pressure to make it into something more. She acknowledges that her partner is putting effort into the relationship, but she wants to keep things simple and drama-free. The lyrics highlight the importance of communication and establishing boundaries in modern-day relationships.


Overall, the song "Low Key" by Mabel is a catchy pop tune that not only talks about casual relationships but also emphasizes the importance of communication in them. The lyrics suggest that people can still enjoy each other's company without having the pressure to make things official. The song promotes a healthy relationship dynamic where both parties are upfront about their expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

We hung out three days from Thursday
I spent time with you, but it was only for a few days.


My girls say it's so unlike me
My friends think it's unusual that I'm spending so much time with you.


But I'm gonna have to leave
I'm going to have to go now.


'Cause I've got things to do, things to do
I have other things I need to take care of.


I promise that it's not what you're thinking of
It's not what you think it is.


I can't afford to spend all my time on us
I can't spend too much time on this relationship.


Oh, you got it in your head that I'm using you
You think that I'm just using you for something.


But I really do enjoy the other things we do, oh
I actually do like spending time with you doing other things.


(And you can use me back)
And you can do the same thing to me.


And if this is your idea of me using you
If you think that's what I'm doing to you.


Go ahead, get me back, you can use me too, oh
You can do the same thing to me if you want to.


I thought I told you that
I already mentioned this before.


I don't want no pressure
I don't want any stress or pressure in this relationship.


Appreciate the effort
I appreciate what you're doing.


But if you wanna be with me
If you want to continue seeing me.


Baby, we gotta keep it low key
We need to keep this relationship low profile.


Don't think it's over
Don't assume that this relationship is over.


It doesn't mean that I want you
Just because I'm not spending time with you doesn't mean I don't like you.


We play it cool, all day Monday
We act cool and casual on Monday.


It's not the time of the week to be talking
Monday is not the day for serious conversation.


Don't take it bad, if I'll say "Not today, not today
Don't be upset if I say "no" today.


I just need some time looking out for me
I need some time for myself.


It's not that I don't like your company"
I enjoy spending time with you, but I need more time for myself.


How'd you like that encounter?
Did you enjoy spending time with me?


And before it's like
Before this turns into something more serious.


So how come you find yourself
Why are you still here?


Still by my side?
Why are you still with me?


Your phone kept ringing
Your phone is still ringing.


'Cause you should've been at home
You should have left by now and gone home.


But you're still in my bed
But you're still here with me.


Don't think it's over
Don't assume that this relationship is over.


It doesn't mean that I want you
Just because I'm not spending time with you doesn't mean I don't like you.


If you wanna be with me
If you want to continue seeing me.


Baby, we gotta keep it low key
We need to keep this relationship low profile.




Writer(s): Joel Laslett Pott, Mabel Mcvey

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Lyrics:

[Verse 1]
We hang out three days from the first date
My girls say it's so unlike me
But I'm gonna have to leave
'Cause I've got things to do, things to do
I promise that it's not what you're thinking of
I can't afford to spend all my time on us

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, you got it in your head that I'm using you
But I really do enjoy the other things we do, oh
(And you can use me back)
And if this is your idea of me using you
Go ahead, get me back, you can use me too, oh

[Chorus]
I thought I told you that
I don't want no pressure
Appreciate the effort
But if you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key
No pressure
Appreciate the effort
But if you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key

[Post-Chorus]
Don't think it's over
It doesn't mean that I want you
If you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key

[Verse 2]
We play it cool, all day Monday
It's not the time of the week to be talking
Don't take it bad, if I'll say "Not today, not today
I just need some time looking out for me
It's not that I don't like your company"

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, you got it in your head that I'm using you
But I really do enjoy the other things we do, oh
(And you can use me back)
And if this is your idea of me using you
Go ahead, get me back, you can use me too, oh

[Chorus]
I thought I told you that
I don't want no pressure
Appreciate the effort
But if you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key
No pressure
Appreciate the effort
But if you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key

[Post-Chorus]
Don't think it's over
It doesn't mean that I want you
If you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key

[Bridge]
How'd you like that encounter?
And before it's like
So how come you find yourself
Still by my side?
Your phone kept ringing
'Cause you should've been at home
Bur you're still in my bed

[Chorus]
I thought I told you that
I don't want no pressure
Appreciate the effort
But if you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key
No pressure
Appreciate the effort
But if you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key

[Post-Chorus]
Don't think it's over
It doesn't mean that I want you
If you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key

[Outro]
Don't think it's over
It doesn't mean that I want you
If you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key



@bobross2678

We hang out three days from the first date
My girls say it's so unlike me
But I'm gonna have to leave
'Cause I've got things to do, things to do
I promise that it's not what you're thinking of
I can't afford to spend all my time on us

Oh, you got it in your head that I'm using you
But I really do enjoy the other things we do, oh
(And you can use me back)
And if this is your idea of me using you
Go ahead, get me back, you can use me too, oh

I thought I told you that
I don't want no pressure
Appreciate the effort
But if you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key
No pressure
Appreciate the effort
But if you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key

Don't think it's over
It doesn't mean that I want you
If you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key

We play it cool, all day Monday
It's not the time of the week to be talking
Don't take it bad, if I'll say "Not today, not today
I just need some time looking out for me
It's not that I don't like your company"

Oh, you got it in your head that I'm using you
But I really do enjoy the other things we do, oh
(And you can use me back)
And if this is your idea of me using you
Go ahead, get me back, you can use me too, oh

I thought I told you that
I don't want no pressure
Appreciate the effort
But if you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key
No pressure
Appreciate the effort
But if you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key

Don't think it's over
It doesn't mean that I want you
If you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key

How'd you like that encounter?
And before it's like
So how come you find yourself
Still by my side?
Your phone kept ringing
'Cause you should've been at home
Bur you're still in my bed

I thought I told you that
I don't want no pressure
Appreciate the effort
But if you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key
No pressure
Appreciate the effort
But if you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key

Don't think it's over
It doesn't mean that I want you
If you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key

Don't think it's over
It doesn't mean that I want you
If you wanna be with me
Baby, we gotta keep it low key



All comments from YouTube:

@whokilledmyego

90s - early 2000s nostalgia ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜

@tinyaisle

Let's keep Mabel low key. Kidding, she needs to be famous like right now. Such an underrated artist with an amazing voice <3

@keumamelanie5602

therbfqueen and her vibes so unique i luuuuuv it๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

@adrianaolsen3527

I heard this song while shopping at Ross and right away had to search it on youtube I LOVE IT!!!

@LucyLP

I hear that 90's vibe ๐Ÿ’–

@redskycorner7673

Canโ€™t believe this is a 2017 song sounds like 90โ€™s

@Konton0178

It really doesn't

@jerrynospringer2516

@@Konton0178 yes tf it does

@stevensanchez7740

i came looking for this song cuz i heard it on the radio thinking it was some kind of classic but nah, new and wow captured the aesthetic for me

@_Nuvbian_

It really does! I thought Monica made this

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