In 2005, Glenn and the band he formed won a Battle Of The Bands competition on the island of Maui. With numerous performances already under his belt, Glenn formed Maoli in early 2008 with a new lineup of talented musicians. This Fall marks the release of Maoli's full-length debut album entitled, Groovin, on Pacific Island Records. The album's lead single, No One, is already receiving airplay statewide and is gaining popularity on island music airwaves. Other standout tracks from Maoli include the heartfelt Write Me A Letter, a song about missing a loved one, featuring Malinoโs Braddah Vince and the uptempo, Groovinโ, featuring the sweet vocal sounds of Piilani Arias.
Who Are You When I'm Not Looking
Maoli Lyrics
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Hold yourself together like a pair of bookends
But I've not tasted all your cooking
Who are you when Iโฒm not looking?
Do you pour a little something on the rocks?
Slide down the hallway in your socks?
When you undress, do you leave a path
Then sink to your nose in a bubble bath?
Hold yourself together like a pair of bookends
But I've not tasted all your cooking
Who are you when Iโฒm not looking?
I wanna know
I wanna know
I wanna know (when Iโฒm not looking)
Do you break things when you get mad?
Eat a box of chocolates 'cause youโฒre feelin' bad?
Do you paint your toes โฒcause you bite your nails?
Call up momma when all else fails?
Who are you when I'm not around?
When the door is locked and the shades are down?
Do you listen to your music quietly?
And when it feels just right, are you thinkinโฒ of me?
I wanna know
I wanna know
I wanna know (when I'm not looking)
My oh my, you're so good-looking
But who are you when Iโฒm not looking?
The lyrics to Maoli's song "Who Are You When I'm Not Looking" depict a curiosity and desire to truly understand and know someone on a deeper level. The singer admires the physical appearance and composed demeanor of the person when they are together, comparing them to a pair of bookends holding themselves together. However, there is a yearning to uncover the true self that exists when they are not being observed. The lyrics pose several questions, wondering if the person indulges in a little something on the rocks, engages in playful activities like sliding down the hallway in socks, or creates a mess when angry. The singer wants to know if the person seeks comfort in chocolate when feeling down, paints their toes due to biting their nails, or reaches out to their mother when in need. The song continues to ponder who the person becomes in private when no one else is around, whether they quietly enjoy their music and if they think of the singer when it feels right.
Overall, the lyrics display a desire for vulnerability and a longing to truly know the person beyond their facade. It captures the curiosity and yearning to understand the various aspects of a person's personality, shedding light on their true self when they are not being observed.
Line by Line Meaning
My oh my, you're so good-looking
You have a very attractive appearance.
Hold yourself together like a pair of bookends
You maintain your composure and stability.
But I've not tasted all your cooking
I haven't experienced everything about you.
Who are you when I'm not looking?
What is your true self when I'm not present?
Do you pour a little something on the rocks?
Do you enjoy having a drink on the rocks?
Slide down the hallway in your socks?
Do you have moments of carefree playfulness?
When you undress, do you leave a path
Do you leave a trail of clothes when you undress?
Then sink to your nose in a bubble bath?
Do you indulge in relaxing baths?
I wanna know
I have a strong desire to find out.
Do you break things when you get mad?
Are you prone to breaking objects when angry?
Eat a box of chocolates 'cause you're feelin' bad?
Do you turn to comfort food when feeling down?
Do you paint your toes 'cause you bite your nails?
Do you engage in self-care activities to cope with anxiety?
Call up momma when all else fails?
Do you seek emotional support from your mother in difficult times?
Who are you when I'm not around?
How do you behave and act when I'm not present?
When the door is locked and the shades are down?
In moments of privacy when nobody can see you?
Do you listen to your music quietly?
Do you enjoy silently listening to music?
And when it feels just right, are you thinkin' of me?
In moments of contentment, do you think of me?
My oh my, you're so good-looking
You have a very attractive appearance.
But who are you when I'm not looking?
However, I still wonder about your true self when I'm not present.
Writer(s): Earl Lee, John Wiggins
Contributed by Evan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@holleycarpenter924
I just learned of "Maoli" a couple days ago on TikTok-came to find & save that certain song bc I fell in love with his cover/version as well as his voice-Came across this as I was scrolling to find other songs by him-I'm not trying to be rude to anyone by no means-I just wanted to inform the ones that are unaware-that Maoli didn't write this song-This is his cover-which btw I think he done great singing it. "Who
Are You When I'm Not Lookin' was originally recorded by country singer Joe Nichols in 2007 & was also recorded by country singer-Blake Shelton in 2010-which reached #1 on the US Country Billboard Charts.
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Great song.
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