Born on the 2nd February 1985 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Gardot took up piano and played as a youngster on the nightclub scene of Philadelphia, influenced by jazz, folk, rock, and pop musics. At the age of nineteen she was a fashion student at the Community College of Philadelphia. While cycling in Philadelphia in November 2003 she was hit by a car whose driver had ignored a red traffic light. In the accident she suffered serious head and spinal injuries, and her pelvis was broken in two places. Because of these severe injuries she was confined to her hospital bed for a year. Her musical beginning was prompted by a tending physician who was concerned with her cognitive impairment as a result of head injury sustained in the accident. He believed that music would help her brain injury improve, as it has been known to show remarkable results in improving people's cognitive ability after such trauma.
Following her doctor's suggestion, Gardot made recordings bedside, while still unable to walk, and eventually released the works as an EP: Some Lessons: The Bedroom Sessions (2005). Gardot's desire to be well, combined with a bit of luck, brought her to the attention of a local radio DJ at the AAA station WXPN (known for launching the careers of artists such as Amos Lee and Norah Jones). Her cognitive powers slowly but surely became pronounced, leading to the independent recording and release of her debut CD, Worrisome Heart, which was reissued in 2007 by Verve records.
Gardot is hypersensitive to light and noise, so wears dark glasses; she also uses a cane to walk. Onstage she requires a special seating unit, and wears a Transcutaneous Electro-Nerve Stimulator, a TENS device, to assist in alleviating her neuralgic muscle pain. Though touring is difficult, she has been performing in major cities on the East Coast of the U.S. to support her recordings. In 2009, working with producer Larry Klein and arranger Vince Mendoza - both known for their work with Joni Mitchell - Gardot followed up her Verve debut with My One and Only Thrill.
In 2012, she released the album The Absence.
Little Something
Melody Gardot Lyrics
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I'll be everything you wanted
I could bring you real comfort
Give you a break from loving
I'm trying more than just a little
I wanna meet you in the middle
Reading you is like a riddle
I really wanna figure you out
Don't you worry what you're gonna lose
In the heat of the moment
We're rushing into something new
But we're keeping it focused
Don't call me lover
Stop thinking 'bout it, thinking 'bout it
I'm not the others
We could keep it simple as
La di da di da
We could keep it simple as
Don't call me lover
Stop thinking 'bout it, thinking 'bout it
We could be a little something
The melody you keep on humming
A feeling so sweet and subtle
A last piece to your puzzle
I know you're gonna feel like running
Wouldn't give my love for nothing
I'll be everything you wanted
Tell you that I won't let you down
Don't you worry what you're gonna lose
In the heat of the moment
We're rushing into something new
But we're keeping it focused
Don't call me lover
Stop thinking 'bout it, thinking 'bout it
I'm not the others
We could keep it simple as
La di da di da
We could keep it simple as
Don't call me lover
Stop thinking 'bout it, thinking 'bout it
We could be a little something
We could be a little something
We could be a little something
We could be a little something
Don't call me lover
Stop thinking 'bout it, thinking 'bout it (thinking about it)
I'm not the others (I'm not like the others)
We could keep it simple as
La di da di da
We could keep it simple as
Don't call me lover
Stop thinking 'bout it, thinking 'bout it
In "Little Something," Melody Gardot explores the potential for a relationship that is not defined by labels or commitments. She proposes that they could be "a little something," hinting at the possibility for a more casual arrangement. She sings, "Don't call me lover, stop thinking 'bout it, thinking 'bout it, I'm not the others, we could keep it simple as la di da di da." She does not want to be pigeonholed as just a lover and suggests that they keep their relationship uncomplicated.
Gardot acknowledges that they are moving fast, singing "We're rushing into something new, but we're keeping it focused." Despite the risks that come with trying something new, she says they must focus on the positive aspects of their connection.
Throughout the song, Gardot uses metaphors to describe the relationship's indescribable qualities, comparing it to a "riddle," a "last piece to your puzzle," and a "melody you keep on humming." She wants to understand and be understood by her partner, and is willing to put in the effort.
Overall, "Little Something" is a song that explores the possibility of a casual, yet meaningful relationship. It embraces the idea of taking a risk and trying something new while also recognizing the importance of keeping things focused and uncomplicated.
Line by Line Meaning
We could be a little something
Let's try to be more than strangers, a little connected, a little more familiar
I'll be everything you wanted
I will do my best to fulfill your expectations and desires
I could bring you real comfort
I can offer you solace and peace in your life
Give you a break from loving
Let me be the one who does the loving for a change, let me take care of you
I'm trying more than just a little
I'm putting in an effort to make this work, I am invested in you
I wanna meet you in the middle
Let's compromise and work together to make this happen
Reading you is like a riddle
You're complex and hard to understand, but I want to figure you out
I really wanna figure you out
I want to understand and know you better
Don't you worry what you're gonna lose
Don't be afraid to try this, you won't lose anything important
In the heat of the moment
Things are moving quickly and intensively
We're rushing into something new
We're taking a big step forward together, it's exciting
But we're keeping it focused
We're being mindful and careful with our actions, we don't want to mess this up
Don't call me lover
Let's take things slow and not label this thing between us just yet
Stop thinking 'bout it, thinking 'bout it
Relax and let the moment be, don't overanalyze
I'm not the others
I am different from the people you've been with before
We could keep it simple as La di da di da
We could keep it casual and not overcomplicate things
The melody you keep on humming
I want to be the song that stays in your head, the one you can't stop thinking about
A feeling so sweet and subtle
Our connection is gentle and tender, it's not a forceful one
A last piece to your puzzle
I might be what was missing in your life, the final piece to complete your picture
I know you're gonna feel like running
You might be scared or hesitant, but let's take a chance regardless
Wouldn't give my love for nothing
I value my love and emotions, and I'm willing to share that with you
Tell you that I won't let you down
I promise to not disappoint you and to be there for you
We could be a little something
This can be meaningful and special, let's give it a chance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Antoine Chatenet, Conor Blake, Dominic Miller, Gordon Sumner, Hilda Ellen Viktoria Stenmalm, Melody Gardot, Nora Abakar
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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We could be a little something
I'll be everything you wanted
I could bring you real comfort
Give you a break from loving
I'm trying more than just a little
I wanna meet you in the middle
Reading you is like a riddle
I really wanna figure you out
Don't you worry what you're gonna lose
In the heat of the moment
We're rushing into something new
But we're keeping it focused
Don't call me lover
Stop thinking 'bout it, thinking 'bout it
I'm not the others
We could keep it simple as
La di da di da
We could keep it simple as
Don't call me lover
Stop thinking 'bout it, thinking 'bout it
We could be a little something
The melody you keep on humming
A feeling so sweet and subtle
A last piece to your puzzle
I know you're gonna feel like running
Wouldn't give my love for nothing
I'll be everything you wanted
Tell you that I won't let you down
Don't you worry what you're gonna lose
In the heat of the moment
We're rushing into something new
But we're keeping it focused
Don't call me lover
Stop thinking 'bout it, thinking 'bout it
I'm not the others
We could keep it simple as
La di da di da
We could keep it simple as
Don't call me lover
Stop thinking 'bout it, thinking 'bout it
We could be a little something
We could be a little something
We could be a little something
We could be a little something
Don't call me lover
Stop thinking 'bout it, thinking 'bout it (thinking about it)
I'm not the others (I'm not like the others)
We could keep it simple as
La di da di da
We could keep it simple as
Don't call me lover
Stop thinking 'bout it, thinking 'bout it
@ulisesroser
Sting is like a good wine, over the years it has improved, it has its youthful spirit and good taste as always. Long live this star and let him continue to delight us with his art.
@linamya8692
And he doesn’t looks like he’s getting older either.
@kristinanyzheborska8068
You are right
@tal5268
Why did HE give her to HIS story?!
@user-nl9tg9qs4g
Действительно, он не стареет, а только крепчает. Долгих лет и творческих открытий!
@sophieroxanne8204
YES 🍷🍷🍷Sting vieillit bien 😍
@laudine878
Melody is just magical... Her voice soothes the soul and caresses the ears.
@arnoldbynum8291
This has to be one the greatest duets to come along in a long time. This song should get more play.
@marycecol7173
I agree!!
@2323sark
The guitarist is the star on this. Just beautiful how he plays those haunting cords