Nicola Roberts has become well known for her red hair and fair skin. She created her own make-up range entitled Dainty Doll, targeted towards people with pale skin tones. She advocated a ban on the use of sunbeds by minors.
Nicola will launch in autumn of 2011, her first solo album called Cinderella's Eyes and the first single from this work is called Beat Of My Drum. The b-side single is called Disco, Blisters and a Comedown. Already the track Porcelain Heart was a bonus track exclusively available through iTunes. Her second single "Lucky Day," which like the first was written by Roberts with Dimitri Tikovoi and Maya von Doll, will be released on September 18, 2011.
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Yo-Yo
Nicola Roberts Lyrics
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Lose myself staring into my coffee cup coffee cup
You and me easy to see
Why is it a complicated reality?
All these other girls they say you're full of it
And talking shit
I know what the deal is, I can handle it, handle it
If you wanna be my baby please tell me now
Don't want to be the last to know oh oh oh
Will it be a yes or no oh oh oh?
You're swingin' me up
You're swingin' me down
I feel like a yo-yo yo-yo yo-yo
If you would only know what you have done to me, done to me
Every time we met it's like I'm all day long to get ready
Try all the tricks, check out my list
Voodoo, yoga, diet soda, so just look at me now
Don't want to be the last to know oh oh oh
Will it be a yes or no oh oh oh?
You're swingin' me up
You're swingin' me down
I feel like a yo-yo yo-yo yo-yo
Don't want to be the last to know oh oh oh
Will it be a yes or no oh oh oh?
You're swingin' me up
You're swingin' me down
I feel like a yo-yo yo-yo yo-yo
All of the things you sayin'
I'm hangin' on you everyday
All of the things you promised
I'm tryin' so hard to make it work
All of the things you whispered
It gets me crazy everyday
All of the things you talkin'
All of the things you talkin'
I'm in the mirror cryin' for you
Should I come or go?
The way you make me feel so good
It's like no one else
I'm all around your fingers
And I can't let go
I can't let go
I can't let go
Don't want to be the last to know oh oh oh
Will it be a yes or no oh oh oh?
You swingin' me up
You swingin' me down
I feel like a yo-yo yo-yo yo-yo
The song Yo-Yo by Nicola Roberts is essentially a track about the confusion of being in a complicated relationship. The first verse talks about dreaming and losing oneself while staring into a coffee cup, suggesting that the singer is someone who spends a lot of time in her own head. She acknowledges that it's easy to see that she and her partner are well-suited for each other, but wonders why things are so complicated between them. The second verse is even more explicit about the singer's confusion, as she lists various things she's tried to get over her partner, from voodoo to diet soda. But despite everything, she's still hanging on to him, unable to let go. The chorus repeats the metaphor of feeling like a yo-yo, swinging up and down, which conveys the dizzying emotional state of being in such a relationship.
One notable aspect of the song is its use of production techniques that were popular in the early 2010s, when it was released. The track features prominent use of autotune, as well as a sparse, percussion-heavy beat that gives the song a minimalist feel. The chorus is particularly catchy, with its repeated refrain of "You swingin' me up, you swingin' me down" perfectly capturing the back-and-forth nature of the singer's feelings. Roberts's vocal performance is also noteworthy, as her delicate voice conveys vulnerability and confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the kind of girl that likes to dream a lot, dream a lot
I'm the type of girl who loves to imagine and fantasize
Lose myself staring into my coffee cup coffee cup
I often get lost in thought while drinking my coffee
You and me easy to see
We are a good match and it's clear to both of us
Why is it a complicated reality?
But for some reason, our relationship is not simple and straightforward
All these other girls they say you're full of it
Other girls have told me that you are not honest
And talking shit
And spreading negative rumors about me
I know what the deal is, I can handle it, handle it
But I understand the situation and can deal with it maturely
You come around, stop messing around
You need to stop playing games and make a decision about our relationship
If you wanna be my baby please tell me now
If you want to be in a committed relationship with me, you need to tell me immediately
Don't want to be the last to know oh oh oh
I don't want to find out about our relationship status after everyone else knows
Will it be a yes or no oh oh oh?
I need a clear answer from you, either a yes or a no
You're swingin' me up
Your actions and words make me feel great
You're swingin' me down
But then you change your mind or do something hurtful
I feel like a yo-yo yo-yo yo-yo
This inconsistency makes me feel like an object that is being pulled up and down like a yo-yo toy
If you would only know what you have done to me, done to me
If you understood the emotional impact of your actions on me
Every time we met it's like I'm all day long to get ready
I feel a lot of pressure to always look my best when we meet
Try all the tricks, check out my list
I've tried everything I can think of to impress you
Voodoo, yoga, diet soda, so just look at me now
From using voodoo to trying different diets and exercise routines, I've tried everything to make you notice me
All of the things you sayin'
All of the promises you're making
I'm hangin' on you everyday
I'm eagerly waiting for you every day
All of the things you promised
All of the things you said you would do or be for me
I'm tryin' so hard to make it work
I'm putting a lot of effort into trying to maintain our relationship
All of the things you whispered
All of the sweet things you said to me in private
It gets me crazy everyday
This makes me feel insane every day
All of the things you talkin'
All of the things you're saying to me now
I'm in the mirror cryin' for you
I look in the mirror and cry because of you
Should I come or go?
I'm not sure if I should stay in this relationship or leave
The way you make me feel so good
But when you do pay attention to me, I feel amazing
It's like no one else
No one else can make me feel this way
I'm all around your fingers
You have complete control over me and my emotions
And I can't let go
And even though it's unhealthy, I can't seem to break away from this toxic relationship
I can't let go
I really feel like I can't give up on this relationship
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRIET ROBERTS, JONATHAN SIMON DOUGLAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jorge M
I miss her so much
We need a new album, Nicola!
Afronerd92
Agree!
Famous Birthdays
Hi Nicola, I have to say YOU are the most talented and the most beautiful person from Girls Aloud and that's official. X :)
TC
I agree! :)
Pjrst73
9 years later and I am in full agreement!!!!
Daniel Sheehan
That beat at 1:59 made me feel things, then her vocals on top of it made me feel even more. Nicola.. we need another album
thesovgc
The bridge of this is next level 🙌🏽
Sloth on Caffeine
Wow! I'm form Finland and I love this lady! This song is also great, as well as the rest on her album. It felt like ages until her album came out outside the UK, and then I bought it right away. It's fantastic! Unique and experimental music which makes it a brave. And the lyrics are heartfelt and her own, which makes the album true to herself. She didn't do the generic stuff what everyone else does when they go solo, she decided to stand out, and that's what I respect in an artist.
Master K
Nicola unloaded her talent when she broke from Girls Aloud
Jonathan Currinn
This is one of many emotional songs on the album, come on people download the track now! It needs to chart high, she clearly deserves it!