Pauline is a Swedish R&B singer whose debut single, "Runnin' Out of Gaz," e… Read Full Bio ↴Pauline is a Swedish R&B singer whose debut single, "Runnin' Out of Gaz," established her as an up-and-coming English-language pop star in 2003. Born Pauline Kamusewu in 1983 in Zimbabwe to a Zimbabwean mother and an Italian father, she moved to Sweden when she was three years old. Based in Malmö, she was offered a recording contract with Universal Music Sweden at age 18, and her "Runnin' Out of Gaz" debut became a Top 30 hit single for the label. Recorded in partnership with producer Tobias Karlsson, her full-length album debut, Candy Rain, was released during 2003 in the wake of her breakthrough hit, reached number 12 on the Swedish albums chart, and spawned the follow-up single "Answer," a Top 20 hit. Rather than rush to record a second album, Pauline took some time off to collaborate with others and negotiate a new recording contract in association with the Bonnier Amigo label. Released at last in 2009, six years after her debut album, second album Never Said I Was an Angel spawned a series of singles, including the Top Ten hits "Never Said I Was an Angel" and "Give Me a Call."

Answer
Pauline Kamusewu Lyrics

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Why don't you give me an answer
What are you holding back
Don't even forget to remember
I try to figure it out
Why don't you give me an answer

What is this, what is that, all about
Can't you see, you, freaking me out

What is this, what is that, all about
Can't you see, you, freaking me out

Bapbapbapbapbap - Why don't you give me an answer
Bapbapbapbapbapbap - What are you holding back
Bapbapbapbapbap - Try to give me an answer

Started to giving up hope of you
I cant take it, I can't stand it any more (oh no no no)
I try to figure it out
Why don't you give me an answer

What is this, what is that, all about
Can't you see, you, freaking me out
What is this, what is that, all about
Can't you see, you, freaking me out

Bapbapbapbapbap - Why don't you give me an answer
Bapbapbapbapbapbap - What are you holding back
Bapbapbapbapbap - Try to give me an answer
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Bapbapbapbapbap - Why don't you give me an answer
Bapbapbapbapbapbap - What are you holding back
Bapbapbapbapbap - Try to give me an answer

Going crazy, say what - remenans
Going crazy, say what - remenans
Going crazy, say what - remenans
you got to give me an answer baby
just give me an answer baby

Bapbapbapbapbap - why don't you give me an answer
Bapbapbapbapbapbap - what are you holding back
Bapbapbapbapbap - Try to give me an answer
Bapbapbapbapbap - why don't you give me an answer
Bapbapbapbapbapbap - what are you holding back
Bapbapbapbapbap - Try to give me an answer
Bapbapbapbapbap - why don't you give me an answer
Bapbapbapbapbapbap - what are you holding back

Bapbapbapbapbap - Try to give me an answer
repeat until outro..

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pauline Kamusewu's song "Answer" depict a frustrated and confused individual who is pleading with their partner to give them an answer about something that they are holding back. The repeated use of "why don't you give me an answer" highlights the singer's exasperation and desperation for clarity. The lines "can't you see, you're freaking me out" illustrate the anxiety that the uncertainty is causing, and the verse "Going crazy, say what" emphasizes the overwhelming stress and confusion that they are experiencing.

Line by Line Meaning

Why don't you give me an answer
The singer is asking the person she's addressing why they won't give her a clear response to her questions

What are you holding back
The singer is curious as to why the person she's addressing is refusing to reveal something to her

Don't even forget to remember
The singer is reminding the person she's addressing not to forget important details

I try to figure it out
The singer is attempting to understand what the person she's addressing is actually thinking or feeling

What is this, what is that, all about
The singer is asking for clarification on certain aspects of the situation or conversation

Can't you see, you, freaking me out
The singer is expressing her exasperation and frustration regarding the lack of transparency or clarity from the person she's addressing

Started to giving up hope of you
The singer is losing faith in the person she's addressing and their ability to provide her with honest answers

I cant take it, I can't stand it any more (oh no no no)
The singer is expressing her emotional distress regarding the situation

Going crazy, say what - remenans
The singer is expressing her frustration and confusion to the point that she feels like she may be losing her mind

you got to give me an answer baby
The singer is demanding that the person she's addressing give her a clear response

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