She was given her Pixie nickname by her mother early on and it stuck. Lott began singing early, too, starting in church and earning a scholarship to London's Italia Conti Academy of the Arts at age 11. Two years later, she made the transition to West End musicals, appearing in a revival of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and a BBC One production of The Sound of Music. All this was prelude to a run at the pop charts. Demos she cut made their way to Def Jam impresario L.A. Reid and he was eager to sign her to Island, but after a change of Lott's management she shifted to Mercury in the U.K. and Interscope in the U.S. Over the next couple of years, she worked on her debut and established her career by writing for other artists (most notably for Dutch X Factor winner Lisa Lois) and touring with the Saturdays. Finally, her debut single, "Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)," appeared in June 2009 and it became a smash not only in the U.K. but throughout Europe. "Boys and Girls" was equally successful, setting the stage for release of Turn It Up in September of 2009. On its way to double-platinum certification in Britain, the third single "Cry Me Out" reached 12, "Gravity" peaked at 20, and the title track headed to 11.
In the wake of this success, Interscope planned on releasing Turn It Up in the U.S. but after "Boys and Girls" faded in 2010, the record never saw American release. A re-release of the debut called Turn It Up Louder did show up in the U.K., and it was a hit thanks to the single "Broken Arrow." Lott's second album, Young Foolish Happy, appeared in November 2011 and while it didn't replicate the success of her debut -- it only went gold -- it did have the number one single "All About Tonight" plus the Top Ten singles "What Do You Take Me For?" and "Kiss the Stars," which reached the charts in 2012. Lott spent most of 2013 working on a third album, a record that would take over a year to complete. Preceded by the number nine single "Nasty," the eponymous Pixie Lott appeared in the summer of 2014; it debuted at 15 on the U.K. charts. Later that year Lott appeared as a contestant on British TV show Strictly Come Dancing, and a greatest-hits album, Platinum Pixie, was set to appear in the fall.
What Do You Take Me For?
Pixie Lott Lyrics
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Uh, the drop-top specialist
Yes, we turn heads like an exorcist
Red bottoms on our feet looking devilish
We take it to the next level, feel effortless
I'm tired of you kicking the dirt, just want the dust to settle
I'll find just what I deserve, if you cant do better
You changed right before my eyes, you picked the wrong flower
Don 't know what you think I'm after
Don't think I can take anymore
Don't know what you think I'm after
What do you take me for, what do you take me for
Then I'm like whatever
Go on right through the front door
Bye I'll see ya later
What do you take me for, what do you take me for
Boy now that the tables have turned, let me see you begging
It's a hard life lesson to learn, when its me you're not getting
So low but you're all alone, and now you got no power
Let go cos I'm cutting the rope, guess you climbed the wrong tower
Don 't know what you think I'm after
Don't think I can take anymore
Don't know what you think I'm after
What do you take me for, what do you take me for
Then I'm like whatever
Go on right through the front door
Bye I'll see ya later
What do you take me for, what do you take me for
Two kids in a bucket bucket, fuck it ?
The way you handle this,
Yeah I'm disgusting
Never been busted, treat me like a suspect
Why am I the one that just can't be trusted
Try harder, discuss it, why bother
I made you, I'll make another and she'll go further
And you can bet a million on it
South of France on a yacht with us chillin on it
Don 't know what you think I'm after
Don't think I can take anymore
Don't know what you think I'm after
What do you take me for, what do you take me for
Then I'm like whatever
Go on right through the front door
Bye I'll see ya later
What do you take me for, what do you take me for
Pixie Lott's song "What U Do" is about a woman who is tired of being mistreated and taken for granted by her partner. The song describes her frustration with his behavior and her decision to move on. In the first verse, she emphasizes her confidence and how effortlessly she moves on from her relationship. She talks about her ex-partner's inability to treat her right and that she deserves better than what he has to offer. She describes him as someone who has "picked the wrong flower" and sees him as a mistake in her life.
In the chorus, Pixie Lott emphasizes her confusion and frustration with what her partner thinks of her. She doesn't understand why he can't treat her better and why he continues to take her for granted. She then shifts her attitude towards him and decides to end the relationship, telling him to leave and never come back. In the second verse, she further emphasizes how she has moved on and how her former partner is the one who is suffering now that she's gone.
Overall, "What U Do" is a powerful and confident song about moving on from a toxic relationship and standing up for oneself. It showcases Pixie Lott's impressive vocal range and strong songwriting skills.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, the drop-top specialist
I am an expert at driving a top-down convertible car
Yes, we turn heads like an exorcist
We attract a lot of attention wherever we go
Red bottoms on our feet looking devilish
We are wearing designer shoes with red soles that look intimidating
We take it to the next level, feel effortless
We effortlessly elevate any situation we are in to a higher level
I'm tired of you kicking the dirt, just want the dust to settle
I am tired of you causing drama and want things to calm down
I'll find just what I deserve, if you cant do better
If you can't treat me better, I will find someone who will give me what I deserve
Can't say that you'll take your time, before the sweet turns sour
You can't promise to take things slow and enjoy the good times before they turn bad
You changed right before my eyes, you picked the wrong flower
You showed your true colors and I realize I made the wrong choice in being with you
Don 't know what you think I'm after
I am unsure of what you think I want from this relationship
Don't think I can take anymore
I feel like I have reached my limit and can't handle any more of your behavior
What do you take me for, what do you take me for
What kind of person do you think I am
Then I'm like whatever
I no longer care about your opinion or actions
Go on right through the front door
You can leave now and never come back
Bye I'll see ya later
I am saying goodbye to you and don't want to see you again
Boy now that the tables have turned, let me see you begging
Since the situation has changed, I want to see you ask me for forgiveness
It's a hard life lesson to learn, when its me you're not getting
It's difficult for you to learn that you've lost me for good
So low but you're all alone, and now you got no power
You are feeling helpless and powerless now that I have left
Let go cos I'm cutting the rope, guess you climbed the wrong tower
I am letting you go because you chose the wrong path in our relationship
Two kids in a bucket bucket, fuck it ?
I am dismissing something as unimportant or not worth worrying about
The way you handle this,
I am referring to your behavior or actions in this situation
Yeah I'm disgusting
I am expressing disgust or dissatisfaction towards you
Never been busted, treat me like a suspect
You are treating me like a criminal even though I have never done anything wrong
Why am I the one that just can't be trusted
You are questioning my trustworthiness even though I have given you no reason to doubt me
Try harder, discuss it, why bother
You need to put in more effort and discuss things if you want to salvage our relationship, but I don't believe it's worth it
I made you, I'll make another and she'll go further
I am saying that I am responsible for your success and I can easily find someone else who will surpass you
And you can bet a million on it
I am very confident in what I am saying
South of France on a yacht with us chillin on it
I am describing a luxurious scenario where I am relaxing on a yacht in the south of France
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TERRENCE THORNTON, VICTORIA LOTT, CHRISTOPHER MERCER, ANNE PREVEN, EARL RANDLE, ANDREW JAMES HALL, HOWARD LEE GRIMES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hellobye7697
I remember when this came out. I had never seen Pixie like this or her music sounding like this. It's a great song ngl
@indowestlife
Hey I directly landed onto this comment from your comment on her Kiss The Stars video just to see how she's been really lately and well, I'd just listened to All About Tonight and Kiss The Stars all of my life and I exactly knew what you meant by this and your previous comment when I saw this video. What happened to her?
Why do people like Ellie Goulding and Pixie turn into this after success?
@hellobye7697
Aakash Verma artists need to do everything and anything to achieve longevity. Hence why none of Madonna's albums sound the same. It's something to stay current I suppose
@caseyjennings7420
still a banger in December 2022 , merry Christmas everyone
@metalemon
She's got some moves, and her smile is to die for
@caseyjennings7420
she is perfect
@aislingprendergast9235
She's a fantastic dancer as well the vocals always on point
@clayk2122
This was and still is my favorite song, the beat is dope
@seashell_aphrodite
I LOVE this song! The best she has done so far! <3
@hellobye7697
2011 was truly unprecedented. EVERY one of ur faves released something. It was an iconic time in music history