They have stated that they are on a mission to bring back soul into electronic music, and are quoted as saying: “We aren’t just electronic bedroom producers, and we’re not just guitarists and pianists who don’t know much about making a beat”. They grew up on everything from grime to jazz and blues, from hip-hop to house, and state: “You can’t really box us into a category, we’re more about musicality, songwriting and broader influences. We are Sly and the Family Stone, Todd Edwards and Dr. Dre in a cheeseburger!”
The original Rudimental trio go back a long way. Piers and Locksmith grew up on the same road in Hackney, with Kesi living just around the corner in Stoke Newington, where he went to the same school as Labrinth and Professor Green. Amir joined the collective in mid-2011 after working with them on some remixes.
SOLO
Rudimental Lyrics
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And they down now
Where you are?
Who you are?
You're going down loud
Let me go now
Where you are?
It's all out
And you're down now
Where you are?
Who you are?
You're going down loud
Let me go now
Where you are?
Who you are?
You're too cool to love me
You're too cool to love me back
You're too cool to love me
You're too cool to love me back
You're too cool to love me
You're too cool to love me back
You're too cool to love me
But it's cool, I don't mean that that that that that
No, I don't mean that that that that that, no
Now I'm gonna say at all and all
And now I can feel it and say
You know I'm gonna feel er, no?
But I can't feel to see you go
Because you know right then
And you hold it back
You know I did it, did you on the inside
A dop tu tu ru tu ru tu
You don't know, yea
Because you want me more than you say my name
And you wanna take it and you walk away but
Me, I know
I know
You're too cool to love me
You're too cool to love me back
You're too cool to love me
You're too cool to love me back
You're too cool to love me
You're too cool to love me back
You're too cool to love me
But it's cool, I don't mean that that that that that
I don't mean that that that that that
It's cool, I don't mean that that that that that
Don't mean that that that that that
Cool, I don't mean
Uh uh uh uh uh….
(You should like beatboxing over it
You should like the beatbox
Do a little beatbox on that)
You're too cool to love me
(Beatbox, beatbox)
You're too cool to love me
You're too cool to love me back
You're too cool to love me
You're too cool to love me back
You're too cool to love me
You're too cool to love me back
You're too cool to love me
But it's cool, I don't mean that that that that that
I don't mean that that that that that
I don't mean that that that that that
I don't mean that that that that that
And you say before
And you say you want it
Yea yea
And you say before
And you say before
And you say yea
Because you want me baby then you want me back
You want me baby, then it don't mean, no
Let it out oh, let it out
Let it out oh
Let it out, let it out
Don't let me dig it, didn't hold me back
You said you won't, I say I goes
You're too cool to love me
You're too cool to love me back
You're too cool to love me…
In "Solo," Rudimental explores the idea of an unrequited love, where the singer is in love with someone who is "too cool" to love them back. The lyrics revolve around the idea of a secret or hidden love and the struggle to express it, as the singer asks where the object of their affection is and who they are.
The first verse sees the singer urging themselves to express their feelings to the person they love, despite the fear of being rejected. They know that they are "going down loud" with their emotions but still want to "let it all out." However, they are hesitant due to the other person's perceived coolness and fear that they won't reciprocate their love. The chorus reinforces this idea, with the repeated phrase "You're too cool to love me" serving as a reminder of the singer's perceived inferiority.
The second verse is more abstract, with references to holding back emotions and a mysterious phrase "dop tu tu ru tu ru tu." The chorus is repeated again, followed by a section where the singer begs the other person to let out their emotions, to "let it out oh." The song ends with an exhale and the repetition of the phrase "You're too cool to love me," leaving the listener with a sense of unresolved tension.
Overall, "Solo" is a hauntingly emotive song about the pain of unrequited love, exploring themes of secrecy, fear, and perceived power dynamics in romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta tell them how
You have to speak up and express your feelings to others.
And they down now
After you have communicated your feelings, the others are now aware of them.
Where you are?
Where are you emotionally and mentally?
Who you are?
What kind of person are you, deep down?
You're going down loud
Your emotions are overwhelming and intense.
Let me go now
I need to distance myself from this situation or person.
You're too cool to love me
You seem uninterested in me or unapproachable because of your demeanor.
But it's cool, I don't mean that that that that that
It's fine, I understand that you may not have romantic feelings towards me.
Now I'm gonna say at all and all
I'm going to be completely honest and open about my emotions.
And now I can feel it and say
I can feel my emotions and express them verbally.
But I can't feel to see you go
I don't want you to leave even though I know we may not be compatible.
Because you want me more than you say my name
You have feelings for me but you don't want to express them.
And you wanna take it and you walk away but
You want to pursue a relationship but you hesitate and pull back.
Because you know right then
You are aware of your true feelings for me.
And you hold it back
You keep your emotions hidden and don't act on them.
You know I did it, did you on the inside
You know I made an impact on your emotions, even if you don't show it.
You don't know, yea
You may not be aware of why you are attracted to me.
You're too cool to love me...
Reiteration of earlier thoughts that this person seems unapproachable or uninterested.
And you say before
You previously claimed to have feelings for me.
And you say you want it
You express your desire for a romantic relationship.
Don't let me dig it, didn't hold me back
Don't let me feel rejected or unloved by you holding back your true feelings.
You said you won't, I say I goes
You previously claimed you wouldn't hold back your feelings but it seems like you are doing so.
Let it out oh, let it out
Express your emotions and don't hold them back.
Let it out, let it out
Repeat of previous line, encouraging emotional expression.
Contributed by Connor P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Afi nales
Gotta tell them how
And they down now
Where you are?
Who you are?
Now I’m gonna say at all and all
And now I can feel it and say
You know I’m gonna feel er, no?
But I can’t feel to see you go
Because you know right then
And you hold it back
You know I did it, did you on the inside
You don’t know,
Because you want me more than you say my name
And you wanna take it and you walk away but
Me, I know
I know
You’re too cool to love me
You’re too cool to love me back
Lauren Maclennan
Ellas voice is amazing 😍
Robert Lenart
Kiedyś to była moja ukochana piosenka
Josh Kier
The first song is a masterpiece
Martyna Niewadzi
Kocham ją :D ;)
Camila Diaz
Me fascinaaaaaaaaaa!!!! Amazing Beat BOx!!!! Ella Eyre is the best!!!!
Jose Fabre
Can't wait for their new album next year!
David
This is amazing
Afi nales
Gotta tell them how
And they down now
Where you are?
Who you are?
Now I’m gonna say at all and all
And now I can feel it and say
You know I’m gonna feel er, no?
But I can’t feel to see you go
Because you know right then
And you hold it back
You know I did it, did you on the inside
You don’t know,
Because you want me more than you say my name
And you wanna take it and you walk away but
Me, I know
I know
You’re too cool to love me
You’re too cool to love me back
Charlie-Jane Costello
Yes yes! Finally bringing back Ska! Thank you :D
m-rod
Turned out this song will be released as 'Too Cool' in their new album.