But manufactured pop is the antithesis of Sarah’s soulful creative expression.
She became a truly visionary songwriting nomad, collaborating with various artists around the world, experimenting with eclectic styles and sounds, and ultimately developing a rich and unique territory beyond genre. A songwriter with stunning emotive candour that never strays into cliché and a singer confident enough to shun gimmicky vocal effects and allow the purity of her voice to shine. With creative innovation reminiscent of Nitin Sawhney and George Michael, vocally you may catch echoes of Carly Simon, Roberta Flack, LeAnn Rimes, Helen Reddy and even Natalie Imbruglia but there’s no denying the haunting yet mellifluous tones of Sarah Whatmore.
Produced her album Time to Think - a gem of a body of work that timelessly endures.
A must-listen!
Automatic
Sarah Whatmore Lyrics
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And then you make me feel like dirt
You gotta know how it affects me
Cause baby it hurts
Lipstick on your collar when
We had a fight
You know you make me wanna holler
Every day, every night
So give him up
Cause he ain't big enough a no no
Don't fall in love
Ladies get up to get down
You're Automatic
Don't you know that you drive me crazy
You're always at it
Baby you're not treating me right no
So understand it
I'm a one lover bass lovin' lady
I caught you at it
Get out of my life
You tried to video tape me
Then you tried to rent me out
But baby you could never freak me
I will show you what I'm all about
It's the same old story
I'm tired of you wearing me down
Cause there is nothing here for me
And baby I'll see you around
So give him up
Cause he ain't big enough a no no
Don't fall in love
Ladies get up to get down
You're Automatic
Don't you know that you drive me crazy
You're always at it
Baby you're not treating me right no
So understand it
I'm a one lover bass lovin lady
I caught you at it
Get out of my life
Oh yeah, you know I wanna
I wanna get over you
So I'm gonna
I'm gonna dance
Oooo!
So give him up
Cause he ain't big enough a no no
Don't fall in love
Ladies get up to get down
You're Automatic
Don't you know that you drive me crazy
You're always at it
Baby you're not treating me right no
So understand it
I'm a one lover bass lovin lady
I caught you at it
Get out of my life
You're Automatic
Don't you know that you drive me crazy
You're always at it
Baby you're not treating me right no
So understand it
I'm a one lover bass lovin lady
I caught you at it
Get out of my life
Oooo!
The lyrics in Sarah Whatmore's song "Automatic" speak to a rocky relationship where the singer is caught in a cycle of being made to feel desired and then discarded. The lyrics "You make me feel so sexy and then you make me feel like dirt" perfectly capture the emotional turmoil of someone trying to navigate a relationship with a partner who has this disruptive pattern of behavior. The singer then goes on to call out their partner's infidelity and attempts at objectification, stating plainly "I caught you at it. Get out of my life."
The chorus repeats the title "Automatic" which likely refers to the feeling of being stuck in this negative cycle that only seems to continue without any effort. The singer seems to have realized that they need to move on from this unhealthy relationship, recognizing that "there is nothing here for me." The song is a perfect mix of upbeat music and relatable lyrics that anyone can dance to while going through a tough break-up.
Line by Line Meaning
You make me feel so sexy
You have the ability to make me feel attractive and desired
And then you make me feel like dirt
But then you turn around and make me feel worthless
You gotta know how it affects me
You should be aware of how your actions affect me
Cause baby it hurts
Because it causes me emotional pain
Lipstick on your collar when
Finding evidence of your infidelity
We had a fight
After we had an argument
You know you make me wanna holler
You know that I want to express my anger towards you
Every day, every night
At all times, repeatedly
So give him up
Let go of the other man
Cause he ain't big enough a no no
Because he's not worth it
Don't fall in love
Don't get emotionally attached
Ladies get up to get down
Women should stand up for themselves and take action
You're Automatic
You act the same way every time
Don't you know that you drive me crazy
You should be aware that you are making me insane
You're always at it
You are constantly doing something wrong
Baby you're not treating me right no
You are not treating me with respect
So understand it
You need to comprehend what I am saying
I'm a one lover bass lovin' lady
I am loyal to one person and I love music with a strong bass
I caught you at it
I discovered you doing something wrong
Get out of my life
Leave me alone and don't come back
You tried to video tape me
You attempted to record me without my consent
Then you tried to rent me out
Then you attempted to sell me to others for your own gain
But baby you could never freak me
But you can never control or manipulate me
I will show you what I'm all about
I will demonstrate who I really am
It's the same old story
This is a common occurrence between us
I'm tired of you wearing me down
I am tired of you constantly causing me stress and exhaustion
Cause there is nothing here for me
Because this relationship is not fulfilling for me
And baby I'll see you around
And I will likely encounter you again in the future
Oh yeah, you know I wanna
Oh yes, you know I want to
I wanna get over you
I want to move on from you
So I'm gonna
So I am going to
I'm gonna dance
I am going to dance my troubles away
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: DAVID THOMAS ANDREW MORGAN, RICHARD FREDERICK STANNARD, JULIAN GALLAGHER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Slayer Gal
Ah yeah I remember this. Someone I know who shall remain nameless (she know's who she is lol) played it so much that I learned the words whether I wanted to or not.
Annabelle Lynch
Ohhh, this song takes me right back!!!
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Thank you 1st time I've left comment in years
Rebelfleur
i was looking for this for ever thank you
Lord Papi Darkwing
my god this takes me back
tislevine
So happy right now! This song exists nowhere