She released her debut album 'Love Me For Who I Am' on 23 September 2011.
Never Played The Bass
Shary-An Lyrics
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He wanna take me to the aftershow party
But he can’t get no admission
And nobody seem to know him at all so I say
Are you really a musician?
I can see you got a heart of gold
I ain’t got no defense,
Look you’re the sweetest liar I know, I know
But you ain’t never played the bass
You ain’t never played the bass
Still the music don’t feel like it did when I felt it with you
But you ain’t never played the bass
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no, no
He takes my hand and leads me to the bar buying drinks
While he’s counting on his loose change
He’s tripping honest without knowing that I already
Slipped my number in his wallet
I can see you got a heart of gold
Pretty sure the best is yet to know
And I ain’t got no defense,
Look you’re the sweetest liar I know, I know,
But you ain’t never played the bass
You ain’t never played the bass
Still the music don’t feel like it did when I felt it with you
But you ain’t never played the bass
(No, no, no)
You ain’t never played the bass
(No, no, no)
Still the music don’t feel like it did when I felt it with you
Somebody call a doctor
Call him up quick
Been gettin’ to my heart
Then you know me lovesick
Somebody call a doctor
Call him up quick
Been gettin’ to my heart
Then you know me lovesick
But you ain’t never played the bass
You ain’t never played the bass
Still the music don’t feel like it did when I felt it with you
But you ain’t never played the bass
You ain’t never played the bass
Still the music don’t feel like it did when I felt it with you
Somebody call a doctor
Call him up quick
Been gettin’ to my heart
Then you know me lovesick
Somebody call a doctor
Call him up quick
Been gettin’ to my heart
Then you know me lovesick
The song "Never Played The Bass" by Shary-An is about a woman who meets a man at an after-show party and is skeptical of his claim that he is a musician. She sees that he has a heart of gold but lacks rhythm and musical ability. Despite this, they continue to flirt and share a connection, but she knows that the music doesn't feel the same as it did with someone who truly knew how to play the bass. The chorus repeats that he has never played the bass, emphasizing that their shared love for music is not as genuine as she would like it to be. The bridge of the song suddenly switches to a call for a doctor, which could suggest that the intensity of their passion is causing her physical distress.
Throughout the song, there is a juxtaposition between the man's lack of musical talent and his ability to charm her. This highlights the complexity of attraction and the way that people can be drawn to each other despite obvious differences or flaws. The chorus implies that music is a metaphor for the relationship, as it too lacks the same quality that she experienced with someone else. The bridge, with its call for a doctor, creates a sense of urgency and danger, which adds a layer of drama to the overall narrative of the song.
Overall, "Never Played The Bass" is a catchy pop song that explores the themes of attraction, authenticity, and passion. Its lyrics are relatable and its upbeat tempo makes it a fun addition to any playlist.
Line by Line Meaning
He wanna take me to the aftershow party
He wants to take me to an exclusive party after the music show
But he can’t get no admission
He doesn't have the permissions or access to get into the party
And nobody seem to know him at all so I say
No one recognizes him, so I ask whether he really is who he claims to be
Are you really a musician?
I ask him whether he has the skills and experience to be called a musician
I can see you got a heart of gold
I can tell he's a good-hearted person
But you ain’t got no rhythm in your bones
But he lacks the basic musical skills and rhythm
I ain’t got no defense,
I can't resist his charm and good nature
Look you’re the sweetest liar I know, I know
But I know he's not telling the truth about being a musician
But you ain’t never played the bass
He has never played the bass guitar, despite claiming to be a musician
Still the music don’t feel like it did when I felt it with you
Despite his lack of musical skills, I still don't feel the same connection as I did when we were together
He takes my hand and leads me to the bar buying drinks
He leads me to the bar and buys drinks for us
While he’s counting on his loose change
He doesn't have much money and has to count change to pay for the drinks
He’s tripping honest without knowing that I already
He's being honest and sincere without realizing that I've already slipped my number into his wallet
Slipped my number in his wallet
I've secretly given him my phone number
Pretty sure the best is yet to know
I think he has potential to be a better person and show his true character
You ain’t never played the bass
He still hasn't played the bass guitar
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
Repeated negation for emphasis
Somebody call a doctor
I need medical attention
Call him up quick
Call the doctor urgently
Been gettin’ to my heart
My heart has been affected by something
Then you know me lovesick
I am lovesick and need help
Contributed by Jayce O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.