Skye Edwards is a British singer, born 1974 in south east London. Until 200… Read Full Bio ↴Skye Edwards is a British singer, born 1974 in south east London. Until 2003, she was and now again is, the lead singer of the band Morcheeba. Edwards decided to shorten her name to Skye by taking the first letter of each of her names (Shirley Klarisse Yonavive) and putting them together. She has also sung on two charity collaborations, Perfect Day 1997, in aid of BBC Children in Need and Band Aid 20, in 2004, in aid of famine relief in Sudan, Africa. Edwards has two children, a son and a daughter.

Upon leaving Morcheeba, Edwards was replaced by Daisy Martey (formerly of Noonday Underground) as the band's vocalist. (Martey was subsequently criticised by fans for sounding too much like Skye. She did not tour with the band following the release of their first album with her, The Antidote, her place being taken by Jody Sternberg.)

Edwards is signed to Atlantic Records UK. Her debut solo album, Mind How You Go was released on February 27th, 2006.

New solo album 2009: Skye - Keeping Secrets, Skywards Recordings, www.myspace.com/myskyesite

2010: With "Blood Like Lemonade" Skye is firmly back in place. According to Skye "it all happened quite by chance". After seven years, she bumped into Ross Godfrey at her manager's office. They gave each other a big hug, had a chat, and this led to the brother's asking Skye (through their manager) if she would be interested in singing a few songs on their new record. Skye's immediate thought was "Nope", but she thought about it a bit, they had a meal together, "got pretty drunk" and agreed "lets make another Morcheeba record".

What's Wrong With Me
Skye Lyrics

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I try not to think about the distance of the setting sun
I try not to think about the rain
I try not to think about the saints and sinners, who have more fun?
I try not to think about the rain
I try not to think about the evil empires and stupid fools
I try not to think about the rain
I try not to think about the regulations and the rules
I try not to think about the rain

Oh oh oh
What's wrong with me?

I try not to think about the money, the mortgage on my home
I try not to think about the rain
I try not to think about the voice mails, e-mails, angry females on the phone
I try not to think about the rain
I try not to think about the job and all responsibilities
I try not to think about the rain
I try not to think about my TV, BBC or MTV
I try not to think about the rain

Oh oh oh
What's wrong with me?
Oh oh oh oh
What's wrong with me?

I try not to think about the planets when they line up wrong
I try not to think about the rain
I try not to think about the future or the future, so on and so on
I try not to think about the rain

Oh oh oh
What's wrong with me?

Oh oh oh oh
What's wrong with me?

Overall Meaning

In Skye's song "What's Wrong With Me," she sings about her attempts to distract herself from the troubles and worries of the world. The first half of each verse lists off different things she tries not to think about, including the distance of the setting sun, saints and sinners, evil empires and stupid fools, and regulations and rules. The second half of each verse brings us back to the central theme of the song, as Skye declares her attempts to avoid thinking about the rain.

The chorus, which simply repeats the question "What's wrong with me?" over and over, is a poignant and relatable reflection on the moments when life's stresses can feel overwhelming. By listing off examples of things she tries to avoid thinking about, Skye highlights the many sources of anxiety that can weigh on us in our daily lives. The repetition of the phrase "I try not to think about the rain" gives the song a powerful sense of emotional continuity and emphasizes the idea that, no matter our individual struggles, we all experience difficult moments that we struggle to overcome.

Overall, "What's Wrong With Me" is a contemplative and introspective song that encourages listeners to acknowledge their troubles and confront them head-on. Skye's melodic vocals are well-suited to the haunting and dreamy instrumental backdrop, and the song's simple structure and repeated theme make it a powerful and memorable addition to her discography.

Line by Line Meaning

I try not to think about the distance of the setting sun
I don't want to think about the inevitability of change and endings.

I try not to think about the rain
I'm avoiding thinking about anything that might bring me down.

I try not to think about the saints and sinners, who have more fun?
I wonder if other people are happier than me and if I'm doing something wrong.

I try not to think about the evil empires and stupid fools
I don't want to acknowledge the negative aspects of the world around me.

I try not to think about the regulations and the rules
I feel constrained by rules and regulations and want to avoid thinking about them.

I try not to think about the money, the mortgage on my home
I'm worried about my financial situation and don't want to face it head on.

I try not to think about the voice mails, e-mails, angry females on the phone
I'm avoiding confrontational situations and communication that stresses me out.

I try not to think about the job and all responsibilities
I feel overwhelmed and want to escape thinking about my responsibilities.

I try not to think about my TV, BBC or MTV
I'm using distraction to avoid thinking about my problems.

I try not to think about the planets when they line up wrong
I feel like the world is working against me and want to avoid thinking about cosmic signs of things going wrong.

I try not to think about the future or the future, so on and so on
I feel anxious and uncertain about the future and want to avoid thinking about it.

What's wrong with me?
Despite my efforts to avoid my problems, I know something is still not right with me.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PATRICK RAYMOND LEONARD

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