The band has enjoyed considerable success on the Australian charts with hits "I Love It", "Pictures", "UFO" and "Kansas City", and have toured with the likes of Robbie Williams, Jamiroquai, Kanye West, and the Scissor Sisters.
The group released their eponymous debut album in Australia on 12 August 2006, eventually reaching double platinum status sometime in 2007. Their second album, 2, was released just over two years later on 18 August 2008, spawning four singles. Around this time, Pictures was released in the UK, and an album soon after - the UK version was self-titled, but actually consisted of selected tracks from both the original, Australian version of Sneaky Sound System and "2."
Their third album, From Here to Anywhere was released in Australia on October 7, 2011, featuring the singles We Love and Big.
Since 2014, the group has released one or two singles a year.
Their offical site is www.sneakysoundsystem.com
You Should Have Told Me
Sneaky Sound System Lyrics
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I?m thinkin to my self ?What is his mission?
To slide into my world: precise precision
Centered around me was a goody good song
Move, I?ll take ya up on and on
On and on and on and on.
The gals were something lines,
Like they were poetry.
Take a listen for yourself and you will see.
From the minute I metcha, I couldn?t forgetcha
I thought a hundred bucks to myself, I could getcha
End of my life, seems for right.
Well you know, whatever.
You seem tired, real clever.
Had a different flow from the rest,
Put my mind straight to the test
With his quick wit.
Intellect smooch on sharp stylin
Nothin much pleases much end the ?I?
Such a key I need is confidence
When was the last time things made sense
We started groovin, we were Oovin
Late night. Oops did I mention ya movin?
You should have told me you were gonna change
You should have told me you were gonna change
Mission accomplished, no turnin back
I knew she?d come around if I showed her all that
Pull over plenty when I turned it on
Had it on the tap for the whole night long.
Whatcha want?
(just come ask me)
Whatcha want?
(give me what you need)
Whatcha want?
(give it all for free)
Whatcha want?
(baby look and see)
Her smile turned to laughs and laughs turned to love
Days turned to weeks and weeks turned to months
And we still had the cashflow flowin.
I mean, without even knowin,
I fingered to myself, the princess landed.
I?ll show this girl a new diamond standard.
Little did I know what he had in store,
Cus deep in his pockets was so much more.
You should have told me you were gonna change
(should?ve should?ve should?ve should?ve)
You should have told me you were gonna change
(should?ve should?ve should?ve should?ve)
You should have told me you were gonna change
(should?ve should?ve should?ve should?ve)
You should have told me you were gonna change
(should?ve should?ve should?ve should?ve)
Fast cars, fine diamonds
Expensive gifts, perfect timin.
My life, her life, she said was all that.
Finally found a girl with whom I could relax.
Take the money well and ya listen to my friends
Blended right in, like a perfect gentleman.
Straight out of a book, master of style
Shoulda done my research, busted out his file.
I am who I am, I?ve been here from the start
Is this true who I be? (that easy from afar)
I?d a known, it just began to fade
?Cause everything she loved (I began to hate)
I wish about his habits, I had ta been told
Instead I had to wait for his ways to unfold.
It?s not my fault, I?m sure I gave it all
(A little too much from the start that?s all)
You should have told me you were gonna change
(should?ve should?ve should?ve should?ve)
You should have told me you were gonna change
(should?ve should?ve should?ve should?ve)
You should have told me you were gonna change
(should?ve should?ve should?ve should?ve)
You should have told me you were gonna change
(should?ve should?ve should?ve should?ve)
The lyrics of Sneaky Sound System's "You Should Have Told Me" tell the story of a woman who falls for a man who crashes into her life "like a high chase car collision." At the beginning, she describes how he slides into her world with precision and centers around her, grooving and moving with her all night long. She is enthralled by his intellect, sharp style, and quick wit, which put her mind straight to the test. As they spend more time together, she becomes deeply enamored with him, and they begin to build a life together with fast cars, fine diamonds, expensive gifts, and perfect timing.
However, things start to unravel when she realizes that he is not the person she thought he was. She wishes that she had been told about his habits before they started dating, but she had to wait for them to unfold and for his true nature to reveal itself. He changes from the person she fell in love with, and she realizes that everything she loved, he began to hate. In the end, she wishes that he had told her he was going to change so she could have been prepared for it.
The lyrics of "You Should Have Told Me" tell a relatable story of falling in love with someone who turns out to be different from what you thought. It is a cautionary tale of the importance of communication and honesty in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Crash into my life like a high chase car collision
You came into my life with a lot of force and energy, catching my attention.
I?m thinkin to my self ?What is his mission?
I'm curious about your intentions and what you want from me.
To slide into my world: precise precision
You entered my world with calculated steps and accuracy.
Centered around me was a goody good song
You focused your attention on me, making me feel special and important.
Move, I?ll take ya up on and on
Let's keep going and continue to explore this connection we have.
The gals were something lines,
The things you said were like poetry and impressed me.
Like they were poetry.
Your words were beautiful and captivating, like poetry.
Take a listen for yourself and you will see.
Listen to what I heard and you will understand why I was impressed.
From the minute I metcha, I couldn?t forgetcha
I was immediately drawn to you and couldn't get you out of my mind.
I thought a hundred bucks to myself, I could getcha
I believed that I could easily win you over with my charm and money.
End of my life, seems for right.
Being with you feels like the right thing to do and I can't imagine my life without you.
Well you know, whatever.
I don't really care about anything else, as long as I have you.
You seem tired, real clever.
You appear to be smart and witty, but also tired or bored.
Had a different flow from the rest,
You stood out from others and had a unique personality.
Put my mind straight to the test
You challenged me intellectually and made me think.
With his quick wit.
You were clever and quick with your words.
Intellect smooch on sharp stylin
Your intelligence and style impressed me and drew me in.
Nothin much pleases much end the ?I?
Nothing makes me happier than being with you and having you in my life.
Such a key I need is confidence
Confidence is an important quality that I value and look for in a partner.
When was the last time things made sense
Sometimes life doesn't make sense, but being with you makes everything feel right.
We started groovin, we were Oovin
We started to connect and move together in a rhythm.
Late night. Oops did I mention ya movin?
As we spent more time together, we became physically intimate and enjoyed each other's company.
You should have told me you were gonna change
I wish you had been honest with me from the beginning about your intentions and changes in your behavior.
Mission accomplished, no turnin back
You were successful in winning me over, and there was no going back from there.
I knew she?d come around if I showed her all that
I believed that if I showed you my best qualities and aspects of my life, you would eventually fall for me.
Pull over plenty when I turned it on
I had plenty of attention and affection to give you and would give it all to you when the time was right.
Had it on the tap for the whole night long.
I was ready and willing to give you my all, all night long.
Whatcha want?
What do you desire or need from me?
(just come ask me)
I'm willing to give you anything you want, just ask me.
(give me what you need)
Let me know what you want and I will do my best to provide it for you.
(give it all for free)
I am willing to give you all that you want and need, without expecting anything in return.
(baby look and see)
Take a closer look at what I have to offer and see for yourself the love and care I have for you.
Her smile turned to laughs and laughs turned to love
We started out enjoying each other's company, but eventually fell in love.
Days turned to weeks and weeks turned to months
Our relationship grew and developed over time, and we were together for months.
And we still had the cashflow flowin.
Despite being together for a while, we still had a lot of money and resources to enjoy our time together.
I mean, without even knowin,
We were so caught up in each other and our relationship that we didn't even realize how much time had passed.
I fingered to myself, the princess landed.
I felt like I had landed a beautiful and amazing partner, like a prince with his princess.
I?ll show this girl a new diamond standard.
I will treat you like royalty and give you the best of everything.
Little did I know what he had in store,
I didn't realize at the time that there were hidden aspects and qualities about you that would eventually cause problems in our relationship.
Cus deep in his pockets was so much more.
You had more to offer than I initially realized, but this included negative qualities as well as positive ones.
Fast cars, fine diamonds
You had material possessions like nice cars and expensive jewelry.
Expensive gifts, perfect timin.
You gave me expensive gifts and seemed to always arrive and do things at the right time.
My life, her life, she said was all that.
You seemed to make my life and your life better and more fulfilling, according to you.
Finally found a girl with whom I could relax.
Being with you was a comforting and relaxing experience, and I felt like I could truly be myself around you.
Take the money well and ya listen to my friends
You accepted and enjoyed the financial benefits of our relationship, and listened to advice from your friends about us.
Blended right in, like a perfect gentleman.
You fit in well with my social circles and acted like a perfect gentleman around my friends and family.
Straight out of a book, master of style
You seemed to have stepped out of a romantic novel, with your style and behavior.
Shoulda done my research, busted out his file.
I should have done more investigating into your background and character, in order to avoid any negative surprises later on.
I am who I am, I?ve been here from the start
I am the same person that you met from the beginning and haven't changed.
Is this true who I be? (that easy from afar)
Is this really who I am, or does this impression only work from a distance?
I?d a known, it just began to fade
If I had known the real you from the beginning, our connection would have faded earlier.
?Cause everything she loved (I began to hate)
As I learned more about you and your character, I began to dislike and hate the things that you loved and valued.
I wish about his habits, I had ta been told
I wish someone had warned me about your habits and behaviors beforehand.
Instead I had to wait for his ways to unfold.
Instead, I had to wait and see how you behaved and what kind of person you truly were over time.
Contributed by Aaliyah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.