Born in Austin TX, USA he began his professional music career in 2011, gaining notoriety on YouTube by releasing original music and cover songs from popular recording artists such as Chris Brown, The Weeknd, and Drake. In 2013, he signed a recording contract with Republic Records, and released remastered versions of his 2012 mixtape My Life and debut single "Ride". His self-titled debut album SoMo was released in 2014.
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Obsession
SoMo Lyrics
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Gotta be a day to rest
You know that sometimes it's hard to let down my guard
Still I try my best
You've been holding on to something
I've been on a satellite
Running round and round this world
Like a vagabond till the end of time, oh
Ain't no coming back
If you say goodbye ain't no coming back, oh
Ain't no coming back
If you say goodbye ain't no coming back, oh
You had no obsession with the life
Just wanted affection in the night, oh
You had no direction from a sign
We had disconnection on the line, oh
You told me that you didn't want this on your own
(you wanted things, you wanted things
You wanted things on your own)
You told me that you didn't want this all alone
Well who am I to put in miles, on your heart?
Well who am I to put in miles, on your heart?
You know i don't drink on Sundays
Guessing that today's my test
You know that sometimes it's hard to let down my guard
Still i try my best, oh
Ain't no coming back
If you say goodbye ain't no coming back, oh
Ain't no coming back
If you say goodbye ain't no coming back, oh
You had no obsession with the life
Just wanted affection in the night, oh
You had no direction from a sign
We had disconnection on the line, oh
You told me that you didn't want this on your own
(you wanted things, you wanted things
You wanted things on your own)
You told me that you didn't want this all alone
Well who am I to put in miles, on your heart?
Well who am I to put in miles, on your heart?
The opening lyrics of SoMo's song "Obsession" convey a personal struggle with temptation and self-discipline. SoMo expresses the value of rest and acknowledges the difficulty of letting down one's guard. The theme of temptation and personal responsibility is evident throughout the song, particularly in the chorus where SoMo sings about the finality of goodbye and the poetic notion that certain choices cannot be undone. The line "Running round and round this world/Like a vagabond till the end of time" suggests that the singer is conflicted and potentially lost, searching for something that may never be found.
Further into the song, SoMo sings about a relationship that is lacking in direction and communication, with one partner more focused on physical affection than emotional connection. The repetition of "You had no obsession with the life/Just wanted affection in the night" emphasizes this point and creates a feeling of detachment. The second half of the song deals with an attempt to reconcile or rekindle the relationship, but the singer acknowledges that they cannot force or manipulate the other person's feelings. The final lines of the song, "Well who am I to put in miles, on your heart?" convey a sense of defeat and resignation, with the singer acknowledging that they cannot control or shape the other person's emotions.
Overall, "Obsession" is a song that deals with the complicated nature of relationships and personal responsibility. The song conveys themes of temptation, self-discipline, detachment, and acceptance of limitations.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, you know I don't smoke on Sunday
I take a day off to rest and recharge.
Gotta be a day to rest
I need to take time to rejuvenate and be ready for the week ahead.
You know that sometimes it's hard to let down my guard
I struggle with vulnerability and opening up to people.
Still I try my best
I put in effort to overcome my fears.
You've been holding on to something
You have been carrying a burden that you haven't shared.
I've been on a satellite
I've been disconnected and feeling lost.
Running round and round this world
I've been aimlessly wandering through life.
Like a vagabond till the end of time, oh
I feel like I'm wandering without direction for the rest of my life.
Ain't no coming back
Once you've left, there's no turning back.
If you say goodbye ain't no coming back, oh
Once you say goodbye, it's final.
You had no obsession with the life
You weren't passionate about anything in life.
Just wanted affection in the night, oh
You only craved physical intimacy without emotional connection.
You had no direction from a sign
You lacked guidance and clarity in life.
We had disconnection on the line, oh
Our relationship lacked communication and understanding.
You told me that you didn't want this on your own
You didn't want to go through life alone and wanted a partner.
(you wanted things, you wanted things
You had aspirations and dreams for your future.
You told me that you didn't want this all alone
You needed someone to be with you and support you.
Well who am I to put in miles, on your heart?
I don't want to be the cause of heartbreak or pain for you.
You know i don't drink on Sundays
I don't have any vices on this day of rest.
Guessing that today's my test
I'm challenging myself to stay true to my values.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, CTM Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Akil King, Josep Somers-Morales, Vincent Van Den Ende
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