After he went viral with the R&B-inflected "Goodie Bag" in 2017, he continued to release one-off tracks until presenting the Lately EP in 2019. It included another streaming hit, "Habit."
Growing up in Moraga, California, Gamsky began playing the guitar in middle school and recording his own music when he was 13. While in high school, he played guitar and bass in the band Shoot the Roots, which also featured classmates Cole Leksan and Jack Morris. After graduating in 2010, Gamsky played in the indie rock band Feed Me Jack and gave guitar lessons while attending the University of California, Santa Cruz. As a music major, he studied classical guitar while minoring in electronic music. He completed his degree in 2015, and Feed Me Jack called it quits the following year.
Gamsky debuted his solo project, Still Woozy, with the warped and jazzy "Vacation" in April 2017, following it weeks later with "Cooks," which proved to be a streaming breakthrough. Later the same year, the highly stylized soul of "Goodie Bag" became an even bigger online hit, amassing tens of millions of streams. He released periodic singles over the next year-and-a-half until landing a distribution deal with Interscope for his label Still Woozy Productions. They released the debut EP Lately EP in May 2019. It contained "Habit," which became his biggest hit since "Goodie Bag."
Still Woozy returned with more original material in 2020, including "Window" and "Cheesin'," the latter a collaborative track for Republic Records with artists including Cautious Clay, Remi Wolf, and Claud. Back on his own, he kicked off 2021 with "Rocky."
WTF
Still Woozy Lyrics
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Love you when my soul is good
Love you when my soul is good
I can be your darling and you could be too
Would you come over, darling?
Come over, darling
Come over, darling, do
Come over, darling, come over
Come over, darling, do
No I don't really know what we're doing here
Don't ask me no questions I don't wanna hear
Wanna get this thing under way
You look at me to hush up, then I hear you say
Ai yai yai yai yuh (hush up)
I got a mouth that could run a mile
And a brain in a downward spiral
Just don't lie, just don't lie to me
No, no, no, no
Love you when my soul is good
I can be your darling and you could be too
Would you come over, darling?
Come over, darling
Come over, darling, do
Love you when my soul is good
I could never get anything past you
Would you come over, darling?
Come over, darling
Come over, darling, do
Come over, darling, come over
Come over, darling, do
'Cause I'ma pick you up
When your head is down low
Just call me the bus (yeah)
I always come around eventually
Appear like a hold up with no guns and no rings
I been working for the both of us
I got a mouth that could run a mile
And a brain in a downward spiral
Just don't lie, just don't lie to me
No, no, no, no
Love you when my soul is good
Love you when my soul is good
Love you when my soul is good
(Oh, please, you don't have to worry)
Love you when my soul is good
Love you when my soul is good
I can be your darling and you could be too
Would you come over, darling?
Come over, darling
Come over, darling, do (you I know I)
Love you when my soul is good
I could never get anything past you
Would you come over, darling?
Come over, darling
Come over, darling, do
Come over, darling, come over
Come over, darling, do
The lyrics of Still Woozy’s “WTF” suggest a relationship dynamic that is both complicated and passionate. The opening lines of the song— “Love you when my soul is good”—suggest that the singer’s love for their partner is rooted in a deep understanding and appreciation of the best parts of themselves, and this love persists even when other parts of their personality may emerge. The repeated refrain of “Come over, darling” may indicate that there is some tension or distance between the singer and their partner, and this desire to be close is a way of reconciling those differences.
The second verse introduces some of that tension, with the singer admitting that they “don’t really know what [they’re] doing here” and asking their partner not to ask questions. It seems that the singer may be insecure or uncertain about their relationship, and they want to keep things moving forward while avoiding any difficult conversations. The line “I got a mouth that could run a mile / And a brain in a downward spiral” suggest that the singer may have a tendency to overthink things, which could be contributing to their anxiety.
However, despite all of this uncertainty and emotion, the song remains catchy and upbeat throughout. The repeated refrain of “Love you when my soul is good” and the insistent call for their partner to “Come over, darling” give the song a feeling of hopefulness and longing. Ultimately, it seems that the singer believes in the strength of their connection with their partner, even if they aren’t quite sure how to express it.
Line by Line Meaning
Love you when my soul is good
I love you when I'm feeling my best self, when I'm happy and content with my life.
Love you when my soul is good
I love you when I'm feeling my best self, when I'm happy and content with my life.
Love you when my soul is good
I love you when I'm feeling my best self, when I'm happy and content with my life.
I can be your darling and you could be too
We could be mutually affectionate, call each other pet names, and reciprocate the love and care we receive.
Would you come over, darling?
I desire your presence, and I hope that you'd come to me or invite me to you.
Come over, darling
I'm asking you to come and spend time with me.
Come over, darling, do
I'm urging you to come and see me, to not hesitate and to act upon your desire to be with me.
No I don't really know what we're doing here
I'm unsure about how to define our relationship or what we're truly feeling towards each other.
Don't ask me no questions I don't wanna hear
I am not ready to confront any issues or challenges that may be present between us, and I'd like to avoid discussing them.
Wanna get this thing under way
I desire to take our relationship to the next level, to officially acknowledge that there's something going on between us.
You look at me to hush up, then I hear you say
You give me a look that indicates that you want me to be quiet, and then you speak up.
Ai yai yai yai yuh (hush up)
You tell me to hush, to not say anything that may cause trouble.
I got a mouth that could run a mile
I tend to speak my mind and express my thoughts and emotions in a very vocal manner.
And a brain in a downward spiral
I have a lot of conflicting emotions and thoughts that weigh me down and make it difficult for me to think clearly.
Just don't lie, just don't lie to me
I need you to be honest and truthful with me, to not keep any secrets or hide anything from me.
Love you when my soul is good
I love you when I'm feeling my best self, when I'm happy and content with my life.
I could never get anything past you
You're very perceptive and aware of what's going on around you, and I can't hide anything from you.
Come over, darling
I'm asking you to come and spend time with me.
Come over, darling
I'm asking you to come and spend time with me.
Come over, darling, do
I'm urging you to come and see me, to not hesitate and to act upon your desire to be with me.
Cause I'ma pick you up
I will be there for you when you're feeling down or overwhelmed, to help you feel better and supported.
When your head is down low
When you're sad or discouraged.
Just call me the bus (yeah)
Think of me as a means of transportation that will help you get to a better state of mind.
I always come around eventually
I may not be perfect, but I'll try my best to be there for you when you need me, even if it takes me some time to show up.
Appear like a hold up with no guns and no rings
I may seem like a thief or a robber, but I have no intentions of stealing anything from you.
I been working for the both of us
I've been trying really hard to make our relationship work, to make it meaningful and fulfilling for both of us.
Love you when my soul is good
I love you when I'm feeling my best self, when I'm happy and content with my life.
Love you when my soul is good
I love you when I'm feeling my best self, when I'm happy and content with my life.
Love you when my soul is good
I love you when I'm feeling my best self, when I'm happy and content with my life.
(Oh, please, you don't have to worry)
I'm trying to reassure you that everything is going to be okay, that there's no reason to be anxious or stressed.
Love you when my soul is good
I love you when I'm feeling my best self, when I'm happy and content with my life.
I can be your darling and you could be too
We could be mutually affectionate, call each other pet names, and reciprocate the love and care we receive.
Would you come over, darling?
I desire your presence, and I hope that you'd come to me or invite me to you.
Come over, darling
I'm asking you to come and spend time with me.
Come over, darling, do (you I know I)
I'm urging you to come and see me, to not hesitate and to act upon your desire to be with me.
Love you when my soul is good
I love you when I'm feeling my best self, when I'm happy and content with my life.
I could never get anything past you
You're very perceptive and aware of what's going on around you, and I can't hide anything from you.
Come over, darling
I'm asking you to come and spend time with me.
Come over, darling
I'm asking you to come and spend time with me.
Come over, darling, do
I'm urging you to come and see me, to not hesitate and to act upon your desire to be with me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lars Stalfors, Sven Eric Gamsky
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lightning5054
Lyrics for the deaf, or literate :)
Love you when my soul is good
Love you when my soul is good
Love you when my soul is good
I can be your darling or you could be too
Would you come over darling
Come over darling
Come over darling, do
Come over darling
Come over
Come over darling, do
No I don’t really know what we’re doing here
Don’t ask me no questions, I don’t wanna hear
Wanna get this thing under way
You look at me to hush up
Then I hear you say
Ai yai yai yai yuh
I got a mouth that could run a mile
And a brain in a downward spiral
Just don’t lie, just don’t lie to me
No, no, no, no
Love you when my soul is good
I can be your darling or you could be too
Would you come over darling
Come over darling
Come over darling, do
Love you when my soul is good
I could never get anything passed you
Would you come over darling
Come over darling
Come over darling, do
Come over darling
Come over
Come over darling, do
‘Cause Imma pick you up
When your head is down low
Just call me the bus
I always come around eventually
Appear like a hold up with no guns and no rings
I been working for the both of us
I got a mouth that could run a mile
And a brain in a downward spiral
Just don’t lie, just don’t lie to me
No, no, no, no
Love you when my soul is good
Love you when my soul is good
Love you when my soul is good
Love you when my soul is good
Love you when my soul is good
I can be your darling or you could be too
Would you come over darling
Come over darling
Come over darling, do
Love you when my soul is good
I could never get anything passed you
Would you come over darling
Come over darling
Come over darling, do
Come over darling
Come over
Come over darling, do
(Thanks to a l for posting the lyrics when the song first came out, also you did amazing with the song woozy :)
@boograys
Aye yai yai yai yai YUH 0:51
@NuWAVPTW
didn't even know that he dropped all this new heat. SHEEEESH
@Flower4229
I was so excited when I saw this morning 😭
@benkestokmusic
same, i saw all these new videos and was like "wait, still woozy album?!?!?! lets gooo"
@benkestokmusic
this artwork aesthetic is also really good btw
@loreleirivera7476
This song has been stuuuck in my head and its so good i dont even mind
@blessme5450
the song just came out
@chillmuse8368
@@blessme5450 that’s wut i’m sayin 😂
@benkestokmusic
that chorus gets me haha, so good
@loreleirivera7476
@@blessme5450 he released it on spotify before youtube I believe; it was out a bit before the video came out.