Although the project released four singles in the mid '90s, with initial singers Kimberley Kearney and Dacia Bridges, worldwide success came with third vocalist, Tina Harris. Everything's Gonna Be Alright was released in 1997, which topped charts around the world and started a musical theme, sampling classical music, which the project would later become known for.
Tina Harris left after two years, with Jade Villalon replacing her as the fourth vocalist with five original albums, all reaching Gold or Platinum in Korea. Villalon, along with "Geo" left the project after seven years to go on and do other projects.
Vocalist Jamie Pineda took the role as new vocalist shortly after in late 2007 and then releasing her first studio album The Next Generation in 2009, which was produced by Derek Bramble. Pineda released one more album, Diamond Veil in 2011 and it was released in Japan and Korea, as the 8th studio album from Sweetbox.
In 2013, famed Japanese singer Miho Fukuhara became the new frontwoman and for the first time in the projects history, male vocalist/rapper LogiQ Pryce would co-front the project with her. The studio album, titled #Zeitgeist21 is due for release in July 2013.
How Does It Feel
Sweetbox Lyrics
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Gave all I had just to be in your world
Now look at me, I'm not the same
Don't look so mad cuz a lot has changed, yeah
So you called, cuz you miss me
You want me back and you say you love me
Get over it, you're such a fool
Ooh, how you gonna think
I'm gonna sit around and wait for you?
Ooh, find another girl to play
How does it feel?
When you're the stupid one
And all your games are done
I really wanna know, how does it feel?
To see me pass you by
All hugged up with some guy
I really wanna know, how does it...
Now look at you, who's cryin' now?
Did you think that I'd never catch up
To your lies, your life of shame
You hold me tight then forget my name, yeah
Now I'm back, I'm feelin' good
Just runnin' game that I learned from you
You really think I'd take you back?
My life is good and I ain't thinkin' 'bout you
Ooh, how you gonna think
I'm gonna sit around and wait for you?
Ooh, find another girl to play
How does it feel?
When you're the stupid one
And all your games are done
I really wanna know, how does it feel?
To see me pass you by
All hugged up with some guy
I really wanna know, how does it...
How does it feel?
I really wanna know
Yeah, how does it feel
To see me over you?
I wanna know
Yeah, how does it feel?
How does it.. feel
Don't give me that look
You messed up, what can I say?
I'm lettin' you know
Oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh
(How's it feel?)
How does it feel?
When you're the stupid one
And all your games are done
I really wanna know, how does it feel?
To see me pass you by
All hugged up with some guy
I really wanna know, how does it...
These lyrics tell a story of a woman who was once infatuated with a man and gave all she had just to be with him. However, she has now realized that he was playing games with her and only used her. The man then tries to come back into her life, claiming that he loves her, but she has moved on and refuses to be played with again. The woman is now in control and is not interested in being with the man anymore. She has learned from her past experiences and is not willing to let him play games with her anymore.
The tone of the song is very empowering and uplifting, as the woman has taken back control of her life after being used and manipulated. The chorus, "How does it feel? When you're the stupid one, And all your games are done, I really wanna know, how does it feel?" reinforces the idea that the woman is no longer willing to be played with and has turned the tables on the man who once had power over her. She now wants to see how he feels now that he is the one who has lost control.
The lyrics also show how someone can grow and learn from their past experiences. The woman has been able to move on and is not interested in being with someone who only wants to play games with her. She has become stronger and more independent, and is not willing to settle for someone who does not truly love her.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me, that silly girl
I used to be naive and foolish
Gave all I had just to be in your world
I sacrificed everything to be with you
Now look at me, I'm not the same
I've changed and grown stronger
Don't look so mad cuz a lot has changed, yeah
You shouldn't be angry about my newfound confidence
So you called, cuz you miss me
You only want me back because you miss me
You want me back and you say you love me
You claim to love me and want us to reunite
Get over it, you're such a fool
You need to move on, because I have
My life is good and I ain't thinkin' 'bout you
I'm happy without you and don't care about you anymore
Ooh, how you gonna think
Why would you assume
I'm gonna sit around and wait for you?
That I would wait for you to come back?
Ooh, find another girl to play
Go find someone else to play games with
How does it feel?
What's your experience like
When you're the stupid one
Now you're the foolish one
And all your games are done
You can't manipulate me anymore
To see me pass you by
To witness me move on without you
All hugged up with some guy
In a new relationship with someone else
Now look at you, who's cryin' now?
You're the one who's upset now
Did you think that I'd never catch up
Did you assume I'd never see through your lies and catch up with you?
To your lies, your life of shame
To the falsehoods you perpetuated and your shameful existence
You hold me tight then forget my name, yeah
You forget about me as soon as you've got what you wanted
Now I'm back, I'm feelin' good
I'm back and feeling great
Just runnin' game that I learned from you
Playing games with you just like you played games with me
You really think I'd take you back?
Do you honestly believe I'd want you back?
How does it feel?
What's your experience like
To see me over you?
To see that I'm over you?
Don't give me that look
Don't look at me like that
You messed up, what can I say?
You made mistakes, what can I do?
I'm lettin' you know
I'm informing you
Oh oh, oh oh
oh oh, oh oh
(How's it feel?)
(What's your experience like?)
Contributed by Isaiah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
kourado chingis
Love it ^_^
Nekorin
"If you want to hear this song on the upcoming Sweetbox live tour, subscribe." ... What do you mean by this? Can you get Jade and Tina back to perform if we vote for their songs?