Tentendo has a diverse background in his music and production life, studyin… Read Full Bio ↴Tentendo has a diverse background in his music and production life, studying bass guitar and music performance, before a wrist injury turned his attention to production recently when he was unable to play. Shifting his energy to production he found interest and influence in a range of artists, citing Taylor Mcferrin, Flying Lotus, J Dilla and The Roots as his musical inspiration.

His production took a positive turn over the past year as he joined forces with rising Melbourne act Billy Davis (for who he plays bass and produces), whose debut album A Family Portrait saw support from the likes of BBC1, Okayplayer, and High Snobiety, while sharing the stage with the likes of GoldLink and Noname. From there, he has gone on to produce for several other artists in the growing Billy Davis camp, Blasko and Jordan Dennis, while also launching his own solo career. Tentendo's production style consists of carefully layered percussion and thick synths saturated in sweet. sticky vocals with thumping bass lines to colour the melodic madness. Lush, RnB neo-soul at its very best.

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Thoughts
Tentendo Lyrics

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Save me, that Sunday night, that's when you're mine
I'll keep you waiting
Maybe I'm biased, but I know you like it when I

I think about you all the time
Saw you with her but I don't buy it
You know that I can take you higher
I don't wanna suffocate ya

I love that you don't say much
Feel it in the way, you, touch
This ain't really what I thought
But I can't say no to that
I love when you don't say much
Feel it in the way, I fuck
This ain't really what you'd thought
But you can't say no to that

Think about the night had you on your ride
But you hold that time with you
Set me on your phone with some
Dollar signs just by my side 'cause you're waiting
To have that moment, to get to know me, that ain't changing
When you're lonely, come back for me

I think about you all the time
Saw you with her but I don't buy it
You know that I can take you higher
I don't wanna suffocate ya

I love that you don't say much
Feel it in the way, you, touch
This ain't really what I thought
But I can't say no to that
I love when you don't say much
Feel it in the way, I, fuck
This ain't really what you'd thought
But you can't say no to that

But you can't say no to that
But you can't say no to that

But you can't say no to that
But you can't say no to that

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tentendo's song "Thoughts" depict a complex romantic relationship. The singer is clearly infatuated with someone, longing for their attention and affection. They describe a particular Sunday night when they feel connected and claim ownership over that moment. The singer acknowledges their own bias but believes that the person they are interested in also enjoys their presence.

The lyrics also highlight a sense of possessiveness and jealousy. The singer admits to constantly thinking about the person, even though they have seen them with someone else. They express a desire to take their connection to a higher level but also fear suffocating the person. There seems to be an unspoken understanding and physical chemistry between the singer and the person of interest.

The second verse suggests a past encounter, possibly a night spent together. The person holds the memory close, saving the singer's number on their phone with dollar signs symbolizing its value. The singer believes that the person is waiting for a moment to fully get to know them and acknowledges that they won't change their feelings. They offer themself as a source of comfort and companionship, urging the person to come back when they feel lonely.

Overall, the lyrics of "Thoughts" reflect the struggles and complexities of a passionate, possibly secretive, and somewhat possessive relationship. There is a longing for connection and a refusal to let go, even though the relationship may not be what either party initially expected.

Line by Line Meaning

Save me, that Sunday night, that's when you're mine
I feel a sense of security and belonging when we spend Sunday nights together

I'll keep you waiting
I enjoy making you anticipate and yearn for me

Maybe I'm biased, but I know you like it when I
It may be my own perspective, but I am aware that you enjoy it when I

I think about you all the time
You occupy my thoughts constantly

Saw you with her but I don't buy it
I noticed you with another person, but I refuse to believe what I saw

You know that I can take you higher
You are aware that I can elevate your emotions and experiences

I don't wanna suffocate ya
I don't want to overwhelm or burden you

I love that you don't say much
I appreciate the fact that you are not very talkative

Feel it in the way, you, touch
I can sense your affection through your physical interactions

This ain't really what I thought
The current situation does not match my initial expectations

But I can't say no to that
However, I find myself unable to reject it

I love when you don't say much
I enjoy it when you are quiet

Feel it in the way, I, fuck
I can sense the connection and intensity in our intimate moments

This ain't really what you'd thought
This situation doesn't align with what you anticipated

But you can't say no to that
However, you find yourself unable to resist it

Think about the night had you on your ride
I reminisce about the night when you were enjoying yourself

But you hold that time with you
You cherish and keep the memories of that time with you

Set me on your phone with some
You saved my contact on your phone along with

Dollar signs just by my side 'cause you're waiting
Symbols of wealth next to my name because you are patiently waiting

To have that moment, to get to know me, that ain't changing
You eagerly anticipate a chance to have a moment and understand me better, and that desire remains constant

When you're lonely, come back for me
Whenever you feel lonely, you know you can return to me

But you can't say no to that
Despite any reservations or doubts, you cannot refuse that offer

But you can't say no to that
You are unable to reject that proposition

But you can't say no to that
You find it impossible to decline that opportunity

But you can't say no to that
You are incapable of refusing that temptation

Writer(s): Maribelle Joyce Anes, Caleb Jackson Williams

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