1) A 3-piece band whic… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) A 3-piece band which changed their name to Gossip in 2003, originally from Searcy, Arkansas, United States. Their most recent release is Music For Men. They formed in 2000 in Olympia, WA and are now based in Portland, OR. They have opened for bands such as Sleater-Kinney, Le Tigre and Sonic Youth. The members are Beth Ditto (vocals), Brace Paine (guitar) & Hannah Blilie (drums, replaced Kathy Mendonca - left the band to become a midwife).
2) gossip (ｇｏｓｓｉｐ) is a Japanese indies visual band with a dark and sinister edge that was formed in Tokyo in early 2005 by vocalist Hiro. Their first live took place at Takadanobaba AREA on May 11th. Currently they have released one mini-album, "obscene", and one maxi-single, "Newborn" with two new singles entitled "smell of skin" and "butterfly" planned for release late April and May, respectively.
Member lineup is as follows--
Vocals: 緋絽 / Hiro (ex-Ｖｉｓａｇｅ)
Guitar: kaname (ex-Dystopia)
Guitar: 公佑 / Kousuke (ex-Deuse)
Bass: 卓也 / Takuya (ex-Pawn)
Drums: 雅美 / Masami (ex-Faust)
Listen up
The Gossip Lyrics
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I warned you, you didn't believe me
I warned you, you didn't believe me
I warned you, you didn't believe me
I warned you, and now you're caught
There's some people that you just can't trust
But some people talk way too much
Don't be a fool like the rest of us
Now listen up
Oh on the playground
Oh on the playground
You learn so much
Now listen up
Now gather 'round,
Listen up
Gather round, now
[Chorus]
1, 2, 3, listen to me,
3, 4, so much trouble in store
4, 5, get it right
The first time,
Count it with me now
[Chorus]
Oh oh oh oh
Who borrows money and won't pay you back
They'll talk about at the drop of a hyde
Lie about it to your face, when there caught
There's some people that you just can't trust
But some people just talk too much
Take my advice, and listen up
Don't be a fool like the rest of us
Now listen up
Oh on the playground
Oh on the playground
Now listen up
Now gather 'round
Now listen up
Gather round now
[Chorus]
Count it with me now
[Chorus]
The song "Listen Up" by The Gossip warns against trusting certain people and advises listeners to be careful who they confide in. The repeated line "I warned you, you didn't believe me" suggests that the singer has been let down by someone they warned about, and now that person is caught in a situation where their lack of trustworthiness has been revealed. The lyrics imply that there are certain types of people who cannot be trusted, and that it is important to be discerning in choosing who to confide in.
The verses also touch on the importance of learning and growing from experiences, particularly those gained on the playground. The chorus features a counting motif, perhaps suggesting a childlike simplicity and the idea that the advice being given is straightforward and easy to follow. Overall, "Listen Up" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of trusting the wrong people and the need to listen carefully to advice.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh oh oh
Repeated chorus refrain
I warned you, you didn't believe me
The singer previously warned the listener of potential trouble, but the listener disregarded the warning
And now you're caught
The listener is now experiencing negative consequences due to their failure to heed the warning
There's some people that you just can't trust
Some individuals are not trustworthy
But some people talk way too much
Some individuals are overly talkative and prone to divulging sensitive information
Take my advice, and listen up
The singer is giving advice to the listener to pay attention and take heed
Don't be a fool like the rest of us
The singer is cautioning the listener not to make the same mistakes as others who have been foolish
Oh on the playground
Repeated interlude refrain
You learn so much
Children can learn many important life lessons on the playground
Gather round, now
The artist is calling for the listeners to come together to hear their message
1, 2, 3, listen to me,
The singer is calling for the listeners to pay attention
3, 4, so much trouble in store
If the listener fails to take heed, they will likely encounter problems
4, 5, get it right
The singer is encouraging the listener to take the warning seriously and avoid making the same mistakes as others
The first time,
It is important to take the warning seriously the first time it is given
Who borrows money and won't pay you back
The singer is giving an example of an untrustworthy person
They'll talk about at the drop of a hyde
The untrustworthy person will willingly divulge information about others to others
Lie about it to your face, when there caught
The untrustworthy person will deny their actions even when confronted with evidence
Count it with me now
The singer is calling for the listeners to count along with them
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: HANNAH BLILIE, MARY BETH PATTERSON, NATHAN HOWDESHELL
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