The band released their first EP, I'm Sorry... in January 2013, where their single Sweater Weather reached #1 in the U.S. Alternative Tracks and #8 on the U.S. Rock Tracks and #33 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also charted at #68 in Canada. Their first album, I Love You. was released on April 23, 2013.
In early 2012 a mysterious band appeared online. The group, The Neighbourhood, revealed no biographical information, no photos and no backstory, offering only a moody track titled "Female Robbery." Fans and the press were confounded, scouring the Internet for any information that might lead them to the identity of these musicians. Pieces of the puzzle, some reflecting reality and some not so much, began to emerge. The Neighbourhood were a quintet. They were from California despite the British spelling of their name. They had a second track, "Sweater Weather," which had an accompanying -- and equally dark -- video.
Although The Neighbourhood's identity remained hazy, it became clear that the music they were making felt transformative to critics and fans alike. The evocative combination of rock instruments with R&B and hip-hop aesthetics seemed, in many ways, revelatory, a reimagining of sounds that seemed to make people clamour for more information with even greater fervour. In April, BBC Radio One DJ Zane Lowe, an early champion of the group, let it slip that The Neighbourhood was the handiwork of musician Jesse Rutherford, a resident of Newbury Park, CA. By early May, as the band unveiled a free, self-released EP titled "I'm Sorry," it became understood that the identity of this young band was, ultimately, secondary to the music itself.
So who is The Neighbourhood? In essence, the group, which was formed in August 2011, is a collection of five friends who make music together. They're headed by Rutherford, a 21-year-old singer who has dabbled in various genres, including hip-hop, before crafting the merge of sounds that categorizes The Neighbourhood's style. Their debut EP was produced by Justyn Pilbrow, who brought Emile Haynie on board to collaborate on "Female Robbery." The EP, recorded at the end of last year, is composed of shadowy, emotional music with visuals to match. And it's all part of the band's master plan.
"I always have a strong vision before I go into anything," Rutherford says. "I don't know how to make music any other way. It was all in my head, and that vision for the music was to make hip-hop beats with guitars and I was going to sing and rap over them. We wanted to do that hip-hop aesthetic on an indie platform."
"I'm Sorry," a five-song disc, is a precursor to the band's debut album, which is also being produced by Pilbrow and Haynie. The album, expected out in March 2013, will expand the group's moody sensibility, which pairs brooding layers of instrumentals with Rutherford's hip-hop-inspired croon. The style, which the band has dubbed "black and white" due to its confident inspirations, is based largely on rhythm, as evidenced by the EP. "When I started in music I started doing drums and then I started doing vocals," Rutherford explains. "And then I combined the two together because to me rapping is just rhythmic vocals. I think the rhythm of hip-hop is really what got me into it. It's not just words being said; it's about how the words are said."
In the end, all you need to know about The Neighbourhood is in that music and in those words. There are more facts, more pieces of the puzzle, more information to unveil. But what's the fun in being given the full picture when you can slowly discover it for yourself? It's better to leave some mystery lingering. Because, after all, it's that unknowing that brought The Neighbourhood to people's attention to begin with.
#icanteven
The Neighbourhood Lyrics
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That's not my bitch, she's not my girl, she's not my babe
My stomach's in pain
I hope I don't throw up all over what you told
But it hurts oh no no
I can't even, I can't even believe what you did to me
You can't even, you can't even say I'm overreacting
Shame on me, you fooled me twice
And you said I wasn't just like anyone, like
But you treated me just like everyone, like everyone else
You like to say that you're right
Did it make you feel bad
When you cheated on your man last night
Did I even ever cross your mind
You like to say that you're right
Did it make you feel bad
When you cheated on your man last night
Did I even ever cross your mind
You like to say that you're ri-
You like to say that you're right
Drop head with a time hoodie on me
Bought a hundred chains now the bitches all linger
Walk by the crib, smell the kush all stanky
Floor seats, 4 quarter, spent a quarter on the link
Ridin' through Philly, Meek Milly never lost
Still ridin' through the strip catchin' licks with my dog
30 for the whole, 15 for the half
You could break it down, come and see me with the bag
Shorty fell in love with a young rich nigga
Blunt full of smoke and a cup full of liquor
Say what I mean and I mean what I said baby
Silk sheets, I be slippin' off the bed baby
I can't even, I can't even believe what you did to me
You can't even, you can't even say I'm overreacting
I can't even, can't even hear your side
Shame on me, you fooled me twice
And you said I wasn't just like anyone, like
But you treated me just like everyone, like everyone else
You like to say that you're right
Did it make you feel bad
When you cheated on your man last night
Did I even ever cross your mind
You like to say that you're right
Did it make you feel bad
When you cheated on your man last night
Did I even ever cross your mind
You like to say that you're ri-
You like to say that you're right
The Neighbourhood's song #icanteven is a heartbreaking account of a person who has just been cheated on. The lyrics describe how the singer's stomach is in pain, and they hope they don't throw up over what they've been told. The pain they feel is evident in the repetition of the line "I can't even." They can't even believe what has been done to them, and they can't believe that the person who cheated on them doesn't think they're overreacting. The singer is hurt that their partner treated them just like everyone else, even though they were told that they were different.
The second verse introduces a new perspective, which serves to emphasize the singer's pain. The lyrics describe a life of luxury, with hundred chains and floor seats at basketball games. However, the image of a young rich man with everything he wants in life contrasts sharply with the singer's emotional turmoil. The way the two parts of the song are juxtaposed serves to highlight the message that money and material possessions can't buy happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Just got cheated on, no it's not my day
I am feeling terrible because my partner has cheated on me recently and it's making my day worse.
That's not my bitch, she's not my girl, she's not my babe
The person who cheated on me is not someone I consider to be a significant other or partner.
My stomach's in pain
I am experiencing physical pain in my stomach, likely due to intense emotional distress.
I hope I don't throw up all over what you told
I am so upset by what the person who cheated on me told me that I fear I may vomit as a result.
But it hurts oh no no
The pain of being cheated on is overwhelming and unbearable.
I can't even, I can't even believe what you did to me
I am so shocked and hurt by what the person who cheated on me did that I cannot believe it's real.
You can't even, you can't even say I'm overreacting
The person who cheated on me is not even willing to acknowledge the extent of my pain and is instead dismissing it as an overreaction.
I can't even, can't even hear your side
I am so hurt by what the person who cheated on me did that I cannot even bring myself to hear their explanation or justification.
Shame on me, you fooled me twice
I am feeling ashamed of myself for being fooled by the person who cheated on me not just once, but twice.
And you said I wasn't just like anyone, like
The person who cheated on me tried to convince me that I was special and unique to them, but their actions have proven otherwise.
But you treated me just like everyone, like everyone else
Despite telling me that I was different, the person who cheated on me treated me like everyone else they have been with in the past.
You like to say that you're right
The person who cheated on me has a tendency to believe that they are always right, even when they are not.
Did it make you feel bad
When you cheated on your man last night
I am questioning whether the person who cheated on me feels any guilt or remorse for their actions, similar to how they would feel if their own partner had cheated on them.
Did I even ever cross your mind
I am unsure if the person who cheated on me even considered how their actions would affect me and my feelings.
Drop head with a time hoodie on me
Bought a hundred chains now the bitches all linger
Walk by the crib, smell the kush all stanky
Floor seats, 4 quarter, spent a quarter on the link
Ridin' through Philly, Meek Milly never lost
Still ridin' through the strip catchin' licks with my dog
30 for the whole, 15 for the half
You could break it down, come and see me with the bag
Shorty fell in love with a young rich nigga
Blunt full of smoke and a cup full of liquor
Say what I mean and I mean what I said baby
Silk sheets, I be slippin' off the bed baby
This section of the song does not contribute to the overall theme or message of the lyrics and seems to be unrelated.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: CECIL MIGUEL BERNARDY, JEREMY ALLEN FREEDMAN, JONATHAN JACOB DORR, MICHAEL BLAKE MARGOTT JR KAR, ZACH SHANE ABELS
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Bianca Rosetti
#icanteven Lyrics:
Just got cheated on, no it's not my day
That's not my bitch, she's not my girl, she's not my babe
My stomach's in pain
I hope I don't throw up all over what you told
But it hurts me to know
I can't even, I can't even believe what you did to me
You can't even, you can't even say I'm overreacting
I can't even, can't even hear your side
Shame on me, you fooled me twice
And you said I wasn't just like anyone, like
But you treated me just like everyone, like everyone else
You like to say that you're right
Did it make you feel bad
When you cheated on your man last night?
Did I even ever cross your mind?
You like to say that you're right
Did it make you feel bad
When you cheated on your man last night?
Did I even ever cross your mind?
You like to say that you're ri-
You like to say that you're right
Montana (Yeah)
Drop head with a time hoodie on me
Bought a hundred chains now the bitches all linger
Walk by the crib, smell the kitchen all stanky
Floor seats, 4 quarter, spent a quarter on the link
Ridin' through Philly, Meek Milly never lost
Still ridin' through the strip catchin' licks with my dog
30 for the whole, 15 for the half
You could break it down, come and see me with the bag
Shorty fell in love with a young rich n*
Blunt full of smoke and a cup full of liquor
Say what I mean and I mean what I said baby
Silk sheets, I be slippin' off the bed baby
I can't even, I can't even believe what you did to me
You can't even, you can't even say I'm overreacting
I can't even, can't even hear your side
Shame on me, you fooled me twice
And you said I wasn't just like anyone, like
But you treated me just like everyone, like everyone else
You like to say that you're right
Did it make you feel bad
When you cheated on your man last night?
Did I even ever cross your mind?
You like to say that you're right
Did it make you feel bad
When you cheated on your man last night
Did I even ever cross your mind
You like to say that you're ri-
You like to say that you're right
♥
Livia Hibshman
people dont like this song? I think its amazing and im surprised its not nearly as popular as it should be
Kylalalala
+Livia Hibshman I know right?!
Vagner Rodrigues
i think the same
Sophia
Exactly!!!
-Parachutes-
Are y'all kidding? This song is amazing. OMG
krystal meh
Ikr.
Rosie G
i agree
3rd Lo
Yh it is and btw, eminem is the best rapper
Carissa Cornwall
Finally some one who is not complaining.
Sabrina Prado
Like everyone is complaining, ITS JUST ONE SONG and it's amazing. Their whole album isn't going to be like this it's just one or two songs (even though this is from their mixtape) I love all their songs and this one two and it's annoying that everyone keeps talking bad a bout it.