Theophilus London is a Brooklyn, USA based hip hop artist with heavy electr… Read Full Bio ↴Theophilus London is a Brooklyn, USA based hip hop artist with heavy electro influences.

London released his debut mixtape JAM! in 2008. In 2009 he collaborated with Machine Drum for his second mixtape This Charming Mixtape which brought London to a wider audience. In 2010 London released the mixtape I Want You which features covers of classic songs.

London's track Flying Overseas (featuring Devonté Hynes and Solange Knowles) enjoyed popularity with music bloggers in November 2010.

London found himself causing a stir with his performances at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. The title of his debut album, Timez Are Weird These Days is a reference to the tidal wave of fame London found himself riding. (I Stand Alone Songfacts).

Most of London's music can be downloaded from his blog: http://theophiluslondon.wordpress.com/

A Strangers Heart
Theophilus London Lyrics

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One bed in the room cashmere face
When I touch her skin, the goose goose raise
I'm trying to live it up
On my last year's pay
2010 was a good year, hey
I live six months like it's all in one day
The UK, New York skies stay gray
And yea I'm still charming jams, stay
A house by the beach, leave shoes on the bay
The pulse beat beat turns me on in the morn'
And race race race I complete our dance
And bass bass bass got my feet on
In brown loafers, and red sofas
Momma said dance, cause I'mma steal hearts
The lovers have arrived, where
Should I start, jack!

It's not like my feet are stuck to the floor
It's not like I'm wanting to
Know about the door
I want you to throw my shoes in the fire
And I'll watch the souls burn
On the funeral pyre

And I'm over and it will change my position
And I'll know that nobody, nobody's listening
And that's easy for me and
It's better for the soul
And it's better for you and
It's better for all

I like the way you look through my camera
Why are you still dressed
Are you an amateur?
I hear the flash go, and it's your last go
Hurry up the water in the bath, yo
She love when I'm in control when she pass go
Ha, take her to space like an astro
Ain't nothing to eat but Castro (ew)
Now take my heart away
And she the type that'll make
Me put my guard away same time slippin
This is very dangerous, and same time hitting
And fall in love with a stranger
No different
And one night with a stranger, no kissing
And next bar, next drink got me slow sipping
I'm not trying to wake up
Like Mr Eddie Griffin (Noooooo)

I'm over with words, I'm moving in lines
And all that I put is jump up inside
Jump off the side

I will have to pull my heart away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Theophilus London's song "A Strangers Heart" depict a scene of impulsiveness and spontaneity. The singer begins by ripping posters off the wall and moving boxes into the hall, suggesting a desire for change and leaving behind the familiar. He then receives a call, presumably from someone he is attracted to, signaling that it is time for a new experience. The mention of a drumbeat could represent the excitement and anticipation building up inside him.

The singer mentions a cab fare being paid, indicating that he is on his way to meet someone. The line about trying to get laid suggests a casual encounter, and the mention of one bed in the room implies a sexual rendezvous. The touch of the person's skin causing goosebumps reveals the physical attraction and connection between them. The singer reflects on living life to the fullest despite financial limitations, mentioning how 2010 was a good year. The reference to the UK and New York skies staying gray suggests a sense of discontent or longing for something more.

The chorus expresses a desire for liberation and freedom from societal expectations. The singer wants someone to throw his shoes in the fire, symbolizing a desire to let go of inhibitions and embrace passion and spontaneity. The idea of watching souls burn on a funeral pyre could signify a willingness to shed old identities and embrace something new. The singer believes that this change will not only benefit himself but also others, suggesting a pursuit of individual happiness leading to a greater good.

The second verse mentions the singer's appreciation for someone looking at him through a camera, indicating a fascination with being observed. The mention of still being dressed suggests an anticipation of things to come. The singer mentions the flash of the camera being their last go, hinting at a transient nature to their interaction. The urgency to hurry up with the water in the bath implies a sense of impatience or eagerness. The mention of being in control and taking someone to space conveys a sense of power and adventure. However, the singer acknowledges the danger and vulnerability in falling in love with a stranger. The mention of not wanting to wake up like Eddie Griffin suggests avoiding potential regrets or consequences.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm ripping your posters off the wall
I'm removing all reminders of you from my life

I'm moving the boxes into the hall
I'm packing up all the memories and emotions associated with you

I stop when I hear a drumbeat call
I pause and listen to a sign indicating a new beginning

Must be a sign, it is time
It is a clear indication that it's time to move on

Five minutes has arrived, cab fare's paid
The agreed meeting time is here and I have already paid for transportation

She says she's outside and she's trying to get laid
She informs me that she is waiting outside and looking for a casual encounter

One bed in the room cashmere face
There is only one bed in the room with a luxurious appearance

When I touch her skin, the goose goose raise
My touch on her skin gives her goosebumps

I'm trying to live it up on my last year's pay
I'm attempting to enjoy life with the money I earned last year

2010 was a good year, hey
The year 2010 was a positive and enjoyable time for me

I live six months like it's all in one day
I make the most out of every moment, living as if six months pass within a day

The UK, New York skies stay gray
The weather in both the UK and New York has consistently been gloomy

And yea I'm still charming jams, stay
I continue to create captivating music and maintain my charm

A house by the beach, leave shoes on the bay
I have a residence near the beach where I can relax and leave my shoes

The pulse beat beat turns me on in the morn'
The rhythmic pulse of music excites me in the morning

And race race race I complete our dance
I engage in a fast-paced and thrilling dance with my partner

And bass bass bass got my feet on
The deep bass of the music makes me move my feet

In brown loafers, and red sofas
I'm wearing brown loafers while lounging on red sofas

Momma said dance, cause I'mma steal hearts
My mother encouraged me to dance because I have the ability to capture people's hearts

The lovers have arrived, where should I start, jack!
The crowd of people seeking love is here, and I must decide where to begin

It's not like my feet are stuck to the floor
I am not immobile, and I am not restricted from moving forward

It's not like I'm wanting to know about the door
I am not interested in understanding the reasons behind your departure

I want you to throw my shoes in the fire
I desire for you to symbolically discard all memories of me

And I'll watch the souls burn on the funeral pyre
I will witness the destruction of our emotional connection and let go

And I'm over and it will change my position
I am done with this relationship, and it will alter my perspective

And I'll know that nobody, nobody's listening
I will realize that no one truly pays attention or understands my feelings

And that's easy for me and it's better for the soul
Letting go and moving on is effortless for me and ultimately beneficial for my well-being

And it's better for you and it's better for all
It is also advantageous for you and everyone involved to move on

I like the way you look through my camera
I enjoy how you appear when viewed through my camera lens

Why are you still dressed, are you an amateur?
Are you inexperienced in intimacy, as you have not yet undressed?

I hear the flash go, and it's your last go
I hear the camera flash, capturing the final moment

Hurry up the water in the bath, yo
Please quickly prepare the bathwater

She love when I'm in control when she pass go
She enjoys it when I take charge, particularly during intimate moments

Ha, take her to space like an astro
I transport her into a state of ecstasy, resembling a voyage through space

Ain't nothing to eat but Castro (ew)
There is nothing to consume except an unpalatable option

Now take my heart away
Now, please remove my heart from this situation

And she the type that'll make me put my guard away
She has the ability to make me lower my defenses and be vulnerable

Same time slippin, this is very dangerous
Simultaneously, I am falling deeply but acknowledging the potential risks

And same time hitting, and fall in love with a stranger
While taking these risks, I also fall in love with someone unfamiliar

No different, and one night with a stranger, no kissing
It is no different from previous encounters, as with a stranger, there is no intimate kissing

And next bar, next drink got me slow sipping
At the subsequent bar, with each new drink, I take my time and sip slowly

I'm not trying to wake up like Mr Eddie Griffin
I do not want to experience a sudden realization or shock, similar to Mr. Eddie Griffin's waking up moment

I'm over with words, I'm moving in lines
I am done expressing my emotions verbally and instead focus on actions

And all that I put is jump up inside
All that I convey is a surge of enthusiasm within me

Jump off the side
I take a leap of faith and embrace the unknown

I will have to pull my heart away
I must detach myself emotionally and remove my heart from the situation

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Justine Verret

12y↑1

My favorite from Theophilus.

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I'm ripping your posters off the wall I'm moving the boxes into the hall I stop when I hear a drumbeat call Must be a sign, it is time Five minutes has arrived, cab fare's paid She says she's outside and she's trying to get laid One bed in the room cashmere face When I touch her skin, the goose goose raise I'm trying to live it up on my last year's pay 2010 was a good year, hey I live six months like it's all in one day The UK, New York skies stay gray And yea I'm still charming jams, stay A house by the beach, leave shoes on the bay The pulse beat beat turns me on in the morn' And race race race I complete our dance And bass bass bass got my feet on In brown loafers, and red sofas Momma said dance, cause I'mma steal hearts The lovers have arrived, where should I start, Jack! It's not like my feet are stuck to the floor It's not like I'm wanting to know about the door I want you to throw my shoes in the fire And I'll watch the souls burn on the funeral pyre And I'm over and it will change my position And I'll know that nobody, nobody's listening And that's easy for me and it's better for the soul And it's better for you and it's better for all I like the way you look through my camera Why are you still dressed, are you an amateur? I hear the flash go, and it's your last go Hurry up the water in the bath, yo She love when I'm in control when she pass go Ha, take her to space like an astro Ain't nothing to eat but Castro (ew) Now take my heart away And she the type that'll make me put my guard away This is very dangerous, and same time hitting And fall in love with a stranger, no different And one night with a stranger, no kissing And next bar, next drink got me slow sipping I'm not trying to wake up like Mr Eddie Griffin (Noooooo!) I'm over with words, I'm moving in lines And all that I put is jump up inside, jump off the side I will have to pull my heart away