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/
BLINDFOLDED
Theophilus London Lyrics
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I turn my back on you
See I was blindfolded
Now I'm so sorry that you're gone, gone
I couldn't see the sun
But now it's brighter baby
Now I'm so sorry that you're gone, gone
My days is colder My night is long aye
Won't you come back again
I swear I promise baby
That, that nothing will go wrong, wrong
It seems like life is moving on
Don't know where where we went wrong
My friends are like "Man you gotta be strong"
Can't take the fact that you've been gone
You're the reason I write this song
Seems like days just look so long
Can't figure out where I ran out of words to say
You smell like some sweet parade
I guess words can't speak for me
You don't know what you mean to me
It's like you showed up like dream to me
A blue lookin like green to me
I sometimes can't sleep and eat
I still remember the scenery
I just hope that you come back
[Chorus]
I turn my back on you
See I was blindfolded
Now I'm so sorry that you're gone, gone
I couldn't see the sun
But now it's brighter baby
Now I'm so sorry that you're gone, gone
My days is colder My night is long aye
I haven't seen you in a long time
Won't you come back again
I swear I promise baby
That, that nothing will go wrong, wrong
It seems like life is moving on
Don't know where where we went wrong
My friends are like "Man you gotta be strong"
Don't know if we will ever be right [x2]
Oh can you find her, She lights my fire [x2]
I close my eyes sometimes And I feel you by my side, side The more I dream reality It just don't seem right, right
I wonder why we sunk and died over night, night
So true, so true [x2]
[Chorus]
I turn my back on you
See I was blindfolded
Now I'm so sorry that you're gone, gone
I couldn't see the sun
But now it's brighter baby
Now I'm so sorry that you're gone, gone
My days is colder My night is long aye
I haven't seen you in a long time
Won't you come back again
I swear I promise baby
That, that nothing will go wrong, wrong
It seems like life is moving on
Don't know where where we went wrong
My friends are like "Man you gotta be strong"
Don't don't know know if we'll be right [x4]
Oh can you find her, She lights my fire [x4]
Theophilus London’s song “Blindfolded” is a heartfelt ballad about losing someone special in his life. The chorus of the song expresses regret and guilt that he was unable to see what he had when he had it, and now that it’s gone, he can’t help but feel alone and disconnected. He wishes he could go back in time and do things differently, but he knows it’s impossible. He feels like he was “blindfolded” and unable to see what he had until it was too late. Now, he’s left with feelings of sadness, loneliness, and longing for what he’s lost.
The verses of the song reinforce the heartache that he feels. He can’t seem to get over the loss of his loved one and wishes they were still together. The memories of their time together are still fresh in his mind, and he longs for the sweet times that they shared. He knows that he messed up, but he’s not sure where they went wrong. All he knows is that he wants them to be together again and that he would do anything to make it happen. The song ends with him wishing that he could find a way to be with her again, as she was the one who ignited his passion and brought love into his life.
Overall, “Blindfolded” is a poignant and emotional song that expresses the pain of losing someone special. It’s a reminder to treasure the ones we love while we have them, and not take them for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
I turn my back on you
I rejected you
See I was blindfolded
But I didn't see what was happening because I was blindfolded
Now I'm so sorry that you're gone, gone
Now that you're gone, I regret what I did
I couldn't see the sun
I couldn't see the good things in life
But now it's brighter baby
Now that you're gone, the good things in life are more visible
My days is colder My night is long aye
I feel alone and unhappy
I haven't seen you in a long time
I miss you
Won't you come back again
Please come back
I swear I promise baby
I promise
That, that nothing will go wrong, wrong
That everything will be okay
It seems like life is moving on
Time is passing
Don't know where where we went wrong
I don't know what went wrong
My friends are like "Man you gotta be strong"
My friends tell me to be strong
Can't take the fact that you've been gone
I can't accept that you're gone
You're the reason I write this song
I wrote this song about you
Seems like days just look so long
Time seems to move slowly without you
Can't figure out where I ran out of words to say
I don't know what I did wrong
You smell like some sweet parade
I associate you with good memories
I guess words can't speak for me
I can't express my feelings with words
You don't know what you mean to me
You don't know how much I care about you
It's like you showed up like dream to me
It felt like you were a dream come true
A blue lookin like green to me
The world looks different without you
I sometimes can't sleep and eat
I'm too upset to sleep or eat
I still remember the scenery
I remember the good times we had together
Don't know if we will ever be right [x2]
I don't know if we can fix things
Oh can you find her, She lights my fire [x2]
I hope you can find her, she's the one who makes me happy
I close my eyes sometimes And I feel you by my side, side
Sometimes I imagine you're with me
The more I dream reality It just don't seem right, right
The more I think about reality, the worse it feels
I wonder why we sunk and died over night, night
I wonder what went wrong when our relationship ended
So true, so true [x2]
It's so sad, but it's true
Contributed by Addison D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@YuliaSharp
Choreo Cookies brought me here too! I loved he show! thank u for finding this track! respect!
@funkygroover
omg finally the full version!!! been waiting for this ever since i watched cookies bravo A1Upload!
@dirtyon65
choreo cookies brought me here too! Love this song!
@BelizeHunni
Still two years later this is my jam
@snowbording8
2010 - the year of Theophilus
@dirtyon65
Still love this song 11 years later
@alexzandriaharo4281
love! i remember doing choreo to this!
@901HAVEN
Got my Assignments due in a Weeks Time, This is my Song!! Loving His sound right now
@lkafjkakjf333
Can't stop listening to this song!!!
@ilikemistermonkey
doesn't matter what brought you here, dope as song