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/
Cuba
Theophilus London Lyrics
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I miss you, hold on
Angry love songs, originals
Pick up your phone
Admit that you wrong
I miss you come home, call home
Downtown shorty she a lick up too
Damn, when I drip drip pick up ooh
Like a lick up ting when I lick up boo, uh
That my lover that I wake up to
Buss a ten on 9 and a ten on two
Peng peng she oww and thick and full
Go down it, don't drown on it, uh
Where, did we go wrong?
I miss you, hold on
Angry love songs, originals
Pick up your phone
Admit that you wrong
I miss you come home, call home
You got me going like
Ohh, ohh, oh
Got me going like
I miss you come home
I miss you come home
I miss you come home, call home
See the tragedy done happen to me back then
And not for nothing they was looking at a black man
That booty scratching black lad with the black skin
Lil' light skin laughed hard at me back then
But little did they know the king and my accent
My past tense last name was a black king
London Langdon didn't rap then
Trini passing down the lane let me back in
Where, did we go wrong?
I miss you, hold on
Angry love songs, originals
Pick up your phone
Admit that you wrong
I miss you come home, call home
You got me going like
Ohh, ohh, oh
Got me going like
I miss you come home
I miss you come home
I miss you come home, call home
(Where, did we go wrong?
I miss you, hold on
Angry love songs, originals
Pick up your phone
Admit that you wrong
I miss you come home, call home)
Theo's "Cuba" is an emotional ballad where the singer misses his lover and confesses that they need to talk about the issues that took place to ruin their relationship. The first verse begins with the singer admitting that he misses the other person and requests them to hold on as he expresses his feelings. He then mentions that he has written angry love songs about them to convey his frustration with the situation, and now he wants them to admit that they were wrong. In the chorus section, the singer repeats his plea for the other person to come home as he misses them dearly.
In the second verse, the singer talks about a woman he is currently involved with, but it's not the same as his previous lover. He refers to this woman as "Downtown Shorty" and mentions how they have a conversation and how she helps him get through the day. He also refers to the fact that he is just using her for pleasure, but it does not match how he felt with his previous lover. In the bridge section, he recounts a tragic event that happened to him where he was ridiculed and looked down upon because of the color of his skin. However, he also mentions how it does not matter anymore, and he wants to move on from the past.
Overall, the song is a bittersweet ode to a past relationship that did not work out. The lyrics convey the sadness and longing felt by the singer to reunite with his lover. Although he has moved on with someone new, the love he had for his previous lover still lingers in his heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Where, did we go wrong?
The singer wants to know what caused the relationship to end.
I miss you, hold on
The singer still loves the other person and wants them to come back.
Angry love songs, originals
The singer has been writing songs to cope with the pain of the breakup.
Pick up your phone
The singer wants the other person to answer their phone and talk to them.
Admit that you wrong
The singer thinks that the other person is at fault for the breakup and wants them to take responsibility.
I miss you come home, call home
The singer wants the other person to return to their home and be with them again.
Downtown shorty she a lick up too
The singer is talking about an attractive woman he knows.
She a kick up a lot chat witcha ooh
The woman he knows is vocal and flirts with him.
Damn, when I drip drip pick up ooh
The singer has a lot of energy and excitement around this woman.
Like a lick up ting when I lick up boo, uh
He compares his attraction to this woman to a drug high.
That my lover that I wake up to
Despite his attraction to the other woman, he still thinks of his ex as his true love.
Buss a ten on 9 and a ten on two
He is referencing a sexual encounter with the attractive woman he mentioned earlier.
Peng peng she oww and thick and full
The woman he is referencing has a curvy body that he finds very attractive.
Go down it, don't drown on it, uh
The singer is suggesting he wants to perform oral sex on this woman and is telling himself not to get carried away.
You got me going like
The singer is expressing how deeply he is affected by the situation.
Ohh, ohh, oh
This is an expression of intense emotion and desire.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Theophilus Musa London
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TheMarkoPoloProgram
A very very very underrated song that will blow up once more people find out about it and spread it like wildfire. Remember this comment when it does blow up. Amazing song and artist.
Magnus Red
RIP
Tom Lavigne
Theo is next level brilliant. This song blew my mind first listen. Rare.
Robin Africa🌍
You should listen to “Leon”...
plockacherrys
U gau
wali
Theo is severely underrated
Noah Schuler
This song is too good to only have this many views
lesryglfohser
release a god damn album my guy, the people love you, they’ll love it
Chris Patterson
Theo forever, vibes forever. You got me goin like OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Jimena Díaz
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