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/
Heartbreaker
Theophilus London Lyrics
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And yes I enter perception
She gets a little closer
And I was gettin' all interested
Hopped in the 2 door [?] like a schoolboy
And we headed to the lake
Show me, show me, show me
Erotic love after the break
Gooooo
Talkin' 'bout tonight
Feel you want me
I can read the signs
So take it farther
Galaxy arrives
To be a heartbreaker
In the night
My mind is tellin' me no
But my friend downstairs says yes
I think you're sweet and innocent
But goddamn, wanna take off that dress
Immoral sex to impress
Kind of guy, I can't lie
So tell me, tell me what's next
Fly to the moon and see the sunrise
Pinot Grigio, LBRS in this ho
Fuck your politics, fuck your 9 to 6
Girl let me kiss your lips
When I dip, you dip, we dip
I'm on my guac and salsa shit
Take a hit, you've never had a taste like this
Only bosses floss like this
Gooooo
Talkin' 'bout tonight
Feel you want me
I can read the signs
So take it farther
Galaxy arrives
To be a heartbreaker
In the night
Gooooo
Talkin' 'bout tonight
Feel you want me
I can read the signs
So take it farther
Galaxy arrives
To be a heartbreaker
In the night
Gooooo
Talkin' 'bout tonight
Feel you want me
I can read the signs
So take it farther
Galaxy arrives
To be a heartbreaker
In the night
Gooooo
Talkin' 'bout tonight
Feel you want me
I can read the signs
So take it farther
Galaxy arrives
To be a heartbreaker
In the night
Feel you want me
So take it farther
Feel you want me
The lyrics to Theophilus London's "Heartbreaker" detail the singer's attraction to a woman he meets, despite being initially skeptical of her advances. The song is about giving in to temptation and exploring the wild side of love. The first verse talks about being intrigued by the woman's closeness and wondering what the future holds. The bridge has the singer conflicted between his desires and his moral compass. His lower self, represented by his "friend downstairs," wants him to give in to his carnal desires, while his higher self recognizes the woman's qualities that go beyond superficial attraction. The chorus repeats the idea of "taking it farther," of exploring the possibilities of love and passion, even if it means breaking some hearts.
The second verse goes into more explicit details about the sexual energy between the singer and the woman. He admits to being a "kind of guy" who wants to impress and turn heads with his sexual prowess, but also acknowledges that there is a deeper connection he wants to explore. The explicit language and references to drugs and alcohol add to the rebellious, hedonistic feeling of the song. The outro repeats the chorus several times, emphasizing the sense of urgency and excitement conveyed throughout the song.
Overall, "Heartbreaker" is a song about surrendering to desire and embracing the unknown, even if it means risking heartbreak. It's a celebration of passion and adventure, with a hint of danger and mischief.
Line by Line Meaning
You enter emotion
You bring strong feelings or emotions into our interaction
And yes I enter perception
And I try to understand those emotions, but from my own perspective
She gets a little closer
The person we are interested in starts to physically approach us
And I was gettin' all interested
I start to feel more and more drawn towards this person
Hopped in the 2 door [?] like a schoolboy
Got into a 2-door car, feeling young and excited
And we headed to the lake
We went to a lake for some romantic time together
Show me, show me, show me
I want to experience and see more of this person
Erotic love after the break
We will engage in passionate love-making after taking a break
My mind is tellin' me no
I have doubts or second thoughts about what we are doing
But my friend downstairs says yes
But my sexual desires are winning over my rational thoughts
I think you're sweet and innocent
I perceive you as a kind and pure person
But goddamn, wanna take off that dress
But damn, I am really attracted to you and want to have sex with you
Immoral sex to impress
Having sex with you is something that will make me feel cool or impressive, even if it goes against my moral values
Kind of guy, I can't lie
I am the type of person who cannot hide his true intentions or desires
So tell me, tell me what's next
I want to know what will happen next, what we will do together
Fly to the moon and see the sunrise
Expressing a desire to do something grand or extraordinary with this person
Pinot Grigio, LBRS in this ho
Drinking wine and being in the car with this person, possibly getting physically intimate
Fuck your politics, fuck your 9 to 6
Rejecting societal norms and expectations, and living in the moment with this person
Girl let me kiss your lips
Asking for permission to kiss this person
When I dip, you dip, we dip
Referring to a dance move, but also implying sexual activity together
I'm on my guac and salsa shit
Feeling confident and smooth in this situation
Take a hit, you've never had a taste like this
Suggesting that this experience is unique and exciting, something that this person has never experienced before
Only bosses floss like this
Feeling like a boss or someone in control of the situation
Feel you want me
I sense that you are attracted to me and want to be with me
So take it farther
Let's push this relationship further, physically and emotionally
Galaxy arrives
A grand or cosmic feeling that comes with being with this person
To be a heartbreaker
I want to be the type of person who breaks hearts and makes others fall in love with them
In the night
This all happens at night, adding to the excitement and thrill of this experience
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Will Adams
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