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/
Love Is Real
Theophilus London Lyrics
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In the heart of the city at a bistro scene
A long story short, she come up north turned our house to the port
We took a trip down Mexico, and I nearly shout myself like plexico
But with a mouth so fast she was technical
And don't turn to a vegetable
Hey, you walk to the sun, I sleep through the day
The sky lit up the stars, we're miles apart
Look up where you are
Is that what you want, 'cause love is real
Just have a good time
Is that what you want, 'cause love is real
Just have a good time
Catch rest in the motel room
When the roosters call I escape this doom
The humming bird is the humming man
Six years later you will understand
I spoke four words from the last night, night, yikes
In the mother land for another life for another man
Damn, you walk to the sun, I sleep through the day
But nothing more
The sky lit up the stars, we're miles apart
Look up where you are
Is that what you want, 'cause love is real
Just have a good time
Is that what you want, 'cause love is real
Just have a good time
Try make the most of this
Don't throw it all away
She had to change her number twice
And no time to count the days
She the disco queen, party all night like her shit's so clean
If you look those eyes, it might be me in the deep skies
You walk to the sun, I sleep through the day
But nothing more
The sky lit up the stars, we're miles apart
Look up where you are
Is that what you want, 'cause love is real
Just have a good time
Is that what you want, 'cause love is real
Just have a good time
You walk to the sun, I sleep through the day
But nothing more
The sky lit up the stars, we're miles apart
Look up where you are
Is that what you want, 'cause love is real
Just have a good time
Is that what you want, 'cause love is real
Just have a good time
Is that what you want, 'cause love is real
Just have a good time
Is that what you want, 'cause love is real
Just have a good time
The lyrics to Theophilus London's "Love Is Real" tell a story of falling in love with a disco queen in the heart of the city. The singer takes the disco queen up north where they turn their house into a port and take a trip to Mexico. The experience is overwhelming for the singer, as they nearly "shout" themselves "like plexico." The disco queen is described as having a fast mouth and being technical. The lyrics then shift in tone as the singer reflects on the relationship, saying, "Is that what you want, 'cause love is real, just have a good time." The lyrics highlight the idea of enjoying the love that is present in the moment instead of worrying about whether or not it will last.
The song has a dreamy quality to it, with the repetitive refrain of "Is that what you want, 'cause love is real, just have a good time." The lyrics are also imaginative, alluding to hummingbirds and the motherland. The song seems to be about living in the moment and enjoying love while it lasts, without worrying too much about the future. It's a reminder that sometimes the best thing to do is just have a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
I fell in love with a disco queen
I fell in love with a woman who loves to dance and party like a disco queen.
In the heart of the city at a bistro scene
I met her in a fancy bistro, located in the heart of the city.
A long story short, she come up north turned our house to the port
To make it short, she moved in with me and turned our house into a port-like environment.
We took a trip down Mexico, and I nearly shout myself like plexico
We went on a trip to Mexico, and I nearly got into trouble like Plexico Burress did with his illegal gun possession.
But with a mouth so fast she was technical
She was very good at talking quickly and intelligently.
And don't turn to a vegetable
Don't lose your ability to think and communicate clearly.
Hey, you walk to the sun, I sleep through the day
You are always active and outgoing, while I prefer to sleep during the day and be awake at night.
The sky lit up the stars, we're miles apart
Although we are far away from each other, the sky is a reminder of the beauty and grandeur of the universe.
Look up where you are
Take a moment to reflect on your surroundings and appreciate where you are.
Is that what you want, 'cause love is real
Do you want to stay apart and miss out on the realness of love or do you want to come together and experience it?
Just have a good time
Let's focus on enjoying ourselves and having fun.
Catch rest in the motel room
We slept in a motel room to rest and recharge.
When the roosters call I escape this doom
When the roosters start crowing in the morning, I try to leave before any trouble arises.
The humming bird is the humming man
Both hummingbirds and humans enjoy the pleasure of life through sound and movement.
Six years later you will understand
You'll understand this situation and everything that has happened six years down the line.
I spoke four words from the last night, night, yikes
I only remember saying 'night, night, yikes' from the last night we spent together.
In the mother land for another life for another man
I'm in my ancestral homeland starting a new life without her as a different person.
Try make the most of this
Let's try to make the most out of this situation and enjoy ourselves.
Don't throw it all away
Let's not waste this opportunity to be together and have a good time.
She had to change her number twice
She changed her phone number twice because of some problem or danger.
And no time to count the days
We didn't have time to keep track of how many days had passed.
She the disco queen, party all night like her shit's so clean
She's the disco queen who parties all night and thinks that she's better than everyone else.
If you look those eyes, it might be me in the deep skies
If you gaze deeply into her eyes, you might see me in the endless expanse of the sky.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN HILL, THEOPHILUS LONDON
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