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/
Neu Law
Theophilus London Lyrics
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Don't tell me when it hurts cuz I don't care
Got to be the [?] For what you want
That's the law, that's the law
Stay down, you will? To the office in the mornin'
Don't tell me of your night in your vacation
You have no time to even take a shower
You ain't even know it, it was waitin' for you at your location
It shot alive in hemisphere to reach you
Black and blue as the sky has a vortex
Oh, please please, don't, I'm innocent
That's the law, that's the law
Don't lie, when I'm asking for the truth, you gotta say it
Don't tell me when it hurts cuz I don't care
Got to be the [?] For what you want
That's the law, that's the law
The lyrics to Theophilus London's song "Neu Law" seem to suggest a relationship dynamic that is manipulative, controlling, and coercive. The singer is demanding honesty from their partner but has no sympathy for their emotional pain. They want their partner to adhere to their every whim and desire, with no regard for the partner's wants or needs. The refrain, "That's the law, that's the law," reinforces the power dynamic that the singer is trying to establish - they are the law, and their partner must obey.
The second verse seems to take a darker turn, with the singer referencing violence and possibly murder. The line "You ain't even know it, it was waitin' for you at your location" suggests that the singer has set something in motion and is waiting for it to play out. The following lines about the sky turning black and blue as if in a vortex add to the ominous atmosphere. The final plea of "please, please, don't, I'm innocent" suggests that the singer may be realizing the gravity of their actions and is attempting to backpedal.
Overall, the song portrays a disturbing relationship dynamic and the potentially dangerous consequences that can arise from one person wielding too much power and control.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't lie, when I'm asking for the truth, you gotta say it
Be honest with me when I ask you a question.
Don't tell me when it hurts cuz I don't care
I don't care about your feelings or emotions, keep it to yourself.
Got to be the [?] For what you want
You have to be aggressive and fight for what you want.
That's the law, that's the law
This is how things work, this is how it should be.
Stay down, you will? To the office in the mornin'
Are you willing to work hard every day to succeed?
Don't tell me of your night in your vacation
I don't want to hear about your personal life or free time.
You have no time to even take a shower
You are always busy and have no time for yourself.
Oh, please, please, tell me what I want again
Please remind me of what I want, I need to stay focused.
You ain't even know it, it was waitin' for you at your location
You didn't even realize that what you wanted was right in front of you.
It shot alive in hemisphere to reach you
What you wanted was so powerful that it came to you from far away.
Black and blue as the sky has a vortex
It came to you in a violent way, like a tornado.
Oh, please please, don't, I'm innocent
Please don't blame me, I didn't do anything wrong.
That's the law, that's the law
This is how it is, we have to accept it.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: ADAM GERRIT PAVAO, ANDREW WATT, JOHN JOSEPH MAUS, MIRI BEN-ARI, THEOPHILUS MUSA LONDON
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