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/
Tribe
Theophilus London Lyrics
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Had lil' poom-poom, she called me dada
Kiss the poom-poom, so oochie-walla
Praise the fatha, praise the fatha, praise!
Jeana, Lisa, Frita
Can all just sit in the back of the Bimmer
Puffin' the lala, smokin' the reefer
HB shotgun rollin' the Keisha
We had our first kiss near the equator
And mama-se mama-sa, mama say so
And this thing may never get a day old
Back in Paris with Alice for dinner
Smokin' the Cuban, boy keep ya chin up
Girl in the blue dress look like a winner
Caught my eye in the back of the mirror
You know I got to show love, show love
Show love, show love
You know I got to show love, show love
Show love, show love
You know I got to show love
One hour later, I had to praise her
Cruise head to Spain, I think I'm Vega
Any flavor, every summer
Me and Brodinski bringin' the numbers
Groovin' the sides so we enter
Hop on the MDMA, feelin' better
Said that her favorite car was a Jetta
Sent me some champagne all with a letter
Made me say musa, musa, musa
I want to go down to St. Lucia
Got Brianna, bought for two
Scenery, boy it's all for you, hey!
I'ma reveal her, bump and feel her
Boys, gangsters, touch with the razors
Diamante velvet laces
The girl needs savin', boy go save her
You know I got to show love, show love
Show love, show love
You know I got to show love, show love
Show love, show love
You know I got to show love
All the way, show love
Every day show love
What you say, show love
All the day, show love
You know I got to show love, show love
Show love, show love
The song "Tribe" by Theophilus London is a fun and catchy track that tells a story of the artist's various experiences and interactions with women. The song's first verse details his interactions with multiple women, including a woman who called him "dada" and a group of women who sit in the back of his car smoking weed. He also references a camera and how they lay low while exploring their relationship. The second verse tells of his travels to different places, including Spain and St. Lucia, and interactions with different women, both positive and negative. He caps off the song by emphasizing the need to show love every day.
The lyrics of the song are filled with references to various aspects of pop culture, ranging from Bob Marley's "Mama-say mama-sa mama-koosa" in the chorus to the car brand Jetta in the second verse. The song also touches on themes of sex, drugs, and relationships in a lighthearted and upbeat way. Ultimately, the message of the song is one of love and appreciation, urging listeners to show love to those around them every day.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm pagin' Aroma, pagin' Sada
I am trying to get in touch with Aroma and Sada.
Had lil' poom-poom, she called me dada
I had a girlfriend who called me father.
Kiss the poom-poom, so oochie-walla
I kissed her vagina and it felt good.
Praise the fatha, praise the fatha, praise!
I am thankful for my family and their love.
Jeana, Lisa, Frita
These are the names of my friends.
Can all just sit in the back of the Bimmer
I have a BMW and my friends can sit in the backseat.
Puffin' the lala, smokin' the reefer
I am smoking marijuana and getting high.
HB shotgun rollin' the Keisha
HB is sitting in the front seat and rolling a joint of Keisha marijuana.
I got a camera in, boo, but we lay low
I have a camera, but we keep our relationship private.
We had our first kiss near the equator
We shared our first kiss while on a tropical vacation.
And mama-se mama-sa, mama say so
I will do what my mother tells me to do.
And this thing may never get a day old
Our relationship may never last long.
Back in Paris with Alice for dinner
I am having dinner with Alice while in Paris.
Smokin' the Cuban, boy keep ya chin up
I am smoking a Cuban cigar and staying positive.
Girl in the blue dress look like a winner
The girl in the blue dress looks beautiful and confident.
Caught my eye in the back of the mirror
I noticed her in the rearview mirror.
One hour later, I had to praise her
I had to compliment and show appreciation for her an hour later.
Cruise head to Spain, I think I'm Vega
I am on my way to Spain and feeling like a winner.
Any flavor, every summer
I am open to trying any new thing every summer.
Me and Brodinski bringin' the numbers
My friend Brodinski and I are popular and successful.
Groovin' the sides so we enter
We enter and blend into different styles and cultures with ease.
Hop on the MDMA, feelin' better
I am taking ecstasy to feel better and enjoy the moment.
Said that her favorite car was a Jetta
She told me that she likes the Volkswagen Jetta car.
Sent me some champagne all with a letter
She sent me some champagne with a letter attached.
Made me say musa, musa, musa
She made me say words like 'musa, musa, musa'.
I want to go down to St. Lucia
I want to travel to St. Lucia with her.
Got Brianna, bought for two
I have a girl named Brianna and we are together.
Scenery, boy it's all for you, hey!
The beautiful scenery is just for us to enjoy.
I'ma reveal her, bump and feel her
I am going to be intimate with her.
Boys, gangsters, touch with the razors
Boys or gangsters who identify with being tough or have a dangerous image.
Diamante velvet laces
I am wearing laces with diamonds and velvet material.
The girl needs savin', boy go save her
I need to help this girl who needs saving.
All the way, show love
I will always show love and appreciation.
Every day show love
I will show love every day.
What you say, show love
I am asking if you will show love.
All the day, show love
I will show love all day long.
You know I got to show love, show love
I want to show love and kindness to everyone.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: CEDRIC STEFFENS, JESSE BOYKINS, LOUIS ROGE, QUENTIN LEPOUTRE, SAMUEL TIBA, THEOPHILUS LONDON, VICTOR THIEFFRY-WATEL
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Saúl Martínez
[Verse 1 - Theophilus London:]
I'm pagin' Aroma, pagin' Sada
Had lil' poom-poom, she called me dada
Kiss the poom-poom, [?]
Praise the fatha, praise the fatha, PRAISE!
Jenna, Lisa, Frita
And I'll just sit in the back of the Bimmer
Puffin' the lala, smokin' the reefer
HB shotgun rollin' the kush
I got a camera in, boo, but we lay low
We had our first kiss near the equator
And mama-se mama-sa, mama say so
And this thing may never get a day old
Back in Paris with Alice for dinner
Smokin' the Cuban, boy keep ya chin up
Girl in the blue dress look like a winner
Caught my eye in the back of the mirror
[Hook - Jesse Boykins III:]
You know I got to show love, show love
Show love, show love
You know I got to show love, show love
Show love, show love
You know I got to show love
[Verse 2 - Theophilus London:]
One hour later, I had to praise her
Cruise head to Spain, I think I'm Vega
Any flavor, every summer
Me and Brodinski bringin' the numbers
Groovin' to Salsa with Eda
Hop on the MDMA, feeling better
Said that her favorite car was a Jetta
Sent me some champagne all with a letter
Made me say musa, musa, musa
I want to go down to St. Lucia
Capriana, pour for two
Scenery, boy it's all for you, hey!
I'm a reveal her, bump and feel her
[?]
Diamente velvet laces
The girl needs savin', boy go save her
[Hook]
[Bridge:]
All the day, show love
Every day show love
What you say, show love
All the day, show love
[Hook]
[Bridge - simultaneous]
Iyana Burton
Unfortunately, I feel that Theophilus London is one of the most underrated artists of our time and since I've been listening to him for almost fpur years now, it blows my mind. Such talent just waiting to be seen.
Natán Delgado
@Iyana Burton Don't worry it's all fine!
Fame is not everything.... just enjoy his music 🥰💪🏼✌🏼
Stay awake 😌🙂
Isht Lutz
UNFORTUNATELY, he’s reported MISSING in Los Angeles. No one has seen him since July of this year (2022). There’s officially ‘Missing.’
It’s really sad. His family put out a statement - it’s his Dad saying he loves him & to give them a sign. He left his house I guess one night in July I guess in the Skid Row ghetto. That was the last time he was seen. Look it up.
(😥I can’t stop thinking somebody mighta robbed him & killed him. Isn’t Skid Row a bad place with lots of drug addicts & homeless & crime? I’m really not familiar but I’ve heard & seen only bad things about that place.) I hope he’s not dead 😖😭
oblambo
There is NO ONE like Theophilus London in the game! And this song and album is more than a breath of fresh air. He deserves everything he gets and more.
SteveWilson
Been following him since 08 I think fashion is more of his place than music his album to me was only a 6/10
TheOneCornelia
Wonderfully done! Love the dancing back to our roots and not being sexualized 💜🙌
$UBJECT
Listened to "Vibes" album earlier and I fell in love with it after the first song. The whole album is a masterpiece, production and subject wise.
Rafael Cezar
The camera shift to the crowd in 1:59 is genial!! Great video!
jet boy
it really was.
heart
Rafael Cezar yeah it shows everybody is chiling