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/
Water Me
Theophilus London Lyrics
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Away my mind, my soul
To be so young, so old
At death we lie awake
Free sensation
All eyes and names and voice
Who scream have no choice
Just the notion
Get a little money, oh
Fast motion
But living long enough to know
The sweetest potion, girls
The love my heart will bring
Water me, I will grow
What's death when we all die
Losing questions why
Don't say a long goodbye
Is forever
But words and names in time
We only tread to fly
Let's meet between the stars
Aiming further
To get power of thoughts controlling
In true power all want unfolding, girl
(what are you doing, don't stop, don't stop, don't stop!
Don't stop now, don't stop, keep going)
Water me, I will grow
The lyrics to "Water Me" by Theophilus London express themes of growth, youth, life, death, and the power of love. The repetition of "vibes" throughout the song implies that the singer is entranced by a certain feeling or experience, possibly related to the overall themes. The second line of the song, "Away my mind, my soul," suggests that the singer is being transported away from their current reality, into a state of contemplation or reflection.
The next line, "To be so young, so old," is a nod to the fleeting nature of life, and how quickly time passes by. The idea of being "old" while still young may also suggest a sense of weariness or jadedness towards the world, despite having so much ahead of them. The phrase "At death we lie awake" is a realization of the finality of life, and how in the face of death, one cannot help but reflect upon their existence. The following line, "Free sensation," could imply that the singer feels liberated or at ease with their inevitable demise.
The chorus of the song, "Water me, I will grow" is a metaphor for the power of love and nourishment. The singer is asking to be given the chance to thrive, to be loved and cared for, so that they can grow into the best version of themselves. The next few lines juxtapose the emptiness of material wealth with the richness of love and human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Vibes, vibes, vibes
A call to immerse in positive energy and emotions.
Away my mind, my soul
A longing to escape from the mental and spiritual struggles.
To be so young, so old
Feeling both the carefree spirit of youth and the weight of life's experiences.
At death we lie awake
Death is an inevitable and haunting reality that keeps us reflecting and pondering.
Free sensation
The feeling of liberation and release from the constraints of life.
All eyes and names and voice
Being in the public eye, with judgments and identities assigned to oneself by others.
Who scream have no choice
Those who are loud or vocal may feel trapped, as if their identities are being defined by their noise.
Money don't mean, don't pass
Money is fleeting and can't bring happiness or lasting value.
Just the notion
Merely the idea of something can have power or influence.
Get a little money, oh
Even small amounts of money can have an impact on one's mindset and lifestyle.
Fast motion
The feeling of speeding through life or always being in a rush.
But living long enough to know
Having the wisdom of age and experience to truly understand life.
The sweetest potion, girls
The most desirable experience, often tied to romantic love.
The love my heart will bring
The capacity to love and be loved as a source of growth and nourishment.
Water me, I will grow
The desire for emotional and spiritual nourishment to achieve personal growth and development.
What's death when we all die
A rhetorical question about the inevitability and shared experience of death.
Losing questions why
The feeling of confusion and grief when faced with loss.
Don't say a long goodbye
It's better to cherish and appreciate what we have while we have it, rather than waste time grieving what's gone.
Is forever
The concept of eternity, whether in life or death.
But words and names in time
Language and labels are temporary, ephemeral things that change over time.
We only tread to fly
Our pursuit of happiness and fulfillment is what propels us forward, even when we feel stuck.
Let's meet between the stars
A metaphorical suggestion to connect on a deeper, spiritual level.
Aiming further
Continuing to reach for greater heights and aspirations.
To get power of thoughts controlling
An invocation for the strength and willpower to take control of one's own mindset and emotions.
In true power all want unfolding, girl
The potential for greatness and fulfillment lies within oneself, waiting to be realized.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: HEYWARD DAMEN JOHN LEWIS, LONDON THEOPHILUS, LUNDY RODNEY, LUNDY STEVEN, PAVAO ADAM GERRIT, SOKOLINSKI STEPHANIE ALEXANDRA, WARE LEON
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