The laid-back energy of her lo-fi sound is a reflection of her personality - unique and nostalgic. Currently living in Los Angeles, UMI continues to create genre-bending music that captivates and inspires listeners.
“I hope that the relatability of my lyrics can be comforting to people who realize their worries and problems are universal. I want them to know that they’re not alone.”
what would u do?
UMI Lyrics
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Are you coming over?
You know I'm home
Oh na-na
And if you wanna go
Better be sober
Want you to make it homeOh na-na-na
I didn't wanna recognize
I get it, I got fuckin' vices
I bet that I could read ya mind
I get it, I get it, I get the vibe
Can't take your own freakin' advice
I see niggas getting in line
You can't even get on my line
And I don't even fuckin' like it
When your face in your palm
In the back of the car
And you ain't so calm
Now what would you do?
Oh na-na
And it takes really long
To get safe in a home
And they say that you wrong
Whatever you do
Oh na-na
Oh na-na (oh na-na)
Oh na (oh na, oh na-na)
Oh na-na (oh na, oh na-na)
Oh na (oh na, oh na-na)
I could take you home
I could take you home
Home now
Home now
And I feel safe alone
I feel safe alone
Alone now
Alone now (now, now, now, now, now)
I didn't wanna recognize (recognize)
I get it, I got fuckin' vices (vices)
I bet that I could read ya mind (read ya mind)
I get it, I get it, I get the vibe
Can't take your own freakin' advice (advice)
I see niggas getting in line (in line)
You can't even get on my line (my line)
And I don't even fuckin' like it
When your face in your palm
In the back of the car
And you ain't so calm
Now what would you do?
Oh na-na
And it takes really long
To get safe in a home
And they say that you wrong
Whatever you do
Oh na-na
Oh na-na (oh na-na)
Oh na (oh na, oh na-na)
Oh God
Oh na-na (oh na, oh na-na)
Oh na (oh na, oh na-na)
The lyrics of "what would u do" by umi seems to be about relationships and introspection. The song starts with the singer receiving a call from their love interest, who apparently wants to come over, and the singer agrees to it, as they're already home. The following verses imply that the singer has been struggling with recognising their problems and dealing with their vices, and that the relationship may be causing more harm than good. The singer suggests that they can read their partner's mind, and they seem to understand their partner's point of view. They also feel like people are judging them, and the relationship seems to be becoming a burden.
The chorus of the song is repeated twice, and is about what one would do in a particular situation. If someone's "face in your palm in the back of the car and you ain't so calm," and it takes a long time to feel safe at home, then what would you do? It's a rhetorical question, but it reflects the tension and uncertainty in relationships.
Overall, the song seems to be about struggling in relationships and trying to find one's way. The singer seems to be introspecting and recognising their issues, and at the same time, they're carrying the weight of the relationship. The song highlights the fact that being in a relationship can sometimes be complicated and stressful, and one has to make tough decisions.
Line by Line Meaning
You said on the low
You asked me quietly and discreetly
Are you coming over?
Are you planning to come to my place?
You know I'm home
You are aware that I am at home
Oh na-na
An expression of agreement or affirmation
And if you wanna go
If you want to leave
Better be sober
You should not be intoxicated
Want you to make it home
I want you to arrive safely at your destination
Oh na-na-na
An expression of agreement and excitement
I didn't wanna recognize
I did not want to accept or acknowledge
I get it, I got fuckin' vices
I understand, I have habits that are difficult to break
I bet that I could read ya mind
I am confident that I can understand what you are thinking
I get it, I get it, I get the vibe
I understand the feeling or atmosphere of the situation
Can't take your own freakin' advice
You cannot follow your own guidance or suggestions
I see niggas getting in line
I observe people lining up or following a trend
You can't even get on my line
You cannot even communicate with me
And I don't even fuckin' like it
I do not enjoy this situation
When your face in your palm
When you look upset with your face in your hands
In the back of the car
In the rear of the automobile
And you ain't so calm
And you are no longer composed or relaxed
Now what would you do?
What actions would you take in this scenario?
Oh na-na
An expression of agreement or affirmation
And it takes really long
And it requires a significant amount of time
To get safe in a home
To arrive in a secure and comfortable residence
And they say that you wrong
And they claim that you are incorrect
Whatever you do
Regardless of your actions
Oh na-na
An expression of agreement or affirmation
Oh na-na (oh na-na)
An expression of agreement or affirmation
Oh na (oh na, oh na-na)
An expression of agreement or affirmation
Oh God
An exclamation of surprise or shock
Oh na-na (oh na, oh na-na)
An expression of agreement or affirmation
Oh na (oh na, oh na-na)
An expression of agreement or affirmation
I could take you home
I can bring you to your residence
Home now
Arrive at your residence now
And I feel safe alone
I feel secure and unafraid by myself
Alone now (now, now, now, now, now)
Currently by myself
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Austin Ward Sherman, Cecil Bernardy, Chaz Carter, Patrick Hewlett, Tierra Umi Wilson, Veronica Vera
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