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Whitey is an ongoing solo project by N.J. Whitey. He is a hard character to pin down- his genre-twisting songs swing wildly between styles, and his dismissive attitude towards the music industry means there are few shows, and even fewer interviews. He has to date had no major record deal, but has still released over 30 records under a variety of names. Yet without any significant industry investment his distinctive sounds have broken through to mainstream daytime radio in the U.S and elsewhere, and for four straight years his music has been a fixture from rock clubs to fashion runways, from movie soundtracks to television, computer games to skate films. From Japan to Iceland, Moscow to Hollywood. From Breaking Bad to the Sopranos to Grand Theft Auto. Gradually this cult U.K. artist has built a strange home in the shadowy ground between high fashion and mainstream entertainment, between pop radio and what little is left of the underground. An outsider who relishes this status, and celebrates this outsider ethos in his work.
He's lived in a variety of places, but you could say he finished growing up in Coventry, UK. He now lives in Los Angeles. He sings, programs, plays guitar, keys, bass and drums but has no formal qualifications and is totally self taught. His live shows are haphazard- some are an uplifting rhythmic experience, whilst some occur in deliberately darkened rooms and are hedonistic affairs drenched with chaotic walls of feedback and electronic noise. Others may swing from ferocious rock moments to gentle simple melodies played on tiny bells, acoustic guitars and toy instruments. There have been gigs with everyone from New Order to Iggy Pop, Soulwax to Peaches to the Undertones. He's as comfortable playing a sweaty NYC rock club as an Ibizan dance megaclub, and is one of the few artists regularly invited to play both.
Sweet Words for the Sour
Whitey Lyrics
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I won't listen to someone else
I don't need you to hold my hand
I don't care what we're doing
I don't sing this as to bring you down
I just need you to stick around
(I'm just happy to kick around)
Sweet words are supposed to sing
Sweet words don't mean a thing
sweer sour is sour to sing
sweet words are the sour wasted
It doesnt matter which words you say
I've never listen anyway
It only matters that you see this through
It only matters how near me once you've been to certain places then you know
Its never enough
And yeah if your in this situation then you trust
nothing at all
If you watched the words come out of faces
Then you hear nothing of worth
And if its true...
Then you might as well, just make a stand
and take what little pleasure that you can
If we watch while the world goes down
and we dont make a single sound
Then i'll know that you understand
I don't care what we're doing
I don't sing this as to bring you down
I just need you to stick around
I just said, do you understand?
I dont care what we're doing
Sweet words are supposed to sing
Sweet words don't mean a thing
sweet sour is sour to sing
sweet words are the sour wasted
It doesnt matter what words you say
I've never listened anyway
It only matters that you see this through
It only matters how near me once you've been to certain places then you know
Its never enough
And yeah if your in this situation then you trust
Nothing at all
If you watched the words come out of faces
Then you hear nothing of worth
If you watched the words come out of faces
Then you hear nothing of worth
And if you've been to certain places then you know
Its never enough
And yeah if your in this situation then you trust nothing at all
If you watched the words come out of faces
Then you hear nothing of worth
If you watched the words come out of faces
Then you hear nothing of worth
You might as well, just make a stand
And take what little pleasure that you can
Aou might as well, just make a stand
And take what little pleasure that you can
You might as well, just make a stand
And take what little pleasure that you can
You might as well, just make a stand
And take what little pleasure that you can
You might as well, just make a stand
And take what little pleasure that you can
You might as well, just make a stand
And take what little pleasure that you can
In "Sweet Words for the Sour," Whitey expresses a sense of disillusionment and disconnection from the world around him. He opens with the lines "I don't care what we talk about / I won't listen to someone else," rejecting the superficiality of casual conversation and the words of others. This is not a desire to be rude or combative, but a genuine lack of interest in the superficiality of social interactions. He also rejects the need for emotional support, stating "I don't need you to hold my hand," indicating a sense of independence.
The refrain focuses around the idea of "sweet words," which are presented as something empty and worthless. Whitey states "Sweet words are supposed to sing / Sweet words don't mean a thing," and contrasts these sweet words with the truth of "sour" statements. He is looking for someone who is willing to stand with him and experience the genuine bitterness of reality, rather than hiding behind sweet words and empty phrases.
The final lines urge the listener to take what little pleasure they can from life, acknowledging that it may be a difficult road but that small moments of joy can make it worth living. Ultimately, "Sweet Words for the Sour" is a song about finding authenticity and connection in a world full of superficiality and disconnection.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't care what we talk about
What we talk about does not matter to me.
I won't listen to someone else
I do not care what others have to say.
I don't need you to hold my hand
I am independent and do not require assistance.
I don't care what we're doing
What we are doing is not important to me.
I don't sing this as to bring you down
I am not trying to offend or upset you with this song.
I just need you to stick around
I want you to stay with me.
(I'm just happy to kick around)
I am content just spending time together.
Sweet words are supposed to sing
People expect kind words to be spoken.
Sweet words don't mean a thing
Kind words are not meaningful if they are not genuine.
sweet sour is sour to sing
speaking nicely when you don't care is a sour act
sweet words are the sour wasted
Speaking nicely without genuine feeling is a waste.
It doesnt matter which words you say
What you say does not matter to me.
I've never listen anyway
I do not listen to what you say.
It only matters that you see this through
Your dedication and loyalty to me is what matters.
It only matters how near me once you've been to certain places then you know
The only way to truly understand me is to have experienced similar things.
Its never enough
Whatever it is, it is never sufficient.
And yeah if your in this situation then you trust
If you are in this situation, trust is difficult.
nothing at all
There is nothing to trust in.
If you watched the words come out of faces
If you see people's words are empty.
Then you hear nothing of worth
What they say is not worth listening to.
You might as well, just make a stand
It's best to take action and stand up for yourself.
And take what little pleasure that you can
Find joy in what you can.
If we watch while the world goes down
As the world falls apart, if we just watch.
and we dont make a single sound
If we do not speak up and take action.
Then i'll know that you understand
If you remain silent, I will know you understand the situation.
Writer(s): Nathan Wonnacott, Julian Shah Taylor Copyright: Universal Music Publishing Pgm Ltd.
Contributed by Jayce W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
sir lionclaw
I don't care what we talk about
I won't listen to someone else
I don't need you to hold my hand
I don't care what we're doing
I don't sing this as to bring you down
I just need you to stick around
(I'm just happy to kick around)
I don't care what we doing
Sweet words are supposed to sing
Sweet words don't mean a thing
Sweer sour is sour to sing
Sweet words are the sour wasted
It doesnt matter which words you say
I've never listen anyway
It only matters that you see this through
It only matters how near me once you've been to certain places then you know
Its never enough
And yeah if your in this situation then you trust
Nothing at all
If you watched the words come out of faces
Then you hear nothing of worth
And if its true...
Then you might as well, just make a stand
And take what little pleasure that you can
If we watch while the world goes down
And we dont make a single sound
Then i'll know that you understand
I don't care what we're doing
I don't sing this as to bring you down
I just need you to stick around
I just said, do you understand?
I dont care what we're doing
Sweet words are supposed to sing
Sweet words don't mean a thing
Sweet sour is sour to sing
Sweet words are the sour wasted
It doesnt matter what words you say
I've never listened anyway
It only matters that you see this through
It only matters how near me once you've been to certain places then you know
Its never enough
And yeah if your in this situation then you trust
Nothing at all
If you watched the words come out of faces
Then you hear nothing of worth
If you watched the words come out of faces
Then you hear nothing of worth
And if you've been to certain places then you know
Its never enough
And yeah if your in this situation then you trust nothing at all
If you watched the words come out of faces
Then you hear nothing of worth
If you watched the words come out of faces
Then you hear nothing of worth
You might as well, just make a stand
And take what little pleasure that you can
Aou might as well, just make a stand
And take what little pleasure that you can
You might as well, just make a stand
And take what little pleasure that you can
You might as well, just make a stand
And take what little pleasure that you can
You might as well, just make a stand
And take what little pleasure that you can
You might as well, just make a stand
And take what little pleasure that you can
Combine Productions
I always loved your music man. Im listening it for about 3 years now
Combine Productions
@Battery Boy yeah, im still listening to him
Battery Boy
Sure hope its about 4 years now
sir lionclaw
I don't care what we talk about
I won't listen to someone else
I don't need you to hold my hand
I don't care what we're doing
I don't sing this as to bring you down
I just need you to stick around
(I'm just happy to kick around)
I don't care what we doing
Sweet words are supposed to sing
Sweet words don't mean a thing
Sweer sour is sour to sing
Sweet words are the sour wasted
It doesnt matter which words you say
I've never listen anyway
It only matters that you see this through
It only matters how near me once you've been to certain places then you know
Its never enough
And yeah if your in this situation then you trust
Nothing at all
If you watched the words come out of faces
Then you hear nothing of worth
And if its true...
Then you might as well, just make a stand
And take what little pleasure that you can
If we watch while the world goes down
And we dont make a single sound
Then i'll know that you understand
I don't care what we're doing
I don't sing this as to bring you down
I just need you to stick around
I just said, do you understand?
I dont care what we're doing
Sweet words are supposed to sing
Sweet words don't mean a thing
Sweet sour is sour to sing
Sweet words are the sour wasted
It doesnt matter what words you say
I've never listened anyway
It only matters that you see this through
It only matters how near me once you've been to certain places then you know
Its never enough
And yeah if your in this situation then you trust
Nothing at all
If you watched the words come out of faces
Then you hear nothing of worth
If you watched the words come out of faces
Then you hear nothing of worth
And if you've been to certain places then you know
Its never enough
And yeah if your in this situation then you trust nothing at all
If you watched the words come out of faces
Then you hear nothing of worth
If you watched the words come out of faces
Then you hear nothing of worth
You might as well, just make a stand
And take what little pleasure that you can
Aou might as well, just make a stand
And take what little pleasure that you can
You might as well, just make a stand
And take what little pleasure that you can
You might as well, just make a stand
And take what little pleasure that you can
You might as well, just make a stand
And take what little pleasure that you can
You might as well, just make a stand
And take what little pleasure that you can
felipe
I'm very glad you came back, your lyrics mean so much to me and a lot of other people. I've been going through really tough times in my life and your music has always been there to help me cope... It makes me feel like I'm not alone and I'm not the only one holding these thoughts and feelings. Even despite a lot of the depressing topics there's always the feeling of hopefulness and wellbeing in your songs, in a way that isn't cynical or overtly cheerful, but just human enough for one to hold on. That feeling your music evokes always helps me get by :) thank you so much for creating these wonderful, deeply meaningful songs. I always hold them close to me
Unenthusiast
@Rainy boi he’s speaking in an ancient tongue us mortals aren’t enlightened enough to understand.
Rainy boi
@Joshua Wilkie uhh, what?
yo
I am not a big fan of music but you my friend have changed my perspective
Maxy073
Very glad that Astro Soup recorded ur music! Would never discover such magic if I didn’t like “stay on the outside” from his video. I immediately loved the song!
jimmy mcgee
Same