William Singe, aged 20, is from Forestville, New South Wales and is the rapper of The Collective. He previously auditioned for The X Factor in season three but only made it to the end of the bootcamp stage when Guy Sebastian sent him home. Singe auditioned for the fourth season singing Justin Bieber's "One Less Lonely Girl" and received positive comments from the judges. Melanie Brown felt that Singe was singing the song just to her, Guy Sebastian called his added rap in the song "crazy", and Ronan Keating said it was a great audition song. Prior to entering The X Factor, Singe worked as a bank teller at the Commonwealth Bank in Dee Why, New South Wales. He was a student at St Augustine's College in Brookvale, New South Wales. Singe cites his father, a singer-songwriter from New Zealand who plays guitar and bass, for his musical beginnings. He began recording music with his father as a child and previously held gigs with him at In Situ, a restaurant and bar in Manly, New South Wales.
His official twitter can be found here: https://twitter.com/WillSinge
Shake it off
William Singe Lyrics
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You wouldn't want a young brother if I wasn't whippin' this foreign
That's why I came back, top down
You gon have to do more than just (say it)
You gon have to do less when you (do it)
Lil mama you know I (show it)
Always want you to (prove it)
You gon have to do more than just (say it)
You gon have to do less when you (do it)
Lil mama you know I (show it)
You gon need to more than just (prove it)
But I'm not sure that you want me
But I now know
You know I know that this ain't right
Cause you want me cause I got dough
Ever since you walked in inside my foreign, slam my door
You know I know that you been on it
But I been on it, on the low
So let a brother get down on it, yeah
Love when you spin round on it, yeah
Even though a young brother want you
Shawty I promise the truth
And when I come down on it, yeah
You love when I'm down on it, yeah
Fuck around and spend time on it, yeah
That's why I came back top down
You gon have to do more than just (say it)
You gon have to do less when you (do it)
Lil mama you know I (show it)
Always want you to (prove it)
You gon have to do more than just (say it)
You gon have to do less when you (do it)
Lil mama you know I (show it)
You gon need to more than just (prove it)
And you know, you know
And you know, in this foreign car let it go
And you know, you know
And you know, in this foreign car let it go
Say it
Do it
Show it
Prove it
Say it
Do it
Show it, babe
Prove it
The overall message of Shake It Off by William Singe is about honesty and transparency in a relationship, especially when it comes to material possessions. Singe puts forth the idea that he is aware that his partner may be with him only for his wealth and material possessions, but he is willing to forgive this superficial reason for being in a relationship if his partner can prove her love in other ways. He repeats the line "You gon have to do more than just (say it)/You gon have to do less when you (do it)/Lil mama you know I (show it)/Always want you to (prove it)" throughout the song to emphasize that words without action are meaningless, and his partner must take action to demonstrate her love and commitment.
Singe also acknowledges that he has his own doubts about the relationship, as he says, "But I'm not sure that you want me." It seems that both partners are aware that the relationship may be lacking in deeper meaning and mutual affection, as Singe says, "You know I know that this ain't right/Cause you want me cause I got dough." However, they continue to engage in a physical relationship, as seen in the lines "Love when you spin round on it, yeah/Fuck around and spend time on it, yeah."
Overall, Shake It Off by William Singe portrays a relationship that is lacking in true affection and trust, but both partners continue to engage in a physical relationship regardless. Singe emphasizes the importance of honesty and taking action to prove one's love, rather than simply saying the words without follow-through.
Line by Line Meaning
Just keepin' it honest
I'm being truthful and upfront with you
You wouldn't want a young brother if I wasn't whippin' this foreign
You're interested in me because of the car I drive
That's why I came back, top down
I returned with the roof off to show off my car
You gon have to do more than just (say it)
Words aren't enough and you need to take action
You gon have to do less when you (do it)
You're trying too hard and should relax
Lil mama you know I (show it)
I demonstrate my feelings for you
Always want you to (prove it)
I need you to show me your loyalty
But I'm not sure that you want me
I'm unsure if your interest in me is genuine
You know I know that this ain't right
I know that our relationship isn't healthy
Cause you want me cause I got dough
You only want me for my money
Ever since you walked in inside my foreign, slam my door
You're only interested in my car, not me
You know I know that you been on it
I know that you're only after material possessions
But I been on it, on the low
I've been aware of your intentions, but keeping it quiet
So let a brother get down on it, yeah
Let me get closer to you
Love when you spin round on it, yeah
I enjoy when you're playful with me
Even though a young brother want you
Despite my attraction to you
Shawty I promise the truth
I'm promising to tell you the truth
And when I come down on it, yeah
When I approach the situation
You love when I'm down on it, yeah
You enjoy when I'm being intimate
Fuck around and spend time on it, yeah
We should spend intimate time together
And you know, you know
You're aware, you know
And you know, in this foreign car let it go
You're enjoying our time together in my car
Say it
Speak your truth
Do it
Take action
Show it
Demonstrate your feelings
Prove it
Show me your loyalty
Show it, babe
Demonstrate your feelings, baby
Contributed by Elizabeth S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tore
You made the song have a different meaning. That's real talent right there.
Chruch Tee
so true, I was gonna say the same thing.
genesiating
william's voice is truly something else.. beautiful
G
It's so original and just amazing!
Gil Raffaut
Please cover Sex On Drugs by Ty Dolla Sign
Carla Velarde
omg yes but in a good way💚
Azerrz
Okay bro now we all KNOW that you have to cover Adele's "Hello".
Chelsea Lacey
You got your wish lol
yeah yeah
He makes every single song sound sooooooo better 😍😍😍😍
PrincessLayah
Trueee😍