Branded a confessional ode to being shy, Jelani wants us to feel that the phenomenon is completely normal, but perhaps not such a big barrier to eventually “going for what they want in a relationship”.
Jelani released the track during the COVID-19 pandemic and later accompanied it with a video made by combining footage of his friends' activities with the song as background. Occuring in the context of lockdown, these activities range from inside dancing to playing Animal Crossing.
Stella Brown
jelani aryeh Lyrics
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What to talk about
How has my head just hollowed out?
Thoughts use to orbit all around
On venus we could find peace
Stella Brown, I don't know
What you want to talk about
I'm too precautious and I often doubt
Stella Brown
Fall for every woman on my set
I tend to playout what we'd be like in a sec
These words don't, these words don't like to leave
I see our end immediately, so I keep to myself
Oohoo
And I...
Stella Brown, I don't know
What to talk about
How has my head just hollowed out?
Thoughts use to orbit all around
On Venus we could find peace
Stella Brown I don't know
What you want to talk about
I'm too precautious and i often doubt
How can I be the boy you dream about
Stella Brown
They're all brunette,'bout 5'4
She's so herself I see her core
Adjust my belt, eyes to the floor
Spend my time awaiting
Lying patient inside
This racing mind
They loved me good
Raised me right
Those days are gone
A phase behind us all
O O
O O
Oh, no
Stella Brown, I don't know
What to talk about
How has my head just hollowed out?
Thoughts use to orbit all around
On Venus we could find peace
Stella Brown I don't know
What you want to talk about
I'm too precautious and i often doubt
How can I be the boy you dream about
Stella Brown
The song "Stella Brown" by Jelani Aryeh is a reflective piece on the singer's insecurity in a potential relationship with a girl named Stella Brown. He confesses that he doesn't know what to talk about with her and feels like his head has "just hollowed out." He used to have thoughts that "orbit all around," but now he's too precautious and doubtful. He wonders how he can be the boy that she dreams about when he falls for every woman on his set, playing out what they would be like in a second. He keeps these thoughts and fears to himself, as he sees their end immediately.
In the second verse, he gives a physical description of all the girls he falls for, but with Stella Brown, he sees her core and adjusts his belt, eyes to the floor. He spends his time lying patient inside his racing mind, awaiting something that may never come. He acknowledges that he was loved good and raised right but those were days that are gone, "a phase behind us all." The song ends with him repeating the chorus, wondering how he can be the boy that Stella dreams about.
Overall, the song portrays the feeling of insecurity that one feels in the early stages of a relationship or a potential relationship. The singer is aware of his own faults and anxieties, wondering how he can be good enough for someone he considers a dream girl.
Line by Line Meaning
Stella Brown, I don't know
I am uncertain about Stella Brown
What to talk about
I don't know what to say to her
How has my head just hollowed out?
Why can't I think straight when I'm with her?
Thoughts use to orbit all around
I used to have clear thoughts but not anymore
On Venus we could find peace
Venus is a metaphor for a peaceful place where we could be together
Stella Brown I don't know
I still don't know how to approach her
What you want to talk about
What does Stella want to discuss?
I'm too precautious and I often doubt
I'm afraid of getting hurt and unsure of myself
How can I be the boy you dream about
I don't feel like I'm good enough for her
Fall for every woman on my set
I'm prone to infatuation with every woman I meet
I tend to playout what we'd be like in a sec
I imagine what our future could be without really knowing her
These words don't, these words don't like to leave
I struggle to express myself even though I have so much to say
I see our end immediately, so I keep to myself
I'm afraid of commitment and avoid showing my true emotions
They're all brunette,'bout 5'4
I'm attracted to a certain type of woman
She's so herself I see her core
I am drawn to her authenticity
Adjust my belt, eyes to the floor
I'm nervous and trying to compose myself
Spend my time awaiting
I'm waiting for something to happen with Stella
Lying patient inside
I'm trying to be patient but it's hard
This racing mind
My mind is constantly racing with thoughts of her
They loved me good
My past relationships have been positive
Raised me right
I was brought up with good values and morals
Those days are gone
I'm stuck in the past and need to move on
A phase behind us all
We've all gone through phases in our lives, it's time for a new one
Oh no
I'm afraid of what the future holds for us
Writer(s): Jack Kolbe, Jelani Aryeh Mccall
Contributed by Liam G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@so.sleepy_508
There's no way this song isnt blowing up
@michaelholmes6576
This will stay unknown then soon as someone from tiktok use everyone will over use it and hype it up
@SadSaxGuy
Michael Holmes that’s how it always goes😔
@MC-fo5ht
@@michaelholmes6576 i would be happy for the artist getting his work recognized it’s a great song I see why people would hype it up
@shreya3375
ikr but i'm so glad i'm here before the tik tok kids
@muce7376
MARSH YOURE FAMOUS YOU DID IT DONT FORGET ABOUT ME
@saschz
The vibes are immaculate. I just think of me and my friends chilling at a pool or something, making memories I haven't made yet
@challyzilla9483
stella brown must be a lucky one
@berlynborglum8965
Challyzilla that's what i keep thinking too like i want someone to love me like this 🥺🥺
@boxy8673
i swear he's on about alcohol, l ike Stella Artois (its brown)