Since releasing his first two tracks in late 2017 (“Requiem”) and early 2018 (“Vertigo”), shey has managed to rack up over 500,000 streams across Spotify & Apple Music, while becoming a mainstay in the KCRW rotation, all with absolutely no formal promotion. shey served as direct support to Susanne Sundfør on her North American and UK/European tours. He followed these support shows with an electrifying performance at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival and then played his first headline show in Los Angeles as apart of KCRW’s Summer Nights Concert Series at the end of June 2018.
Vértigo
shey baba Lyrics
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I tell myself every day
Even though I know it feels wrong, oh
I got to carry on anyway
I never wanna feel your love again
I say it but it don't feel right
Is it vertigo that's keeping me up high?
And flew all the way to New York
Is this how you treat me when I needed you more?
Well I can't believe what you do to me
You make her easy
But I don't know what to do without you
What you give for her you receive
You make her easy
But I don't know what to do you without you
You know how much I care for you, oh
And I believe that I've been a good man
You know I've always been there for you, oh
It makes you even harder to understand
I never wanna feel your love again
I say it but it don't feel right
Is it vertigo that's keeping me up high?
Is this vertigo that's keeping me up high?
Well I can't believe what you do to me
You make her easy
But I don't know what to do without you
What you give for her you receive
You make her easy
But I don't know what to do you without you
I love the way you make me spin around and around you
I love the way you make me spin around you
Well I can't believe what you do to me
You make her easy
But I don't know what to do without you
What you give for her you receive
You make her easy
But I don't know what to do you without you
The lyrics in Shey Baba's song "Vertigo" express the feeling of confusion and uncertainty that comes with a breakup. The song starts with the singer urging himself to move on, even though he knows it feels wrong. He then reflects on his past relationship and declares that he never wants to feel that love again, but the feeling doesn't seem to go away. He wonders if it's the vertigo that's keeping him up high, which could signify the dizziness and disorientation one feels when experiencing a sudden change in their life.
In the second verse, the singer addresses his ex-partner directly, expressing his disbelief in how she treated him after he needed her the most. He admits that he doesn't know what to do without her and that she makes it easy for someone else to replace him. He then confesses his love for her but acknowledges the confusion he feels because of her actions. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the tangled emotions the singer is struggling with.
The lyrics in "Vertigo" are relatable to anyone who has gone through a difficult breakup. The song captures the feeling of being unable to let go of someone even though you know it's the right thing to do. The vertigo metaphor adds another layer of complexity to the emotions and reflects the sensation of feeling out of balance and unsteady.
Line by Line Meaning
Hurry up you got to move on, oh
I try to tell myself to keep moving forward, even though it's difficult.
I tell myself every day
I repeat this mantra to myself often, as a way to motivate myself.
Even though I know it feels wrong, oh
Despite knowing that this isn't the right thing to do, I still try to force myself to move on.
I got to carry on anyway
I have to keep going, even though it's hard.
I never wanna feel your love again
I don't want to experience the pain of your love again.
I say it but it don't feel right
Despite saying this, I still feel conflicted and unsure.
Is it vertigo that's keeping me up high?
I feel like I'm being pulled in many different directions, making me feel dizzy and overwhelmed.
You up and left without a word
You left me suddenly and without explanation.
And flew all the way to New York
You went far away, to a completely different city.
Is this how you treat me when I needed you more?
You left me when I needed you most, and it hurts me deeply.
Well I can't believe what you do to me
I can't believe how much you've hurt me.
You make her easy
It seems like it's much easier for you to be with someone else.
But I don't know what to do without you
Even though it hurts, I'm not sure how to move on without you.
What you give for her you receive
You seem to be getting everything you want out of being with her.
You know how much I care for you, oh
I love you deeply and passionately.
And I believe that I've been a good man
I've always tried to be a good partner to you.
You know I've always been there for you, oh
I've always tried to support you and be by your side.
It makes you even harder to understand
Despite my efforts, I still can't understand why you would hurt me like this.
I love the way you make me spin around and around you
Despite the hurt, I can't help but be drawn to you and your energy.
Writer(s): Rollo Armstrong
Contributed by Logan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Hurry up you got to move on, oh
I tell myself every day
Even though I know it feels wrong, oh
I got to carry on anyway
I never wanna feel your love again
I say it but it don't feel right
Is it vertigo that‘s keeping me up high?
You up and left without a word
And flew all the way to New York
Is this how you treat me when I needed you more?
Well I can't believe what you do to me
You make her easy
But I don't know what to do without you
What you give for her you receive
You make her easy
But I don‘t know what to do you without you
You know how much I care for you, oh
And I believe that I've been a good man
You know I've always been there for you, oh
It makes you even harder to understand
I never wanna feel your love again
I say it but it don‘t feel right
Is it vertigo that‘s keeping me up high?
Is this vertigo that‘s keeping me up high?
Well I can't believe what you do to me
You make her easy
But I don't know what to do without you
What you give for her you receive
You make her easy
But I don‘t know what to do you without you
I love the way you make me spin around and around you
I love the way you make me spin around you
Well I can't believe what you do to me
You make her easy
But I don't know what to do without you
What you give for her you receive
You make her easy
But I don't know what to do you without you
@auryt9
Wrote down lyrics, not sure if they are right <3
Hurry up you got to move on, oh
I tell myself every day
Even though I know it feels wrong, oh
I got to carry on... anyway
I never wanna feel your love again
I say it but it don‘t feel right
Is it vertigo that‘s keeping me up high?
You up and left without a word
And flew all the way to New York
Is this how you treat me when I needed you more?
Well I can‘t believe what you do to me
You make her easy
But I don‘t know what to do without you
What you give for her you receive
You make her easy
But I don‘t know what to do you without you
You know how much I care for you, oh
And I believe that I‘ve been a good man
You know I‘ve always been there for you, oh
It makes you even harder to understand
I never wanna feel your love again
I say it but it don‘t feel right
Is it vertigo that‘s keeping me up high?
Is this vertigo that‘s keeping me up high?
Well I can‘t believe what you do to me
You make her easy
But I don‘t know what to do without you
What you give for her you receive
You make her easy
But I don‘t know what to do you without you
I love the way you make me spin around and around you
I love the way you make me spin around you
Well I can‘t believe what you do to me
You make her easy
But I don‘t know what to do without you
What you give for her you receive
You make her easy
But I don‘t know what to do you without you
@mikerafkis
I really dont understand still after 4 years, how the hell this song has not yet received greater attention. Shey Baba's voice is AMAZING.
@sofiapereira586
Bob Moses concert @ Berlin brought me here. I'm absolute in love with this song! <3
@cienarae8996
BEST NEW ARTIST I'VE HEARD IN YEARS #crying
@Fafalina500
I listen to you at 1 AM thinking about stuff..what a vibe
@ananorwood2843
I WISH THE WORLD WOULD HEAR YOUR BEAUTIFUL SONGS!!!!!!!!!!!
@eleanorw6347
I saw Shey Baba last week live in London and it was was so beautiful. It was honestly amazing and he needs more recognition!
@simacollins7061
i love ur voice &your music ..... keep it up , The world needs to hear more of you..
@buniluvr
Exquisite - words can't express - but the feeling is there and I don't want to let go!
BRAVO!
@fynnbearfoot5085
wth how does this only have 19 k views
@kathv6
Heard this on KCRW and have been searching for it online every day since then. <3