Following the promotion of his proper debut single “MAKO“, released late last year, and the interesting track “DIVE“, released last month, he’s returns with another simple but effective production.
Showing once again, his unique potential with a magnificent voice, the singer delivers a delicious and minimalist production that is ideal for a good chill session.
YATES is currently working on his debut EP, scheduled to be released sometime this year.
CAKE
yates Lyrics
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Now somewhere, there was no need to stop
We don't see it, we don't know
Everything is fine, if it's fine.
I jumped off a cliff, you follow me
You jump into the unknown with me.
I don't want no grief
It's hard, it's hard, it's hard...
To be friendly, I made my mistake,
But we all know, you want a piece of the cake.
Now I'm angry, cos I don't know that you're fake.
My mother told me I should never hate.
I know you bite and I can't bite back,
But I prefer to walk away, forget it.
You think you've won, but you don't know that
That it would come back, come back, come
And if I jumped off a cliff, you follow me
You're too cool, too cool to come and see.
And I don't wanna lead you on,
I don't wanna hold you up.
It's hard, it's hard, it's hard...
To be friendly, I made my mistake,
But we all know, you want a piece of the cake.
Now I'm angry, cos I don't know that you're fake.
My mother told me I should never hate.
To be friendly, I made my mistake,
But we all know, you want a piece of the cake.
Now I'm angry, cos I don't know that you're fake.
My mother told me I should never hate.
The song "Cake" by Yates is a reflection on the complexities of relationships and the internal struggle that comes with navigating them. The opening lines "I was like why now, Now somewhere, there was no need to stop" suggest the confusion and uncertainty that can arise in relationships. The singer seems to be questioning why their partner is suddenly pulling away when everything seemed to be going well. However, the line "We don't see it, we don't know, Everything is fine, if it's fine" implies that the singer may be in denial about deeper issues in the relationship.
The chorus of the song sees the singer contemplating jumping off a cliff and their partner following. This metaphorical leap suggests a willingness to take risks and explore the unknown together, but also a hesitation to hold the other person back. The line "It's hard, it's hard, it's hard" is repeated throughout the song and reinforces the idea that relationships, and the emotions that come with them, are never simple.
The second verse is more confrontational, with the singer acknowledging that they may have made mistakes in trying to be friendly and accommodating, but that their partner's true intentions may be to take advantage, as evidenced by the line "We all know, you want a piece of the cake." However, the phrase "My mother told me I should never hate" suggests that the singer is still struggling to reconcile their anger and frustration with a desire to be understanding and compassionate.
Overall, "Cake" is a thoughtful exploration of the conflicting emotions that arise in relationships, from confusion and uncertainty to anger and disappointment, and the difficult balancing act of asserting one's own needs while still being empathetic towards others.
Line by Line Meaning
I was like why now
I was confused why this is happening right now.
Now somewhere, there was no need to stop
There was no need to stop in this situation.
We don't see it, we don't know
We don't have an understanding of what's happening.
Everything is fine if it's fine.
Everything is okay if it's really okay.
I jumped off a cliff, you follow me
I took a big risk and you followed me.
You jump into the unknown with me.
You took a huge risk in the unknown with me.
I don't want no grief
I don't want any negative emotions or disputes.
No, I don't wanna hold you up.
No, I don't want to hinder or block you.
It's hard, it's hard, it's hard...
It's difficult, it's difficult, it's difficult...
To be friendly, I made my mistake,
I made a mistake by being too friendly.
But we all know, you want a piece of the cake.
But we all know, you want something out of this situation.
Now I'm angry, cos I don't know that you're fake.
Now I'm upset because I didn't realize that you were being fake.
My mother told me I should never hate.
My mother taught me to never hate anyone.
I know you bite and I can't bite back,
I know you're being hurtful and I can't do the same back to you.
But I prefer to walk away, forget it.
But I'd rather walk away and forget about it.
You think you've won but you don't know that
You think you've succeeded, but you don't realize that
That it would come back, come back, come
That it will come back, come back, come
And if I jumped off a cliff, you follow me
And if I take a risk, you'll follow me.
You're too cool, too cool to come and see.
You're too cool, you don't want to come and see what's happening.
And I don't wanna lead you on,
And I don't want to give you false hope.
I don't wanna hold you up.
I don't want to delay or obstruct you.
It's hard, it's hard, it's hard...
It's difficult, it's difficult, it's difficult...
To be friendly, I made my mistake,
I made a mistake by being too friendly.
But we all know, you want a piece of the cake.
But we all know, you want something out of this situation.
Now I'm angry, cos I don't know that you're fake.
Now I'm upset because I didn't realize that you were being fake.
My mother told me I should never hate.
My mother taught me to never hate anyone.
Writer(s): Nikolai Potthoff, Ben Yates
Contributed by Caroline T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@chris2726
Thank You spotify!!!!! Omg such a great song... 🎧😊
@mhykol-4690
I'm so lucky to meet a legend like you. Very good quality with fewer listeners :)
@A0L9Y1G7
one of my favorite songs! I'm so happy there's a video nowwww :)
@andriamiradojohn9527
So good to rediscover gold i lost from eons ago
@edmarmoon1865
i listened to this song last and fell in love instantly, and then the EP came out and i've turned into a big fan of yours, your new single is amazing and i'm waiting for an album
@rafaltrzcinski8534
Great song !!!
@fabu1osoxx
underrated af!
@timothybriagas6069
ok iluv dis song so much
@zasranec83
У мужика хороший слух, как и у меня вкус!
@chris2726
how the fuck this song hasn't more views/exposure!!!???