Introduced by smooth saxophone whispers, “Ugly Thoughts” is a jazz ballad reflecting on a relationship seeing its end.
Celeste’s effortless vocals tell the story of an erstwhile lover, as well as the regrets that weighed on them, and the “ugly thoughts” that came to mind.
[Verse 1]
We could be
Too close, too close for me
We could be
Too close, too close for me
'Cause I've been alone, overindulged
This has been a long for me
I always changed my mind
Didn't mean to lead you on and let go
But how could I just turn around?
But how could I just leave you now?
[Chorus]
Turn around
Look up now, look up now, is it too late to turn back now?
'Cause in my mind it makes sense
Turn around
Look up now, look up now, is it too late to turn back now?
'Cause in my mind it makes sense
[Verse 2]
Shouldn't've kept you here
When I had nothin' to show you
Don't wanna let you see me
And on my face it's written, it's all over
But how could I just turn around?
When nothing goes to plan
Got this blood on my hands
[Chorus]
Turn around
Look up now, look up now, is it too late to turn back now?
'Cause in my mind it makes sense
Turn around
Look up now, look up now, is it too late to turn back now?
'Cause in my mind it makes sense
Ugly Thoughts was written by Wilma Archer & Celeste.
Ugly Thoughts was produced by Wilma Archer.
Celeste released Ugly Thoughts on Fri Mar 22 2019.