Peter Bjorn and John
Peter Bjorn and John
Peter Bjorn and John
Peter Bjorn and John
Peter Bjorn and John
Peter Bjorn and John
Peter Bjorn and John
Peter Bjorn and John
Peter Bjorn and John
Peter Bjorn and John
Peter Bjorn and John
Peter Bjorn and John
Peter Bjorn and John
Peter Bjorn and John
Peter Bjorn and John
The inspiration for this song was an episode of the TV show Mad Men which explored the dynamic between Don Draper and his protégé Peggy Olson. The song looks at a relationship where a boss holds power over an underling who suffers from low self-esteem.
[Verse 1]
You used to be my hero
Now you're just another boss
Though I rate myself as zero
I can't understand what you talking about
[Verse 2]
All the anger left my body
I'm drying off in the aftermath
Five years as your understudy
When I can't understand what you talking about
[Pre-Chorus]
I got a message to you
Cause I can't follow through
[Chorus]
Tell me lies and I will listen
Tell the truth and I'll be gone
Tell me why I need permission
You don't have to shout
I can't understand what you talking about
No, I can't understand what you talking about
[Verse 3]
Shining in your shadow
How could I sink this low?
Our acquaintance has been so-so
And I can't understand where my patience gone
[Verse 4]
Cap in hand, waiting for my saviour
You raise a toast for your setting son
I was on time but you turned up later
Always expecting to end up alone
[Pre-Chorus]
I got a message to you
Cause I can't follow through
[Chorus]
Tell me lies and I will listen
Tell the truth and I'll be gone
Tell me why I need permission
You don't have to shout
I can't understand what you talking about
Tell me lies and I will listen
Tell the truth and I'll be gone
Tell me why I need permission
You don't have to shout
I can't understand what you talking about
No, I can't understand what you talking about
[Outro]
What you talking about?
What you talking about?
What you talking about?
What you talking about?
What You Talking About? was written by Björn Yttling & John Eriksson & Patrik Berger & Peter Morén.
What You Talking About? was produced by Greg Kurstin & Patrik Berger & Peter Bjorn and John.
Peter Bjorn and John released What You Talking About? on Fri Mar 11 2016.