What Did I Do?

Kele

About What Did I Do?

"What Did I Do?" is a song by Kele Okereke, released as the first single from his EP The Hunter. The song's music video was released on 13 September 2011, with the song being released as a digital single in Japan 10 days later. The song features vocals from singer Lucy Taylor. The single was produced by constant collaborator XXXChange and mixed by Sub Focus. The single's cover is the same as the cover for The Hunter EP. On 16 November 2011, Liberator Music released a remix of the single by All The Lights to the Australian iTunes Store. On Boxing Day 2011, a remix by Sander van Doorn was released to Beatport, released on Doorn Records. The single is billed to Kele vs. Sander van Doorn featuring Lucy Taylor. A music video (simply a re-edited version of the original video) was released. 


Year:
2011
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And I didn't want to let you
Because I didn't want to feel this
And I'm not gonna fall apart, I won't

Because you promised me forever
Like a fool I believed you
Now I cry and I think of all I can say to keep you here

What did I do
What did I do wrong boy
What did I do
What did I do wrong

I don't know what I did
I don't know what I said
Just tell me the words and I'll sing them
What did I do
What did I do wrong

What did I do wrong
What did I

Even if you won't say so
Baby I can feel the pain grow
Even if you won't say so, it's changed

And your voice called on the phone
And the lies that can fool
With your hand on my jeans as you squeeze my thigh, but your kiss is frozen

What did I do
What did I do wrong boy
What did I do
What did I do wrong

I don't know what I did
I don't know what I said
Just tell me the words and I'll sing them
What did I do
What did I do wrong

What did I do wrong
What did I
What did I do

What did I do
What did I do wrong boy
What did I do
What did I do wrong

I don't know what I did
I don't know what I said
Just tell me the words and I'll sing them
What did I do
What did I do wrong

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Kele

Kele is a British musician and singer-songwriter known for being the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the band Bloc Party. He has also released solo albums, showcasing his diverse musical style that incorporates elements of indie rock, electronic, and dance music. more »

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Written by: KELE OKEREKE

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14 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"What Did I Do?" by Kele fits under the Electronic and Indie Rock genre.
Album Info
The song is a part of Kele's debut solo album, "The Boxer," released in 2010.
Vocal Collaboration
“What Did I Do?” features guest vocals by Lucy Taylor.
Band Membership
Kele is better known as 'Kele Okereke,' the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the indie rock band Bloc Party.
Dance-Pop Style
Compared to his work with Bloc Party, Kele's solo work, including "What Did I Do?", leans more towards dance-pop.
Chart Performance
The song didn't chart in major music charts, but received moderate airplay on indie radio stations.
Musical Transition
The song marks Kele's transition from the post-punk revival sounds of Bloc Party to a more electronic, dance-focused sound.
Lyrical Theme
The lyrics of "What Did I Do?" examine themes of self-doubt and personal growth, consistent with much of the album.
Music Video
The music video for "What Did I Do?" was released in 2011, and it features Kele and Lucy Taylor performing the song.
Production
The song was produced by XXXChange, who has worked with artists like M.I.A and Santigold.
Critical Reception
Critics had mixed reviews towards the song, with some praising its infectious beat and others criticizing the departure from Kele's Bloc Party sound.
Album Influence
"The Boxer", which includes "What Did I Do?" was influenced by Kele's experiences Djing in clubs after Bloc Party took a hiatus in 2009.
Live Performances
"What Did I Do" has been performed by Kele at numerous live shows and festivals, often accompanied by Lucy Taylor.
Trivia
The album "The Boxer", was named not after the sport but after the resilient, adaptable character in George Orwell’s 'Animal Farm'. Kele named it so because he identifies with the character.

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