What Did I Do?
Kele
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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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Written by: KELE OKEREKE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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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.
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Album InfoThe song is a part of Kele's debut solo album, "The Boxer," released in 2010.
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Vocal Collaboration“What Did I Do?” features guest vocals by Lucy Taylor.
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Band MembershipKele is better known as 'Kele Okereke,' the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the indie rock band Bloc Party.
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Dance-Pop StyleCompared to his work with Bloc Party, Kele's solo work, including "What Did I Do?", leans more towards dance-pop.
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Chart PerformanceThe song didn't chart in major music charts, but received moderate airplay on indie radio stations.
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Musical TransitionThe song marks Kele's transition from the post-punk revival sounds of Bloc Party to a more electronic, dance-focused sound.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of "What Did I Do?" examine themes of self-doubt and personal growth, consistent with much of the album.
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Music VideoThe music video for "What Did I Do?" was released in 2011, and it features Kele and Lucy Taylor performing the song.
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ProductionThe song was produced by XXXChange, who has worked with artists like M.I.A and Santigold.
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Critical ReceptionCritics had mixed reviews towards the song, with some praising its infectious beat and others criticizing the departure from Kele's Bloc Party sound.
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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.
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Live Performances"What Did I Do" has been performed by Kele at numerous live shows and festivals, often accompanied by Lucy Taylor.
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TriviaThe 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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