Shura – What's It Gonna Be? Lyrics - Genius

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What’s It Gonna Be? Lyrics

[Verse 1]Do I tell you I love you or not?'Cause I can't really guess what you wantIf you let me down, let me down slowIf you let me down, let me down slowIf you got feelings for meYou just gotta speak honestlyIf you let me down, let me down slowIf you let me down, let me down slow[Pre-Chorus]I'm on my ownYou're at the beachHundreds of miles awayI don't wanna be that girlI don't wanna be that girl[Chorus]I don't wanna give you upI don't wanna let you love somebody else but meSo what's it gonna be?So what's it gonna be?I don't wanna give you upI don't wanna make it out like it's no big dealSo what's it gonna be?So what's it gonna be?You might also like[Verse 2]I'm praying but don't see the signsI've been praying for you to be mineIf you let me down, let me down slowIf you let me down, let me down slowI don't believe in foreverBut I still wanna give it tryIf you let me down, let me down slowIf you let me down, let me down slow[Pre-Chorus]I'm on my ownYou're at the beachHundreds of miles awayI don't wanna be that girlI don't wanna be that girl[Chorus]I don't wanna give you upI don't wanna let you love somebody else but meSo what's it gonna be?So what's it gonna be?I don't wanna give you upI don't wanna make it out like it's no big dealSo what's it gonna be?So what's it gonna be?[Bridge]What it's gonna be?What it's gonnaWhat it's gonna be?What it's gonnaWhat it's gonna be?What it's gonnaWhat it's gonna be?What it's gonna be?What it's gonnaWhat it's gonna be?What it's gonnaWhat it's gonna be?What it's gonnaWhat it's gonna be?[Chorus]I don't wanna give you upI don't wanna let you love somebody else but meSo what's it gonna be?So what's it gonna be?I don't wanna give you upI don't wanna make it out like it's no big dealSo what's it gonna be?So what's it gonna be?I don't wanna give you upI don't wanna let you love somebody else but meSo what's it gonna be?(What it's gonna)So what's it gonna be?I don't wanna give you upI don't wanna make it out like it's no big dealSo what's it gonna be?(What it's gonna)So what's it gonna be?9EmbedCancel

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This effervescent slice of ‘80s-style synth-pop is the third single from English singer/songwriter/producer Shura’s debut album, Nothing Is Real. Appearing on Annie Mac’s BBC radio show, Shura shed some light on the track.

It’s about fancying someone and maybe having a kind of connection and then realizing that it’s probably not going to happen.

While the song is not a cover of the classic Busta Rhymes jam of the same name, Shura is a massive fan of Janet Jackson, who featured on that 1998 hit. Asked by Hunger to list her biggest influences, Shura had this to say:

I just know this is gonna turn into an epic list. Can’t hold this girl back. The Velvet Rope by Janet Jackson was a game changer in terms of inspiration, but there’s a lot of early Madonna in me, I think.

Growing up on those records had a massive effect on me. I’m absolutely freaking out over Whitney’s ‘How Will I Know’ at the moment. Then there’s Patrice Rushen, Diana Ross, Tina, Raphael Saadiq, Dilla and early Prince.

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Ask a questionWhat did Shura say about "What's It Gonna Be?"?Genius Answer1 contributor

‘What’s It Gonna Be?’ is about having a massive crush on someone, so it made sense to go back where to school, where it all began. But it was important for us to explore those archetypal characters – The Jock, The Nerd, The Dork, The Popular Kid – and then flip expectations. ‘What’s It Gonna Be?’ is based on my personal experience as a kid; thinking you’re in love but then realising that’s maybe just because you feel you should be (and ending up with someone totally unexpected).

Shura on the music video, from the YouTube description.

+3What is Greg Kurstin like as a collaborator?Verified CommentaryShuraGenius Answer2 contributors

He’s amazing. He never sits still. He has so many synthesizers and a cool drum room and a vocal booth and whilst you’re there trying to think of lyrics for the first verse, he’s almost written an entire song, instrumentally, around you. And you’re just like, “This sounds finished. We’ve been doing this for four hours, and I’m still worrying about this one lyric here.” So he’s very impressive to watch, and musically, just incredibly gifted, and a very generous collaborator.

And it was really weird to be working with him and know the day before he was working with Sia and tomorrow’s Tegan & Sara and I’m just sandwiched somewhere in the middle being like, “Oh, I’m really sorry to take up your time, I realize you’re kind of a big deal, I’ll try and do something good here.”

+5How did the idea for the music video come about?Genius Answer2 contributors

In a behind the scenes video, Shura describes the video as “like being in school again” which references an earlier quote from the official video’s description:

[It’s] is about having a massive crush on someone, so it made sense to go back where to school, where it all began. But it was important for us to explore those archetypal characters – The Jock, The Nerd, The Dork, The Popular Kid – and then flip expectations.

+1Who produced “What's It Gonna Be?” by Shura?When did Shura release “What's It Gonna Be?”?Who wrote “What's It Gonna Be?” by Shura?Nothing’s Real (2016)Shura

1. 1. (i)
2. 2. Nothing’s Real
3. 3. What’s It Gonna Be?
4. 4. Touch
5. 5. Kidz ‘N’ Stuff
6. 6. Indecision
7. 7. What Happened to Us?
8. 8. (ii)
9. 9. Tongue Tied
10. 10. Make It Up
11. 11. 2Shy
12. 12. White Light
13. 13. 311215
14. 14. The Space Tapes

Heartstopper: Official Mixtape (2022)NetflixExpand CreditsReleased onJune 1, 2016ProducersGreg Kurstin, Joel Pott & ShuraWritersGreg Kurstin, Joel Pott, MoZella & ShuraBackground VocalsJoel PottGuitarJoel PottBass GuitarGreg KurstinMixing EngineerMark “Spike” StentAssistant Mixing EngineerMichael Freeman & Geoff SwanArtworkMat MaitlandLabelPolydor RecordsMastering EngineerMandy ParnellDrumsGreg KurstinProgrammerJoel PottRecording EngineerJulian Burg, Alex Pasco, Greg Kurstin, Daniel Moyler & Joel PottKeyboardsGreg Kurstin & Joel PottSynthesizerJoel PottTagsPopIn EnglishUK PopUKSynth-PopElectropopExpand CommentsAdd a commentSign Up And Drop Knowledge 🤓Genius is the ultimate source of music knowledge, created by scholars like you who share facts and insight about the songs and artists they love.Sign Up