The song "Olé" by John Newman tells the story of a complicated relationship filled with love, lust, and deceit. The lyrics depict a situation where the narrator is involved with someone who is in a committed relationship with someone else. The song begins by acknowledging that the person the narrator is involved with won't tell anyone about their relationship. Despite this secrecy, the narrator takes pleasure in the connection they share, feeling good when they leave each other's company. The chorus implies that the person brings light and happiness into the narrator's life, but they can also ease their pain. The word "Olé" is a Spanish exclamation commonly associated with expressing joy and enthusiasm. The second verse reveals that the narrator hasn't been physically present with the person for weeks, but they observe through social media that the person has seemingly moved on and is now taking trips with their boyfriend. However, the person still contacts the narrator privately, expressing their struggles and booking hotel rooms to be with them. The repetitive phrase "I can't control myself around you" suggests that despite the complications and potential harm their relationship may bring, the narrator is unable to resist their feelings for the person. Overall, "Olé" is a song that explores the emotional conflicts and forbidden desires that can arise in complicated relationships. It portrays a situation where the narrator is caught between their intense connection with someone and the moral boundaries of being involved with a person already committed to someone else.
