"Landlord" by Joss Stone tells the story of a person who has been living beneath the singer's residence and is finally given the opportunity to meet. The person comes upstairs to fix a hole in the singer's roof, which gives them a chance to interact. The singer admits that she has been wanting to meet this person and expresses her desire to kiss them all over. As the song progresses, the singer reveals her strong love for this person, stating that nobody else can move her in the same way. She no longer wants them to be a mere tenant who pays rent; instead, she wants to be their lover. Money is not important to her, as she has encountered wealthy individuals before, but none of them compare to the connection she feels with this person. The singer reminisces about the nights she spent thinking about the person five floors below, acknowledging the impact they had on her thoughts and emotions. She no longer wants to be called by formalities like "Mr. Brown" and wants to enjoy their love openly, going out dancing all over town. The songwriter concludes by asserting that she doesn't want the person to continue leaving their rent money under the door. She no longer wants to be a mere landlord; rather, she desires a deeper and more intimate connection with this person. The song emphasizes the emotional connection and love the singer feels, transcending materialistic concerns.
