The Oakland-based singer/songwriter has the ability to find an easy, irresistible groove and turn it into a unhurried banger. The depth and complexity of her buttery alto on Patterns, her debut project, has garnered critical acclaim from Afropunk, Earmilk, KQED and more. From silky, slow jams to trip-hop-esque grooves, ASTU keeps us wanting more.
Variance Magazine describes her sound as "...kin to some of Solange’s recent material with the whispering confidence of Kelela..." while KQED raves, "...a particularly insightful and self-assured debut, sure to count as one of the Bay Area's most notable releases this year."
G 4 U
astu Lyrics
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Light passes through
Power up we onto the next thing and
We super true
Super me, Super you
Do what Super do
Thas the fantasy
Imagine gold fill the souls of all our kin
Fashion eyes to see
Well your body been acallin
Damn we been fallin
Beggin beggin got me begin why
I'm so gay for my girl
I'm so gay for my girl
I'm so gay, I'm so gay
I'm so gay for you
I'm so gay for you
You're just like me
You just wanna love and to be loved
Well your body been acallin
Damn we been fallin
Beggin beggin got me begin why
I'm so gay for my girl
I'm so gay for my girl
I'm so gay, I'm so gay
I'm so gay for you
I'm so gay for you
Rollin around on a mattress
Baby we need all the practice
Oh it's my first time
Help you pick up all the pieces
Then we get down on the weekend
Oh baby be mine
I'm so gay for my girl
I'm so gay for my girl
I'm so gay, I'm so gay
I'm so gay for you
I'm so gay for you
The song "G 4 U" by Astu is a catchy and funky upbeat song. The lyrics in this song talk about the love and connection between two people who come from similar backgrounds. The opening lines are a metaphor for the way that these two people complement each other perfectly. “My brown skin touches your brown skin and light passes through” is a way of describing how the two are in perfect harmony.
The song then moves on to discuss how the two are moving forward together. They are “Super me, super you” and together they can achieve anything. They complement each other in the best way possible and help each other through difficult times.
The chorus repeats the phrase “I'm so gay for my girl” several times, emphasizing the strength of the two's connection. The repetition also drives home the message that love is love, no matter who you are or what your gender is. It is an anthem for love and positivity.
Overall, "G 4 U" is a great example of modern R&B music, with empowering messages of love and self-acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
My brown skin touches your brown skin and
Our different skin colors come together and light passes through, representing the power and beauty of our connection.
Light passes through
Our connection is so strong and pure that it emits light.
Power up we onto the next thing and
We are empowered by our connection to move forward together, always striving for more.
We super true
Our love and loyalty to each other is unwavering and unbreakable.
Super me, Super you
We are both exceptional, strong individuals who come together to create an even stronger force.
Do what Super do
Together, we can accomplish anything we set our minds to. We can do what superheroes do.
Thas the fantasy
Our love is so powerful and magical that it feels like it can only exist in a dream or fantasy.
Imagine gold fill the souls of all our kin
Our love radiates to those around us, filling them with warmth and happiness. We imagine that our love will spread to our families and friends.
Fashion eyes to see
We hope that others will see the beauty in our love and learn to see the world through a more accepting and loving lens.
Well your body been acallin
We feel a strong physical attraction and desire for each other.
Damn we been fallin
We are falling deeper and deeper in love with each other.
Beggin beggin got me begin why
We are so infatuated with each other that we are constantly begging for more and questioning why we feel this way.
I'm so gay for my girl
I am so in love with my girl that it feels like my entire identity revolves around her.
You're just like me
Despite our differences, we are fundamentally the same in our desire to love and be loved.
You just wanna love and to be loved
Our love is simple and pure; all we want is to give and receive love.
Rollin around on a mattress
We are physically intimate and playful with each other.
Baby we need all the practice
We are still exploring and learning about each other sexually.
Oh it's my first time
Our sexual experiences with each other are new and exciting.
Help you pick up all the pieces
We are there for each other during tough times and help each other through life's struggles.
Then we get down on the weekend
Despite our busy lives, we make time for each other and prioritize our relationship.
Oh baby be mine
We want to be together and commit to each other fully.
I'm so gay for my girl
I love my girl so much that I identify as gay, even if it goes against societal norms and expectations.
I'm so gay for you
My love and desire for you are so strong that I can confidently declare I am gay for you.
Writer(s): Esther Kibreab
Contributed by Ethan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.