For Ayana and Ayinke, growing up in the Baptist church meant beginning to sing at an early age, and before the pursuit of a musical career even entered their minds, the two were already no strangers to gospel or classical music. Throughout their teens and early twenties, they worked steadily on Philadelphia’s “new jack” circuit, finding themselves becoming fast musical soulmates with the likes of fellow Philly artists Jill Scott, The Roots and, of course, Musiq. “We started at Blue Funk and we participated in all the Philly venues,” says Ayana. “Everyone was just giving off what they had to give, so we were a part of that same class, continuing the tradition of soul music.”
In 1998, the duo’s management team, Mike McArthur and Jerome Hipps (aka/Mama’s Boys), began a more intense working relationship with Musiq — so much so that, by the time Musiq released his debut album Aijuswanaseing, AAries had already been touring with him as back-up singers. With their distinctive songbird vocals, AAries were subsequently featured on Musiq’s hit, “Girl Next Door” — a twist of fate that further led to Ayana’s stunning, on-screen cameo appearance in the video version of the song.
“Working with Musiq was just kinda natural,” offers younger sister Ayinke, ”and, doing ‘Girl Next Door’ was a blessing in disguise, because it opened the door for people to inquire about who we were.”
That open door not only led to both the start of work on the duo's official debut album "Always Remember," but also, the subsequent inking of a deal for the album with Atlantic Records. In-house, co-executive "Always Remember" Producers CarMuI — (an acronym for the team of Carvin Haggins, Musiq and Ivan Barias), who are also managed by Mama’s Boys — have been an integral force in the overall creation of AAries as well. As Ayinke herself tells it, "Mama's Boys is a production label and management company where everything is very home grown — we even have our own production studio called Home Cooking.”
As for the album Always Remember itself, the smooth grooves offer any RnB buff his/her own personal musical memoir. For the first official single from the album, the ladies have chosen Strangers to Lovers to debut their work to the world. The track is a veritable walk down Lovers Lane, with AAries vocally sashaying their way through the jazzy track, complete with warm background vocals. "Strangers to Lovers,” seems guaranteed to glide its way across the airwaves to listeners’ ears everywhere.
Similarly appealing, with its focus on each sister’s individual vocal part, is the ballad, “So Nice.” AAries preaches their message over blissfully-layered harmonies, moving melodically toward the climactic crescendo of the last verse… But, this is only just the beginning...
Filled with only the most spirited and calming, soulful crooning, the title-track to the album, the song “Always Remember,” touches a plethora of deeply felt emotions in which listeners will undoubtedly recognize their own. “Always Remember" is about never forgetting where you came from; keeping the important things in life alive,” declares Ayana. “I love the song, because it’s a personal testimony,” adds Ayinke. “It’s about your first love, and the way you dream of always being together… but, how it doesn’t always work out like that.”
Of course, AAries can mix it up too: There’s the up-tempo “Waiting,” as well as the powerhouse “Eventhough” — a track bursting with enough edgy, funk-ridden vocals, and hip-swaying bass to prove, if there were any doubt, that this duo is anything but a typical pre-fab act.
Rounding things out, the sisters also offer up a wonderful rendition of the late Minnie Ripperton classic “Baby, This Love”, featuring some beautiful vocal stylings that can only be described as hauntingly akin to the late Ms. Ripperton’s own. Produced by Ahmir Thompson (?uestlove of The Roots) “Baby, This Love” was a track that was a particular favorite of Ayana’s to record. “I really enjoyed recording “Baby, This Love” with Ahmir,” she says gleefully. “He’s such a great producer, and working with him was a complete delight… the energy he brought — it was so much fun!”
Needless to say, AAries are extremely proud of “Always Remember,” and with what they’ve already accomplished with their powerful presence, from here it’s all in the stars…
AAries is the new sign of the times.
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Forthenight
Aaries Lyrics
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And we do the things that lovers do
All the loving u like
I give it to you just right
There's nothing less than special when it comes to you
See what we have is understanding
That works so well for how we are
Cause neither of us has the heart to fall in love all over again
Even though I'm not your man and I know you're not my girl
But let's just act like it's that way tonight
Now I know u got your friends and you know I got some too
But let's just act like you're my lady tonight
Now what I like about you
Is that you're always so cool and comfortable whenever I'm around
You're some one that I can talk too
No matter what I'm going through I call on you
'Cause I know you'll always be down
See what we have is so incredible
That we'll never find in anyone else
This thing that we share is so unbelievable
That I want you all to myself
Even though I'm not your man and I know you're not my girl
But let's just act like it's that way tonight
Now I know u got your friends and you know I got some too
But let's just act like you're my lady tonight
Oh, I know that we both have our separate lives
And we don't keep ties on each other
So you can have me
So that I can hold you until the morning comes
Then we can go back to how things was before
Even though I'm not your man and I know you're not my girl
But let's just act like it's that way tonight
Now I know u got your friends and you know I got some too
But let's just act like you're my lady tonight
Even though I'm not your man and I know you're not my girl
But let's just act like it's that way tonight
Now I know u got your friends and you know I got some too
But let's just act like you're my lady tonight
Tonight
Tonight
Um dada da badum, yeah
I like it (I like it)
I love it (I love it)
It feels good to me (it feels good to me)
So good to me (so good to me)
The song "Forthenight" by Aaries is about two people who understand that they are not in a relationship but decide to act like they are together for the night. The lyrics show the two individuals discussing their understanding of their situation and agreeing to enjoy each other's company. The song opens with the singer asking their lover to pretend that they are in a relationship for the night and to do all the things that lovers do. They assure their lover that they will give them all the love they desire and that they hold nothing but respect and special feelings for them.
The chorus further emphasizes the desire to act like they are in a relationship for the night. The lyrics show that the two people have their own lives and do not keep ties on each other, but they want to enjoy the moment they have together. As the song progresses, they discuss how they appreciate each other and how their understanding of their situation works so well. They share a connection that they cannot find with anyone else and want to hold on to it.
In conclusion, "Forthenight" is a song about two people who want to enjoy each other's company for one night and pretend that they are in a relationship. The lyrics showcase the mutual respect, admiration, and connection that they share. The song is a reminder that people can have special moments with others, even if they know it might not last forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's pretend for one night, I'm the man in your life
Imagining to be with someone for a night
And we do the things that lovers do
Behaving like lovers for the night
All the loving u like
Giving the other person the love they enjoy
I give it to you just right
Giving the other person the perfect love
There's nothing less than special when it comes to you
Admiring and finding the other person unique
See what we have is understanding
The relationship is based on mutual understanding
That works so well for how we are
The understanding helps in the relationship
Cause neither of us has the heart to fall in love all over again
Not wanting to love someone again
Even though I'm not your man and I know you're not my girl
Acknowledging that they are not in a committed relationship
But let's just act like it's that way tonight
Temporarily behaving like they are in a relationship
Now I know u got your friends and you know I got some too
Acknowledging that they both have a social life outside of each other
But let's just act like you're my lady tonight
Acting like the other person is their partner for the night
Now what I like about you
Appreciating qualities of the other person
Is that you're always so cool and comfortable whenever I'm around
Enjoying the other person's company
You're some one that I can talk too
Finding the other person as someone they can talk to
No matter what I'm going through I call on you
Dependence on the other person for support
'Cause I know you'll always be down
Trusting the other person's loyalty
See what we have is so incredible
The nature of their relationship is remarkable
That we'll never find in anyone else
Acknowledging the relationship is unique and special
This thing that we share is so unbelievable
Describing their relationship as unbelievable
That I want you all to myself
Desiring to be with the other person exclusively
Oh, I know that we both have our separate lives
Acknowledging that they both have individual lives
And we don't keep ties on each other
They don't hold any obligations for each other
So you can have me
Offering themselves to the other person
So that I can hold you until the morning comes
Holding the other person for comfort
Then we can go back to how things was before
Resuming their previous relationship after the night ends
Um dada da badum, yeah
Untranslatable noise
I like it (I like it)
Expressing enjoyment
I love it (I love it)
Expressing affection
It feels good to me (it feels good to me)
Describing the positive feeling they have
So good to me (so good to me)
Reiterating how good the feeling is
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARVIN HAGGINS, IVAN BARIAS, JOHNNIE II SMITH, TAALIB JOHNSON, JOHNNIE SMITH II
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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A few days ago, he and I thought about ending our relationship, but in the end we decided to stay together. We went home listening to this song on headphones, sitting in the back of the bus. It was a symbolic moment for me that will always be kept in my memory and in my heart. 💛
@tonyajones4724
Still riding to this in 2022!!
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2023 🎉
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2023 😂
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2024🎉
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I love this song😍🫶🏻
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We got 4 versions of EXID's Every Night based of this instrumental. Bless these people
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Love
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