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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Settle for My Love
Aaries Lyrics
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Words could not express the joy you bring
Your love moves me tenderly
To have you by my side means everything, I'll sing
Your love has the best of me
If I could give you more then that would be
Settle for my love, settle for my kiss
So give to me a vow and take my hand
Settle for my kiss
Cause it's all I can give
Settle for my love, that you'll never miss
Your love means the world to me
Like the ocean wide your love runs deep
Your love, oh baby, moves me tenderly
Like the birds outside my window sing
Settle for my love, settle for my kiss
Settle for my love, that you'll never miss
So give to me a vow and take my hand
Settle for my kiss
Cause that's all I can give, baby
Settle for my love, that you'll never miss
I can't bring you precious stars or paradise
And all these things are really on my mind
All that I can give to you is love so true
From the heart, ooh
Your love means the world to me (means the world)
No words, no words, express the joy you bring
Your love has the best of me
If I, if I could only give you everything.. baby
Settle for my love, settle for my kiss
Settle for my love, that you'll never miss
So give to me a vow and take my hand
Settle for my kiss
Cause that's all I can give, baby, yeah-yeah
Settle for my love, that you'll never miss
Settle for my love, settle for my love
Settle for my love, settle for my love
In Aaries's song Settle for My Love, the lyrics express the deep affection the singer has for their partner. The opening lines, "Our love means the world to me, words could not express the joy you bring," indicate how important their love is to the singer. They go on to describe how their partner's love moves them tenderly and means everything to them. The chorus urges their partner to settle for their love and kiss, indicating that they may not have material possessions to offer, but they can give their heart and loyalty.
The bridge of the song adds further depth to this sentiment. The singer acknowledges that they cannot provide their partner with lavish gifts like precious stars or paradise. However, they can offer something more valuable, which is their unconditional and true love. The final lines of the song repeat the earlier refrain of settling for the singer's love.
Overall, the song Settle for My Love is a beautiful ode to love that doesn't focus on grand gestures but on the simple and genuine affection that has deep roots. It demonstrates that true love is about giving your heart and your all to your partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Our love means the world to me
The singer deeply values the love they share with their partner
Words could not express the joy you bring
The singer finds it difficult to put into words how happy their partner makes them
Your love moves me tenderly
The singer is emotionally affected by their partner's love in a gentle way
To have you by my side means everything, I'll sing
Being with their partner is the most important thing to the artist, so much so that they would sing about it
Your love has the best of me
The artist's partner brings out the best in them through their love
If I could give you more then that would be
The singer wishes they could offer their partner more, but can only give what they have
Settle for my love, settle for my kiss
The singer is asking their partner to be content with the love and affection they can offer
Settle for my love, that you'll never miss
By settling for the artist's love, their partner will always have it and never miss out on it
So give to me a vow and take my hand
The artist is asking their partner to make a commitment to them and take their hand in marriage
Cause it's all I can give
The artist can only offer their love and affection to their partner as it's all they have to give
Your love means the world to me (means the world)
The singer reiterates how much they value their partner's love
Like the ocean wide your love runs deep
The artist compares the depth of their partner's love to that of a vast ocean
Your love, oh baby, moves me tenderly
The singer's partner's love has a gentle emotional impact on them
Like the birds outside my window sing
The singer compares the happiness they feel from their partner's love to the joyful singing of birds
I can't bring you precious stars or paradise
The singer acknowledges that they cannot offer material goods like stars or paradise to their partner
And all these things are really on my mind
Despite not being able to offer such things, the artist thinks about them and wishes they could give them to their partner
All that I can give to you is love so true
The artist can only offer their genuine and heartfelt love to their partner
From the heart, ooh
The singer's love comes from a sincere and genuine place in their heart
No words, no words, express the joy you bring
The singer emphasizes that words cannot capture the extent of the happiness their partner brings them
If I, if I could only give you everything.. baby
The artist wishes they could offer everything to their partner, but can only offer what they have
Settle for my love, settle for my love
The artist reiterates their request for their partner to be content with their love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRED WASHINGTON, PATRICE RUSHEN, SHEREE BROWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheCassidyCain
Musiq is one of the most consistent artists out. Been listening since like 8th grade bruh and now my daughter is in 8th grade listening to Musiq.
@jessicajackson8564
Love the nice smooth vibe this song brings nice vocals
@tevinmabry609
I love this song settle for my love by AAries &Musiq Soulchild it's sounds so beautiful ❤️
@jakiaturner9634
😍🥰 I love this song
It’s got that “late night cruisin with ya boo” vibes 😍
@bridgetteb9214
I LOVE 💜💜💜💜 the old school vibe.
@MARCELORLANDOKING23-dq4mb
LUV+LEY - BEAUTIFULL LIPZ ❤
@mogbolahankoya-oyagbola1831
Cover of a Patrice Rushen original. Love the duet vibe and lower octave of this version.
@MrMissjordan09
I like the ole school vibe
@nieshamcneal3877
Smooth as always
@patricklewis2050
Nice nice nice 😎
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