Larrieux was born and brought up in the neighborhood of Greenwich Village in New York City. Her mother was a dance critic and professor who encouraged Larrieux to grow up in a free-spirited, artistic environment. Many of her influences are drawn from R&B, soul, jazz, folk, hip-hop and gospel, with flashes of Middle Eastern, West African, and Indian ethnic styles. She lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters.
As a solo artist, her music is mostly categorized as fitting within the nu-soul genre, though she also dabbles in jazz, blues and gospel sounds. She sang lead vocals with Sade's band Sweetback while Sade was on hiatus. On her last album 'Lovely Standards' she gravitated away from nu-soul to produce a cover album made up of songs from the jazz and blues singers that inspired her. Larrieux is also influenced by Jimi Hendrix, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder and Prince — as she has previously credited on her website.
For Real
Amel Larrieux Lyrics
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And don't stop
I can float I can fly to the highest
Mountain top,
I can breathe you, I can drink in your laugh
I can, I can live on your smile I can trip and if I can fall into your arms I can
Stay there my whole life
I can stare; I can memorize your face, your hands, your hair
Every part of you I can cut off any loose ends and not even want to keep a few
I can speak to you so honestly I can't eve run any game
I cam hear a million angels singing in my ears
When I say your name
[Chorus]
I can't smile, can't dream like a child
Can't feel safe in this world without you
I can't go can't disturb this flow
Can't begin to know what I would do
I can't see, can't find strength to be
Rather not be me without you
I can't deal, I can't even feel,
Without you I'm me
[Chorus]
The song "For Real" by Amel Larrieux expresses a deep devotion and dependency on the person she loves. The first verse describes how the singer can do incredible things, like running for hours, floating, and flying, but none of those compare to being close to the person she loves. She can sustain herself on their smile and fall into their arms without ever wanting to leave. The chorus reiterates this dependency, expressing the singer's ability to memorize every detail of their loved one and hear angels sing at the mere mention of their name.
The second verse shows the opposite end of the spectrum, the loss of the loved one, and how it affects the singer. She cannot smile, feel safe, or deal with the chaos of the world without them. She would rather not even be herself if she cannot have the person she loves by her side. This verse highlights the intense pain that comes with losing someone that was a source of so much happiness and comfort.
Overall, "For Real" is a deep and emotional ballad that showcases the power of a love that can make someone feel both invincible and vulnerable.
Line by Line Meaning
I can run, I can race for hours and hours
I can keep moving and pushing forward for an indefinite period
And don't stop
I won't give up or rest until I achieve what I want
I can float I can fly to the highest Mountain top
I can reach the peak of success effortlessly
I can breathe you, I can drink in your laugh
I can enjoy every moment I spend with you
I can, I can live on your smile
Your happiness is enough to sustain me
I can trip and if I can fall into your arms I can Stay there my whole life
Your love is my safe haven, and I never want to leave
I can stare; I can memorize your face, your hands, your hair
I can admire and remember every detail of you
Every part of you I can cut off any loose ends and not even want to keep a few
I accept and love everything about you, even your imperfections
I can speak to you so honestly I can't eve run any game
I can be completely open and genuine with you
I cam hear a million angels singing in my ears When I say your name
Your name fills me with joy and happiness
I can't smile, can't dream like a child
Without you, I lose my sense of wonder and optimism
Can't feel safe in this world without you
I rely on you for my emotional stability and security
I can't go can't disturb this flow Can't begin to know what I would do
Without you, I feel lost and directionless
I can't see, can't find strength to be Rather not be me without you
My identity is deeply tied to our relationship
I can't deal, I can't even feel, Without you I'm me
Without you, I am incomplete and numb
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@Samuraiwavy
When I say my pops had this on REPEAT when I was a kid 😂 I was in the back seat like “bruh again”
@aquarian1314
😃
@diverseconscious5262
I didn’t give a dam sometimes I would listen to it for days! It came out doing my divorce! Cheating $itch! This song 🎶 got me through it
@rr.studios
@@diverseconscious5262 You're right, what a cheating $itch, glad you got through it bro
@Retro_riq
This is a fucking fact!
@tcrump212IsLmbrJck_t
Smart man.
@caseyanderson4835
Amel Larriuex’s music would always be a part of my safe circle. My mom used to play her when I was little. My mom passed a few years ago. But whenever I listen to Amel, it brings me back to the little girl I was sitting comfortable in the living room with mommy. 😭 love you. God bless everyone 💜🥹🥹
@Tropicalistico
So sweet! thank u for sharing that.
@kentelley4589
❤❤❤🙂
@kentelley4589
His song was beautiful. I remember seeing it on a late night show called MIDNIGHT LOVE on BET. Y'all young folks will never know how Bomb B.E T used to be💯