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.
Have You
Amel Larrieux Lyrics
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And said things that I wish I hadn't
Felt bad for animals in a zoo
Wanted to walk in someone else's shoes
Have you? Have you?
I've spilled secrets by accident
And kept ones that I wish I hadn't
Waited in vain for the truth
Have you? Have you?
Have you needed to know that someone other than you feels this way
I do need to know so I don't think I'm going crazy
I've forgotten to pay parking tickets
Gave my love to one who didn't want it
Imagined my funeral and who'd come through
Did what was right when I didn't want to
Have you? Have you?
Have you needed to know that someone other than you feels this way
Have you needed to know that someone other than you feels this way
I was wondering... have you?
And I was wondering... have you?
And I was wondering... have you?
Have you needed to know that you're not alone?
Have you? Have you needed to know that you're not alone?
I do, I do
Ever needed to know that you're not alone?
Have you?
In the song "Have You" by Amel Larrieux, the artist is expressing her vulnerability and relatability to the listener by sharing personal experiences that most people can relate to. Through the lyrics, she mentions crying during emotional commercials, feeling empathy for animals in captivity, and making mistakes in daily life such as accidentally spilling secrets or forgetting to pay parking tickets. She also mentions feeling the need to know that someone else feels the same way as her in order to not feel crazy or alone. The repetition of the question "Have you?" emphasizes the desire for connection and understanding.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was released as a single in 2005, two years after the album "Bravebird" it is featured on was released. Another fact is that the song was featured in an episode of the television show "Grey's Anatomy" in 2009. The song has been praised for its raw emotion and honest lyrics, and is a fan favorite among Amel Larrieux's discography. Additionally, the song's music video features the artist performing in front of different landscapes such as a city street and a beach, and it has a minimalist and intimate feel.
Musically, the song utilizes soulful vocals and simple instrumentation with a guitar and light percussion. The chord progression for the song is likely in the key of E Major, with a progression of E, B, C#m, and A for the verses, while the chorus likely uses the chords of B, C#m, and A.
Overall, "Have You" is a heartfelt and relatable song that encourages listeners to embrace their vulnerabilities and connect with others.
Line by Line Meaning
I've cried at corny advertisements
I've found myself feeling emotional over things that may seem silly or insignificant to others
And said things that I wish I hadn't
I've spoken without thinking and regretted it afterwards
Felt bad for animals in a zoo
I've felt sympathy for creatures that are not meant to be in captivity
Wanted to walk in someone else's shoes
I've wished to experience the world from another person's perspective
Have you? Have you?
Have you felt the same way?
I've spilled secrets by accident
I've unintentionally revealed confidential information
And kept ones that I wish I hadn't
I've held onto secrets that have been difficult to bear alone
Washed my denims with my whites and turned 'em blue
I've made careless mistakes that resulted in unwanted consequences
Waited in vain for the truth
I've hoped for honesty from others who were unable or unwilling to provide it
Have you? Have you?
Have you experienced something similar?
Have you needed to know that someone other than you feels this way
Have you ever felt the need to know that others also share your struggles?
I do need to know so I don't think I'm going crazy
For my own sanity, I do need to know that my experiences are not unique
I've forgotten to pay parking tickets
I've made careless mistakes that resulted in unexpected consequences
Gave my love to one who didn't want it
I've loved someone who did not reciprocate those feelings
Imagined my funeral and who'd come through
I've wondered who would attend my funeral and what they would say
Did what was right when I didn't want to
I've acted in accordance with my values, even when it was difficult
Have you? Have you?
Have you been through the same?
Have you needed to know that you're not alone?
Have you ever felt the need to know that others share your experiences and emotions?
I do, I do
For my own mental wellbeing, I do need to know that I'm not alone
Ever needed to know that you're not alone?
Have you ever felt the need to know that you're not the only one going through this?
Have you?
Have you felt the same way?
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