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 β as she has previously credited on her website.
Weary
Amel Larrieux Lyrics
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Of having to be so strong
Of having to pretend
Not made of stone
So I don't end up with no broken bones
I can't fight every battle alone
I want someone to love me
Kisses on my head
Say words that should be said
Fear is not the matter
I would so much rather
Open up my heart
And let down my guard
If I could trust someone
(To have my back and never do me wrong)
Then I would give my lover
(Just like that and stop singing this old juke song)
(Just like that and stop singing this old juke song)
Whoever said that love was overrated
Must not be getting none
My independent days have had their fun
But when the party's over
And the working day is done
I just want to go home to someone
I want a love to take me
As I am not make me
Compromise myself
Or be like no one else
Fear is not the matter
I would so much rather
Open up my heart
And just lay down my guard
If I could trust someone
(To have my back and never do me wrong)
Then I would give my lover
(Just like that and stop singing this old juke song)
(Just like that and stop singing this old juke song)
I want some one to love me
Heal my wounds and give me
Kisses on my head
Say things that should be said
Say things that should be said
If I could trust someone
(To have my back and never do me wrong)
Then I would give my lover
(Just like that and stop singing this old juke song)
(Just like that and stop singing this old juke song)
The song Weary by Amel Larrieux explores the theme of vulnerability and the desire for love and companionship. The opening lyrics of the song suggest that the singer has grown tired of always having to put on a brave face and pretend to be strong, to the point where she feels like she could break. The line "so I don't end up with no broken bones" is a metaphor that suggests that the singer feels like she's been fighting a losing battle, and that she needs someone to help her carry the weight.
The second half of the first verse reveals the singer's desire for a partner who will "love me, heal my wounds, and give me kisses on my head". These actions would make her feel seen, heard, and cared for. The chorus reiterates this desire for trust and vulnerability, with the singer singing "if I could trust someone, then I would give my lover just like that and stop singing this old juke song". The juke song could refer to a repetitive or unfulfilling pattern in her life that she wants to break out of.
The second verse of the song echoes the sentiment of the first, with the singer saying that whoever thinks love is overrated must not be experiencing it. She also acknowledges that her independent days have been fun but that she wants to come home to someone at the end of the day. The line "I want a love to take me as I am not make me compromise myself or be like no one else" encapsulates the idea that the singer wants a relationship that accepts her fully and doesn't require her to change who she is.
Overall, the song Weary touches on the universal desire for love and the struggles that come with vulnerability. The singer is tired of feeling like she has to be strong all the time and longs for a partner who will support and love her just as she is.
Line by Line Meaning
This woman is growing weary
The singer is getting tired
Of having to be so strong
of having to be tough and stoic
Of having to pretend
of having to act like everything is okay
Not made of stone
not unaffected by life's hardships
So I don't end up with no broken bones
so that she doesn't get hurt
I can't fight every battle alone
she can't handle everything on her own
I want someone to love me
the singer desires love
Heal my wounds and give me
bring comfort and care
Kisses on my head
gestures of affection
Say words that should be said
words of encouragement and love
Fear is not the matter
the singer is not afraid of commitment
I would so much rather
she prefers
Open up my heart
to be vulnerable
And let down my guard
to be open
If I could trust someone
in the case she could trust her partner
(To have my back and never do me wrong)
to always support her and be trustworthy
Then I would give my lover
she would give everything to this lover
(Just like that and stop singing this old juke song)
she would change and stop singing about loneliness
Whoever said that love was overrated
The singer disagrees with someone who doesn't think love is important
Must not be getting none
the person who thinks love is overrated is probably lonely
My independent days have had their fun
the singer enjoyed her independent period
But when the party's over
when life gets difficult
And the working day is done
after a long day at work
I just want to go home to someone
the singer is longing for companionship
I want a love to take me
the singer wants someone to accept her as she is
As I am not make me
without trying to change her
Compromise myself
to lose part of herself for a partner
Or be like no one else
she doesn't want to pretend to be someone she's not
Say things that should be said
to communicate openly and honestly
If I could trust someone
if she could trust her partner
(To have my back and never do me wrong)
to always support her and be trustworthy
Then I would give my lover
she would give everything to this lover
(Just like that and stop singing this old juke song)
she would change and stop singing about loneliness
I want some one to love me
the singer desires love
Heal my wounds and give me
bring comfort and care
Kisses on my head
gestures of affection
Say things that should be said
words of encouragement and love
Say things that should be said
words of encouragement and love
If I could trust someone
in the case she could trust her partner
(To have my back and never do me wrong)
to always support her and be trustworthy
Then I would give my lover
she would give everything to this lover
(Just like that and stop singing this old juke song)
she would change and stop singing about loneliness
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: WILLIAM YORK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Black Beauty
This woman is growing weary
Of having to be so strong
Of having to pretend I'm made of stone
So I won't end up with no broken bones
I can't fight every battle alone
I want someone to lift me
Heal my wounds and give me kisses on my head
Say words that should be said
Fear is not the matter
I would so much rather open up my heart
And lay down my guard
[Chorus:]
If I could trust someone
To have my back and never do me wrong
Then I would give my love up
Just like that stop singing this soldier song
[repeat]
whomever said love was overrated
must not be getting none
my independent days have had their fun
but when the parties over
and the workin' day is done
I just want to come home to someone
I want a love to take me
As I am not make me compromise myself
Or be like no one else
Fear is not the matter
I would so much rather open up my heart
And just lay down my guard
[Chorus]
Black Beauty
[Bridge]
I want someone to lift me
Heal my wounds and give me kisses on my head
Say words that should be said
I want someone to lift me
Heal my wounds and give me kisses on my head
Say words that should be said
[Chorus]
Adria Nicole
A timeless voice & so underrated. Amel will always be in my top favs! β€οΈ
Explore London
More natural beauty and talent than Beyonce, Rihanna etc etc but she chose to keep her soul at the expense of wealth and fame....
GoldenEagle Charm
Sacred woman. Woman of the most high.
Black Beauty
This woman is growing weary
Of having to be so strong
Of having to pretend I'm made of stone
So I won't end up with no broken bones
I can't fight every battle alone
I want someone to lift me
Heal my wounds and give me kisses on my head
Say words that should be said
Fear is not the matter
I would so much rather open up my heart
And lay down my guard
[Chorus:]
If I could trust someone
To have my back and never do me wrong
Then I would give my love up
Just like that stop singing this soldier song
[repeat]
whomever said love was overrated
must not be getting none
my independent days have had their fun
but when the parties over
and the workin' day is done
I just want to come home to someone
I want a love to take me
As I am not make me compromise myself
Or be like no one else
Fear is not the matter
I would so much rather open up my heart
And just lay down my guard
[Chorus]
Black Beauty
[Bridge]
I want someone to lift me
Heal my wounds and give me kisses on my head
Say words that should be said
I want someone to lift me
Heal my wounds and give me kisses on my head
Say words that should be said
[Chorus]
wanda j
Thanks for lyrics!!
rtoriq
Amel Larrieux = TOP NOTCH songwriting. An entire standard.
This song reads so many of our heartsβ desires so clear.
beam
Amel's been my favorite for many years and still is π
Kevin Samuels
I want to use this song now!
cjwade1
Years later and still so fresh. Thank you, Amel, for staying true to you.