The music of Anna Ash is like hanging out in a dark dive bar that only serves cotton candy. There is something haunting and angelic about her voice, but something heartbreaking and dark about her songs. She drinks whiskey on stage and belts old fashioned soul sounding tunes about babes and bicycle crashes. She's not old-timey, but she's nowhere near pop. Her voice will remind you of something your grandma once played, but a little more crass, and a little less careful.
Righteously
Anna Ash Lyrics
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Your manhood to me constantly
I know you're the man can't you see
I love you Righteously
Why you wanna dis' me
After the way you been kissin' me
After those pretty things you said
When you run your hand all up
And run it back down my leg
Get excited and bite my neck
Get me all worked up like that
Think this through
I laid it down for you everytime
Respect me I'll give you what's mine
You're entirely way too fine
Arms around my waist
You get a taste of how good this can be
Be the man you are tenderly
Stand up for me
Flirt with me
Don't keep hurtin' me
Don't cause me pain
Be my lover don't play no game
Just play me John Coltrane
In Anna Ash's song "Righteously," the lyrics express a level of frustration experienced in a romantic relationship. The singer opens by assuring her partner that he doesn't have to prove his manhood to her constantly. Instead, she loves him "righteously" and believes that he's the man she wants. However, their relationship is not without its challenges. She calls out her partner for hurting her with his words and actions, especially after the sweet words and love they made today. The singer also directs her partner to think about their relationship and the way they treat each other. She notes that she lays it down for him every time and that he needs to respect her if he wants her love.
The later parts of the song seem to suggest an escalation in the relationship as the singer describes how her partner's touch and sensuality excite her. She wants him to be the man he is and be tender to her. The song's chorus repeats the singer's desire that her partner should flirt with her and be her lover genuinely. The reference to jazz saxophonist John Coltrane seems to indicate that the singer wants her partner to love her with the same passion as Coltrane's music.
In conclusion, the lyrics to "Righteously" show a complex and intricate relationship dynamic between two lovers. The song touches on themes of respect, trust, passion, and vulnerability, expressed through the singer's love-filled lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't have to prove
You don't need to constantly prove your masculinity to me
Your manhood to me constantly
Your masculinity doesn't need to be proven to me all the time
I know you're the man can't you see
I understand that you are a man, can't you see?
I love you Righteously
I love you virtuously
Why you wanna dis' me
Why do you want to insult me?
After the way you been kissin' me
After kissing me the way you did
After those pretty things you said
After all the nice things you said to me
And the love we made today
And after we made love today
When you run your hand all up
When you run your hand up
And run it back down my leg
And then run it back down my leg
Get excited and bite my neck
Get excited and bite my neck
Get me all worked up like that
Get me all aroused in that manner
Think this through
Consider this carefully
I laid it down for you everytime
I explained it to you every time
Respect me I'll give you what's mine
Treat me with respect and I will give you what is mine
You're entirely way too fine
You are incredibly attractive
Arms around my waist
Holding me around my waist
You get a taste of how good this can be
You experience the goodness of this
Be the man you are tenderly
Be your tender self
Stand up for me
Defend me
Flirt with me
Flirt with me
Don't keep hurtin' me
Stop causing me pain
Don't cause me pain
Stop causing me pain
Be my lover don't play no game
Be my lover without playing games
Just play me John Coltrane
Just play me music like John Coltrane
Contributed by Hailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@paulledoux4545
This song could play on forever
@brian.hancill
Exactly right. Love the Lucinda original but this has a monster groove.
@Andracaangel
Random discovery on spotify. This is true music
@jonferguson300
I heard this on the BBC Radio 2 Blues Show a few weeks ago and it just blew me away. Just WOW!
@veronicaspendlove
Love this song. I was attracted by the groove, then read the lyrics. Gawd this is awesomely sensual. Also encouraged me to revisit John Coltrane. ❤
@mifolfree9043
Great song. Lucinda is a phenomenal artist and Anna rocks it ! GREAT cover.
@trannel73
Praise my TIDAL daily discovery mix to discover this beauty. What a song!
@MJ-tj3nd
Lucinda’s and her version are both great ... love to hear a duet ! ... a little harmony on top ... ohhhh yea
@MacGirl2000
Perfection!!!!! Greeting from Oz. I’ve just been introduced to you via this song and I’m obsessed. I haven’t stopped playing it. This version, wow. Been checking out your albums and I’m now officially a fan. ❤
@aaroncummins2752
It could play for ever" 🤟🤷🌹❤️ssoooooo cool✌️😊a real nice tune" ❤️