Born in Staten Island, NY, and quickly moving to Pittsburgh, PA where she was raised, Brittney developed an admiration for several styles of music. Some of her foundational artists were Michael Jackson, Nas, Amy Winehouse, Bob Marley and Destiny’s Child to name a few.
Brittney says her current inspiration comes from artists such as Nahko and Medicine for the People, Rising Appalachia, Dead Prez, Kendrick Lamar, Mick Jenkins, & Luka Lesson.
Your Move
Brittney Chantele Lyrics
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(I don’t play chess no)
But I think it’s your move
(I think it’s your move)
And it may not seem fair but
I gotta do what I do
I can’t compromise my morals
I can’t compromise my peace
I got inside of me
I can’t forgo all my passion
I can’t forgo all my dreams
(No no, no no)
So we coming to an end
Maybe better off as friends
Maybe better off as strangers
I don’t know it all depends
Are we side effects
Or are we what the doctor recommends
I feel like I’m losing you
Maybe I’m losing myself
Maybe I’m too far along
Rushing ain’t good for your health
Maybe it’s time we slow it all down
I know
I’m far from a know-it-all now
One thing I know
Is what I deserve
But there’s still a move to make
Who’s going first
It’s your move
It’s your move
It’s your move
What are you gonna do (Ouuu ouuu)
It’s your move
It’s your move
It’s your move
What are you gonna do (Ouuu ouuu)
You know I love hard
You know I love deep
It ain’t my fault
I sow what I reap
You get what you earn
But it ain’t for keeps
So where do I go when
You ain’t replying for weeks
I gotta chuck up the deuces
Tired of feeling so useless
Can’t give you more than you do sis
L’s turned to lessons I’ll use this
Pain like it’s fibromyalgia
No medication could move this
I gotta change up my views to wonderful hues
I’m tired of blues sis
I gotta change all my P’s to match with my Q’s
This rational thinking can get you confused
These black and white checkers just tell you the move
And checking your pieces don’t mean that you lose
I hope this sounds so much more forward than rude
More like solutions and less like accused
I was just checking if you were my mate
And if you aren’t
I guess it’s your move
It’s your move
It’s your move
It’s your move
What are you gonna do
(Ouuu ouuu)
It’s your move
It’s your move
It’s your move
What are you gonna do
(Ouuu ouuu)
In "Your Move" by Brittney Chantele, the singer is faced with a decision in a relationship where she believes it's time for the other person to make a move. However, she's not willing to compromise her values or dreams, which means they may have to part ways. The lyrics suggest that although she loves deeply, she can't keep waiting for someone who isn't reciprocating her feelings. The chess references throughout the song are used as a metaphor to show that there's a move that needs to be made and it's up to the other person to decide what they want to do.
The singer acknowledges that breaking up may be for the best even if it's painful, they might be better off as friends or strangers. She's not sure if their relationship has become a side effect of their lives or something recommended by a doctor, but either way, it's time to take action. She also recognizes that the rush of the relationship might not have been good for either of them and that slowing down could be what they need. However, she clearly states that it's up to the other person to make a move because she knows what she deserves.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was written and produced by Brittney Chantele herself. The track was also included in her debut album, "A Fire on Venus," released in 2019. It features a fusion of different genres such as R&B, hip-hop, and pop. The album was meant as a form of self-expression for Chantele as it explores themes such as self-love, growth, and personal experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I don’t play chess
I haven't played chess before
But I think it’s your move
It's your turn to take action
And it may not seem fair but
I understand that this may not be fair
I gotta do what I do
I need to be true to myself
I can’t compromise my morals
I can't sacrifice my values
I can’t compromise my peace
I can't sacrifice my peace of mind
I can’t comprise these desires I got inside of me
I can't ignore my innermost desires
I can’t forgo all my passion
I can't let go of my passions
I can’t forgo all my dreams
I can't let go of my dreams
So we coming to an end
Our relationship is ending
Maybe better off as friends
Perhaps it's better if we stay as friends
Maybe better off as strangers
Maybe it's better if we don't see each other anymore
I don’t know it all depends
It's difficult to say, it depends on the situation
Are we side effects, or are we what the doctor recommends
Are we a result of something else or are we meant to be together?
I feel like I’m losing you
I feel like I'm losing your love
Maybe I’m losing myself
Maybe I'm losing my identity
Maybe I’m too far along
Perhaps it's too late for us
Rushing ain’t good for your health
Haste is not good for your well-being
Maybe it’s time we slow it all down
Perhaps it's time we take things slow
I know
I understand
I’m far from a know-it-all now
I'm not an expert in everything
One thing I know
One thing I'm certain of
Is what I deserve
I know what I'm entitled to
But there’s still a move to make
But there's still action to be taken
Who’s going first
Who should make the first move?
It’s your move
It's up to you to take action
What are you gonna do (Ouuu ouuu)
What action will you take?
You know I love hard
You know I love deeply
You know I love deep
You know I love intensely
It ain’t my fault
It's not my fault
I sow what I reap
I reap what I sow
You get what you earn
You receive what you deserve
But it ain’t for keeps
But it's not permanent
So where do I go when
So what should I do when
You ain’t replying for weeks
You haven't responded in weeks
I gotta chuck up the deuces
I have to say goodbye
Tired of feeling so useless
Tired of feeling so helpless
Can’t give you more than you do sis
I can't give you more than what you give me
L’s turned to lessons I’ll use this
I've turned my losses into lessons
Pain like it’s fibromyalgia
The pain feels like fibromyalgia
No medication could move this
No medication can cure this pain
I gotta change up my views to wonderful hues
I have to change my perspective to more positive ones
I’m tired of blues sis
I'm tired of feeling sad
I gotta change all my P’s to match with my Q’s
I have to align all aspects of my life
This rational thinking can get you confused
Logical thinking can lead to confusion
These black and white checkers just tell you the move
The rules are clear, move accordingly
And checking your pieces don’t mean that you lose
Assessing the situation doesn't mean you're losing
I hope this sounds so much more forward than rude
I hope this sounds more assertive rather than impolite
More like solutions and less like accused
I want this to sound like solutions, not accusations
I was just checking if you were my mate
I was wondering if we're meant to be together
And if you aren’t
And if we're not
I guess it’s your move
It's your turn to make a decision
It’s your move
It's up to you to decide
What are you gonna do (Ouuu ouuu)
What will you do?
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Brittney Aston, Shyheim Banks
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