This Los Angeleno R&B Singer of Japanese American descent is about to hit t… Read Full Bio ↴This Los Angeleno R&B Singer of Japanese American descent is about to hit the Industry unexpectedly! You may remember her vocally competing on Power 106 w/ DJ Felli Fel "Soul Call Finalist", Crowned the "Neighborhood Idol" by a Celebrity Panel on Big Boy's Neighborhood, & a frequent vocalist on the Steve Harvey Morning Show. She already has had record spins in Spain, Italy, UK, Sweden, Netherlands. She recently released her first album titled, "Live On Virtuous Energy (L.O.V.E.) and has gotten praise from many blogging sites and local DJs. One London blogging site has claimed that she will be the next up and coming Mary J. Blige and her album has been labeled the best R&B piece of work to close out 2011. Are you ready for Brooke Taylor to introduce you to L.O.V.E.?

Dear Archer
Brooke Taylor Lyrics

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Dear Archer
Dear Archer

Dear Archer
To Whom I reply
I wrote this song for you
To tell you goodbye
You love and leave them

Boy is it a game?
You tried to chain me
But I′m left to blame

Was it Cupid's arrow or was it yours?
Pierced my heart straight down to my core

You loved, you lied, you played me
And there′s no reason why I'm staying
I was out of my mind believing
That you could be mine

Oh, you loved, you lied, you played me
And there's no reason why I′m staying
I was out of my mind believing
That you could be mine

Dear Archer
Have you ever loved?
To give your heart away
To the one you dream of
Love is not selfish
You give it your all
But not for you it seems
So you′ll never fall

Was it Cupid's arrow or was it yours?
Pierced my heart straight down to my core

You loved, you lied, you played me
And there′s no reason why I'm staying
I was out of my mind believing
That you could be mine

Oh, you loved, you lied, you played me
And there′s no reason why I'm staying
I was out of my mind believing
That you could be mine

Boy you did me wrong
(Did me wrong)
And now boy I′m gone
(Now I'm gone)
But do you think of me?
(Think of me)
In solitary?
(Solitary)
Am I just a memory in your mind?
(In your mind)
Cuz I loved you yes I did
(Yes I did)
Boy I loved you yes i did
(Yes I did)

Dear Archer
Oh no
Dear Archer
Oh no
I'll sign, seal and deliver it
I′ll sign, seal and deliver it

Sincerely Yours
Sincerely Yours

Dear Archer
(Repeat, fade out)

Overall Meaning

The song "Dear Archer" by Brooke Taylor is a heartwrenching ballad in which the singer is addressing a past lover, addressing him as "Dear Archer." She wrote the song as a way to say goodbye to him. Judging by the lyrics, it is clear that their relationship was a tumultous one, and the singer is fed up with all the drama. Throughout the song, she sings about how he loved, lied, and played her, and how there is no reason left for her to stay. The lyrics suggest that she put a lot of effort into the relationship and gave it her all, but it was unrequited love. She feels betrayed and used, yet still holds onto the idea of what could have been.

The chorus of the song is especially emotional, as she sings, "You loved, you lied, you played me, and there's no reason why I'm staying. I was out of my mind believing that you could be mine." Here, she is expressing her realization that the relationship was a mistake and that she was foolish to believe that it could work out. However, she is still feeling the effects of the past love, and it is clear in the lyrics that she is trying to come to terms with all the emotions that the relationship has left her with.

Overall, "Dear Archer" is a beautifully crafted song that speaks to the heartache that comes with unrequited love. It is clear that the singer has poured her soul into this song, and the emotion in her voice is palpable. The lyrics are simple yet impactful, making it easy to connect with the message of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Dear Archer
The artist directly addressing someone named Archer

To Whom I reply
The artist recognizing that Archer has messaged her before and she is responding with this song

I wrote this song for you
The artist specifically wrote this song for Archer

To tell you goodbye
The artist is ending things with Archer

You love and leave them
Archer has a pattern of falling in love and then immediately leaving the person

Boy is it a game?
The artist is questioning if Archer sees love as a game

You tried to chain me
Archer attempted to hold onto the artist, but was unsuccessful

But I'm left to blame
The artist does not take responsibility for how the relationship ended

Was it Cupid's arrow or was it yours?
The artist is questioning if Archer actually felt love or if it was just physical attraction

Pierced my heart straight down to my core
The love the artist felt for Archer was very deep and intense

You loved, you lied, you played me
Archer deceived the artist by pretending to love her when really he was just playing her

And there's no reason why I'm staying
The artist sees no reason to stay in a relationship where she's not loved and respected

I was out of my mind believing
The artist realizes that she was not thinking rationally when she was with Archer

That you could be mine
The artist truly believed that she could have a long-lasting relationship with Archer

Dear Archer, Have you ever loved?
The artist is inquiring if Archer has ever truly felt love

To give your heart away, To the one you dream of
The artist wonders if Archer has ever let himself be vulnerable and truly loved someone he's dreamed of being with

Love is not selfish, You give it your all
The artist believes love should be selfless and require effort from both people

But not for you it seems, So you'll never fall
The artist sees that Archer is not capable of falling in love

Boy you did me wrong (Did me wrong) And now boy I'm gone (Now I'm gone) But do you think of me? (Think of me)
The artist is stating that Archer hurt her, she left him, and now she's curious if he still thinks of her

In solitary? (Solitary)
The artist is wondering if Archer still thinks of her when he's alone

Am I just a memory in your mind? (In your mind)
The artist is questioning if she has been completely forgotten by Archer

Cuz I loved you yes I did (Yes I did) Boy I loved you yes i did (Yes I did)
The artist is reaffirming that she truly loved Archer

I'll sign, seal and deliver it, Sincerely Yours
The artist is closing the song with a message to Archer and using an old-fashioned phrase to say she is definitively ending things between them

Writer(s): Dameon Garrett, Taylor Sorita

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Comments from YouTube:

Kid Anime

12y

you already know I love all your songs and this video was amazing as well :D Let's GOOOOOoo Brooke Taylor

Kristina Wheeler

12y

Honestly you have one of the purest voices I've heard in a while from a musician. Also big ups on coming through AGNB radio. Amazing voice keep doing big things.