His debut studio album, I Created Disco, was released in June 2007. Its singles "Acceptable in the 80s" and "The Girls" both reached the top 10 in the UK. In 2009, he released his second studio album, Ready for the Weekend, which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and whose lead single, "I'm Not Alone", became his first song to top the UK Singles Chart.
In 2012, Harris rose to international prominence with the release of his third studio album, 18 Months, which topped the UK Albums Chart and became his first album to chart on the US Billboard 200, peaking at number 19. All eight of the album's singles reached the top 10 in the UK, breaking the record for the most top 10 songs from one studio album on the UK Singles Chart with eight entries, surpassing Michael Jackson's record. In 2014, he released his fourth studio album, Motion, which debuted at number two in the UK and number five in the US. In 2017, he released his fifth studio album, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1, which reached the top two in the UK and the US and became his third consecutive number one album on the US Dance/Electronic Albums chart.
In October 2014, Harris became the first artist to place three songs simultaneously on the top 10 of Billboard's Dance/Electronic Songs chart. He also became the first UK solo artist to reach more than one billion streams on Spotify. Harris has received 18 Brit Award nominations–winning British Producer of the Year and British Single of the Year in 2019, as well as five Grammy nominations, including a win for Best Music Video in 2013. In 2013 he also received a Ivor Novello Award, and was named the Top Dance/Electronic Artist at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards. He appeared on Debrett's 2017 list of the most influential people in the United Kingdom. He topped Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid DJs for six consecutive years from 2013 to 2018 until being dethroned by The Chainsmokers in 2019.
Skrt on Me
Calvin Harris Lyrics
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Say baby, no, no, no, no, no
You know my loving ain't free, babe
Won't make you do what you don't wanna do
What you don't wanna do, no that ain't me, babe
Said, baby, nah nah nah, I ain't with the drama that ain't what I need
I need your ten heart now I need your ten toes down, baby
Said if you ride, baby, ride up
Pull up from behind, baby, wine up
And you and me, we can shine up
So, baby, come make your mind up
Said if you ride, baby, ride up
Pull up from behind, baby, wine up
And you and me, we can shine up
So, baby, come make your mind up
Baby, babe, I need you to skrt on me, babe
Drop down, look suh you know I need to know
'Cause you keep telling me your love ain't free, babe
But if you with it, wine up on me
'Cause the hips don't lie, baby
Drop down, look suh you know I need to know
'Cause you keep telling me your love ain't free, babe
Said, baby, I-I-I got so used to it being on a creep, babe
Yeah maybe I-I-I got so used to just giving you the least babe
But nowadays, I need more from ya
I need something I can keep
Said nowadays, I need real, I need you to take the lead
Said if you ride, baby, ride up
Pull up from behind, baby, wine up
And you and me, we can shine up
So, baby, come make your mind up
Said if you ride, baby, ride up
Pull up from behind, baby, wine up
And you and me, we can shine up
So, baby, come make your mind up
Baby, babe, I need you to skrt on me, babe
Drop down, look suh you know I need to know
'Cause you keep telling me your love ain't free, babe
But if you with it, wine up on me
'Cause the hips don't lie, baby
Drop down, look suh you know I need to know
'Cause you keep telling me your love ain't free, babe
Hey y'all bring in the blunt, Emily Blunt
Platinum back, ice bling in the front
I'mma lay in the junt, Yao Ming in the dunk
And I'm playing the field, Brad Wing in the punt
I'mma tell him I love him in a foreign and cuff him
Whips and immigration, everything on him, it's custom
Now they calling me Billy, I'm the goat no Achilles heels since I left Philly
Countin' them millies to babies
Beep beep beep beep, put the hurt on me
Yeah, I'm wearing jeans, but he put the skirt on me
Rode him to sleep, then I put his shirt on me
Pussy clean, these niggas ain't got no dirt on me
Gotta play it by my rules, so I swerve on him
Got my cash money, you can ask Bird or Slim
Took him to my Paradise, so ribbon my linen
Now we got a big thing for Caribbean women
Baby, babe, I need you to skrt on me, babe
Drop down, look suh you know I need to know
'Cause you keep telling me your love ain't free, babe
But if you with it, wine up on me
'Cause the hips don't lie, baby
Drop down, look suh you know I need to know
'Cause you keep telling me your love ain't free, babe
Baby, babe, I need you to skrt on me, babe
Drop down, look suh you know I need to know
'Cause you keep telling me your love ain't free, babe
But if you with it, wine up on me
'Cause the hips don't lie, baby
Drop down, look suh you know I need to know
'Cause you keep telling me your love ain't free, babe
In "Skrt on Me," Calvin Harris sings about a romantic relationship without hidden agendas. He starts off by warning his romantic partner that his love is not freely given and that he is not willing to manipulate her. He suggests that honesty is the best policy and that he would much rather have her make a decision than be forced to do something she doesn't want to do. He then elaborates that he's tired of being superficial and that he wants something more profound and genuine.
He wants his romantic partner to take the initiative and to express her true feelings. He reassures her that he's not looking for any drama but rather he wants to work as a team towards building a stable foundation. He tells her that if she can commit to him, they can enjoy life together and shine together. The chorus of the song is the most memorable, where the singer asks his romantic partner to 'skrt' on him, to drop down and be honest with him, revealing her love for him.
Overall, the song's message is one of honesty and trust in a romantic relationship, where both parties must have equal input and be committed to making it work. It isn't about pretending to love or 'skrtting' on any other actions or going through the motions; it's about genuine love and commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Say baby, no, no, no, no, no
I don't want you to say something to me
You know my loving ain't free, babe
I expect something in return for my love
Won't make you do what you don't wanna do
I don't want to force you to do anything
What you don't wanna do, no that ain't me, babe
I won't be the one to make you do something you don't want to do
Said, baby, nah nah nah, I ain't with the drama that ain't what I need
I don't want any drama, that's not what I'm looking for
I need your ten heart now I need your ten toes down, baby
I need your full commitment, both emotionally and physically
Said if you ride, baby, ride up
If you're ready, come and join me
Pull up from behind, baby, wine up
Come closer to me and let's have fun together
And you and me, we can shine up
Together, we can achieve great things
So, baby, come make your mind up
Make a decision about what you want
Baby, babe, I need you to skrt on me, babe
I want you to move in a certain way with me
Drop down, look suh you know I need to know
Show me that you're willing to do what I'm asking
'Cause you keep telling me your love ain't free, babe
You have been telling me that you want something in return for your love
But if you with it, wine up on me
If you're willing, let's have some fun together
'Cause the hips don't lie, baby
Our attraction is undeniable
Said, baby, I-I-I got so used to it being on a creep, babe
I'm used to it being secretive and sneaky
Yeah maybe I-I-I got so used to just giving you the least babe
I'm used to just doing the bare minimum for you
But nowadays, I need more from ya
But now, I need more from you
I need something I can keep
I want something lasting
Said nowadays, I need real, I need you to take the lead
I need you to be honest and take charge
Hey y'all bring in the blunt, Emily Blunt
I'm referencing a celebrity who shares the same last name as a type of drug
Platinum back, ice bling in the front
I have expensive jewelry
I'mma lay in the junt, Yao Ming in the dunk
I am confident in my abilities
And I'm playing the field, Brad Wing in the punt
I am taking risks and playing it safe
I'mma tell him I love him in a foreign and cuff him
I will express my love for him in a different language
Whips and immigration, everything on him, it's custom
We have expensive cars and customized everything
Now they calling me Billy, I'm the goat no Achilles heels since I left Philly
I am successful and have no weaknesses
Countin' them millies to babies
I am making a lot of money
Beep beep beep beep, put the hurt on me
I want him to cause me pain in a good way
Yeah, I'm wearing jeans, but he put the skirt on me
I'm being submissive to him
Rode him to sleep, then I put his shirt on me
I had sex with him and then wore his shirt
Pussy clean, these niggas ain't got no dirt on me
I am proud of my sexual hygiene
Gotta play it by my rules, so I swerve on him
I have my own way of doing things
Got my cash money, you can ask Bird or Slim
I have a lot of money and others can verify it
Took him to my Paradise, so ribbon my linen
I took him to my luxurious home
Now we got a big thing for Caribbean women
We both have a penchant for women from the Caribbean
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: ADAM RICHARD WILES, BRITTANY TALIA HAZZARD, JERRY DUPLESSIS, LATAVIA CHUFON PARKER, LUIS DIAZ, NEL WYCLEF JEAN, OMAR ALFANNO, ONIKA TANYA MARAJ, SHAKIRA ISABEL MEBAREK RIPOLL
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Diamond Faith
She literally can rap to anything... Imagine being that talented and ppl still not giving u ur props smh
King Ali
Diamond Smith righttt remy cant even ride a beat like this
Diamond Faith
Shittt Remy can't even ride regular hip hop beats. But my original comment wasn't meant as a shot towards her.lol
Jaylin DR
Diamond Smith she don't get the respect she deserve lol people always underestimate her