Dos Santos graduated from Berklee College Of Music (in in Boston, MA) with a degree in contemporary writing and production, jazz vocals and art history.
Red Clay
Charlotte dos Santos Lyrics
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You see you are to know how to walk
Until you fall off
Oh, I did already want it anyway
I did already fall, you were just in my way
I'm careful what I wish for
When my intuition says no
You were just like mud in my way
You wanted me to fall,
just like red clay but I'm the one to throw away
The one to keep my hands on, my hands on
'cause you are all I crave, crave eh
Ooh red clay, clay, clay, clay oho
Charlotte dos Santos's song "Red Clay" speaks about love and the journey one goes through to find it. The lyrics convey how love can be like walking on the edge of a rooftop - one has to be careful and know how to walk until they fall off. The line "I'm careful what I wish for, when my intuition says no" talks about how one's intuition can guide them in matters of love, and it is important to listen to it.
The chorus talks about a person who was like mud in the way of the singer. They wanted her to fall, just like red clay. However, the singer decides to throw them away and keep her hands on, because the person is all she craves for. The repeated use of "Red Clay" in the chorus highlights the significance of this symbolic element in the song. Red Clay is often associated with the Southern United States, where it is rich in nutrients and plays a vital role in the growth of crops. In this song, it could represent the trials that one goes through in life to grow and become stronger.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is like the end of a rooftop
Love is a hazardous journey. Love is a risky business.
You see you are to know how to walk
You have to be cautious while being in love.
Until you fall off
Until you make mistakes.
Oh, I did already want it anyway
I desired you despite knowing the consequences.
I did already fall, you were just in my way
I fell for you, and you became an obstacle in my journey.
I'm careful what I wish for
I'm mindful of the things I desire.
When my intuition says no
If my intuition senses danger or risk is involved, I avoid it.
You were just like mud in my way
You were like an obstacle to me.
You wanted me to fall, just like red clay
You were trying to bring me down.
But I'm the one to throw away
I'm the one who cast you aside.
The one to keep my hands on, my hands on
I'll hold onto something valuable.
'Cause you are all I crave, crave eh
I'm still craving for your love.
Ooh red clay, clay, clay, clay oho
Red clay is a metaphor for heartache, pain, and bloodshed.
Contributed by Jayce W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lavender004
Love is like the end of a rooftop
You seem to know to walk until you fall off
Oh I didn't really want it anyway
I didn't really fall, you were just in my way
I'm careful what I wish for and my intuition says no
You were just a mud in my way
You wanted me to form you, just like red clay
But I know what to throw away and what to keep my hands on
My hands on cause you were oh like red clay
Oh red clay
Dont get it twisted baby
Never existed baby
Dont even stress bout a thing
I dont want any rings, for god sakes by all means, do your thing
I'm doing mine and I'm doing just fine
You were just a mud in my way
You wanted me to form you just like red clay, but I know what to throw away and what to keep my hands on
My hands on cause u were like red clay
Leave it up to me
I know ohhh
That it's time to be free
@assianeu197
I saw her live at a festival, i was breathtaken! You see many singers now are all Nose singer and throat Whisperers. And sheโs a real breathing technique pure high pitch throat but grainy not too raspy. Itโs so genuine and refreshing to hear someone singing like her! Sheโs free
@aspire5544
This song transports such a chill vibe.
@JoshNpublicgplus
Loved her scat of the original standard's melody at the end.
@angelo_g965
I love how raw her voice is
@KamilleJones
Somebody get this woman a Tiny Desk Concert!
@CreativeJuneyB.
i'm so upset, she deserve more views than what she have. she is so underated
@rainangel2517
I listen to her everyday. Sheโs too good
@spaceagemax
simply breathtaking... technique and taste and melodic boldness
@ByLwansta_
Biig Piig, Masego, Alxndr London and now Charlotte Dos Santos! I'm satisfied
@JointNation
now u got your own.. :P well done player