By 2017, several of Cutler's songs (including "Your Shirt") garnered numerous streams and led to collaborations that year with acts like Louis The Child ("Slow Down Love"), ayokay ("The Shine"), Kidswaste ("Tonight"), and Kasbo ("Found You"). She signed a record deal with Ultra Records in late 2017 and released her first EP, "Snow In October". After touring with Quinn XCII in early 2018, Cutler released two independent mixtapes, "Sleeping With Roses" and "Sleeping With Roses II." She also went on her first two nationwide headlining tours in support of each mixtape, both of which sold out in advance.
In March 2019, she signed to Republic Records and released a joint EP, "brent", with friend and label-mate Jeremy Zucker shortly after. The EP features the single "you were good to me", which they performed live on The Today Show. It was also pressed on a limited edition white vinyl through the retailer Urban Outfitters. It was limited to a run of 1000 copies pressed. In May 2019, Cutler collaborated with Kygo on the single, "Not OK". It became her third collaboration (after "Slow Down Love" and "The Shine") to appear on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs chart, peaking at number 9.
In late 2019, Cutler began releasing new singles, including "How To Be Human" and "Lucky" (featuring Alexander 23). Along with "Sad Tonight", the songs served as the primary singles for her debut studio album, How To Be Human, released on January 17, 2020 by Republic Records. On January 23, 2020 she performed the lead single, "Sad Tonight", on Late Night With Seth Meyers. That song became Cutler's first entry on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 airplay chart, peaking at number 32 in March 2020. In April 2020, she was featured alongside Quinn XCII on the Louis The Child track, "Little Things".
Cutler was also slated to perform at Coachella 2020, which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In June 2020, she released a version of her song "Crazier Things" which features Noah Kahan.
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New Recording 28
Chelsea Cutler Lyrics
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Slip both your hands between my thighs
Turn out the light, pulling me in
Counting the freckles that dapple my skin
I haven't felt you scratch my back
I make a joke 'cause I know you will laugh
My favorite sound, I hope that you still
Laugh just as much now I'm not there to hear
I'll lay awake hoping that you're asleep in your building that's only sixteen blocks from mine
I'll sleep all day hoping that you're awake loving every moment and doing alright
You said if I really love you then I'd understand why a person like you needs some time
So I'll let you go, and hope you come home, if you're really mine
You were my sun, I saw a light
I've always been happy but sad in this life
But you gave me more, something to keep
Now I'm counting how many k's put me to sleep
I want you to smile, to feel like enough
'Cause you deserve yellow and lions and love
I hope you come back when you're doing well
Forgive me for being the worst of myself
And I'll lay awake hoping that you're asleep in your building that's only sixteen blocks from mine
I'll sleep all day hoping that you're awake loving every moment and doing alright
You said if I really love you, I'd understand why a person like you needs some time
So I'll let you go, and hope you come home, if you're really mine
I watch the sun go down at the beach
Think about kissing you back in your Jeep
Watching the wind make home in your hair
Thinking that I could die happy right there
I took my phone to tape as you walked
Down the rye coast with your hand in my palm
So I never forget how it feels to be home
When I close my eyes, that's where I go
And I'll lay awake hoping that you're asleep in your building that's only sixteen blocks from mine
I'll sleep all day hoping that you're awake loving every moment and doing alright
You said if I really love you then I'd understand why a person like you needs some time
So I'll let you go, and hope you come home, if you're really mine
The lyrics of Chelsea Cutler's song "New Recording 28" depict a bittersweet longing for a lost love and the hope for their return. The song begins with the singer reminiscing about intimate moments shared with their partner, such as the whispered goodnight, the physical closeness, and the laughter shared. The singer expresses their desire for the partner's presence and affection even when they are apart.
The chorus reveals that the singer is aware of the need for space in the relationship. The partner has requested time apart, and the singer struggles with understanding this but ultimately decides to let them go in the hope that they will come back. The lyrics convey the singer's willingness to support their partner's needs and their longing for their return.
The second verse reflects on the impact the partner had on the singer's life. The partner brought newfound happiness and joy, and the singer counts the moments they shared as a way to remember the love they experienced. The lyrics express the singer's wish for the partner to always be happy, even if they are not together, and ask for forgiveness for their own flaws.
The final verse highlights a cherished memory at the beach, where the singer recalls kissing the partner in a Jeep and feeling content in their presence. The lyrics depict the nostalgia and longing the singer feels when thinking about the partner and how they hold onto the memory when they close their eyes.
Overall, "New Recording 28" is a heartfelt song that captures the complexity of love, longing, and the willingness to let go for the sake of someone's happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
I haven't heard you say goodnight
I haven't had the pleasure of hearing you bid me goodnight
Slip both your hands between my thighs
You gently place your hands between my thighs
Turn out the light, pulling me in
As we turn off the light, you pull me closer to you
Counting the freckles that dapple my skin
I adore counting the tiny freckles that decorate my skin
I haven't felt you scratch my back
I haven't experienced the comforting sensation of you scratching my back
I make a joke 'cause I know you will laugh
I crack jokes because I know they will make you laugh
My favorite sound, I hope that you still
Your laughter remains my favorite sound
Laugh just as much now I'm not there to hear
I wish you continue to laugh as much even in my absence
I'll lay awake hoping that you're asleep in your building that's only sixteen blocks from mine
I stay awake, yearning for the hope that you're peacefully sleeping in your residence merely sixteen blocks away from mine
I'll sleep all day hoping that you're awake loving every moment and doing alright
I'll spend my day in slumber, holding onto the hope that you're awake, cherishing each moment and doing well
You said if I really love you then I'd understand why a person like you needs some time
You expressed that if I truly love you, I would comprehend the necessity for someone like you to have some time alone
So I'll let you go, and hope you come home, if you're really mine
Hence, I will release you, and eagerly anticipate your return, but only if you truly belong to me
You were my sun, I saw a light
You were the source of my happiness, I saw a radiant light in you
I've always been happy but sad in this life
Throughout my life, I have experienced both happiness and sadness simultaneously
But you gave me more, something to keep
Yet, you presented me with something valuable, something to hold onto
Now I'm counting how many k's put me to sleep
Now, I find solace in counting the number of kisses from you that lull me to sleep
I want you to smile, to feel like enough
I desire nothing more than to see you smile, to know that you feel complete and satisfied
'Cause you deserve yellow and lions and love
Because you deserve the vibrancy of yellow, the strength of lions, and the essence of love
I hope you come back when you're doing well
I sincerely hope that you return when you are thriving and in a good place
Forgive me for being the worst of myself
Please forgive me for displaying the worst aspects of my character
I watch the sun go down at the beach
I observe the setting sun at the beach
Think about kissing you back in your Jeep
I fantasize about passionately kissing you in your Jeep
Watching the wind make home in your hair
I marvel at how the wind playfully embraces your hair
Thinking that I could die happy right there
The mere thought fills my heart with contentment, believing that I could find true happiness in that moment
I took my phone to tape as you walked
I took out my phone to record you as you walked
Down the rye coast with your hand in my palm
Along the rye-covered coastline, holding your hand securely in mine
So I never forget how it feels to be home
So that I never forget the comforting sensation of being truly at home
When I close my eyes, that's where I go
Whenever I shut my eyes, that's the place I escape to in my mind
I'll lay awake hoping that you're asleep in your building that's only sixteen blocks from mine
I stay awake, yearning for the hope that you're peacefully sleeping in your residence merely sixteen blocks away from mine
I'll sleep all day hoping that you're awake loving every moment and doing alright
I'll spend my day in slumber, holding onto the hope that you're awake, cherishing each moment and doing well
You said if I really love you, I'd understand why a person like you needs some time
You expressed that if I truly love you, I would comprehend the necessity for someone like you to have some time alone
So I'll let you go, and hope you come home, if you're really mine
Hence, I will release you, and eagerly anticipate your return, but only if you truly belong to me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Chelsea Emily Cutler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jen Viera
lyrics;
I haven't heard you say goodnight
Slip both your hands between my thighs
Turn out the light, pulling me in
Counting the freckles that dapple my skin
I haven't felt you scratch my back
I make a joke 'cause I know you will laugh
My favorite sound, hope that you still
Laugh just as much now I'm not there to hear
I'll lay awake hoping that you're asleep
In your building that's only 16 blocks from mine
I'll sleep all day hoping that you're awake
Loving every moment, doing alright
You said if I really love you, then I'd understand
Why a person like you needs some time
So I'll let you go, hope you come home
If you're really mine
You were my sun, I saw a light
I've always been happy, but sad in this life
But you gave me more than something to keep
Now I'm counting how many k's put me to sleep
I want you to smile, to feel like enough
'Cause you deserve yellow and lions and love
I hope you come back when you're doing well
Forgive me for being the worst of myself
And I'll lay awake hoping that you're asleep
In your building that's only 16 blocks from mine
I'll sleep all day hoping that you're awake
Loving every moment, doing alright
You said if I really love you, I'd understand
Why a person like you needs some time
So I let you go and hope you come home
If you're really mine, mmm
I watch the sun go down at the beach
Think about kissing your back and your cheek
Watching the wind make home in your hair
Thinking that I could die happy right there
I took my phone to tape as you walked
Down the white coast with your hand in my palm
So I never forget how it feels to be home
When I close my eyes, that's where I go
And I'll lay awake hoping that you're asleep
In your building that's only 16 blocks from mine
I'll sleep all day hoping that you're awake
Loving every moment, doing alright
You said if I really love you, then I'd understand
Why a person like you needs some time
So I'll let you go and hope you come home
If you're really mine
Chelsea Cutler
my debut album is out now x http://chelseacutler.lnk.to/htbh-album
Gijs Brouwer
amazing album, love it!!
Chin Beltran
Downloaded the whole album right after it was released. Love u to bits Chelsea
Em Chan
It feels like a letter I would send to my ex. Chelsea you deserve the world!!
Bruno Erckmam
I'm legitimately pondering to do the same
grammar please
It was the nights, those summer nights when we held each other under the dim glow of the lamplight, our fears and burdens left outside the bedroom door.
It was the days, those summer days when we breathed in the sunshine, the roughness of your palm against the softness of mine, our laughter beautifully frozen in time.
It was that dusk, when the sun lay low across the horizon, a silent flame of oranges and pinks, and the ocean breeze ruffled our hair.
You put your arms around me, and asked,
"If you could change anything in the past, what would you change?"
Now I look back at everything, and I return to that moment on the beach, that time when I didn't have to let you go, and I say, "Nothing."
Bruno Erckmam
Mannn your music is so gooddd!! You speak facts; oh no, you sing them!
Edit: okay fr now, its like my 4th time here today. The recording is so so genuine, and her voice so sweet and the guitar strumming so simple. It really creates a whole story in your heard. Please never stop putting out music like this, I really mean this...
Cas
This is so sad and beautiful at the same time.
nate shaughnessy
imagine being that one guy disliking?
| cannot relate
your music is great Chelsea! ❣️
Vincent Bui
This is my favorite song 🥰