1) Cherish is an American R&B and hip hop quartet consisting of the sisters Farrah King (born February 17, 1984), Neosha King (born January 26, 1986), and twins Felisha and Fallon King (born June 5, 1987). The four sisters are originally from ]Illinois, but moved to Atlanta to further their musical career.
Cherish's first single, entitled "Miss P" was produced by Jermaine Dupri, written by Kandi and featured Da Brat, released by Warner Bros.' imprint Reprise Records. They can also be found on Da Brat's single "In Luv Wit Chu" in 2003. They also recorded 3 songs for The Powerpuff Girls: Power Pop soundtrack called "Chemical X", "Power of a Female" and "Me and My Girls". They completed a whole album named The Moment that was shelved for undisclosed reasons. After 3 years the group came back with the summer hit "Do It to It" which featured Sean Paul of the YoungBloodZ. The single hit the Billboard Hot 100 at number 12 and entered many other charts including the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs on Billboard and many more. The second single off the album was "Unappreciated".
Their sophomore album entitled The Truth was released on May 13, 2008. The first single, "Killa" hit the Top 40 on the Pop charts, while the follow-up is "Amnesia". In a recent interview member, Fallon, described the album as: "The biggest difference to me is the fact that you grow artistically whenever you’re being creative and we’ve been creative for the past couple of years. Our artistry has grown. When we wrote The Truth, we named the album The Truth because basically every song on the album is from personal experiences and we wanted to get personal with our fans. We want everybody to know that they’re not alone going through these things and we’re here."
2) Cherish is a Japanese Pop Folk band formed in 1968 that turned into a duo in 1972. It is made up of members Yoshitaka Matsuzaki and Etsuko Matsuzaki.
3) Cherish is a hardcore punk band from Sydney, Australia.
Like A Drum
Cherish Lyrics
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Lights dimmed.
Candles lit.
Your car pulls up.
And then you walk in.
I can see the look on your face.
I know you 'bout to ruin my day.
Then you get to spittin' lines.
Blood rush to my head.
I start shaking.
Right now my heart is aching.
[Pre-Chorus]
(Thump, thump, thump)
That's when you said and my heart thumped to a thousand beats a second.
(Thump, thump, thump)
Gotta catch my breath.
(Ha, ha)
Cause there's nothing left.
(Thump, thump, thump)
All these years that I've been down.
How you gonna leave me now?
All that's left is regret.
Wish I never met you.
Can't believe I was a fool.
[Chorus]
You got my heart beating like a drum.
Tell me where did this come from?
Thinking that I'm a have your baby.
Now you're telling me something crazy.
What am I suppose to do?
How do I live without you?
Can't believe you're saying that we're done.
You got my heart beating like a drum.
(Bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump)
Like a drum.
(Bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump)
Like a drum.
(Bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump)
Like a drum.
(Bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump)
Oh, oh, oh.
[Verse 2]
Now I'm sitting here so confused.
Thinking 'bout what the hell I'm gone do.
How can I live without your love?
My body's yearning for you touch.
Thought you said I would be your wife.
Ride or die.
Me and you for life.
Forever you and I.
I was thinking, now our ship is sinking.
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
I still can't see how, how I couldn't see the signs.
And how I wasn't warned.
Why the only man I ever loved would break my heart?
Tell me where do I go from here?
And how do I move on?
You're the only thing I've known.
Baby, your house is my home.
How could I lose you?
I won't go.
I refuse to.
Cause I can't stop thinking 'bout you.
Dreaming 'bout you.
See, how could I ever live without you?
Seems like the right words are hard to find.
To help you change your mind.
For you baby, I'll fight.
Cause I need you in my life.
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Cherish's song Like A Drum are about a woman who is deeply in love with a man who has just devastated her by revealing that he wants to end their relationship. The song begins by setting the mood, describing a dimly lit room with candles where the man walks in and begins to break the news. The singer starts feeling anxious and her heart starts beating faster and faster as she realizes what's happening. The pre-chorus reflects on the years spent together and how painful it is to let go of the love they shared. The chorus talks about the pain the singer is feeling, and how she doesn't know how to live without the man who's breaking her heart. The second verse is about the singer's confusion and how she thought she was going to spend the rest of her life with the man who is now leaving her. The bridge reflects on the past and how the singer feels like she's lost everything, while also describing the depth of her love and how she refuses to give up on the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Lights dimmed.
The atmosphere in the room sets the tone for a romantic encounter.
Candles lit.
Adds to the romantic atmosphere with a soft and gentle glow.
Your car pulls up.
Expecting the arrival of a significant other, the excitement builds.
And then you walk in.
The anticipation of the arrival is over, and the person is here.
I can see the look on your face.
By observing facial expressions, one can tell what the other person is feeling or thinking.
I know you 'bout to ruin my day.
With experience comes the ability to predict when someone is going to say something that'll upset oneself.
Then you get to spittin' lines.
The use of persuasive language and charming remarks is put on display.
Something like this comes a time.
A familiar situation arises where the other person apologizes or tries to win back affection.
Blood rush to my head.
Feeling an adrenaline rush from the situation, the body responds with a chemical reaction that affects the brain.
I start shaking.
The nerves start kicking in and the heart begins racing.
Right now my heart is aching.
Feeling emotional pain from the situation.
(Thump, thump, thump)
That's when you said and my heart thumped to a thousand beats a second.
The heartbeat rate increases rapidly upon hearing important or shocking news.
(Thump, thump, thump)
Gotta catch my breath.
Feeling breathless due to the physical reaction of the news.
(Ha, ha)
Cause there's nothing left.
A realization that there is no more to give or take from the situation.
(Thump, thump, thump)
All these years that I've been down.
Reflecting on a long period of struggle and hardship.
How you gonna leave me now?
Feeling as if the other person is abandoning the relationship when things are at their low point.
All that's left is regret.
Feeling a deep sense of remorse for the situation.
Wish I never met you.
Wanting to have avoided the pain and heartache of the relationship altogether.
Can't believe I was a fool.
Regretting having put so much trust and believing the other person was better than they truly are.
You got my heart beating like a drum.
The relationship has had a significant impact on the emotional state of the person.
Tell me where did this come from?
Questioning how the relationship could have gone so wrong.
Thinking that I'm a have your baby.
Having a vision of a future together that did not play out.
Now you're telling me something crazy.
Being shocked by the other person's unexpected announcement.
What am I suppose to do?
Feeling lost and uncertain about how to navigate the situation.
How do I live without you?
Dependent on the other person, having difficulty imagining life without them.
Can't believe you're saying that we're done.
Unable to process the reality of a breakup in the midst of everything else.
(Bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump)
Like a drum.
The emotional impact of the situation feels like a rhythmic beating.
Now I'm sitting here so confused.
Feeling unsure and overwhelmed by everything that has transpired.
Thinking 'bout what the hell I'm gone do.
Feeling lost and directionless in the midst of such an emotionally fraught situation.
How can I live without your love?
Feeling like there is a hole or void in one's life without the other person.
My body's yearning for you touch.
Craving the physical connection and intimacy that comes with a romantic partner.
Thought you said I would be your wife.
Having felt that the relationship was heading towards a certain outcome, but being betrayed by the other person.
Ride or die.
Me and you for life.
Believing in a future with the other person, and now feeling like that future has been ripped away unfairly.
Forever you and I.
Believing in a deep, permanent love with the other person, which has now been destroyed.
I was thinking, now our ship is sinking.
Feeling like the relationship was sailing along smoothly, but now it's sinking fast.
I still can't see how, how I couldn't see the signs.
Still trying to make sense of how a relationship that seemed so great could end so poorly.
And how I wasn't warned.
Feeling like there were no warning signs of the other person's intentions or feelings.
Why the only man I ever loved would break my heart?
Feeling confused and betrayed by the one person you thought would never hurt you.
Tell me where do I go from here?
Feeling lost and unsure about how to move forward after such a devastating loss.
And how do I move on?
Trying to figure out how to let go of someone who has been such a central part of one's life.
You're the only thing I've known.
Feeling like the other person has been everything in one's life and having trouble coping with their loss.
Baby, your house is my home.
Growing so close to the other person that their space feels like one's own.
How could I lose you?
Feeling like losing the other person has destroyed one's life completely.
I won't go.
Feeling like there is nothing to go back to if the other person truly leaves.
I refuse to.
Refusing to give up on the relationship or the other person, no matter how hard it seems to be.
Cause I can't stop thinking 'bout you.
Feeling like the other person always occupies one's thoughts, no matter how hard one tries to move on.
Dreaming 'bout you.
Having dreams about the other person, which can be both good and bad.
See, how could I ever live without you?
Thinking that living without the other person is impossible or unbearable.
Seems like the right words are hard to find.
Feeling like there are no words that can express the depth of one's emotions or the complexity of the situation.
To help you change your mind.
Trying to persuade the other person to stay or reconsider the situation.
For you baby, I'll fight.
Feeling like the other person is worth fighting for and not giving up easily.
Cause I need you in my life.
Feeling like the other person is an essential part of one's life and cannot imagine life without them.
[Chorus]
The repeating of 'like a drum', reiterating the song's earlier message of the emotional turmoil that is currently being experienced.
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Written by: CEDRIC WILLIAMS, UNKNOWN WRITER
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