Chris Love began his solo career in 2005. A year later, he released his solo debut "On My Way Out," which received praise as the new direction for Memphis music. Love has opened for acts such as Switchfoot, Maroon 5, Everclear, Foghat, and Marc Broussard. He was named by Forbes Magazine as Memphis's Most Eligible Bachelor. He has headlined two successful tours of the United States in support of his release. Love appeared at the 2008 ASCAP awards in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2009, Love began working on his new CD, "The Dirty South" with Premo D'anger of Free Sol and Tennman Records. He currently added Saving Abel's Daniel Dwight to his backup band, led by jazz trombonist Pete Colin.
Chris began playing guitar at age 11. By thirteen, he was already playing on world famous Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. In 1999, Love was a regional winner in the Jimi Hendirx Foundation's Guitar Competition, earning the artist a trip to play with Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell at B.B. King's Los Angeles. Shortly thereafter, he founded the rock band Love and War, who had success with their single "Hoping for You." Love and War disbanded in 2004.
Cloud 9
Chris Love Lyrics
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Ain’t no pain, Yeah I swear
Look up in my closet
Everything, Yeah that’s rare
You know that I want you
You know that I need you
Baby what’s the move
Hold up, yeah lemme please you
You know that I’m the hottest
Best dressed, might as well call me iconic
Late nights trippy, smoked six jays of icky
Pop about 4 pills, now I’m feeling dizzy
Ridin my wave, I'm a rockstar
Your girl call me a cockstar
Had to go runnin my checkup
Takin the stand, I’m next up
Feelin like Khaled, I’m blessed up
Your girl call me she pressed yeah
Curvin that bitch like the rest yeah
Stalking my page you upset yeah
We can ditch the move and go anywhere
Lil baby it don’t matter
I can take you there
I’m on cloud nine I’m up in the air
I’m feeling so high, baby I don’t care
I Just want to see you
I’m doing whatever it takes to please you
I Just want to see you
I’m doing whatever it takes to please you
Uh, baby let me take you to the sky (To the sky)
I got some drugs I wanna try (I wanna try them)
It’s just for the night but girl you could be mine (Just one night)
Let’s take a trip to cloud nine
We going up but we not going on a plane yeah
Imma take you too Topanga
Where all your worries go to waste and all your anger
All you feel is happiness and love, it’s so amazing
Started off from nothing
Now we up and making plays yeah
I been on my grind it’s nothing new
We stay the same yeah
Now we on cloud nine where everything is all okay yeah
So just loosen up and babygirl let’s go away yeah
We can ditch the move and go anywhere
Lil baby it don’t matter
I can take you there
I’m on cloud nine I’m up in the air
I’m feeling so high, baby I don’t care
I Just want to see you
I’m doing whatever it takes to please you
I Just want to see you
I’m doing whatever it takes to please you
The song "Cloud 9" by Chris Love talks about taking his lover to a place where they can escape from reality and have a good time without any worries. The lyrics describe the act of getting high as a way of escaping from reality and going to a higher state of mind. The artist sings about their experience of getting high by smoking weed and taking pills. Despite this, he reassures his lover that he will take care of her and ensure that she enjoys the experience.
The lyrics also touch on the artist's success and the things he has achieved through hard work and dedication. He mentions his expensive wardrobe and his status as a best-dressed icon. He compares himself to a rockstar and talks about how he is running his check-up. The artist has attained a level of success that makes him feel like DJ Khaled, who is a successful record producer.
Overall, the song "Cloud 9" is about enjoying life, living in the moment, and escaping from reality through drugs and music.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby Imma take you there
Chris Love wants to take his significant other to a special place.
Ain’t no pain, Yeah I swear
Chris Love assures his partner that there will be no trouble or negativity if they go with him.
Look up in my closet
Chris Love's closet is full of rare, unique possessions.
Everything, Yeah that’s rare
Chris Love has many rare and valuable possessions.
You know that I want you
Chris Love wants his partner to know that he has feelings for them.
You know that I need you
Chris Love tells his partner that he needs them in his life.
Baby what’s the move
Chris Love is asking his partner what they want to do.
Hold up, yeah lemme please you
Chris Love wants to make his partner happy and satisfy their needs.
Hop inside my rocket
Chris Love wants his partner to come along with him on a wild adventure.
You know that I’m the hottest
Chris Love is confident in his abilities and appearance.
Best dressed, might as well call me iconic
Chris Love believes he is stylish and fashionable, and could be considered an icon because of it.
Late nights trippy, smoked six jays of icky
Chris Love enjoys smoking marijuana to get high.
Pop about 4 pills, now I’m feeling dizzy
Chris Love has taken some kind of drug and is now feeling lightheaded.
Ridin my wave, I'm a rockstar
Chris Love feels like a superstar in his element.
Your girl call me a cockstar
Chris Love has a reputation of being skilled in the bedroom.
Had to go runnin my checkup
Chris Love has to make sure he's still financially stable.
Takin the stand, I’m next up
Chris Love is confident that he will be successful in his music career.
Feelin like Khaled, I’m blessed up
Chris Love feels grateful and appreciative of his current success.
Your girl call me she pressed yeah
Chris Love's ex-girlfriend is jealous and wants to be back with him.
Curvin that bitch like the rest yeah
Chris Love is ignoring his ex-girlfriend's advances because he has moved on.
Stalking my page you upset yeah
Chris Love's ex-girlfriend is upset because he is not paying attention to her and is moving on with his life.
We can ditch the move and go anywhere
Chris Love is willing to take his partner wherever they want to go.
Lil baby it don’t matter
Chris Love reassures his partner that nothing is too difficult for him, and he can do what needs to be done.
I’m on cloud nine I’m up in the air
Chris Love is feeling ecstatic and happy.
I’m feeling so high, baby I don’t care
Chris Love is in a euphoric state and doesn't mind what happens.
I Just want to see you
Chris Love wants to spend time with his partner and see them happy.
I’m doing whatever it takes to please you
Chris Love will go to any lengths to make his partner happy.
Uh, baby let me take you to the sky (To the sky)
Chris Love wants to bring his partner to a place of happiness and excitement.
I got some drugs I wanna try (I wanna try them)
Chris Love is interested in experimenting with different drugs.
It’s just for the night but girl you could be mine (Just one night)
Chris Love is only interested in being with his partner for one night, but hopes it could lead to a longer relationship.
Let’s take a trip to cloud nine
Chris Love wants to bring his partner on an unforgettable experience.
We going up but we not going on a plane yeah
Chris Love is taking his partner on an exciting adventure, but not in a traditional way.
Imma take you too Topanga
Topanga is a reference to a location in Los Angeles known for its beauty and natural scenery. Chris Love wants to show his partner a beautiful view.
Where all your worries go to waste and all your anger
Topanga is a place where one can find peace and happiness, and forget about their problems.
All you feel is happiness and love, it’s so amazing
Topanga is an amazing place where people feel good emotions, and Chris Love wants to share that experience with his partner.
Started off from nothing
Chris Love has come a long way from a tough beginning.
Now we up and making plays yeah
Chris Love is successful and making progress.
I been on my grind it’s nothing new
Chris Love has worked hard to achieve his goals, and doesn't mind doing it again.
We stay the same yeah
Chris Love has remained humble despite his success.
Now we on cloud nine where everything is all okay yeah
Chris Love is in a happy place where everything feels right.
So just loosen up and babygirl let’s go away yeah
Chris Love wants his partner to relax and enjoy the moment with him.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Alder Ramirez, Chris Love, Damon Lewis
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