For Richardson, making records requires a delicate balance of soul, rock, and R&B. While growing up the son of a military dad in Virginia Beach, he immersed himself in everything from Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder to The Eagles and Aerosmith. Along the way - from singing into his trash can at five-years-old to auditioning on Idol at 23 - Richardson built his own style. He sums up the sound best saying, "It's blue-eyed soul, but there's an organic feel to the music. I love to mix the soulful and rock sides."
That mix comes with potent and poignant lyrics that Richardson considers a hallmark of his style. It's easy to hear in the new material, which will comprise his forthcoming solo offering. "The [upcoming] album covers a whole different mesh of times in my life. In the lyrics, I'm honestly exploring all of these situations. Now, I get the chance to blend everything together and put it out there."
Entering the Cash Money Records family, he has come to create and push boundaries by collaborating with a myriad of artists. He exclaims, "Cash Money allow me to spread my wings and do what comes naturally for me. They support everything that I do. It's a breath of fresh air, and I feel like I'm blessed at this moment." www.ChrisRichardsonMusic.com
The Boss
Chris Richardson Lyrics
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Thought I had my degree
In life and how love
Ought to be a run
I had a one step plan to prove it
Guide in my pocket for fools
Folly and fun
I was so right
So right
Thought I could turn emotion
On and off
I was so sure
So sure (I was so sure)
But love taught me
Who was who was who was the boss
(Taught me who was who was the boss)
I'd defy
Anyone who claimed that I
Didn't control whatever moved in my soul
I could tempt
Touch delight
Just because you fell for me
Why should I feel uptight
Love had to show me one thing:
I was so right
So right
Thought I could turn emotion
On and off
I was so sure
So sure (I was so sure)
But love taught me
Who was who was who was the boss
(Taught me who was who was the boss)
Love taught me
Taught me
Taught me
Taught me
I was so right
So right
Thought I could turn emotion
On and off
I was so sure
So sure (I was so sure)
But love taught me
Who was who was who was the boss
"The Boss" by Chris Richardson is a song about the journey of self-discovery in love. The lyrics depict the singer's initial confidence in their ability to control and manipulate their emotions. They believed they had a complete understanding of how love should be and thought they could easily switch their emotions on and off. However, as the song progresses, the singer realizes that love has a power of its own and cannot be controlled.
The opening lines convey the singer's self-assuredness, believing they had a "degree" in life and love. They had a plan to prove this, thinking they could manipulate love to their advantage. But as they experience love's unpredictability, they understand that they were wrong and that love has its own rules. The chorus highlights their realization that love has taught them who truly is in control, or "the boss," challenging their earlier belief that they could easily control their emotions.
Overall, "The Boss" is a reflection on the humbling experience of love and how it can challenge our perceptions of control and power. It emphasizes the idea that love cannot be controlled or manipulated, teaching us valuable lessons about ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Fancy me
I believed I was sophisticated and knowledgeable
Thought I had my degree
I thought I had mastered life and love
In life and how love
In understanding how love should work
Ought to be a run
Should be an easy and effortless experience
I had a one step plan to prove it
I had a simple strategy to demonstrate my knowledge
Guide in my pocket for fools
I had a foolproof plan for success
Folly and fun
I expected love to be both foolish and enjoyable
Love had to show me one thing
However, love had a lesson to teach me
I was so right
I strongly believed I was correct
Thought I could turn emotion
Believed I had control over my feelings
On and off
Able to switch my emotions on and off at will
But love taught me
But love showed me the truth
Who was who was who was the boss
That love was actually in control
I'd defy
I would challenge
Anyone who claimed that I
Anyone who said that I
Didn't control whatever moved in my soul
Didn't have power over my own emotions
I could tempt
I could entice and attract
Touch delight
Bring pleasure and excitement
Just because you fell for me
Simply because you were attracted to me
Why should I feel uptight
Why should I feel anxious or worried
Love taught me
Love showed me the truth
Taught me
Enlightened me
I was so right
I strongly believed I was correct
Thought I could turn emotion
Believed I had control over my feelings
On and off
Able to switch my emotions on and off at will
But love taught me
But love showed me the truth
Who was who was who was the boss
That love was actually in control
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NSB 2003
Hi domeju i got a question how come u put this performance as no 1 in top 20 worst performances fr season 6?
And btw do u have any footage of american idol season 4 top 11 the night where they redo the numbers ?
Domeju
I agree with Simon in a nutshell about this performance. Most cringeworthy in my opinion.
I’ll try to get that when I get the chance.
Renz_89
Omg He sounds a bit like Justin Timberlake! 😱🤭
Jose Vazquez
@Renz_89 yeah guys like Chris R. and Blake are a product of the times looking/sounding like Justin was a trend in the late 2000s
Renz_89
Jose Vazquez neither. Wasn’t good or bad. I was just stating what I observed based on his performance.
Jose Vazquez
Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
sboudreaux27
Justin Timberlake 2.0 ?