Surrounded by music since she was a small child, singer, songwriter and composer Chrisette Michele has been blessed with an old soul and this Long Island bred vocalist has a deep appreciation for the harmonic foundations that includes gospel and jazz. “I did my first solo when I was four years old,” Chrisette remembers.
Currently putting the finishing touches on her soulful debut album, an artistic exploration that fuses Chrisette’s diverse musical interest into a wonderland, the young artist couldn’t be more pleased. “I realize that I’m new to the music world, but I’ve been preparing for this moment for long time.”
Even before signing on the dotted line of her Def Jam contract last year, the multitalented soul sister had toured with more established artists like Kem and India Arie. “India saw me singing at the Village Underground in New York City. She came backstage that first night and graciously offered me a gig as her opening act.”
Working hard in the studio writing songs and recording demos, Chrisette finished an album worth of material before even trying to get signed. “I’ve been creating songs since I was twelve, so I knew I needed the right musical blend in order to stand-out from the many other performers trying to get a deal.”
While not hung-up on genre labels, Chrisette Michele says, “I’m excited about finding my place amongst young composers like Alicia Keys and Jill Scott. My goal from the moment I was signed by Antonio “LA” Reid, Chairman and CEO, Island Def Jam Music Group, was to create a seamless album that mixes soul and pop in a way that will have people coming back to again and again.” Favorite contemporary artists that are in high rotation include, Beyonce, Kanye West and NAS.
Days after giving LA “goose bumps” during the audition, the young singer found herself in a California studio called Brandon’s Way having a creative conversation with Babyface.
Over the course of a few days, the duo recorded seven tracks, four of which will be heard on her upcoming release. “Babyface and I got into a conversation about the love he has for his children,” she says. “So, the first song I penned was called ‘My Joy.’ It’s a song about a child speaking to his or her father, and I think it’s quite special. Observing the artistry that Babyface possesses has hopefully made me a better performer as well.”
Having grown-up in the suburbs of Long Island, Chrisette didn’t spend much time planted in front of the television. “My parents had me in girl scouts, tap class and piano lessons,” Chrisette says. “It wasn’t like I was cut off from the world, but there just wasn’t a lot of media influence in my life during those early years.”
Chrisette Michele has always been true to herself. “I don’t feel as though I was the typical deacon’s kid, because I was taught early on to speak my mind and not be afraid to think,” she says. “To me, that is one of things that helped keep me focused as an artist who is trying to do something different in music.”
A self-described “girly girl” Chrisette says, “I have definite older child syndrome. I helped my mom raise my brothers like they were my own children, but I also had the pleasure of being daddy’s little princess.”
In addition to her own relatives, Chrisette was blessed with an extended family that included the many folks that her mother allowed to room in their house. “If my mother saw a homeless pregnant woman on the street, chances are they would soon be staying with us,” Chrisette laughs. “I learned so much about the world listening to these folk’s stories, and to this day their experiences can be heard in my material.”
Though already a fan of gospel and classical, it wasn’t until Chrisette Michele was seventeen that she also developed a passion for jazz. “When I was still in high school a teacher introduced me to jazz singer Astrud Gilberto, and afterwards my life was all about jazz,” she remembers.
Majoring in music at 5 Towns College in Long Island, Chrisette cites the nurturing sway of her teachers for where she is today. “Although I did have talent, often that is not enough,” she says. “My professors taught me how to be a professional and to be serious about my music. They taught me how to put the music that I dream about at night on paper in the morning.”
With the release of her debut album, Chrisette Michele will soon be sharing those musical dreams with the rest of the world.
Love Won't Leave Me Out
Chrisette Michele Lyrics
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I'm all frustrated again
Yeah lock the door, throw away the key
Said I'll never let no one in
I was gullible
I was wrapped up in the web you caught me in
So vulnerable
True love lost its meaning
And after self-evaluation
I found I lost me in translation
See the girl with the broken heart
See the girl with the ugly scars
It's not a girl with the brand new scarf, oh yeah
Now I know how to love somebody
I know love is out there for me
I know there's no way that love forgot
Love won't leave me out
I know how to love somebody
I know love will come back to me
I know there's no way that love forgot
Love won't leave me out
It's amazing to know how far
You could go on hope with no doubt
It's the way love goes
It'll take you through and it always brings you out
It won't leave you stranded
Though you may feel abandoned
My experience is my evidence
And with a little evaluation
I found I got a whole lot of patienceAm I the girl with the broken heart?
And the girl with the ugly scars
It's not a girl with the brand new scarf
Now I know how to love somebody
I know love is out there for me
I know there's no way that love forgot
Love won't leave me out
I know how to love somebody
I know love will come back to me
I know there's no way that love forgot
Love won't leave me out
I can feel my heart again
This time I'm not afraid
I can open up my ear
Hear what true love's got to say
This time I want it all
No matter run or fall
I won't back at all when love goes
Now I know how to love somebody
I know love is out there for me
I know there's no way that love forgot
Now I know how to love somebody
I know love will come back to me
I know there's no way that love forgot
Love won't leave me out
No, no, no
It's not gonna leave me out no, no
I've come too far
I've come so far for love to leave me out like this, oh yea
Oh it didn't forget about me
Love won't leave me out
The lyrics of "Love Won't Leave Me Out" speak of the artist's experience with heartbreak, vulnerability, and her journey in finding love once again. The first verse reveals her reluctance to open up to love again, having been hurt before. In the second verse, she comes to a realization that she has lost herself in translation and that she needs to evaluate her experiences to move on. The chorus emphasizes the message of hope and the belief that love won't leave her out, no matter how many times she's been hurt before. The final verse empowers her with the knowledge that she can love again and that she won't be afraid to go all in this time, because love won't leave her out.
Overall, the song is a story of perseverance, hope, and strength. It teaches listeners that heartbreak and pain are a part of love, but it's essential not to shut down entirely and be receptive to opportunities for love that come our way. The song encourages us to find ourselves after being hurt and to believe that love is not something that will leave us out.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I go with my heart wide open
I am taking a risk by opening up my heart again.
I'm all frustrated again
I feel angry and upset because of past experiences.
Yeah lock the door, throw away the key
I decided to not let anyone hurt me again.
Said I'll never let no one in
I promised myself to not let anyone get close to me.
I was gullible
I was easily fooled and believed in things that weren't true.
I was wrapped up in the web you caught me in
I was trapped in a situation that someone else created.
So vulnerable
I was exposed and defenseless.
True love lost its meaning
I lost faith in the existence of true love.
And after self-evaluation
I took time to reflect on my experiences and emotions.
I found I lost me in translation
I realized that I stopped being true to myself.
See the girl with the broken heart
There is someone who is hurting emotionally.
See the girl with the ugly scars
There is someone who has been hurt physically or emotionally and is still dealing with the aftermath.
It's not a girl with the brand new scarf, oh yeah
Appearances can be deceiving and people may be hiding their pain behind a facade.
Now I know how to love somebody
I learned how to love and trust again.
I know love is out there for me
I believe that there is someone out there who will love and accept me for who I am.
I know there's no way that love forgot
I am certain that love still exists and will come to me.
Love won't leave me out
Love will not forget about me or abandon me.
It's amazing to know how far
It is impressive to realize how much strength and resilience I have.
You could go on hope with no doubt
I could keep moving forward and stay optimistic without wavering.
It's the way love goes
Love is unpredictable and takes its own course.
It'll take you through and it always brings you out
Love can be difficult but it ultimately leads to a positive outcome.
It won't leave you stranded
Love will not abandon you in a difficult situation.
Though you may feel abandoned
Even when it seems like everyone has left you, love is still there.
My experience is my evidence
My past experiences have given me proof that love is real and exists.
And with a little evaluation
After some introspection and reflection,
I found I got a whole lot of patience
I discovered that I possess a great deal of patience.
Am I the girl with the broken heart?
I wonder if I am still the person who was hurt emotionally.
And the girl with the ugly scars
I might still be dealing with the physical or emotional scars of past pain.
Now I know how to love somebody
I am confident in my ability to love and accept someone else.
I know love will come back to me
I believe that love will return to me and be reciprocated.
I can feel my heart again
My heart is open and I can feel again.
This time I'm not afraid
I am no longer intimidated by the possibility of being hurt.
I can open up my ear
I am ready to listen to true love and let it guide me.
Hear what true love's got to say
I am willing to listen to and trust true love.
This time I want it all
I am ready to give my all and receive everything that true love has to offer.
No matter run or fall
I am committed to true love regardless of what challenges come my way.
I won't back at all when love goes
I will not give up on love when things get difficult.
It didn't forget about me
Love did not forget about me even when I was hurt.
Love won't leave me out
Love will always be there for me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: IVAN BARIAS, CARVIN HAGGINS, JOHNNIE SMITH, CHRISETTE MICHELE PAYNE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sweettabu3644
After self evaluation
I found I lost me in translation
See the girl with the broken heart
See the girl with the ugly scars
Is now the girl with the brand new start
Now I kno how to love somebody
Love won't leave me out 🎶 🎶❤
@tykeriamitchell8491
Here I go with my heart wide open
I'm all frustrated again
Yeah lock the door, throw away the key
Said I'll never let no one in
I was gullible
I was wrapped up in the web you caught me in
So vulnerable
True love lost its meaning
And after self-evaluation
I found I lost me in translation
See the girl with the broken heart
See the girl with the ugly scars
It's not a girl with the brand new scarf, oh yeah
Now I know how to love somebody
I know love is out there for me
I know there's no way that love forgot
Love won't leave me out
I know how to love somebody
I know love will come back to me
I know there's no way that love forgot
Love won't leave me out
It's amazing to know how far
You could go on hope with no doubt
It's the way love goes
It'll take you through and it always brings you out
It won't leave you stranded
Though you may feel abandoned
My experience is my evidence
And with a little evaluation
I found I got a whole lot of patience
Am I the girl with the broken heart?
And the girl with the ugly scars
It's not a girl with the brand new scarf
Now I know how to love somebody
I know love is out there for me
I know there's no way that love forgot
Love won't leave me out
I know how to love somebody
I know love will come back to me
I know there's no way that love forgot
Love won't leave me out
I can feel my heart again
This time I'm not afraid
I can open up my ear
Hear what true love's got to say
This time I want it all
No matter run or fall
I won't back at all when love goes
Now I know how to love somebody
I know love is out there for me
I know there's no way that love forgot
Now I know how to love somebody
I know love will come back to me
I know there's no way that love forgot
Love won't leave me out
No, no, no
It's not gonna leave me out no, no
I've come too far
I've come so far for love to leave me out like this, oh yea
Oh it didn't forget about me
Love won't leave me out
These are the lyrics
@valeriejackson4261
Who is still listening to this #Goddess in #2024?🔥💜🔥👁🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
@papafellow4728
Move over I just got here in 2024, just beautiful mysic
@kimberlyjackson8343
Me in November 2024
@chevisferguson3705
I'm 70 years old and I must say I have never seen an artist like this before words can't explain the joy she brings just watching her perform so I not try may God continue to bless her as she continues to bless the world with such wonderful music
@sarah_d.o.z.
I'm 47 and feel the same way. I'm glad to know that I have EXQUISITE TASTE!!! Thank You ❤
@lyricsallday23
@Chevis Ferguson Hi! First, I hope all is well! If you don’t mind me asking, what did you mean by “so I not try” after mentioning watching her perform?
God Bless 🙏🏽
@dynastybabybeauty
God why is she not receiving the recognition she deserves! I love Chrisette!
@toythesexy
Dynasty Nicole at least I'm not alone loving and appreciating her music
@keysha3137
Cause she's not jumping through hoops..
@patriciapj5730
Dynasty Nicole seriously she can sing better then most