From 2016 to 2018, she released three EPs on the label, including Time, Change, and Ready. Her self-titled debut studio album was released in October 2018 and featured the singles "Boo'd Up" and "Trip", which charted in the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 5 and 11, respectively. In 2019, "Boo'd Up" was nominated for two Grammy Awards: Song of the Year and Best R&B Song, winning for the latter, as well as Mai herself being nominated for British Breakthrough Act at the 2019 Brit Awards. At the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, she won three awards, including the award for Top R&B Artist.
10000 Hours
Ella Mai Lyrics
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Since the day that I was born
I been looking out for love
But never really quite found the one
They say practice makes perfect
I know I deserve it
Sometimes we should do it for fun
Baby when I clock up, I can't wait
Promise this time won't go to waste
For all we put up now
I won't let your love down
I know we're not too far away
Ayy, ayy
Why you always take so long to call me?
Know I gotta wake up in the mornin'
You know every second adds up to a minute
Need 10,000 hours
We can be so in love
Don't stop, I'm counting them up
Run the clock, I be counting them up
We can be so in love
You know every second adds up to a minute
Need 10,000 hours
We can be so in love
I've been right and I've been wrong
I've been high and I've been low
But this time I know it's for sure
'Cause I'm right where I belong
Yeah we're only getting stronger
Feels good to be down in my soul
Baby when I clock up, I can't wait
Promise this time won't go to waste
For all we put up now
I won't let your love down
I know we're not too far away
Ayy, ayy
Why you always take so long to call me?
Know I gotta wake up in the mornin'
You know every second adds up to a minute
Need 10,000 hours
We can be so in love
Don't stop, I'm counting them up
Run the clock, I be counting them up
We can be so in love
You know every second adds up to a minute
Need 10,000 hours
There's no time for us holding out
'Cause this love is profound
Let the clock go around
Let the clock go around
Love is best when built from the ground
To your heart I am bound
Let the clock go around
Let the clock go around
Why you always take so long to call me?
Know I gotta wake up in the mornin'
You know every second adds up to a minute
Need 10,000 hours
We can be so in love
Don't stop, I'm counting them up
Run the clock, I be counting them up
We can be so in love
You know every second adds up to a minute
Need 10,000 hours
Ella Mai's song "10,000 Hours" talks about the search for love and the importance of putting in time and effort into making a relationship work. The song starts with a proclamation of love that has been searched for since birth, but never seems to be found. The idea of practice making perfect is introduced and it is suggested that perhaps relationships should be approached with more of a sense of fun. The chorus repeats the idea that every second counts towards building love and that it takes 10,000 hours to build something sustainable that can survive anything.
The second verse of the song is about past experiences of highs and lows and the realization that this time it is right. The lyrics suggest that this love is grounded and pure and that it feels good. The song ends with a plea for communication and a repetition of the idea that the clock is ticking and every second counts.
The song's message is about the need for time and commitment in a relationship. It suggests that love is not something that just happens, but something that needs to be built and worked on. The use of the phrase "10,000 hours" comes from the idea that it takes 10,000 hours of practice to master anything, and that love is no different.
Line by Line Meaning
Mustard on the beat, hoe!
Opening line stating the producer of the track
Since the day that I was born
I been looking out for love
But never really quite found the one
They say practice makes perfect
I know I deserve it
Sometimes we should do it for fun
Talking about the search for true love, the importance of practice, and the enjoyment of the process
Baby when I clock up I can't wait
Promise this time won't go to waste
For all we put up now
I won't let your love down
I know we're not too far away
Ayy, ayy
Expressing excitement and commitment to the relationship, promising not to let the other person down
Why you always take so long to call me?
Know I gotta wake up in the mornin'
You know every second adds up to a minute
Need 10,000 hours
We can be so in love
Don't stop, I'm counting them up
Run the clock, I be counting them up
We can be so in love
You know every second adds up to a minute
Need 10,000 hours
Asking why the other person takes so long to call, emphasizing the importance of time and dedication in building a strong relationship
I've been right and I've been wrong
I've been high and I've been low
But this time I know it's for sure
'Cause I'm right where I belong
Yeah we're only getting stronger
Feels good to be down in my soul
Reflecting on past mistakes and experiences, but feeling confident and content in the current relationship
There's no time for us holding out
'Cause this love is profound
Let the clock go around
Let the clock go around
Love is best when built from the ground
To your heart I am bound
Let the clock go around
Let the clock go around
Stressing the need to let go of reservations and fully commit to the relationship, emphasizing that true love takes time to build
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Samuel Roman, Jordan Holt, Dijon Isaiah Mcfarlane, Ella Mai, Rachel Derrus, David Brown, Charles A. Hinshaw
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@delaneyrae7
LYRICS
Since the day that I was born
I been looking out for love
But never really quite found the one
They say practice makes perfect
I know I deserve it
Sometimes you should do it for fun
Baby when I clock up I can't wait
Promise this time won't go to waste
For all we put up now I won't let your love down
I know we're not too far away, ay, ayyy
Why you always take so long to call me?
Know I gotta wake up in the morning
You know every second adds up to a minute
Need 10,000 hours
We can be so in love
Don't stop I'm counting them up
Round the clock I be counting them up
We can be so in love
You know every second adds up to a minute
Need 10,000 hours
We can be so in love
I've been right and I've been wrong
I've been high and I've been low
But this time I know it's for sure
Cause I'm right where I belong
Yeah we're only getting stronger
Feels good to be down in my soul
Baby when I clock up I can't wait
Promise this time won't go to waste
For all we put up now I won't let your love down
I know we're not too far away, ay, ayyy
Why you always take so long to call me?
Know I gotta wake up in the morning
You know every second adds up to a minute
Need 10,000 hours
We can be so in love
Don't stop I'm counting them up
Round the clock I be counting them up
We can be so in love
You know every second adds up to a minute
Need 10,000 hours
We could be so in love
There's no time for us holding out
Cause this love is profound
Let the clock go round, let the clock go round
Love is best when built from the ground
To your heart I am bound
Let the clock go round, let the clock go round
Why you always take so long to call me?
Know I gotta wake up in the morning
You know every second, every second
Adds up to a minute, every minute
Need 10,000 hours
We could be so in love
Dont stop I'm counting them up
Round the clock I be counting them up
We can be so in love
You know every second adds up to a minute
Need 10,000 hours
We could be so in love.
@mintfaceshawty
she always has the best beats 😍 sooo smooth
@1987jocj1113
jada butler lawdd yess
@sharg1778
Jada Butler yess i love Dj Mustard!
@misst3116
Jada Butler that’s all dj mustard
@Mysticmancares
I'm old school, this lady takes me back to a time when you could sing every word, lyric in public and around all types of folks. She and artist like her are wonderfully gifted in a way that shows it's ok and we all can be in our feelings.
@larethiaprince-woods9664
What you know about dat??? How young are you???lol
@PraveenSriram
I was born on October 6, 1983 and will turn 39 years old this year
@HoneyBee1980
Exactly how I feel about Ella Mai’s music 🎶
@ToBad4U1000
She’s getting the recognition she deserves. Just what this generation needs . 😘
@starshine6472
She has such a simple, genuine look in her videos--it's so refreshing! She's managed to not let the producer execs turn her into a rubber-stamp hip-hop icon.