Lorely's stage name was inspired by a tarot card reading she did with a friend: “The first card he pulled out was an Empress card and I was like, 'It's me, I am Empress.' [...] the Empress card is connected to fertility and mothering and strength. It's kind of nice to have those feelings.”
On April 2, 2013, her bilingual 4-track EP, "Systems" was released via Double Denim/Terrible Records in the UK & North America respectively. Since the release of her EP, she's showcased at SXSW, Iceland Airwaves and Pitchfork's Summer Music Festival and toured as a support act with the likes of Jamie Liddell, Jungle, Kimbra and Florence and The Machine.
"Water Water", the first single off her debut full-length Me was released on April 14, 2015. She has also released a Spanish-language version of the track, 'Agua Agua' "so that her mother listens to her music. Rodriguez's debut album Me, which she self-produced and recorded in Mexico was released on September 11, 2015 via XL Recordings/Terrible.
During 2017, Rodriguez released a standalone single, Go to Hell on July 12. 2017 via Terrible. She also featured on two singles for LA producers, DJDS with the billboard-charting "Why Don't You Come On" additionally featuring El Paso R&B singer, Khalid and a cover of Lana Del Rey's Lust for Life single, Love released August 29, 2017 and December 1, 2017 respectively through Loma Vista for their third studio album "Big Wave More Fire". On April 11, 2018, double single "Trust Me Baby / In Dreams" premiered on Zane Lowe's Apple Music "Beats 1" radio show and released via Terrible. The former was co-produced by Cole M.G.N.
Rodriguez's sophomore album, "Us" was officially released on October 19, 2018.
I Don't Even Smoke Weed
Empress Of Lyrics
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Forgot that we overthink
You showed me how to be
Told me that I flee
When things are new to me
I don't even smoke weed
It gives me anxiety
But when I'm with you
Care what people think
I'm in the palm of your hand
Eating out the palm of your hand
I don't always know what to say
But you always understand
I'm in the palm of your hand
Eating out the palm of your hand
I don't always know what to say
But you always understand
Shock, shock
We have nowhere to be
We lost track obsessively
I miss you when you're gone
Although it's never long
It's still a marathon
I fuck up everything
Find myself embarrassing
You don't seem to mind
Just as long as I'm
Honest every time
I'm in the palm of your hand
Eating out the palm of your hand (Shock)
I don't always know what to say
But you always understand (Shock)
I'm in the palm of your hand
Eating out the palm of your hand (Shock)
I don't always know what to say
But you always understand
Shock, shock, shock
Shock, shock
In Empress Of's song "I Don't Even Smoke Weed," the main character in the lyrics is deeply infatuated with someone. The opening line sets the stage for the story - the characters have had too much to drink and are in a state of carefree intoxication. They forgot about their usual troubles and are living in the moment, which is a rare occurrence for the singer. The person they are with was able to show them how to be present and not let their thoughts control them. The singer also reveals their anxiety with smoking weed, but in the presence of their adored partner, they feel relaxed and unburdened from other people's opinions.
The chorus repeats the phrase, "I'm in the palm of your hand," indicating the singer's feeling of being entirely under their lover's control. They don't always know what to say, but their partner can always understand them. They don't have anywhere else to be, and they've lost track of time. When their love interest is gone, they miss them, but they still feel safe and more at ease because they can be themselves around them. The outro highlights a moment of shock, as the strong emotions have taken over the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
We had too much to drink
We consumed an excess of alcohol
Forgot that we overthink
Our tendency to overanalyze was diminished
You showed me how to be
You taught me a new way of living
Told me that I flee
You made me realize my habit of escaping
When things are new to me
In situations that I'm not accustomed to
I don't even smoke weed
I do not consume marijuana
It gives me anxiety
It causes me to feel nervousness
But when I'm with you
When I'm around you
I'm too careless to
I'm in a state of carelessness
Care what people think
I am unconcerned with the opinions of others
I'm in the palm of your hand
I am under your complete control
Eating out the palm of your hand
I am willingly following and obeying you
I don't always know what to say
I am often at a loss for words
But you always understand
You always comprehend my words and actions
We have nowhere to be
We have no particular place to go
We lost track obsessively
We got carried away with our thoughts to a point of losing focus
I miss you when you're gone
I feel lonely when you're not around
Although it's never long
Even if it's only for a short time
It's still a marathon
It's still a long and tiring journey
I fuck up everything
I tend to make mistakes and ruin everything
Find myself embarrassing
I feel ashamed of myself
You don't seem to mind
You appear not to be bothered by it
Just as long as I'm
Provided that I'm
Honest every time
Completely truthful every time
Shock, shock
An interjection indicating surprise
Shock, shock, shock
Repeated interjection indicating further surprise
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Jeremy Malvin, Lorely Rodriguez, Miguel Barros Lara
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Andres Argueta
she’s so freaking talented and underrated it makes me v mad 😤👊🏻
Allen Love
I know right! I domt think shes too underrated. She has a very loyal following. Be nice if it was bigger.
Janice Grailmer
Ikr
WhitbyRdSoldier
Hold onto that while she starts selling out venues and you gotta fight for tickets...
cuervito
QUEEN OF NOT SMOKING WEED
Janice Grailmer
Cuervo Nunca Llora empress of not smoking weed
Janice Grailmer
Cuervo Nunca Llora yep
ah dayum
I have been listening since 'systems' her voice is so magical, and i am so happy she is making more music and collaborating with other artists. such an angel <3
Mikey Buchanan
Get out of my head! The lyrics are so relatable. Been listening to this at least once (ok, twice) a day since it was out on Spotify. Loving the Pete Burns vibes and honesty.
fuckle
thank you for soundtracking my adolescence tía