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.
Just The Same
Empress Of Lyrics
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I want you on top of me like a paperweight
Don't be too busy for me, its a Saturday
I like to give you a hard time, hope that's okay, (Hope that's okay)
I memorize your voice and every single phrase
We never grew out of that "too much PDA"
The genesis of all this started in the rain
Just the same
Say something
Say you see me
Like I see you
If you believe me
I'll believe you
Just the same
Whisper something to me, make my heat beat race
I can't concentrate with your arms round my waist
Forget your other obligations, it can wait
I like to be your main priority, first place
We learned all about each other it took one day
I know most everything you love and hate
The genesis of all this started in the rain
I hope it grows into a forest just the same, just the same
Say something
Say you see me
Like I see you
If you believe me
I'll believe you
Try to count each star in the sky
If you're gonna ask me how much I
Love you, its the same
Just the same
Just the same
Just the same
Just the same
Just the same
Just the same
Just the same
Just the same
Just the same
Just the same
Just the same
Try to count each star in the sky
If you're gonna ask me how much I
Love you, its the same
Just the same
Say something
Say you see me (Just the same)
Like I see you (Just the same)
If you believe me (Just the same)
I'll believe you
Try to count each star in the sky
If you're gonna ask me how much I
Love you, its the same
Just the same
Just the same
Just the same
Just the same
Love you, its the same
Just the same
Just the same
Just the same
The song "Just the Same" by Empress Of is an ode to a lover. The singer expresses how their partner's body provides a sense of comfort and safety, and they want to be physically close ("on top of me like a paper weight"). The singer asks for their partner's attention, admitting they like to give them a hard time. However, they know each other intimately, having memorized each other's voices and phrases. The relationship began in the rain and the singer hopes it "grows into a forest". The song ends with a repetition of "Just the same", emphasizing the consistency and stability of the love they share.
Line by Line Meaning
Something about your body makes me feel so safe
Your presence makes me feel secure and protected.
I want you on top of me like a paperweight
I want you to be close and grounding, like a paperweight on top of important papers.
Don't be too busy for me, its a Saturday
I hope you can spare some time for me, especially since it is the weekend.
I like to give you a hard time, hope that's okay, (Hope that's okay)
I enjoy teasing you, I hope it doesn't bother you too much.
I memorize your voice and every single phrase
I pay close attention to you and remember every word you say.
We never grew out of that "too much PDA"
We still enjoy public displays of affection and haven't become more reserved over time.
The genesis of all this started in the rain
Our relationship began during a rainy day or in difficult circumstances.
I hope it grows into a forest, just the same
I hope our relationship grows and flourishes, remaining unchanged.
Say something
Please speak to me.
Say you see me
Let me know that you acknowledge my existence.
Like I see you
The way I perceive and view you.
If you believe me
If you trust me.
I'll believe you
I will trust you in return.
Whisper something to me, make my heart beat race
Speak softly and intimately to me, stirring up feelings of excitement and passion.
I can't concentrate with your arms round my waist
I am distracted and absorbed by your embrace.
Forget your other obligations, it can wait
Put aside other responsibilities for now, they can be dealt with later.
I like to be your main priority, first place
I want to be the most important person in your life.
We learned all about each other it took one day
We got to know each other very quickly, in just one day.
I know most everything you love and hate
I am well aware of your likes and dislikes.
Try to count each star in the sky
A grand and impossible task, demonstrating the depth and magnitude of love.
If you're gonna ask me how much I
If you are curious about how much I love you.
Love you, its the same
My love for you remains unchanged.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Cole Greif Neill, Jerome Potter, Lorely Rodriguez, Samuel Griesemer
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