In 2015 Era gained success with her song "Njo si ti" with over a million views on YouTube in a week. Her first duo featuring well-known Kosovo rapper Ledri Vula, "Shumë pis", became a summer hit.
In January 2016, Istrefi began achieving international attention due to the release of her single "BonBon", which drew comparisons to the work of Sia and Rihanna. Following the single's success, she was signed to American record labels Sony Music Entertainment, RCA Records, and Ultra Music in February 2016.
Purpose
Era Istrefi Lyrics
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What up, what up with you, boy?
What up with acting so coy?
I'm reading you like a book
I can tell how you feel
You wanna love me so good
Come in the mood like you should
Better prove how you feel
Like, all night, all night, all night long
All night long, I know what you want
All my, all my, all my love
All my love, I know what you want
Sorry, my mistake
If you think you're meant for me
Sorry, what can I say?
I didn't do it on purpose
I guess I got what you need
But if you're gonna make it worth it
Work it for me
I didn't do it on purpose
I guess you like what you see
But if you're gonna make it worth it
Work it for me
Oh, yeah
No, no
Oh, yeah
No, no
Oh, yeah
So what you gonna do now?
You took the words outta your mouth
You got your eyes on my lips
Beggin' to pull me in
I woke up looking this good
But I didn't do it for you
You want your hands on my hips
Why don't you pull me in?
Like, all night, all night, all night long
All night long, I know what you want
All my, all my, all my love
All my love, I know what you want
Sorry, my mistake
If you think you're meant for me
Sorry, what can I say?
(I didn't do it on-)
I didn't do it on purpose
I guess I got what you need
But if you're gonna make it worth it
Work it for me
I didn't do it on purpose
I guess you like what you see
But if you're gonna make it worth it
Work it for me
Oh, yeah
I didn't do it on purpose
No, no
Oh, yeah
No, no
Oh, yeah
The lyrics to Era Istrefi’s song Purpose talk about being desired by a man who has been acting coy and not expressing his true feelings. The singer can read him like a book and knows that he wants to love her, but he needs to prove it to her. She acknowledges the fact that she woke up looking good, but didn’t do it for him. He wants to pull her in, but she wants him to work for it. The song is a female empowerment anthem that tells men to step up their game if they want to be with a strong and independent woman.
Throughout the song, Era Istrefi repeats the phrase “I didn’t do it on purpose,” which can be interpreted in two ways. Firstly, it could mean that she didn’t intentionally lead the man on, but he interpreted her actions as an invitation to pursue her. Secondly, it could be interpreted as saying that she is not intentionally looking for a relationship but is open to love if the right person comes along. The song also has a catchy beat that blends pop, reggae, and electronic music.
Line by Line Meaning
What up, what up with you, boy?
What's going on with you, boy?
What up with acting so coy?
Why are you acting so shy or reserved?
I'm reading you like a book
I understand your motives and emotions very clearly
I can tell how you feel
I know what you are feeling
You wanna love me so good
You desire to love me very passionately
Come in the mood like you should
Get into the right mood for this situation
If you want more than a look
If you desire more than just looking at me
Better prove how you feel
You need to demonstrate how you feel
All night long, I know what you want
I know exactly what you desire all night long
All my love, I know what you want
I know exactly what you desire from my love
Sorry, my mistake
I apologize for my error
If you think you're meant for me
If you believe we are meant to be together
Sorry, what can I say?
I don't know what to say to make it right
I didn't do it on purpose
I didn't intentionally do it
I guess I got what you need
I think I have what you want
But if you're gonna make it worth it
But if you want it to be worthwhile
Work it for me
Put in the effort for me
So what you gonna do now?
What are you going to do next?
You took the words outta your mouth
You said what you wanted to say without being asked
You got your eyes on my lips
You are staring at my lips
Beggin' to pull me in
Desperately wanting to kiss me
I woke up looking this good
I naturally look this good when I wake up
But I didn't do it for you
But my good looks are not for you to admire
You want your hands on my hips
You are eager to touch my hips
Why don't you pull me in?
Why don't you make a move and bring me close to you?
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Guy James Robin, Era Istrefi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Vaibhav Dang
Jonas Blue Lyrics
"Purpose"
(feat. Era Istrefi)
What up, what up with you, boy?
What up with acting so coy?
I'm reading you like a book
I can tell how you feel
You wanna love me so good
Come in the mood like you should
If you want more than a look
Better prove how you feel
Like, all night, all night, all night long
All night long, I know what you want
All my, all my, all my love
All my love, I know what you want
Sorry, my mistake
If you think you're meant for me
Sorry, what can I say?
I didn't do it on purpose
I guess I got what you need
But if you're gonna make it worth it
Work it for me
I didn't do it on purpose
I guess you like what you see
But if you're gonna make it worth it
Work it for me
Oh, yeah
No, no
Oh, yeah
No, no
Oh, yeah
So what you gonna do now?
You took the words outta your mouth
You got your eyes on my lips
Beggin' to pull me in
I woke up looking this good
But I didn't do it for you
You want your hands on my hips
Why don't you pull me in?
Like, all night, all night, all night long
All night long, I know what you want
All my, all my, all my love
All my love, I know what you want
Sorry, my mistake
If you think you're meant for me
Sorry, what can I say?
(I didn't do it on..)
I didn't do it on purpose
I guess I got what you need
But if you're gonna make it worth it
Work it for me
I didn't do it on purpose
I guess you like what you see
But if you're gonna make it worth it
Work it for me
Oh, yeah
I didn't do it on purpose
No, no
Oh, yeah
No, no
Oh, yeah
The Vibe Guide
Who came here for Era? 🙏
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Houssem
And Jonas
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All of us
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TooBoredToComeUpWithAUsername
She is truly a sensation, expect to see her on the top of the charts really soon!
Benjamin Blackburn
She is the singer of the moment
Benjamin Blackburn
Jonas Blue is good
Benjamin Blackburn
Why not Era Istrefi and David Guetta