At the age of sixteen, Esthero moved from small town Harriston, Ontario on her own to Toronto, where she began singing at open-mic nights, a journey that in 1997 led to a meeting with the president of EMI Publishing Canada, whom she charmed so well during their first meeting that without hearing her sing a single note he was moved to set up and finance recording sessions with Doc, a guitarist and studio engineer. Their debut album, Breath from Another, was released to critical acclaim in 1998 and is widely seen as one of the more accessible albums of the trip-hop genre.
Though she remained active following the moderate success of the debut album, featuring on tracks by such artists as Nelly Furtado and The Black Eyed Peas, it would take over 7 years for a proper follow-up to be released (due to a confluence of factors that included a lengthy creative process, the closure of the WORK record label and marketing delays) in the form of 2005's Wikked Lil Grrrls, an album that crossed genre boundaries with its heavy debt to jazz and hip-hop. The album was preceded in 2004 by a pair of EPs, The O.G. Bitch Remixes (with the title song reaching Number 1 on the Billboard Dance Chart) and We R In Need of a Musical Revolution, which served as a preview of the full length album.
After the release of Wikked Lil Grrrls, Esthero devoted an increasing amount of time to songwriting and production, with her work featuring on albums by Brandy and Kanye West (most prominently on West's single Love Lockdown).
2012 saw the release of Esthero's third full-length album, Everything is Expensive (Universal Music Canada), preceded by the release of Never Gonna Let You Go as the lead single and video. The album was partially funded through a campaign on PledgeMusic in which backers could choose from exclusives such as artwork by the singer. Everything is Expensive debuted on Billboard's Heatseeker chart at #13.
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Crash
Esthero Lyrics
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Hold your breath and fall apart
You made a simple mistake
And now you're praying for a better heart
Some of us make our own beds
We can't afford to lay in them
Remember I always have said
'Cause I don't wanna crash, now I'm afraid
That I'm going nowhere way too fast
And I can't hear what you say
I'm in a conversation with my past
And maybe you wasn't the brave
So much the praising what it got me through
And somehow the path that I've paved
Just keeps leading me to you
But I don't wanna crash now
Don't wanna crash now
I shouldn't ever be afraid to lay you down
I just wanna hold you in my arms again
If only for a moment I could have you here
Lady, I would never let you go
'Cause I don't wanna crash now
I don't wanna crash now
Come on in the sun
When you're scared, can face it down
'Cause here I am, you will not be alone
Keep facing the sun
You'll reach it one day
Blame it on the back
'Til you can watch with me
And you mean to be free
And when the sun goes down
There's still tomorrow
Don't you be afraid
To let your sorrow breathe
Your strength is all you need
Did you ever know you were the one?
'Cause I can hardly even tell
The song "Crash" by Esthero is a powerful ballad about the fear of failure and the desire to hold onto someone despite the risks involved. The first verse speaks of a moment of weakness where the singer has "crashed down on the floor" and feels like they're falling apart. They made a mistake and are now hoping for a better heart. The chorus expresses a fear of crashing again, of going nowhere too fast, and being stuck in a conversation with ghosts from the past. The second verse talks about the singer's reluctance to let go of someone who might be bad for them, someone who they feel keeps leading them back to them, even though they don't want to crash again. The bridge encourages the listener to face their fears and keep moving towards the sun, not to be afraid of tomorrow or to let their sorrow breathe.
The lyrics are rich with emotion and vulnerability, and Esthero's vocals are stunning as she conveys the uncertainty and longing in the song. One possible interpretation of the song is that it is about the difficulty of leaving a toxic relationship or emotional pattern, even when you know it's not good for you. The singer is torn between the desire for safety and comfort and the fear of getting hurt again. The song could also be interpreted as a more general message about the importance of facing your fears and moving forward, even when it's scary.
Line by Line Meaning
Crashed down on the floor
Feeling defeated and helpless by a mistake made
Hold your breath and fall apart
Battling overwhelming emotions and feeling like everything has fallen apart
You made a simple mistake
Regret over a small error made that has caused distress and difficulties
And now you're praying for a better heart
Hoping for a change of heart to prevent future mistakes or misfortunes
Some of us make our own beds
Taking responsibility for one's own actions and decisions
We can't afford to lay in them
Unable to bear the consequences of one's choices and actions
Remember I always have said
Recalling a previous warning or advice given
You should leave me alone
Acknowledging the difficulty of a situation and the potential damage that may occur by staying together
'Cause I don't wanna crash, now I'm afraid
Fear of failure and desire to avoid making mistakes
That I'm going nowhere way too fast
Feeling lost and uncertain about the future
And I can't hear what you say
Being consumed by one's own thoughts and emotions and unable to focus on the words of others
I'm in a conversation with my past
Unable to let go of past experiences and mistakes, and thus these experiences continue to affect one's present and future
And maybe you wasn't the brave
Doubting the courage and motives of someone else
So much the praising what it got me through
Reflecting on past struggles and the lessons learned from them
And somehow the path that I've paved
Realizing that the journey taken and experiences gained have led to where one is now, regardless of any missteps or wrong turns taken along the way
Just keeps leading me to you
Despite past experiences and struggles, one is drawn back to someone or something that they can't shake
But I don't wanna crash now
Desire to avoid future failures or setbacks
Don't wanna crash now
Reiterate the desire to succeed and avoid making mistakes
I shouldn't ever be afraid to lay you down
Overcoming fear or hesitation to pursue someone or take a risk in a relationship
I just wanna hold you in my arms again
Desire to feel close and connected with someone from the past
If only for a moment I could have you here
Wishing for a brief reunion or encounter with this person
Lady, I would never let you go
Expressing a deep affection or attachment to someone, and willingness to hold onto them tightly
Come on in the sun
Encouragement to move forward and embrace a brighter future
When you're scared, can face it down
Encouragement to confront and overcome fear and challenges
'Cause here I am, you will not be alone
Promise of companionship and support through difficult times
Keep facing the sun
Continuing to strive and work towards a better future
You'll reach it one day
Belief in one's ability to achieve success and happiness in the future
Blame it on the back
Acknowledging the hardships and struggles of the past, but not letting them hold one back from progress
'Til you can watch with me
Striving towards a point of eventual success and stability, where one can look back on their journey with pride and satisfaction
And you mean to be free
Desire to break free from past mistakes and limitations, and to pursue a new path
And when the sun goes down
Acknowledgment of the darker and more difficult times in life
There's still tomorrow
Optimism for the future and the possibilities it holds
Don't you be afraid
Encouragement to overcome fear and take chances
To let your sorrow breathe
Permission to acknowledge and process negative emotions and experiences
Your strength is all you need
Reminding oneself of their personal power and the ability to overcome difficulties
Did you ever know you were the one?
Questioning whether a specific person or thing was the source of personal strength or motivation
'Cause I can hardly even tell
Uncertainty or confusion regarding the answer to the previous question
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jenny-Bea Englishman, Jonah Johnson, Joshua Lopez, Sean Nelson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@esthero
Here are the real lyrics:
Crash down on the floor, hold your breath and fall apart.
You made a simple mistake and now you're paying for it with your heart.
Some of us make our own beds but we can't afford to lay in them
Remember I always have said you should leave me alone
Cause I don't wanna crash now I'm afraid that I'm going nowhere way too fast
And I can't hear what you say, I'm in a conversation with my past
Well maybe I wasn't that brave so much as brazen but it got me through
And somehow the path that I pave just keeps leading me to you.... But I don't wanna crash now.
Shoulda never been afraid to lay you down
I just wanna hold you in my arms again
If only for a moment I could have you here
Lady, I would never let you go
But I don't wanna crash now, no way
Come on in the sun, when you're scared then face it down.
Cause here I am in your love, in your love.
Keep facing the sun you'll reach it one day
Baby don't look back til you get what you need
And you need to be free
@JustPlayinYT
Here's a tip for those who hear songs on Shows and want to know what they are.
This is just what I do though it's nowhere near the best way.
1st Way) Search [Series Name] OST, it's good if you know the season it'll probably make it easier for you. If you've got some sort of service the 'Info' button will likely tell you all of this info.
2nd Way) Listen to a chunk of the lyrics(it's not always the chorus that plays.) and write it or type it memorize it. Google [Written/Typed Lyrics] Lyrics, and you'll likely get results that have the song you're looking for.
If it's an instrumental...the 1st way will probably suit you better, if not...I can't help lol.
@sophiar6996
Crashed down on the floor, hold your breath and fall apart.
You made a simple mistake and now you're paying for it with your heart.
Some of us make our own beds, but we can't afford to lay in them.
Remember I always have said you should leave me alone.
'Cause I don't wanna crash now I'm afraid, that I'm going nowhere way too fast.
And I can't hear what you say, I'm in a conversation with my past.
And maybe I wasn't that brave, so much as brazen but it got me through.
And somehow the path that I've paved just keeps leading me to you.
But I don't wanna crash now.
I don't wanna crash now.
I shouldn't have been afraid to let you down, I just wanna hold you in my arm again.
If only for a moment I could have you here, lady, I would never let you go.
'Cause I don't wanna crash now, no oh.
I don't wanna crash now, no way.
Come on in the sun,
When you're scared, and facin' down.
'Cause here I am, in front of you, and you will not, be alone.
Keep facing the sun you'll reach it one day,
Baby don't look back 'til you get what you need
And you need to be free.
And when the sun rolls down there's still tomorrow,
Don't you be afraid to let your sorrow breathe,
Your strength is all you need.
Did you ever know you were the one?
'Cause I could hardly even tell.
@ladydevildog8946
Crashed down on the floor, hold your breath and fall apart.
You made a simple mistake and now you're paying for it with your heart.
Some of us make our own beds, but we can't afford to lay in them.
Remember I always have said you should leave me alone.
'Cause I don't wanna crash now I'm afraid, that I'm going nowhere way too fast.
And I can't hear what you say, I'm in a conversation with my past.
And maybe is wasn't brave, so much as brazen but it got me through.
And somehow the path that I've paved just keeps leading me to you.
But I don't wanna crash now, mm mm.
I don't wanna crash now, mm mm mm.
I shouldn't have been afraid to let you down, I just wanna hold you in my arm again.
If only for a moment I could have you here, lady, I would never let you go.
'Cause I don't wanna crash now, no oh.
I don't wanna crash now, no way.
Come on in the sun,
When you're scared, and facin' down.
'Cause here I am, in front of you, and you will not, be alone.
Keep facing the sun you'll reach it one day,
Baby don't look back 'til you get what you need
And you need to be free.
And when the sun rolls down there's still tomorrow,
Don't you be afraid to let your sorrow breathe,
Your strength is all you need.
Did you ever know you were the one?
'Cause I could hardly even tell.
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Joshua Lopez / Sean Nelson / Jonah Johnson / Jenny Englishman
Crash lyrics © Reservoir Media Music, Larry Leron Music, Stinky Minky
@authornicolegreen4373
Crashed down on the floor, hold your breath and fall apart.
You made a simple mistake and now you’re praying for a better heart.
Some of us make our own beds, we can’t afford to lay in them.
Remember I always have said you should leave me alone.
‘Cause I don’t wanna crash, now I’m afraid
That I’m going nowhere way too fast.
And I can’t hear what you say, I’m in a conversation with my past.
And maybe you wasn’t the brave, so much the praising what it got me through.
And somehow the path that I’ve paved just keeps leading me to you.
But I don’t wanna crash now,
Don’t wanna crash now.
I shouldn’t ever be afraid to lay you down,
I just wanna hold you in my arms again.
If only for a moment I could have you here.
Lady, I would never let you go.
‘Cause I don’t wanna crash now,
I don’t wanna crash now.
Come on in the sun,
When you’re scared, can face it down.
‘Cause here I am, you will not be alone.
Keep facing the sun, you’ll reach it one day,
Bame it on the back ‘till you can watch with me
And you mean to be free.
And when the sun goes down, there’s still tomorrow,
Don’t you be afraid to let your sorrow breathe.
Your strength is all you need.
Did you ever know you were the one?
‘Cause I can hardly even tell.
@allisonturner3058
Heard it on Criminal Minds and fell in love with it within seconds- Awesome!
@maddimiller49
Same
@daleburlison7132
I heard it on criminal minds also..so beautiful
@simplyshylah
Criminal Minds is why I looked it up, too! So beautiful. 💕
@Dessie1928
Me, too! Love it!
@Mellowyroses
Same for me
@sandrazugec3109
This is beautyful,i've cried when i saw the scene on criminal minds with Tara and that sad mother..i can't believe that the best songs are so hard to find.
But still..love it!💙
@NeilsonMckenzie
Being Mary Jane... That Soundtrack Is Pure Gold Baby...
@NARUTO5195
The Scene With Tara On Criminal Minds Made Me Cry At The End
@claudianorwood1133
Thank you
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