His debut album, 'Replay', came out on 4 June 2010. Although follow-up singles "Solo" and "So Big" couldn't quite reach the same success, bringing up fan concerns that Iyaz had peaked too early, they also received extensive radio airplay. After performing and collaborating with other artists such as Big Time Rush and Mann, a second album release was expected in late 2013 but has unfortunately been delayed.
Iyaz is known for making lilting reggae-infused R&B melodies inspired by island shorties, wireless romance, and the anguish of unrequited love. The 26-year-old singer, songwriter, and rapper has aimed to strike a balance between radio-friendliness and finding his own voice. His fans eagerly anticipate his sophomore work.
There You Are
Iyaz Lyrics
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You come over so I won't be alone
You canceled an engagement with your friends
I cherish every single second that we spend
And I can count on you to never let me down
You tell me that you love me without making a sound
And I can't help the way I feel when you are around
And I thought I'll never love again but now I say
There you are (there you are, you are, you are, you are, you are)
There you are
When the times got hard they said you'll leave
Turns out you were the only one that stood by me
There you are (there you are, you are, you are, you are, you are)
There you are
It's funny how them other guys checking you
And saying I can't do the things they can do
But I got something they can never get
And this will be around even when money ain't
And I can count on you to never let me down
You tell me that you love me without making a sound
And I can't help the way I feel when you are around
Cause when the sun comes out on a rainy day
And I thought I'll never love again but now I say
There you are (there you are, you are, you are, you are, you are)
There you are
When the times got hard they said you'll leave
Turns out you were the only one that stood by me
There you are (there you are, you are, you are, you are, you are)
There you are
And I can count on you to never let me down
You tell me that you love me without making a sound
And I can't help the way I feel when you are around
Cause when the sun comes out on a rainy day
And I thought I'll never love again but now I say
There you are (there you are, you are, you are, you are, you are)
There you are
When the times got hard they said you'll leave
Turns out you were the only one that stood by me
There you are (there you are, you are, you are, you are, you are)
There you are
Iyaz's song There You Are is a beautiful tribute to a person, who stands by his side through thick and thin. The lyrics depict the trust and faith that he has in this individual, who comes to keep him company when he is feeling low. The opening lyrics, "When my days are dark and my nights are cold, You come over so I won't be alone", describe the loneliness and despair that the artist feels when left to his own devices. However, the arrival of this person, whom he cherishes deeply, brings a ray of sunshine in his life.
Further, the lyrics acknowledge the sacrifices that this person makes for him, as described by the line, "You canceled an engagement with your friends". It is a moment of realization for the artist that someone is willing to prioritize him above their own plans, which strengthens the bond between them. Through his words "And I can count on you to never let me down, You tell me that you love me without making a sound", the artist conveys the deep trust and love that he has for this friend. In his presence, the artist feels protected and secure, and every moment spent together is cherished by him.
Overall, Iyaz's song, There You Are, carries a powerful message of gratitude and celebrates the value of true friendship. It portrays the essence of friendship, which is to step in when times are tough and to provide unwavering support to the one in need.
Line by Line Meaning
When my days are dark and my nights are cold
You are there for me when I am feeling low and alone
You come over so I won't be alone
You make the effort to spend time with me and make me feel loved
You canceled an engagement with your friends
You put me first, even when it means missing out on other plans
I cherish every single second that we spend
I value every moment we have together and appreciate your presence in my life
And I can count on you to never let me down
I trust you completely and know you will always be there for me
You tell me that you love me without making a sound
Your actions speak louder than words and I feel your love in every moment we share
And I can't help the way I feel when you are around
Being with you makes me feel happy, loved, and complete
Cause when the sun comes out on a rainy day
You bring brightness and happiness into my life, even during difficult times
And I thought I'll never love again but now I say
You have helped me heal from past hurts and shown me that love is possible again
There you are (there you are, you are, you are, you are, you are)
You are always present in my life and I am grateful for that
When the times got hard they said you'll leave
Others doubted whether you would stick around when things got tough
Turns out you were the only one that stood by me
You proved everyone wrong and stayed by my side through the hard times
It's funny how them other guys checking you
Other men show interest in you, but they cannot offer what we have
And saying I can't do the things they can do
Others may try to compete with me, but I know our love is special and cannot be replicated
But I got something they can never get
Our connection and love cannot be matched by anyone else
And this will be around even when money ain't
Our love is not based on material possessions and will remain strong no matter what
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JONES KEIDRAN, JONATHAN ROTEM
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