They moved to New York to study theatre at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Their original plan was to pursue a career on Broadway, but they soon changed their mind and returned to music. After moving to Atlanta, Georgia in 2003, Monáe founded the Wondaland Arts Society with like-minded young artists, and made a couple of appearances on OutKast's 2006 album Idlewild, where they are featured on the songs "Call the Law" and "In Your Dreams".
By 2007, Monáe was ready to release her first solo work, titled Metropolis. It was originally conceived as a concept album in four parts, or suites, which were to be released through her website and mp3 download sites. After the release of the first part of the series, Metropolis Suite I of IV: The Chase in mid-2007, these plans were altered following them signing with Sean "Diddy" Combs' label, Bad Boy Records, later in the year. The label gave an official and physical release to the first suite in August 2008, which was retitled Metropolis: The Chase Suite (Special Edition) and included two new tracks. The EP was generally well-received by critics, gaining Monáe a 2009 Grammy nomination in the Best Urban/Alternative Performance for their single "Many Moons", festival appearances, and opening slots for the indie pop band Of Montreal. Monáe also toured as the opening act for band No Doubt on their summer 2009 tour.
In a November 2009 interview, Monáe revealed the title and concept behind her album The ArchAndroid. The second and third suites of Metropolis are combined into this full-length release, in which Monáe's alter-ego, Cindi Mayweather - also the protagonist of Metropolis: The Chase Suite - becomes a messiah-like figure to the android community of Metropolis.
Look Into My Eyes
Janelle Monáe Lyrics
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These eyes long to make you a perfect work of art
Fall in love with me only then you'll see
What these eyes have been planning for you
You lift my heart when I fly, good morning, good night
It's a brave new world dawning, a lover's fantasy
Look into my eyes, fall in love with me
And we'll both watch the sun kiss the sea
Fall in love with he, cross the golden sand
There's a road winding up into sun rays
There's a staircase winding down
Think of all the heavens that you've found
May our love be so bright and so true
May our love be so brave and so true
In Janelle Monáe's song Look Into My Eyes, the singer invites her lover to look deep into her eyes and let her hypnotize them. She longs to create a perfect work of art with her lover as the subject, and for them to fall in love with her. She promises that if they do, they will see what her eyes have been planning for them.
The song expresses Janelle's desire for a deep and meaningful connection with her partner. She wants to sweep them off their feet and create a fantasy world where they can love each other and watch the beauty of nature together. The lyrics also suggest the singer's confidence in her ability to mesmerize her lover with her eyes, and their power to bring the two of them closer together.
The use of metaphors in the lyrics, such as the sun kissing the sea and the road winding up into sun rays, adds to the romantic and dream-like quality of the song. Overall, Look Into My Eyes speaks to the desire for deep connection, passionate love, and the beauty that can be found in nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Look into my eyes, let them hypnotize
My eyes have the power to captivate you and make you lose yourself in them.
These eyes long to make you a perfect work of art
I want to make you a masterpiece of love using my mesmerizing eyes.
Fall in love with me only then you'll see
You need to love me to comprehend what I can do for you.
What these eyes have been planning for you
My eyes have been preparing something special for you.
You lift my heart when I fly, good morning, good night
You make me happy at all times, day or night.
It's a brave new world dawning, a lover's fantasy
We are about to embark on a romantic adventure in a world full of possibilities.
Look into my eyes, fall in love with me
You will fall in love with me by simply gazing into my eyes.
And we'll both watch the sun kiss the sea
We will enjoy an awe-inspiring sight together.
Fall in love with he, cross the golden sand
Love always involves challenges, but together we can overcome them.
There's a road winding up into sun rays
We have a bright future waiting for us.
There's a staircase winding down
Our relationship will have its ups and downs, but we will stick together no matter what.
Think of all the heavens that you've found
Reflect on all the beautiful things we've experienced together as a couple.
May our love be so bright and so true
I wish for our love to be genuine and radiant.
May our love be so brave and so true
I wish for our love to be courageous and authentic.
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: LAWRENCE RUSSELL BROWN, IRWIN LEVINE
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