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.
What an Experience
Janelle Monáe Lyrics
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Then we all just walk off in the rain
Even angels fight oh
And our wings just keep getting in the way
(Can't wait) Babe, I can't wait
(Too strong) Our love's so strong
(Feeling) So deep in my heart
(Can't wait) Baby don't wait
(Too strong) Love's too strong
(Feeling) I feel it all over
(All day long) And oh
What an experience
Can you feel it, feel it, feel it
Oh what an experience
Yeah, I can really, really feel it
Oh what an experience
Ooh can you feel it, feel it, feel it
Oh what an experience
Put your hand over my heart, oh
Yeah, the world's just made to fade
And all the parties someday blow away
But the memories come home, yeah they do
It's funny how they come back with a song
Yeah baby I can't wait, no no
(Too strong) This love is too strong
(Feeling) I can feel it all over
(Day long) Oh, baby I
(Can't wait) babe can't wait
(Too strong) Love's too strong
(Feeling) I can feel it all over
(All day long) And oh
What an experience
And I can really, really feel it
Oh what an experience
Ooh can you really really feel it,
Ooh what an experience
Hey I can really, really feel it
Oh what an experience
Put your hand over my heart, whoa whoa
Whoa whoa whoa
Oh whoa whoa
Whoa whoa whoa
Oh whoa whoa
(Whoa) Sweet, sweet wine won't you feel so fine
I'm drinking the love you pour into my life
Open my mind like a good red wine
The sun will dance until the sky don't shine
In my eyes see your eyes
You taking my body shake it left to right
In my life you're a good red wine
Yeah and you keep buzzing my mind
What an experience
Baby when I touch your heart can you really, really feel it
Oh what an experience
Ooh when I touch my heart I can really, really feel it
Oh what an experience
Baby when we're heart to heart I can really, really feel it
Oh what an experience oh, oh
Oh what an experience
Tell no lies, I can bear no lies
Thinking about you, thinking all the time
Red red wine, look into my eyes
All in all to make it all my life
Sweet sweet wine, so kind
Thinking about you make it all my life
Red red wine, look into my eyes
Thinking about you, thinking all the time
La la, la la, la la la,
La la la, la la la la,
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
Janelle Monáe's song "What an Experience" is a retro-sounding pop song that is steeped in nostalgia, love, and appreciation. The song talks about the experiences two people have had together, the feelings they have for each other, and the memories that linger long after a party has ended. The lyrics are full of metaphors such as "Even angels fight oh, and our wings just keep getting in the way," which suggest that even perfect beings have flaws and that sometimes those flaws get in the way of us reaching our goals.
The chorus "What an experience, can you feel it, feel it, feel it" is a celebration of life, love, and the joy of being alive. Monáe sings about the power of love, how it has the ability to change us, and how it is a force that should be embraced and celebrated. The song is also infused with elements of reggae music, which adds to its lively, upbeat feel.
In summary, "What an Experience" is a song about love, memories, and the joy of being alive. It encourages listeners to celebrate the good times, to cherish their loved ones, and to embrace the experiences that life brings.
Line by Line Meaning
We party every night
We enjoy ourselves by having parties every night.
Then we all just walk off in the rain
After the party, without regard to the weather, we just go home.
Even angels fight oh
Even those who are believed to be good, fight at times.
And our wings just keep getting in the way
But the angel's wings disrupt their lives and they can't keep moving forward.
Can't wait) Babe, I can't wait
I'm excited and can't wait for what's going to happen next.
(Too strong) Our love's so strong
Our love is too strong and intense.
(Feeling) So deep in my heart
I feel it passionately in my heart.
(Day long) Yeah, I've been feelin' it all day long
I've been feeling it strongly throughout the day.
(Can't wait) Baby don't wait
I'm excited and can't wait for what's going to happen next.
(Too strong) Love's too strong
Our love is too strong and intense.
(Feeling) I feel it all over
I feel the intensity of our love all over.
(All day long) And oh
And that intensity has lasted all day long.
What an experience
My life experiences have been amazing.
Can you feel it, feel it, feel it
Can you feel the intensity of our love?
Oh what an experience
Oh how amazing my life experiences have been.
Yeah, I can really, really feel it
Yes, I feel it passionately.
Put your hand over my heart, oh
Touch and feel the excitement of the love in my heart.
Yeah, the world's just made to fade
Everything in this world fades away.
And all the parties someday blow away
Even our parties will eventually end.
But the memories come home, yeah they do
But the memories of those parties always stay with us.
It's funny how they come back with a song
It's strange but often times memories come back through a song.
What an experience
My life experiences have been amazing.
And I can really, really feel it
I feel it passionately.
Ooh can you really really feel it,
Can you feel the intensity of our love?
Hey I can really, really feel it
Yes, I feel it passionately.
Put your hand over my heart, whoa whoa
Touch and feel the excitement of the love in my heart.
(Whoa) Sweet, sweet wine won't you feel so fine
The joy of love feels like sweet wine.
I'm drinking the love you pour into my life
I'm savoring every drop of the love you give me.
Open my mind like a good red wine
The love is intoxicating and opens my mind.
The sun will dance until the sky don't shine
The joy and happiness will last until the end of time.
In my eyes see your eyes
I see myself in your eyes.
You taking my body shake it left to right
You take control of my body and move me as you like.
In my life you're a good red wine
Your love in my life is like a good red wine.
Yeah and you keep buzzing my mind
You are always on my mind.
Tell no lies, I can bear no lies
Don't tell me any lies, I can't tolerate it.
Thinking about you, thinking all the time
You are always on my mind.
Red red wine, look into my eyes
The passionate intensity of our love is in my eyes.
All in all to make it all my life
All things considered, you are someone who will remain in my life.
Sweet sweet wine, so kind
The love is like sweet wine and kind to me.
Thinking about you make it all my life
You are everything to me and that's all I can think about.
La la, la la, la la la,
An expressive way to show emotions and appreciation towards the love.
La la la, la la la la,
An expressive way to show emotions and appreciation towards the love.
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
An expressive way to show emotions and appreciation towards the love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES JOSEPH II, DR. NATHANIEL IRVIN III, JANELLE MONAE ROBINSON
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