Reyez started singing at a young age. Inspired by her father's talent for playing acoustic guitar, and singing Colombian boleros, Jessie was destined to be a creative herself. It came naturally to Jessie, as she began writing lyrics and adopting her father's talents for the guitar. But before Reyez became serious about music, she was a committed student, and studied hip-hop dance from junior high into high school. However, after a traumatic breakup with her first serious boyfriend when she was 17, Jessie poured her heartache back into music. Reyez was then introduced to Chicago-based hip-hop artist King Louie. Soon, Reyez was approached to share her songwriting and vocal talents with such notables as Calvin Harris, Babyface, Chance the Rapper. Reyez was focused on building an audience for her own work however, and in April 2017, she released a seven-song EP, 'Kiddo', which includes tracks "Figures" and "Gatekeeper". Reyez followed EP with standalone "Phone Calls" and "Cotton Candy".
In March 2018, Reyez released a reprised version of "Figures" which was performed live alongside fellow Toronto-based artist Daniel Caesar at the Juno Awards. She recieved Breakthrough Artist of the Year, dedicating the win to Canadian artists.
Reyez, currently touring with singer-songwriter Halsey in North America, commemorated her recent success with a new single: "Apple Juice".
Imported
Jessie Reyez Lyrics
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I like making bad decisions
Let's wake up like nothing happened
If we do it, say we didn't
If your friends ask if you hit it
You can tell 'em, I'll admit it
I wear that shit like a badge
'Cause I know that I got that kitty
You, you're in love with somebody else
Maybe I could offer some help
Get over them by getting under me
But you might OD if you get too much of me
Od if you get too much of me
Od if you get too much of me, yuh
Hi, my name is not important
I'm not from here, I'm imported
I drink liquor like it's water
Hope my liver can afford it
I've been lying here with you
I've been lying here, I'll be lying here
I'm under the covers
Like what happened here ain't nothing sacred
Shit that got me fucked up is
I know that dude just saw me naked
Not interested in a broken heart
But who'd a thought it'd take me ages?
I ended up here 'cause my girls said
"Fake it 'til you make it"
You, you're in love with somebody else
Maybe I could offer some help
Get over them by getting under me
Hi, my name is not important
I'm not from here, I'm imported
I drink liquor like it's water
Hope my liver can afford it
Marvin type of healing
Got you all up in your feelings
Staring at the ceiling
Like, "I hope he still here in the morning"
You under the covers
Like what happened here ain't nothing sacred
I can tell you fucked up over
Someone else you can't replace, and
You finally realized
That broken love just ain't worth saving
You tryna lick the wounds
But someone's not reciprocatin'
You, you're in love with somebody else
(You're in love with somebody else)
Well, maybe I could offer some help
(Maybe I could offer some help)
Get over them by getting under me
But you might OD if you get too much of me
Od if you get too much of me, uh
Get over him by getting under me
But you might OD if you get too much of me
'Cause you're in love with somebody else
Well, maybe I could offer some help
Get over them by getting under me
But you might OD if you get too much of me
Might OD if you get too much of me
Get over him by getting under me
But you might OD if you get too much of me
Od if you get too much of me
I'd OD if you get too much of me
Od if you get too much of me
The song "Imported" by Jessie Reyez touches upon the topic of casual sex with a person who is already in a relationship. The first verse is sung by a character who calls himself "Doesn't Matter" and confesses that he likes making bad decisions. He proposes to the girl who is in love with somebody else that they can wake up like nothing happened and deny everything to their friends in case they ask. The character is confident about his sexual abilities and believes that he can offer her a better alternative to get over her ex by getting under him. The chorus emphasizes that she should be careful not to OD (overdose) on him as he might not be the best solution to her problems. The second verse is delivered from the girl's perspective, where she admits that she is not from here and has been partying with a stranger like it's the only way to cope with her heartbreak. She is aroused by the sexual tension but is also conflicted with the idea of betraying her ex. The girl ends up realizing that the broken love is not worth saving, but she also understands that the temporary replacement might not be the solution.
Overall, the song "Imported" explores the theme of casual sex, broken love, and the search for a temporary replacement to mend a broken heart. It depicts the selfish nature of human emotions and the desire to escape pain through intimacy. The tone of the song is confident, unapologetic, and sexually charged, suggesting that the characters are in control of their actions and know what they want.
Line by Line Meaning
Hi, my name is Doesn't Matter
The singer is presenting herself as an anonymous person, implying that her name does not matter.
I like making bad decisions
The singer admits that she enjoys making choices that are not beneficial to her.
Let's wake up like nothing happened
The singer suggests that they act as if what occurred between them did not happen.
If we do it, say we didn't
The singer is encouraging her partner to deny any actions that they committed together.
If your friends ask if you hit it
The singer acknowledges that her partner may be confronted about their involvement, and to deny it.
You can tell 'em, I'll admit it
The singer accepts that if their relationship is discovered, she is willing to confess her involvement.
I wear that shit like a badge
The singer suggests that she is proud of her sexual relationship with her partner and will flaunt it.
'Cause I know that I got that kitty
The singer believes that she has sexual prowess and is confident in her ability to satisfy her partner.
You, you're in love with somebody else
The singer addresses her partner's apparent feelings for someone else.
Maybe I could offer some help
The singer implies that she could assist her partner in getting over their love interest.
Get over them by getting under me
The singer suggests that the best way to get over someone is to have sex with someone new.
But you might OD if you get too much of me
The singer notes a danger of emotional attachment as a result of their physical relationship.
Hi, my name is not important
The singer again presents herself as insignificant, wanting to focus on the experience rather than her identity.
I'm not from here, I'm imported
The singer suggests a lack of attachment to this location and an association with external factors.
I drink liquor like it's water
The singer acknowledges that she consumes alcohol frequently and with ease.
Hope my liver can afford it
The singer is aware of the potential damage to her liver, yet she still drinks without restraint.
I've been lying here with you
The singer is recounting her presence and experiences with her partner.
I've been lying here, I'll be lying here
The singer implies that she is going to continue lying in the same place with her partner.
I'm under the covers
The singer intends to present an image of intimacy and comfort with her partner.
Like what happened here ain't nothing sacred
The singer suggests that they are in a space of their own creation, not necessarily respecting the influences of outside factors.
Shit that got me fucked up is
The singer is recognizing a factor causing her emotional turmoil.
I know that dude just saw me naked
The singer acknowledges that her partner's roommate or friend may have caught a glimpse of her in a vulnerable moment.
Not interested in a broken heart
The singer does not want to become emotionally invested in a relationship that has already ended.
But who'd a thought it'd take me ages?
The singer implies that healing from her broken heart seems to be taking longer than expected.
I ended up here 'cause my girls said
The singer mentions how she came to be in her current situation after taking advice from her friends.
"Fake it 'til you make it"
The singer explains the advice given by her friends and their encouragement to act confident in the face of heartbreak.
Marvin type of healing
The singer references Marvin Gaye's music as a form of comfort and healing.
Got you all up in your feelings
The singer suggests that her partner is emotionally moved by the music.
Staring at the ceiling
The singer is describing a scene in which her partner may be lying down in deep thought.
Like, "I hope he still here in the morning"
The singer acknowledges that her partner may have developed feelings for her.
You under the covers
The singer addresses her partner's need for comfort and security by being beneath the covers.
I can tell you fucked up over
The singer recognizes that her partner is struggling emotionally due to someone they cannot replace.
Someone else you can't replace, and
The singer reiterates that her partner cannot regain the person they have lost.
You finally realized
The singer is referring to her partner's process of coming to terms with their loss or heartbreak.
That broken love just ain't worth saving
The singer suggests that it is not worth trying to resurrect something that is irrevocably broken.
You tryna lick the wounds
The singer describes her partner's attempt at recovering from heartbreak.
But someone's not reciprocatin'
The singer suggests that her partner's attempts at repair are not reciprocated by the person they love.
Well, maybe I could offer some help
The singer repeats her willingness to assist her partner in getting over their heartbreak.
Might OD if you get too much of me
The singer cautions that emotional attachment to her could be harmful to her partner's well-being.
Od if you get too much of me
The singer repeats the above caution as a warning to her partner.
I'd OD if you get too much of me
The singer implicates herself in the above warning, cautioning that attachment to her could damage her own emotional health.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Henrik Wolsing, Jaramye Daniels, Jessica Reyes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cassileigh
“he brought you down,
now climb on top of me”
melts
@justiceshannon5366
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@kimoyakedroe8210
cassi ray me too girl
@TheMirandaDavis
My favorite part
@theshowstopper979
@@hispeculiarfavorites8602 lmao
@MIZZdarkerPerspective
Oh definitely a killer take it All Baby line❤❤❤❤
@alicia-ix9bc
I love how 6lack finally cleared the pronunciation of his name in a verse 😂❤️
@rileyj0rd
He got morals, on Sunday's... sometimes on Wednesday
@jaylabuchanan7235
@@katherinereid.s5313 💀💀💀
@ttwmbff
I´m from germany and may u can explain why it´s callled `Black` and not 6lack, is there an american Insider we dont know ;D?