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".
SHUTTER ISLAND
Jessie Reyez Lyrics
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Next time you can go ahead and go
I'm tired of begging you to love me
Goodness, gracious, you're amazing
According to you, I'm a lucky lady
So why'd you lie to me?
Why do I cry to sleep?
Goodness, gracious, I'm replaceable
You say that I'm too crazy
I guess you were right
I guess you were right
My straight jacket's custom-made though (with fucking diamonds)
My straight jacket's custom-made though (with fucking rubies)
I'm crazy just like Galileo
My straight jacket's custom-made though
You keep hitting, I've been bruised
Holy field I can't hear you
I'm tired of begging you to love me
You're expecting me to say
Loco, please, please stay
I'm tired of begging you to love me
Goodness, gracious, you're amazing
According to you, I'm a lucky lady
So why do I cry to sleep?
Why'd you lie to me?
Good, gracious, I'm replaceable
You say that I'm too crazy
I guess you were right
I guess you were right
My straight jacket's custom-made though (with fucking diamonds)
My straight jacket's custom-made though (with fucking rubies)
I'm crazy just like Galileo
My straight jacket's custom-made though
For a second I forgot I was a bad bitch
Begging you to stay became a habit
I'm tired of begging you to love me
I know I can be better, needed practice
I know I can be better, but the fact is
I'm tired of begging you to love me
Goodness gracious, let's just break up
I tried everything to save us
So why do I cry to sleep
Every time you try to leave?
Goodness, gracious, this relationship
Is full of so much hatred
I guess you were right
I guess you were right
In "Shutter Island" Jessie Reyez talks about a tumultuous relationship with someone she loves but who constantly hurts her. She starts off by saying that she is tired of saying goodbye and begging the other person to love her. Jessie has been called a lucky lady by this person, but is confused as to why they always lie to her and make her cry herself to sleep. She is repeatedly told that she is replaceable and that she is too crazy. She acknowledges that is she is different, just like how Galileo was different from everyone else. Her straight jacket is custom-made, indicating a uniqueness that cannot be replicated. However, despite being hit and bruised by this person, she keeps begging them to stay, until she realizes that she is a "bad bitch" who does not have to do that. She admits that she can be better, but is tired of begging for love in a relationship that is filled with hatred.
The song speaks to a lot of people who have been through a toxic relationship and felt the need to constantly beg for the love of their partner. It cautions that one should never be made to feel that they are too crazy or replaceable. Jessie's voice is raw and emotive, and the lyrics paired with the music create a heartbreaking effect that tugs at the heartstrings. The references to a custom-made straight-jacket with diamonds and rubies and to the astronomer Galileo add to the overall sense of tragedy in the song, making it clear that Jessie has a rare and unique perspective on the world around her.
Line by Line Meaning
The goodbyes are getting old
Repeating this process of saying goodbye is getting tiring and old.
Next time you can go ahead and go
The next time we part ways, it's entirely up to you to leave.
I'm tired of begging you to love me
I'm not going to beg for your love anymore. I'm tired of not being valued.
Goodness, gracious, you're amazing
You used to make me feel special and amazing.
According to you, I'm a lucky lady
You used to make me feel like I was fortunate to have you in my life.
So why'd you lie to me?
If you always thought I was lucky to have you, why did you lie to me?
Why do I cry to sleep?
I feel so hurt and betrayed by you that I can't sleep without crying.
Goodness, gracious, I'm replaceable
You don't see me as someone who's worth keeping around. You don't value me as an individual.
You say that I'm too crazy
You use my emotions against me and call me crazy when I express them.
I guess you were right
I acknowledge that you were right to leave me because I deserve better than how you treated me.
My straight jacket's custom-made though (with fucking diamonds)
I identify myself as different from the norm and enjoy that about me, even if the price of it is a mental health condition.
My straight jacket's custom-made though (with fucking rubies)
Expressing that even if others see her as crazy for expressing her emotions or struggles, she view herself as unique and valuable.
I'm crazy just like Galileo
Referencing that even people that seem different or “crazy”, they can actually be brilliant and ahead of their time.
You keep hitting, I've been bruised
Even though you keep hurting me, I still love you.
Holy field I can't hear you
Even though she is being harmed and mistreated, she feels like she cannot escape this relationship.
You're expecting me to say
You anticipate me asking you to stay.
Loco, please, please stay
Even though I'm not going to beg for your love anymore, I know I still want you to stay with me.
For a second I forgot I was a bad bitch
At some point, I forgot how awesome I am.
Begging you to stay became a habit
It has become an automatic response to ask you to stay even though you aren't worth it.
I know I can be better, needed practice
I acknowledge there are areas in my life that I can improve upon and that I'll work on that.
I'm tired of begging you to love me
I'm done fighting for a love that isn't worth my effort.
Goodness gracious, let's just break up
I think we should break up, truthfully.
I tried everything to save us
I put it all on the line, and I'm tired of trying to save us.
Every time you try to leave?
I feel insecure when you try to leave me, and that's not healthy.
Goodness, gracious, this relationship
This relationship has so much anger and resentment surrounding it that it's not worth the stress anymore.
Is full of so much hatred
There is so much anger and hatred within this relationship, and it's not worth it.
I guess you were right
You were right to leave because we were not good for each other.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jessica Reyes, Timothy Murdock Suby
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@rosetshiamalakalanga7975
Shutter Island
Jessie Reyez
The goodbyes are getting old
Next time you can go ahead and go
I'm tired of begging you to love me
Goodness, gracious, you're amazing
According to you, I'm a lucky lady
So why'd you lie to me?
Why do I cry to sleep?
Goodness, gracious, I'm replaceable
You say that I'm too crazy
I guess you were right
I guess you were right
My straight jacket's custom-made though (with fucking diamonds)
My straight jacket's custom-made though (with fucking rubies)
I'm crazy just like Galileo
My straight jacket's custom-made though
You keep hitting, I've been bruised
Holy field I can't hear you
I'm tired of begging you to love me
You're expecting me to say
Loco, please, please stay
I'm tired of begging you to love me
Goodness, gracious, you're amazing
According to you, I'm a lucky lady
So why do I cry to sleep?
Why'd you lie to me?
Good, gracious, I'm replaceable
You say that I'm too crazy
I guess you were right
I guess you were right
My straight jacket's custom-made though (with fucking diamonds)
My straight jacket's custom-made though (with fucking rubies)
I'm crazy just like Galileo
My straight jacket's custom-made though
For a second I forgot I was a bad bitch
Begging you to stay became a habit
I'm tired of begging you to love me
I know I can be better, needed practice
I know I can be better, but the fact is
I'm tired of begging you to love me
Goodness gracious, let's just break up
I tried everything to save us
So why do I cry to sleep
Every time you try to leave?
Goodness, gracious, this relationship
Is full of so much hatred
I guess you were right
I guess you were right
@qamar5665
[Intro: Unintelligible shouting]
[Verse 1]
The goodbyes are getting old
Next time you can go ahead and go
I'm tired of begging you to love me
[Pre-Chorus]
Goodness, gracious, you're amazing
According to you, I'm a lucky lady
So why'd you lie to me?
Why do I cry to sleep?
Good, gracious, I'm replaceable
You say that I'm too crazy
I guess you were right
I guess you were right
[Chorus]
My straight jacket's custom-made
(I'm fucking famous)
My straight jacket's custom-made
(My fuckin' roadies)
I'm crazy just like Galileo
My straight jacket's custom-made
[Verse 2]
You keep hitting, I've been bruised
Holy field that can't hear you
I'm tired of begging you to love me
You're expecting me to say
Loco, please, please stay
I'm tired of begging you to love me
[Pre-Chorus]
Goodness, gracious, you're amazing
According to you, I'm a lucky lady
So why do I cry to sleep?
Why'd you lie to me?
Good, gracious, I'm replaceable
You say that I'm too crazy
I guess you were right
I guess you were right
[Chorus]
My straight jacket's custom-made
(I'm fucking famous)
My straight jacket's custom-made
(My fuckin' roadies)
I'm crazy just like Galileo
My straight jacket's custom-made
[Bridge]
For a second I forgot I was a bad bitch
Begging you to stay became a habit
I'm tired of begging you to love me
I know I can be better, needed practice
I know I can be better, but the fact is
I'm tired of begging you to love me
[Pre-Chorus]
Goodness gracious, let's just break up
I tried everything to save us
So why do I cry to sleep
Every time you try to leave?
Goodness, gracious, this relationship
Is full of so much hatred
I guess you were right
I guess you were right
@PoetryEvans1117
Shutter Island
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The goodbyes are getting old
Next time you can go ahead and go
I'm tired of begging you to love me
Goodness, gracious, you're amazing
According to you, I'm a lucky lady
So why'd you lie to me?
Why do I cry to sleep?
Goodness, gracious, I'm replaceable
You say that I'm too crazy
I guess you were right
I guess you were right
My straight jacket's custom-made though (with fucking diamonds)
My straight jacket's custom-made though (with fucking rubies)
I'm crazy just like Galileo
My straight jacket's custom-made though
You keep hitting, I've been bruised
Holy field I can't hear you
I'm tired of begging you to love me
You're expecting me to say
Loco, please, please stay
I'm tired of begging you to love me
Goodness, gracious, you're amazing
According to you, I'm a lucky lady
So why do I cry to sleep?
Why'd you lie to me?
Good, gracious, I'm replaceable
You say that I'm too crazy
I guess you were right
I guess you were right
My straight jacket's custom-made though (with fucking diamonds)
My straight jacket's custom-made though (with fucking rubies)
I'm crazy just like Galileo
My straight jacket's custom-made though
For a second I forgot I was a bad bitch
Begging you to stay became a habit
I'm tired of begging you to love me
I know I can be better, needed practice
I know I can be better, but the fact is
I'm tired of begging you to love me
Goodness gracious, let's just break up
I tried everything to save us
So why do I cry to sleep
Every time you try to leave?
Goodness, gracious, this relationship
Is full of so much hatred
I guess you were right
I guess you were right
@jasmynl139
Verse 1: The goodbyes are getting old
Next time you can go ahead and go
I'm tired of begging you to love me
Goodness, gracious, you're amazing
According to you, I'm a lucky lady
So why'd you lie to me?
Why do I cry to sleep?
Good, gracious, I'm replaceable
You say that I'm too crazy
I guess you were right
I guess you were right
My straight jacket's custom-made though
(With fucking diamonds)
My straight jacket's custom-made though
(With fucking rubies)
I'm crazy just like Galileo
My straight jacket's custom-made though
You keep hitting, I've been bruised
Holy field I can't hear you
I'm tired of begging you to love me
You're expecting me to say
Loco, please, please stay
I'm tired of begging you to love me
Goodness, gracious, you're amazing
According to you, I'm a lucky lady
So why do I cry to sleep?
Why'd you lie to me?
Good, gracious, I'm replaceable
You say that I'm too crazy
I guess you were right
I guess you were right
My straight jacket's custom-made though
(I'm fucking famous)
My straight jacket's custom-made though
(My fuckin' roadies)
I'm crazy just like Galileo
My straight jacket's custom-made though
For a second I forgot I was a bad bitch
Begging you to stay became a habit
I'm tired of begging you to love me
I know I can be better, needed practice
I know I can be better, but the fact is
I'm tired of begging you to love me
Goodness gracious, let's just break up
I tried everything to save us
So why do I cry to sleep
Every time you try to leave?
Goodness, gracious, this relationship
Is full of so much hatred
I guess you were right
I guess you were right
@m.h2247
I remember listening to this when she wasn’t famous and ALL of the comments mentioned how underrated she was and how she should blow up soon.
You did it Jessie.
@miyahtaylor3812
Fr and this comment is underrated 🤷🏾♀️
@eviehammond9509
Some artists early on display certain qualities that you know for sure they are going to become famous. This woman is an example of this theory.
@ximenatejedacarrera5065
i´m about to cry
@my-dd3wc
🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺❤❤❤❤❤
@ImVxpour
Ngl, I knew of her from Eminem. Which, I'm glad because my ears love her voice. But, I would still say she's underrated
@miaa.celest
The way these lyrics can describe what it’s like to be stuck in a toxic relationship and unable to leave cuz u feel deep down u need them
@cameronnicoleallison
@Gene Valenzuela Doesn't compare to a relationship.. relationship is so much worse...
@lowkey3016
that's what lyrics are supposed to do but aight
@RoseReaperNetwork
Mia Celest , I’m in one right now , it’s so horrible