La Havas was born in London, England to a Greek father and Jamaican mother. She was raised in Tooting and Streatham, spending the majority of her time with her grandparents, following her parents' separation as a child. La Havas' cites her parents' diverse musical tastes as having the biggest influence on her music. She began singing at seven. Her mother played Jill Scott and Mary j. Blige, while her father, an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, taught her the basics of guitar and piano. Lianne wrote her first song at the age of 11 but did not learn to play the guitar until she was 18 years old. At 18, Lianne began attending Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls in Croydon, where she studied art and planned to take her A-Levels in art foundation. However, she left college and decided to pursue a career in music full-time.
While attending sixth-form in Croydon, a friend of La Havas', (who attended the Brit School) introduced her to other musicians who assisted La Havas in the recording of her first demos. Through that same friend, La Havas was also introduced to British singer, Paloma Faith; she later sang backing vocals on tour for Faith. La Havas was co-writer and performer in 'The Paris Parade' alongside Christian Pinchbeck (who designed the artwork for Lost & Found) and also is now part of the duo Elephant (Memphis Industries). They had a short career but it began La Havas' career in commercial music. In 2010, Lianne signed to Warner Bros. Records, spending two years developing her songwriting skills before releasing music publicly.
La Havas made her television debut on October 21, 2011, broadcast of BBC Two's Later, with Jools Holland, a program that also featured Wisconsin folk band Bon Iver. Following her appearance on Later, with Jools Holland, it was announced on October 25, 2011 that La Havas would be the supporting act for Bon Iver's December 2011 North American tour.
La Havas released her debut EP, Lost & Found, on October 12, 2011 on the Labour of Love label and featured Willy Mason on the opening track, No Room For Doubt. That same month, La Havas released a live EP, titled Live in LA, which was made available for free download on her website. La Havas released her third EP titled Forget, on December 30, 2011 on the label Warner Brothers.
Her official debut single, Lost & Found was released in the UK on April 30, 2012. Her debut album, Is Your Love Big Enough?, was released on July 9, 2012 in the UK on Warner Brothers.
Read my mind
Lianne La Havas Lyrics
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Throw my life away, oh, I'll die another day
Feels like I've got nothing to hide
Serendipity, I noticed you noticed me
Those eyes caught by surprise
If I look again, oh, what's gonna happen then?
A sweet joy when a girl meets a boy
Mmh, could you possibly be any closer to me, boy?
Not a thing you can do 'cause I'm coming for you
Yes it's time (what you waiting)
Read my mind (what you waiting)
Seek and you will find (what you waiting for?)
(What you waiting, what you waiting for?)
Oh, it's love, nothing more (what you waiting, what you waiting)
What you waiting for?
(What you waiting, what you waiting for?)
Oh no, it's time
Oh, no, you're everywhere that I go
In my head again, oh, stuck in my head again
A full force, nature taking her course
No need for hide-and-seek I'll let you find me
Loving like personified
I'm so into him, oh, I hope God is listening
The pure joy when a girl meets a boy
Naturally chemistry, oh, better believe
Could you possibly be any closer to me, boy?
Not a thing you can do 'cause I'm coming for you
Yes it's time (what you waiting, what you waiting)
Read my mind (what you waiting)
Seek and you will find (what you waiting for? What you waiting)
Oh my, it's love (what you waiting for?)
(What you waiting, what you waiting)
Nothing more (what you waiting)
What you waiting for?
(What you waiting, what you waiting for?) I'm yours
Oh boy (what you waiting)
Read my mind (what you waiting, what you waiting)
Seek and you will find (what you waiting for? What you waiting)
Oh my, it's love (what you waiting for?)
(What you waiting, what you waiting)
Nothing more (what you waiting)
What you waiting for?
(What you waiting, what you waiting for?)
(What you waiting, what you waiting for?)
Mmh, could you possibly be any closer to me, boy?
Not a thing you can do 'cause I'm coming for you, boy
(What you waiting, what you waiting)
(What you waiting, what you waiting for?)
(What you waiting, what you waiting for?)
(What you waiting, what you waiting for?)
Could you possibly be any closer to me, boy?
Not a thing you can do 'cause I'm coming for you, boy
The lyrics of Lianne La Havas's song "Read My Mind" convey a sense of urgency and desire for a deep connection with someone. The singer expresses a strong attraction to a person, feeling that they have nothing to hide and are open to the possibility of love. The first verse suggests a willingness to take a risk and throw away their current life for a chance at something new. The mention of serendipity highlights the unexpected nature of their encounter, and the uncertainty of what might happen if they were to pursue it further.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's emotions, describing their strong feelings for this person and the presence of their thoughts even when they are apart. The line "No need for hide-and-seek, I'll let you find me" suggests a desire for genuine connection without any pretense or games. The singer hopes that their feelings for this person are reciprocated, expressing a sense of longing and a belief in the power of love.
Overall, "Read My Mind" is a song about the excitement and vulnerability that come with falling in love. It captures the anticipation and yearning to be close to someone, while also acknowledging the uncertainties and risks that accompany such strong emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
So right, but make a baby tonight
This may seem unconventional, but let's take a risk and create something beautiful together.
Throw my life away, oh, I'll die another day
Let go of all my fears and worries, for I'm willing to sacrifice anything for love.
Feels like I've got nothing to hide
I'm completely open and vulnerable, ready to share my true self with you.
Serendipity, I noticed you noticed me
By chance, I saw that you saw me, and there's a special connection between us.
Those eyes caught by surprise
Your eyes locked onto mine unexpectedly, sparking a sense of anticipation.
If I look again, oh, what's gonna happen then?
I wonder what will unfold if I allow myself to gaze into your eyes once more.
A sweet joy when a girl meets a boy
The happiness and excitement that arise when two people with romantic potential come together.
It happened naturally, mmh, better believe
Our connection occurred effortlessly and organically, and you should have faith in it.
Mmh, could you possibly be any closer to me, boy?
Is it even conceivable for you to be more intimately connected to me?
Not a thing you can do 'cause I'm coming for you
There's no resistance that can stop my pursuit of you and our deepening bond.
Yes it's time (what you waiting)
The moment has arrived, so why are you hesitating?
Read my mind (what you waiting)
Understand my feelings and desires without me needing to explicitly express them.
Seek and you will find (what you waiting for?)
If you search for the truth within yourself, the answers you seek will be revealed.
Oh, it's love, nothing more (what you waiting, what you waiting)
What we have is pure and genuine love, and there's no need to complicate it.
Oh no, it's time
The realization has struck that it's the right moment for our love to flourish.
Oh, no, you're everywhere that I go
Your presence invades my thoughts and follows me wherever I venture.
In my head again, oh, stuck in my head again
I can't seem to escape the thoughts of you that occupy my mind.
A full force, nature taking her course
Our relationship is unfolding naturally and powerfully, guided by the forces of the universe.
No need for hide-and-seek I'll let you find me
I won't play games or make you guess my intentions; I'll be transparent and easily discoverable.
Loving like personified
Our love embodies and personifies all the beauty and wonder of affection.
I'm so into him, oh, I hope God is listening
I'm deeply infatuated with you, and I pray that the divine powers are aware of our connection.
The pure joy when a girl meets a boy
The sheer happiness experienced when a woman encounters a man with romantic potential.
Naturally chemistry, oh, better believe
The natural and undeniable chemistry between us is something you should absolutely have faith in.
Could you possibly be any closer to me, boy?
Is it even fathomable for you to be more intimately connected to me?
Not a thing you can do 'cause I'm coming for you
There's no action or defense you can take that will stop me from pursuing you wholeheartedly.
Nothing more (what you waiting)
Our love is all-encompassing and doesn't require any additional complications.
Oh boy (what you waiting)
Oh boy, why are you hesitating when our love is calling?
I'm yours
I've fully committed myself to you and our relationship.
Mmh, could you possibly be any closer to me, boy?
Is it even conceivable for you to be more intimately connected to me?
Not a thing you can do 'cause I'm coming for you, boy
There's no action or defense you can take that will stop me from pursuing you wholeheartedly.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bruno Major, Lianne Charlotte Barnes, Matthew Nicholas Hales
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