Born in Detroit in the late 80โs, Lizzo spent much of her formative years in the church, where she was raised on the gospel sounds of The Winans, The Clark Sisters, and Fred Hammond, along with mainstay secular artists such as Stevie Wonder and Elton John. At the age of 10 her family moved to Houston, TX, and Lizzo was exposed to a wide array of emerging Southern musical styles, from the trademark chopped and screwed rap tracks of the underground, to the progressive and polished R&B sounds of groups like Destinyโs Child that were raising the cityโs national profile to new heights. In fact, it was after she stumbled across a Destinyโs Child performance at Wal-Mart that Lizzoโthen a 5th grader-- was inspired to start writing music on her own. Over the next decade that decision would take her through the trenches of some of the most varied musical genres: R&B girl groups (I.N.I.T.I.A.L.S., Cornrow Clique), progressive rock bands (Elypseas), solo rap ventures, and electro-pop duos (Lizzo & The Larva Ink).
In 2011 she made the move to Minneapolis with Larva Ink in order to be a part of that cityโs blossoming and collaborative musical community. Lizzo & The Larva Ink was well received there, and the group earned a few encouraging nods from the press. Lizzo was soon introduced to Sophia Eris and Claire de Lune, with whom she would form The Chalice, the three-piece all-female rap/R&B group that would elevate Lizzoโs profile and reputation. In 2012 The Chalice released We Are The Chalice, an album that would gain them instant local success amongst fans and critics alike, garnering City Pagesโ prestigious Best New Band and Picked To Click accolades in the same year.
The success brought setbacks, though, and a falling out soon led to the demise of Lizzo & The Larva Ink. Feeling discontent with the loss of one group and the hurried blur of success of another, Lizzo was creatively drained from writing We Are The Chalice in two short months. She found herself in the throes of her first full-blown case of writerโs block. Unable to create music for herself, she began listening to several different local albums in hopes of finding inspiration. It was LAVA BANGERS, a 20-track instrumental mixtape from Doomtree producer and Minneapolis music vet Lazerbeak, that ultimately caught her ear. Beaksโ beats proved the fix for Lizzoโs problem. โI sat at home and listened to LAVA BANGERS, and when โLift Every Voiceโ came on, my writerโs block was cured,โ says Lizzo. โI think it revived my gospel roots. I wrote pages and pages of songs, and finally reached out to Lazerbeak, not thinking anything would come of it.โ
Her timing could not have been better. Beak, impressed with Lizzoโs output with The Chalice, as well as her guest appearances on several other local releases, was looking for a change of pace from his daily Doomtree production and business responsibilities. He immediately signed on to work on some demos. Beat tapes were exchanged, songs were written, and mutual friend and musical collaborator Ryan Olson (Totally Gross National Product founder, Gayngs/Marijuana Deathsquads mastermind) was brought on board to creatively oversee the project. Olson recorded and edited all 15 tracks in his bedroom studio, bringing in laid back hype-man Cliff Rhymes along the way to add even more layers to Lizzoโs dynamic vocals.
LIZZOBANGERS is the culmination of that four-way collaboration, an album that manages to capture all of the varied musical influences of Lizzoโs upbringing and combine them with the forward-thinking experimental production style of Beak and Olson. The end result is a brave new project that encapsulates the best parts of both the familiar and the future.
2 Be Loved
Lizzo Lyrics
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Mm-mm
Girl, I'm 'bout to have a panic attack
I did the work, it didn't work, ah, ah (mm, mm)
That truth, it hurts, goddamn, it hurts, ah, ah (goddamn, it hurts)
That lovey-dovey shit, was not a fan of it (uh-uh)
I'm good with my friends, I don't want a man, girl
On other hand, I know my worth, ah, ah
And now he callin' me (rrr), why do I feel like this?
What's happenin' to me? Oh, oh, oh
Am I ready? (Girl, there ain't a doubt)
Am I ready? (What you talkin' 'bout?)
Am I ready? (You gon' figure it out)
To be loved, to be loved (to be loved)
Am I ready? (You deserve it now)
'Cause I want it (that's what I'm talkin' about)
Am I ready? (You gon' figure it out)
To be loved, to be loved
How am I supposed to love somebody else? (Sheesh, sheesh, sheesh)
When I don't like myself, like, ooh
Guess I better learn to like this, ooh (true)
It might take my whole life just to do (damn, hey, hey)
He call me Melly (ayy), he squeeze my belly (yeah)
I'm too embarrassed (ah) to say I like it
Girl, is this my boo? (Is this my boo?)
That's why I'm asking you 'cause you know I've been through
Am I ready? (Girl, there ain't a doubt)
Am I ready? (What you talkin' 'bout?)
Am I ready? (You gon' figure it out)
To be loved, to be loved (to be loved)
Am I ready? (You deserve it now)
'Cause I want it (that's what I'm talkin' about)
Am I ready? (You gon' figure it out)
To be loved, to be loved (yeah)
You found me, I was fed up with the fantasy
What you wanna do? Think I'm ready, ooh
Think you like that, think you like that
When I clap back like that, let me know (let me know)
You found me, I was fed up with the fantasy
What you wanna do? Think I'm ready, ooh
Think you like that, think you like that
When I clap back like that, let me know
Am I ready? (Girl, there ain't a doubt)
Am I ready? (What you talkin' 'bout?)
Am I ready? (You gon' figure it out)
To be loved (to be loved), to be loved (to be loved)
Am I ready? (You deserve it now)
'Cause I want it (that's what I'm talkin' about)
Am I ready? (You gon' figure it out)
To be loved (to be loved), to be loved (to be loved)
(Am I ready?)
Yesterday, I would have run away
And I don't know why
I don't know why (to be loved), know why (to be loved)
(Am I ready?)
Yesterday, I would have run away
And I don't why (did you know?)
I don't know why, but I'm ready
The song "2 Be Loved" by Lizzo is a reflection of a woman's journey of self-love and acceptance. The lyrics refer to the struggles of Lizzo's past relationships and her hesitation to open up to love again. The opening lines convey the anxiety and panic that she experiences at the thought of being vulnerable in a relationship. She then proceeds to confess that while she was "not a fan of lovey-dovey shit," she is now contemplating a relationship with someone who has been pursuing her.
Throughout the song, Lizzo grapples with her self-worth, questioning whether she is ready to accept love and be loved in return. Her past experiences make her question herself and her ability to love another person. She acknowledges the importance of liking oneself and recognizes that it will take her a while to achieve this level of self-love. However, despite her reservations, her desire for a partner persists, and she is slowly opening up to the idea.
Overall, "2 Be Loved" explores the complexities of self-love and the journey towards accepting love from another person. It describes the difficulties and intensely emotional process of recognizing and embracing one's self-worth.
Line by Line Meaning
Sheesh
An expression of exasperation or disbelief
Mm-mm
A sound indicating disagreement or refusal
Girl, I'm 'bout to have a panic attack
Feeling anxious or overwhelmed
I did the work, it didn't work, ah, ah (mm, mm)
Putting effort into something that didn't yield the results hoped for
That truth, it hurts, goddamn, it hurts, ah, ah (goddamn, it hurts)
Accepting a difficult truth can be emotionally painful
That lovey-dovey shit, was not a fan of it (uh-uh)
Not fond of overly romantic or sentimental displays
I'm good with my friends, I don't want a man, girl
Contempt with current relationships and not interested in romantic ones
I'm in my bed, I'm way too fine to be here alone (too fine)
Valuing one's own self-worth and attractiveness; not wanting to be alone
On other hand, I know my worth, ah, ah
Self-confidence and self-awareness in knowing one's value
And now he callin' me (rrr), why do I feel like this?
Questioning feelings towards someone who didn't previously interest her
What's happenin' to me? Oh, oh, oh
Wondering why she's experiencing newfound emotions
Am I ready? (Girl, there ain't a doubt)
Questioning readiness for emotional vulnerability
Am I ready? (What you talkin' 'bout?)
Asking for clarification on what it means to be ready for love
Am I ready? (You gon' figure it out)
Determined to learn and understand what it means to be ready for love
To be loved, to be loved (to be loved)
Desiring to feel loved and accepted
'Cause I want it (that's what I'm talkin' 'bout)
Expressing desire for love and emotional fulfillment
How am I supposed to love somebody else? (Sheesh, sheesh, sheesh)
Asking how it's possible to love someone else when she doesn't fully love herself
When I don't like myself, like, ooh
Acknowledging self-doubt and a lack of self-love
Guess I better learn to like this, ooh (true)
Understanding that self-love is important and needs to be learned
It might take my whole life just to do (damn, hey, hey)
Recognizing that self-love is a process that may take a lifetime
He call me Melly (ayy), he squeeze my belly (yeah)
Referencing affectionate actions from a potential partner
I'm too embarrassed (ah) to say I like it
Feeling shy or ashamed about enjoying the physical aspect of a relationship
Girl, is this my boo? (Is this my boo?)
Questioning the status of the relationship and if he's her official partner
That's why I'm asking you 'cause you know I've been through
Asking for advice from a trusted friend who knows her past experiences
You found me, I was fed up with the fantasy
Meeting someone who wasn't a typical romantic partner and was disillusioned with love
What you wanna do? Think I'm ready, ooh
Asking what the potential partner wants to do with the relationship, while feeling more emotionally prepared
Think you like that, think you like that
Suggesting that the potential partner might enjoy her more assertive behavior
When I clap back like that, let me know (let me know)
Asking for feedback and communication in the relationship
(Am I ready?)
Questioning emotional readiness for love
Yesterday, I would have run away
Previously, she would have avoided emotional vulnerability and romantic relationships
And I don't know why
Not understanding why she previously avoided feelings of love
I don't know why (to be loved), know why (to be loved)
Still not fully understanding why she wants to be loved, but still desiring it
but I'm ready
Despite not knowing why, she recognizes that she is emotionally prepared for love
Lyrics ยฉ Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Melissa Jefferson, Max Martin, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Savan Kotecha, Peter Svensson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@unc1589
โ How am I supposed toโฆ.?โ
Oh thatโs easy.
Figure out why you donโt like โmyselfโ and either fix it or learn to live with it.
Everybody has something that they donโt like about themselves.
Loving someone else frees you from the shackles of self absorption. (Heterosexually speaking).
Thatโs how you love him.
You forget about you!
โYouโ become โhisโ responsibility and vice versa.
The secret to preparing your life for possible marriage is not to โfindโ the right mate but to โbecomeโ the right mate!
Otherwise youโll meet the right guy but what would he want with you if you are not the right girl?
Most girls today are common.
Guyโs know that.
Extraordinary girls stand out.
If you do nothing you get nothing.
Please donโt believe what you think about yourself. (Not you per say).
What you think about yourself gets put to the test on the open market!
The open market may have a slightly different opinion than you.
Whoโs wrong?
@shivam3vedi
This song is such a bop๐ in fact, the whole album is such a masterpiece! Has that rare feel-good vibe throughout it๐ฅฐ
@samhutchinson6571
Yes the music video is good Iโm glad their is one
@samhutchinson6571
And yes this song is so good one of her best songs of her new album
@brunopompilio
Loooooveeee
@_ebonyessence
Yes. Literally a no skip album. I love her down! I mean the album makes you want to perform in front of the mirror and around the house. Well at least i do ๐
@swapnilmitraofficial
Nice to see you here Shivam!
Waiting for Bigg Boss' new season just to see your roast video for the new season. LOL!
@LeroySanchez
This song about to be my favorite song of 2022 by faaaaar!!! SO F GOOD
@osan3014
honey don't ignore slomo, you've made it ๐
@TommyhillTrigga23
https://youtu.be/OY42KkHXQvY ๐โ๏ธ Do i got potential ?
@Skeli69
stop the cap