Luke Christopher was born in Van Nuys, CA. He grew up in the San Fernando Valley and in Westlake Village, California. As a teenager, he started making songs in his room from scratch. After graduating from high school, he was accepted by the University of Southern California, but he did not attend due to the fact that he was offered a record deal by Interscope Records his senior year of high school.
Early on in his career, Christopher was discovered by Music Executive Ron Fair and Jimmy Iovine his senior year of high school. Before releasing his first mixtape, Christopher had released several songs. On January 1, 2012, he released his debut mixtape, titled Building Skies. The music was compared to Drake's by musical website Breakonacloud.com.On July 6, 2012 he released TMRW, TMRW, a mixtape that began to make waves in Los Angeles.
In 2013 he signed a record agreement with ByStorm Entertainment/RCA by Mark Pitts and Peter Edge. On September 30, 2014 he landed a new mixtape titled TMRW, TMRW Pt. II. Most of the mixtape's fifteen tracks were produced by Luke himself. On January 24, 2015 Christopher's song "Lot to Learn" entered the Billboard Twitter Emerging Artists Charts at 28.
On September 11, 2015, Christopher released a double EP, YSTRDY and TMRW. While YSTRDY contains remastered songs from old projects, TMRW features new content including the hit single "They Know". After its debut on iTunes, TMRW immediate positioned itself in the Top 100 albums in the Hip-Hop/Rap category. His song "Roses" from the TMRW was subsequently featured in the Galaxy S7 ad campaign.
On July 28, 2017 he published his first studio album "TMRWFRVR" including 15 songs, one of which was a copy of the 2015 hit song from the album "TMRW", "Lot to Learn" (ByStorm Entertainment and RCA).
On August 10, 2018, Christopher released the first single of his project "THE RENAISSANCE" called 'TROUBLE'. This began the weekly releasing of new singles from this project. The project ended on August 1, 2019, after he released the final song from the project 'BIG HEADED'. By the end of the project, he had released 52 songs.
I WALK UP
Luke Christopher Lyrics
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Oh
I walk up, your hand-rolled cigarette falls apart
Should be in a magazine or a movie
But you're sittin' at a coffee shop
I'm like, pinch me if I'm dreaming
I've been looking for a way out, but
Yeah, no pressure, no awkward moments
I love the way you see things
"How are you?", Now so important
But yesterday, you heard nothing
I'm not gon' lie, I'm a all-night talker
Tell me all yours and I tell you my problems
And if I can, then I'm gon' fix that
I wish I met you sooner, wish I never missed that, yeah
Diamonds are made under pressure, know you've been through it
And I'm just here to tell you, I've been through it too
'Cause I just wanna know you better
And I'll protect ya still
Ever since I walk up
Your hand-rolled cigarette falls apart
Should be in a magazine or a movie
But you're sittin' at a coffee shop
I'm like, pinch me if I'm dreaming
I've been looking for a way out, but
I think I found a way in
Yeah, you said you want a love like the end of a rom-com
Told you we should make a movie
I used to think it's one or the other, never both but
You're my homie and my boo thing too
I'm addicted to you, how you walk, how you move
When you're pissed at me too, yeah
And it's not how to do
A pool full of models but I'm locked onto you (yeah)
Convo flowing like it's lava
I ain't even scared to go and meet your papa
Wonder what would happen if I never hollered
Path that I was on, I never should have followed
Said, "If it's money that you want, well, I'm broke"
You just look at me and smile like it's a joke
I'm like, "How'd I find my way to you?"
I walk up
Your hand-rolled cigarette falls apart
Should be in a magazine or a movie
(But you're) But you're sittin' at a coffee shop
I'm like, pinch me if I'm dreaming
I've been looking for a way out, but
I think I found a way in
I'm like, pinch me if I'm dreaming
I think I found a way out
I really found a way in (So scared)
I'm so glad I walked up when I was so scared
I'm so glad I walked up to you
I'm so glad I walked up when I was so scared
I'm so glad I walked up
The song "I Walk Up" by Luke Christopher is a love song that tells the story of a man who walked up to the woman he loves despite his fears and uncertainties. The opening lyrics set the scene of the meeting - the woman is smoking a hand-rolled cigarette, and the man is struck by her beauty and presence. He feels like he's dreaming and cannot believe his luck in finding her.
The chorus repeats the line "I walk up" and emphasizes the man's bravery in approaching the woman. He realizes that he has been looking for a way out of his problems but has discovered a way in through her love. The song illustrates the transformative power of love - how it can change a person's outlook on life and lead them to a better place.
The second verse explores the man's feelings for the woman. He reveals that he's addicted to her and loves the way she walks and moves. He's not afraid of meeting her family and wonders what would have happened if he had never approached her. The verse also shows the man's vulnerability as he admits to not having much money. Still, the woman accepts him for who he is, and he is grateful for that.
The song's message is that taking risks, even when we're scared, can lead to good things in life. It also highlights the importance of finding someone who accepts us for who we are and loves us unconditionally.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk up, your hand-rolled cigarette falls apart
The singer meets someone who was smoking a hand-rolled cigarette and is so good-looking that the cigarette falls apart.
Should be in a magazine or a movie
The person the singer meets looks like they belong in a magazine or movie.
But you're sittin' at a coffee shop
Despite looking like a model, the person the singer meets is sitting at a coffee shop.
I'm like, pinch me if I'm dreaming
The artist can't believe their luck in meeting this person.
I've been looking for a way out, but
The artist has been searching for something or someone to help them escape their current situation.
I think I found a way in
The person the singer meets might be the solution to their problems.
Yeah, no pressure, no awkward moments
The conversation between the singer and the person they meet is easygoing and comfortable.
I love the way you see things
The artist admires the perspective of the person they are talking to.
"How are you?", Now so important
Asking the other person how they are doing is now an important question for the artist.
But yesterday, you heard nothing
The artist regrets not meeting the other person sooner and having more time to get to know them.
I'm not gon' lie, I'm (an) all-night talker
The singer admits to being someone who talks all night.
Tell me all yours and I tell you my problems
The artist wants the other person to open up to them, and they will reciprocate with their own problems.
And if I can, then I'm gon' fix that
If the singer can help solve the other person's problems, they will try their best to do so.
I wish I met you sooner, wish I never missed that, yeah
The singer regrets not meeting the other person earlier in their life.
Diamonds are made under pressure, know you've been through it
The other person has been through tough times, but the singer believes they will come out stronger because of it.
And I'm just here to tell you, I've been through it too
The artist can relate to the other person's struggles.
'Cause I just wanna know you better
The artist is genuinely interested in getting to know the other person on a deeper level.
And I'll protect ya still
The singer wants to protect the other person from any future harm.
Yeah, you said you want a love like the end of a rom-com
The other person wants a love story like those seen in romantic movies.
Told you we should make a movie
The artist suggests creating a love story with the other person.
I used to think it's one or the other, never both but
The artist believed that people couldn't be friends and romantic partners, but the other person has proven them wrong.
You're my homie and my boo thing too
The other person is both the artist's friend and romantic interest.
I'm addicted to you, how you walk, how you move
The singer is attracted to every aspect of the other person.
When you're pissed at me too, yeah
Even when the other person is angry with the artist, they still find them attractive.
And it's not how to do
The singer knows that it's not typical to find someone who is both their friend and lover.
A pool full of models but I'm locked onto you (yeah)
Even though there are other attractive people around them, the singer is only interested in the other person.
Convo flowing like it's lava
The conversation between the singer and the other person is natural and effortless.
I ain't even scared to go and meet your papa
The artist is comfortable enough with the other person to meet their family.
Wonder what would happen if I never hollered
The artist wonders what their life would be like if they hadn't taken a chance and approached the other person.
Path that I was on, I never should have followed
The singer regrets their past decisions and wishes they had made different choices.
Said, "If it's money that you want, well, I'm broke"
The singer tells the other person that they don't have a lot of money.
You just look at me and smile like it's a joke
The other person doesn't care about the artist's financial status and still enjoys their company.
I'm like, "How'd I find my way to you?"
The artist is amazed at the chance encounter that brought them to the other person.
I'm so glad I walked up when I was so scared
The artist is grateful that they overcame their fear and approached the other person.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cecil John, Luke Hubbard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Soda Cheese
Ah, na-na-na-na-na, ey
Oh
I walk up, your hand-rolled cigarette falls apart
Should be in a magazine or a movie
But you're sittin' at a coffee shop
I'm like, pinch me if I'm dreaming
I've been looking for a way out, but
I think I found a way in
(Yeah) No pressure, no awkward moments
I love the way you see things
"How are you?", now so important
But yesterday, you heard nothing
I'm not gon' lie, I'm a all-night talker
Tell me all yours and I tell you my problem
And if I can, then I'm gon' fix that
I wish I met you sooner, wish I never missed that, yeah
Diamonds are made under pressure, I know you've been through it
And I'm just here to tell you, I've been through it too
'Cause I just wanna know you better
And I'll protect ya still
Ever since I walk up, your hand-rolled cigarette falls apart
Should be in a magazine or a movie
But you're sittin' at a coffee shop
I'm like, pinch me if I'm dreaming
I've been looking for a way out, but
I think I found a way in
(Yeah) You said you wanna love like the end of a rom-com
Told you we should make a movie
I used to think it's one or the other, never both but
You're my homie and my boo thing too
I'm addicted to you, how you walk, how you move
How you're pissed at me too (Yeah)
And it's not how to do
A pool full of models but I'm locked on to you (Yeah)
Convo flowing like it's lava
I ain't even scared to go and meet your papa
Wonder what would happen if I never hollered
Path that I was on, I never should have followed
Said, "If it's money that you want, well, I'm broke"
You just look at me and smile like it's a joke
I'm like, "How'd I find my way to you?"
I walk up, your hand-rolled cigarette falls apart
Should be in a magazine or a movie
(But you're) But you're sittin' at a coffee shop
I'm like, pinch me if I'm dreaming
I've been looking for a way out
I think I found a way in
I'm like, pinch me if I'm dreaming
I think I found a way out
I really found a way in (So scared)
I'm so glad I walked up when I was so scared
I'm so glad I walked up to you
I'm so glad I walked up when I was so scared
I'm so glad I walked up
Insxne Edits
You're so so special, Luke. Eventually you're gonna get everything you've ever wanted and more.
Jo Kahoy
This song deserves more recognition
Macom G.
This song....... is everything. One of the few that brings tears in my eyes, Idk why, maybe just because it feels like a fairytale to believe guys who think these things exist. Thank you for keeping the doubt 💛
Mystic Rain
I like how subtle and soft this sounds 💯💯well done 👏
ILOVEANIME
I’m in love with this song🙏👌
AK420
July 16, 2022 my wife and I had this played for our final dance song at our wedding. The entire song describes how we met and continued to grow. Thank you for always having wonderful music!!!!
Nitrobit DE
Congrats man!
Fahim Al Wasi
Been listening to this on repeat in Spotify for over a week now.
Michael M
Best one you've dropped yet. keep grinding bro, everything's coming.
iwantum
I just woke up and this song made my morning ! Much love man, listening to you since 3 years <3