Lumidee was born on August 24, 1984 in Bridgeport, Connecticut (later moving to Harlem, New York, United States). Her father died in 1995. She and her four siblings were raised by her grandparents. She began singing and rapping at the age of twelve. After graduating high school, she collaborated with local neighborhood producer DJ Tedsmooth to record her debut single, "Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)" for an independent label, Straight Face. She later signed with Universal Records, where she released her debut album, Almost Famous, on June 23, 2003. Her single peaked at #3 in the U.S. and #2 in the UK, but it was her only hit until the 2007 release of "She's Like The Wind." According to Nielsen SoundScan, Almost Famous sold 276,000 copies in the U.S.
For the next few years, Lumidee was not in the mainstream music industry in the US, instead veering more towards reggaeton and dancehall music. After her hit single "Never Leave You" faded, Lumidee went overseas to continue her music career in Belgium, Germany, France, and The Netherlands. She released Grimey Streets in 2004, which was a mixtape consisting of new material, freestyles and tracks from Almost Famous. Lumidee also featured on several tracks in this era and had moderate success in Europe. However, due to her debut single being her only big hit to date, she was placed in the category of One Hit Wonders. In 2006, Lumidee released a song for the FIFA World Cup Album Soundtrack which was entitled 'Dance' and featured a sample of the classic Whitney Houston track "I Wanna Dance With Somebody." The song was a club hit around Europe and successfully entered the charts in the countries where it was officially released (Germany #5, Austria #5, Switzerland #32).
April 2007 brought the release of Lumidee's second album, Unexpected. It was released under TVT Records, unlike her debut which had been released under Universal. Lumidee stated in an interview, "I'm coming out of left field. Nobody ever thought of me coming back on a street credible label like TVT, alongside acts like Pitbull, N.O.R.E. and Jim Jones. Actually, nobody ever thought of me really even coming back, period." The US-Single "She's like the wind" peaked on #43. That song was not released as single in Europe because Lumidee had stolen the idea of making a cover version of that "She's like the wind" from a German Top 10 Hit. In Europe the Label released the single "Crazy" ft. Pitbull which had moderate chart success in Germany (#35), Austria (#65) and the UK (#74).
She currently resides in New Jersey as her crib was televised on MTV.
Me & You
Lumidee Lyrics
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Livin' this crazy life for real could make a girl demented
Been on my hands and knees prayin' to God for things to change
But every single day it seems like things will stay the same
But change is for the worse 'cause times I feel my life's a curse
But who's to blame you're in for taste so forget
Multiple bodies felt like rape
Watching your whole life fade away
When I'm with you I feel no pain
Now tell me do you feel the same
[Chorus 2x]
Can I hold you down
Not it all so brown
'Cause there's not much I would do
To keep you by my side it's true
My love for you is all that can keep me strong
But I won't laugh at you
Until you tell me what we have is true.
Sometimes when I think of all the things I've been through
I want to take myself over there and I think of you
If there one thing in this world that I'd rather do
Than to live and die
Or if it's to be with you
And even though I show you love
You're still a lonely thug
And even when we share our dreams
Still it ain't enough is it me
Do I not reach your thoughts
And when you get around your fellas
Do you even talk (about me)
Because you know all I do is think of you
Do I love you
In a way 'cause you can't even see me do
'Cause I live for you
Cry for you
Lie for you
Kill for you
And on the real I'd die for you
Every night before I lay I pray
That you get home safe
And I can't think straight
If I don't know you OK
I want to love you
want to hold you
want to kiss you
want to touch you
Can't you see you are my issues
[Chorus 2x]
You oughta chase my better dreams
'Cause I can see much bigger things with you
Imagine me and you. [2x]
Imagine me and you against the world
Ain't no one who will go all night
Just boy and girl
Together we ain't trusting none
It ain't all fun
But that's life we live in
Won't take what is given
In Lumidee's song "Me," the artist reflects on her struggles with accepting the harsh reality of her life, describing it as a never-ending cycle of trauma and hardships. She begs for change, praying to God for things to take a different turn, but finds that change may not necessarily be for the better. She feels her life is cursed and that she's constantly being raped by the world, with her whole life slipping away. But when she's with the person she loves, she finds solace and relief from the pain she's experiencing. The chorus of the song expresses her desire to hold on to this love and the fear of losing it, while questioning whether they both share the same emotions. She later argues that everything she does is for the person she loves, but wonders why she's not receiving the same level of commitment and attention.
The lyrics in "Me" touch on several themes, including love, pain, and the pursuit of a better life. Lumidee sings about the impact of the harsh realities of life on one's mental health, and how it can leave a person feeling helpless and hopeless. She asks for reassurance from her lover, urging him to express his feelings and reassure her that their love is real. The song paints a picture of a woman who is vulnerable and scared but finds comfort and strength in her relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Could never accept reality in which I was presented
I struggle with accepting the reality of my life.
Livin' this crazy life for real could make a girl demented
The craziness of my life can easily drive me insane.
Been on my hands and knees prayin' to God for things to change
I beg God every day to change my life.
But every single day it seems like things will stay the same
Despite my prayers, my life hasn't changed much.
But change is for the worse 'cause times I feel my life's a curse
Change sometimes makes things worse in my life, and I feel cursed.
But who's to blame you're in for taste so forget
I can't blame anyone but myself for the situation I'm in; I have to learn to forget about it.
Multiple bodies felt like rape
Being with many people left me feeling violated and empty.
Watching your whole life fade away
Seeing my life go by without any changes or improvement is difficult.
Playin this world like it's a game
I feel like life is just a game that everyone is playing, and I'm losing.
When I'm with you I feel no pain
Being with you makes me forget my struggles and problems.
Now tell me do you feel the same
I want to know if you feel the same way about me.
Can I hold you down
Can I be there for you and support you?
Not it all so brown
I'm not perfect, but I still want to be with you.
'Cause there's not much I would do
I will do everything I can to keep you by my side.
My love for you is all that can keep me strong
My love for you is what keeps me going, despite my struggles.
But I won't laugh at you
I won't ridicule or judge you.
Until you tell me what we have is true.
I need to know if what we have is real and genuine.
Sometimes when I think of all the things I've been through
When I reflect on my life experiences, I get overwhelmed.
I want to take myself over there and I think of you
When things get tough, I think of you to help me get through it.
If there one thing in this world that I'd rather do
The only thing I want in this world is to be with you.
Than to live and die
Being with you is more important to me than anything else in life.
Or if it's to be with you
All I want is to be with you.
And even though I show you love
Despite showing you love, you still seem lonely and distant.
You're still a lonely thug
You are still a solitary person who walls themselves off from others.
And even when we share our dreams
Even when we share our aspirations, it doesn't seem like it's enough for you.
Still it ain't enough is it me
I wonder if the problem is with me and if I'm not enough for you.
Do I not reach your thoughts
Do I not cross your mind or affect you as much as you affect me?
And when you get around your fellas
When you're with your friends, do you even mention me?
Do you even talk (about me)
Do you even bring me up in conversation?
Because you know all I do is think of you
I constantly think about you, and I'm wondering if you feel the same way.
Do I love you
I love you deeply.
In a way 'cause you can't even see me do
My love is different because you don't seem to feel it or notice it.
'Cause I live for you
You are the reason I keep going and pushing through life.
Cry for you
I love you so much that I cry for you and your well-being.
Lie for you
I would go as far as lying for you if it would help you.
Kill for you
I would even consider killing for you if it would keep you safe.
And on the real I'd die for you
If it came down to it, I would give my life for you.
Every night before I lay I pray
Every night, I pray for your safety and well-being.
That you get home safe
I worry about your safety when you're not with me.
And I can't think straight
When I'm not sure of your safety, it's hard for me to think straight.
If I don't know you OK
If I don't know that you are okay, I can't focus on anything else.
I want to love you
I want to love you deeply and fully.
want to hold you
I want to physically hold you close to me.
want to kiss you
I want to kiss you passionately.
want to touch you
I want to physically touch you in any way possible.
Can't you see you are my issues
All my problems and issues revolve around my love for you.
You oughta chase my better dreams
You should pursue my more significant aspirations and dreams with me.
'Cause I can see much bigger things with you
I can see a bigger and brighter future with you by my side.
Imagine me and you.
Imagine what we could be together if we pursued our dreams.
Imagine me and you against the world
Imagine us being together and supporting each other through life's struggles.
Ain't no one who will go all night
No one else will stay by your side and support you through thick and thin.
Just boy and girl
We are just two people, trying to make it through life together.
Together we ain't trusting none
Together, we don't have to trust anyone else but each other.
It ain't all fun
Life isn't always easy or enjoyable.
But that's life we live in
Life can be tough, but we have to keep going and making the best of it.
Won't take what is given
We won't settle for anything less than what we deserve.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LUMIDEE CEDENO, TEDDY RAFAEL MENDEZ, EDWIN Z. PEREZ
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