He is also one half of the group Latyrx with fellow MC Lateef the Truth Speaker. Lyrics Born has worked with many artists including KRS-One, Jean Grae, Dilated Peoples, Z-Trip, DJ Shadow, Diverse, Tommy Guerrero, Blackalicious and his wife, Joyo Velarde.
Lyrics Born released his first solo LP in October of 2003, called Later That Day.
In April of 2005, Lyrics Born's second album Same !@#$ Different Day was released on the Quannum Projects label. The album featured remixes of five songs from Later That Day along with a number of new tracks.
LB's hit song Callin' Out was featured in a 2004 Coca Cola television commercial in the United States featuring actor Adrien Brody and was #1 on San Francisco's Alternative Rock station, Live105 for 5 weeks. The song is also featured in the film Waiting... starring Ryan Reynolds.
His songs have been featured in television shows such as HBO's Entourage, Six Feet Under, Skins, Gilmore Girls and the films Collateral by Michael Mann and Fast and the Furious 3: Tokyo Drift. Lyrics Born also appears in the upcoming Justin Lin film, Finishing the Game.
His latest album, Overnite Encore: Lyrics Born LIVE! is a live record recorded in Australia and has received praise from critics all across the board who have hailed it as one of the best live hip-hop albums ever made. Rolling Stone gave the album 3.5 / 4 Stars.
Lyrics Born is currently recording his latest album which is due for release next year.
You can check out updates via his online video blog, LBTV available on his website and Myspace page.
Love Me So Bad
Lyrics Born Lyrics
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You say you love me so bad but you won't let me be myself
You say you love me so bad but I can't act like no one else
You say you love me so bad baby that's not how I do
You say you love me so bad why can't we play the hand we're dealt
Love me, love me, love me, love me like you want to be loved
Love me, love me, love me, love me like you want to be loved
Or you're gonna lose, me lose me, lose me baby 'cause I can't be what you want
You say lately I've been acting strangely and irrationally
And after all the things I've said, you're confused and rightfully
I said I want to take you there when she tries I just retreat
And says that I won't open up and when I do she's pulling teeth
I admit that I have some baggage I ain't ready to release
Commitment in relationships comes with difficulty
She says I sabotage myself I said I don't disagree
She says until you leave the past behind we'll never be happy
Love me, love me, love me, love me like you want to be loved
Or you're gonna lose, me lose me, lose me baby 'cause I can't be what you want
Love me, love me, love me, love me like you want to be loved
Or you're gonna lose, me lose me, lose me baby 'cause I can't be what you want
Spend to much time thinking 'bout the things that you don't have
Are you so blind that you can't see what's in your hands
Love is never more than just a breath away
Baby say my name I'll be there instantly
We could be so close but still you hesitate
Can't release the memory of yesterday
Love me, love me, love me, love me like you want to be loved
Or you're gonna lose, me lose me, lose me baby 'cause I can't be what you want
Love me, love me, love me, love me like you want to be loved
Or you're gonna lose, me lose me, lose me baby 'cause I can't be what you want
You say you love me so bad but you won't let me be myself
You say you love me so bad but I can't act like no one e
In "Love Me So Bad," the artist's partner tells him that she loves him deeply but doesn't allow him to be his true self. She wants him to be the person she wants him to be, not who he is, causing him to feel restricted and unable to express himself fully. He's torn between wanting to be loved and accepted for who he is and trying to make his partner happy. The lyrics are a plea for his partner to love him for who he truly is, rather than trying to fit him into a mold of her own design.
As the song progresses, the artist admits to having baggage and difficulty with commitment in relationships. He acknowledges that he's holding onto his past, making it hard for him to move on and be happy. His partner believes that until he lets go of his past, they can never truly be happy together. However, the artist believes that his partner is also holding onto her past and unable to let go. He feels that they could be close, but she hesitates due to her memories of yesterday.
Overall, "Love Me So Bad" is a vulnerable and honest portrayal of the struggles that come with relationships. The artist wants to be loved for who he is but also acknowledges that he has his own flaws and difficulties. The song's chorus serves as a reminder that love should be unconditional and accepting of each other's faults, rather than trying to change someone to fit a particular mold.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you love me so bad but you won't let me be myself
You claim to love me deeply, yet you refuse to let me express my true self.
You say you love me so bad but I can't act like no one else
Even though you claim your love for me is strong, I am unable to do things that define me as an individual.
You say you love me so bad baby that's not how I do
Your version of love doesn't coincide with how I go about relationships.
You say you love me so bad why can't we play the hand we're dealt
You speak of your love for me, yet you can't accept that we have to work with what life has given us.
Love me, love me, love me, love me like you want to be loved
Treat me with the same love and respect that you desire for yourself.
Or you're gonna lose, me lose me, lose me baby 'cause I can't be what you want
If you keep demanding that I be someone I'm not, you'll end up losing me altogether.
You say lately I've been acting strangely and irrationally
According to you, my recent conduct has been erratic and irrational.
And after all the things I've said, you're confused and rightfully
Despite all the conversations we've had, you're still confused and justifiably so.
I said I want to take you there when she tries I just retreat
I told you I'm ready for a deeper connection, but when you make attempts, I back away instead of moving forward.
And says that I won't open up and when I do she's pulling teeth
You claim that I don't share my true self with you, but when I do, you still make it difficult for me to be vulnerable.
I admit that I have some baggage I ain't ready to release
I confess that I have unresolved issues that I'm not yet prepared to let go of.
Commitment in relationships comes with difficulty
Being committed in a relationship is a challenging task.
She says I sabotage myself I said I don't disagree
You tell me I'm my own worst enemy, and I agree.
She says until you leave the past behind we'll never be happy
You insist that until I let go of my past, we can't be happy together.
Spend too much time thinking 'bout the things that you don't have
You devote excessive time thinking about what you lack in life.
Are you so blind that you can't see what's in your hands
Are you unable to appreciate what you currently possess?
Love is never more than just a breath away
Love is always within reach, even when it feels distant.
Baby say my name I'll be there instantly
Call out to me, and I'll be there for you right away.
We could be so close but still you hesitate
We could have a deeper connection, but you're holding back.
Can't release the memory of yesterday
You're unable to let go of events that took place in the past.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOY MALIG SHIMURA, TOM WILLIAM SHIMURA
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