After the Pharrell video went viral, several different record labels tried to sign Rogers. She ended up negotiating a contract with Capitol Records where "she licenses her music to them through her own imprint, Debay Sounds." As a result, she has more control over her sound and image than many artists at a similar place in their music careers.
Rogers's EP, Now That the Light Is Fading, was released on February 17, 2017. She released her major-label debut album, Heard It In a Past Life, in January 2019. The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200.
She made her television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on February 15, 2017, Saturday Night Live debut on November 3, 2018 and Today Show debut on July 12, 2019.
She cites Carrie Brownstein, Patti Smith, Kim Gordon, and Björk as her musical inspirations, while prominent singers Brandi Carlile and Sharon Van Etten - who she calls her "musical big sisters" - have become mentors. She also mentioned in her initial conversation with Williams that she has synesthesia, a benign condition where one or more senses is perceived at once. In her case, she is able to perceive colours as a response to hearing music.
Burning
Maggie Rogers Lyrics
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Through one year and one half
Found another, called him my lover
Helped me get my old self back
It was you
It was you
Only you
And you said
Let me help you wake you up
Let me help you break you up
Let me help you open up
I'm in love, I'm alive
Oh, I'm burning
Oh, I was reckless, once was breathless
Running from that day I snapped
But I've got a feeling and keep believing
I'm never gonna give this back
It was you
It was you
Only you
Oh, I'm never gonna give this back
And you said
Let me help you wake you up
Let me help you break you up
Let me help you open up
I'm in love, I'm alive
Oh, I'm burning
And if you're givin' up, would you tell me?
I'm gonna keep this love if you let me
And if you're givin' up, would you tell me?
I'm gonna keep this love
And you said
Let me help you wake you up
Let me help you break you up
Let me help you open up
I'm in love, I'm alive
Oh, I'm burning
Let me help you wake you up
Let me help you break you up
Let me help you open up
I'm in love, I'm alive
Oh, I'm burning
The song "Burning" by Maggie Rogers speaks to the theme of rebirth and self-discovery through a personal journey of healing and love. The opening lyrics, "I've been sleepin', barely dreamin' / Through one year and one half" suggest that the singer has been in a state of malaise or stagnation for a long period of time. However, when the singer meets their lover, they find that this person helps them reconnect with their "old self" and come back to life. The chorus repeats the phrase "It was you / Only you / You remind me, oh, you bring me back," emphasizing the role that the singer's partner has played in their transformation.
The following verses also contain imagery of transformation and change, with lyrics like "I'm never gonna give this back" and "I've got a feeling and keep believing / I'm never gonna give this back." These lines suggest a newfound sense of ownership and empowerment that the singer has gained through their experiences with love and healing. The bridge of the song includes the plea "And if you're givin' up, would you tell me? / I'm gonna keep this love if you let me," underscoring the importance of communication and honesty in any relationship.
Overall, "Burning" is an uplifting and inspiring song that encourages listeners to embrace change and growth, and to appreciate the power of love in guiding us towards our best selves.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been sleepin', barely dreamin'
For a year and a half, I've been living without purpose and without passion
Found another, called him my lover
I met someone new and started seeing him romantically
Helped me get my old self back
He helped me rediscover parts of myself that I had lost or buried
It was you
You were the person who awakened me and helped me rediscover myself
You remind me, oh, you bring me back
You have the power to remind me of who I truly am and what makes me feel alive
Let me help you wake you up
You want to help me overcome my fears and insecurities and live a more fulfilling life
Let me help you break you up
You want to help me break away from the things that have been holding me back
Let me help you open up
You want to help me become more vulnerable and embrace my truest self
I'm in love, I'm alive
My newfound love for myself and for you has made me feel more alive than ever before
Oh, I was reckless, once was breathless
In the past, I was reckless and didn't take the time to truly appreciate the world around me
Running from that day I snapped
I was running from the day when everything fell apart for me, when I lost sight of who I was
But I've got a feeling and keep believing
Now, I have hope and believe that things can be better and that I can be happy again
I'm never gonna give this back
I will never let go of the love and passion that I've found
And if you're givin' up, would you tell me?
If you are ever feeling like you want to give up, please tell me so that I can be there for you
I'm gonna keep this love if you let me
I will hold onto this love and passion as long as you want me to
Let me help you wake you up
You want to be the reason that I wake up every morning feeling inspired and motivated
Let me help you break you up
You want to help me break away from the things that are holding me back and achieve my dreams
Let me help you open up
You want to help me break down my walls and become more vulnerable and authentic
Oh, I'm burning
I am burning with passion and love, and I never want this feeling to go away
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Eric Burton Frederic, Margaret D. Rogers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@elijahwallace1745
wait no this is my favorite
@kricimcduffie3962
@@raerae3541 same! I'm Maggie bingeing.
@AliJorani
This album does not run out of steam .. it's fire all the way through
@brookeleebee
I love how she creates music for herself.
@mannonKG
this is what i look for in artist. its whats authentic to me, do you, and see if we like it
@pixiequeue4565
everyone else: obama or mary jane
me: i shazamed this song while shoe shopping at kohls 👁👄👁
@bryancorts5389
McDonalds I did with shazaam :)
@ArtbyAtlas
Gives me chills in the best way
@ichrisful
I've been listening to this album all day and cannot get enough! Also loving the pot tapping samples in this song!
@trinibago7682
In our music (Trinbagonian Music: Calypso, Soca etc) "Pot Taping" is simply "Iron", which refers to the tapping of any iron object, its a popular accompanying instrument somewhat in all of our music here, especially calypso. Some suggestions are "Lord Shorty - Cory Iron" , "Mighty Shadow - Judgement Day" and "Lord Kitchener - Bees' Melody" heck... Check all of our music! As well as something called "Trinidad and Tobago Rhythm Section! Enjoy NEW music!