Fiona was featured on Reggae Gold 2008 with the Supa Dups-produced "Somebody Come Get Me". Her debut album The Bridge was released in the summer of 2009. She worked on the album with Future Cut, Vada Nobles, Stereotypes, J. Phoenix, Peter Wade and Salaam Remi. The debut single "Give It to Me Right" was released to radio stations on February 28, 2009, and peaked at #20 on Billboard's Canadian Hot 100 and #41 on the UK Singles Chart. The second single, "It Kills Me", became her breakout song on the Billboard Hot 100 where it cracked the Top 50, along with hitting #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song earned Fiona a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
Her second album, The MF Life, was released through the SRC Records and Universal Republic on March 20, 2012 after several delays. The Break Down The Walls Songfacts reports Fiona told Billboard magazine that her goal with The MF Life was to give an "honest" depiction of her life and how things have changed from her debut set, The Bridge.
In 2002, Fiona was briefly involved with girl group X-Quisite. Early in her career, she would perform at nightclubs in Toronto. In 2005, Fiona traveled to Los Angeles, California, in search of a recording contract. According to Fiona, record labels "loved" the way she looked and sung, but "knew that the minute I worked with them or would have signed with them, they would have tried to change me into someone else completely different. That was something that I didn't want to do." She went on to co-write songs for recording artists Rihanna and Kardinal Offishall. Fiona also recorded the reggae song "Somebody Come Get Me" under the stage name Syren Hall, which was included in the Reggae Gold 2008 compilation album. Entrepreneur Steve Rifkind discovered and signed Fiona to SRC Records and Universal Motown in 2007. She went on to tour with Kanye West in his Glow in the Dark Tour.
If I Fall
Melanie Fiona Lyrics
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Will you uh uh uh uh catch me if I fall?
Will you uh uh uh uh catch me if I fall?
Yea, I gave my all
Yea, aye I'm a man so I stand on my own two
I give a damn about a hater and his whole crew
No jump shot so I'm selling crack
No food in the kitchen so I'm scrapin' scraps
Tightest nigga in the world can't afford to rap
Now I'm on the hunt for a nigga to jack
Soon as I get rich it's where I'm givin' it back
It's cold out here, you gotta hold your own
I never knew what pain was until I was grown
I never miss my home boy until he was gone
But life goes on, so if I call
If I fall by the river bed
Would you save me or leave me dead?
All the blood I shed
And I'll just rest my head
Ain't nothin' easy 'bout the life I chose
Wasn't much of a choice, just the life I know
Smokin' weed, drinkin' liquor just to kill time
When I'm fucked up, the only time I feel fine
Mama say I'm lettin' life go by
As if I ain't grindin', as if I don't try
But you can see in the eyes, you worry 'bout it baby
Late night, scared a nigga might play me
Police in the street, don’t phase me
Get it how you live little J Smith
Be as me a dude, yea I can't starve
But that ain't all so if I call
If I fall by the river bed
Would you save me or leave me dead?
All the blood I shed
And I'll just rest my head
Yea, I used to love 'er, I used to hold 'er
She made me promise I'd never let 'er go
She made me smile, could I have a child?
I held her tight like I never held before
But things change when you get older
She started drinkin' cause I ain't sober
That's when I told her
"Be careful 'bout the friends you keep
Cause the ones you call friends ain't friends to me"
Now we don't see eye to eye
The more I tell her the truth, the more she lies
The more we shoot each other down, the more we die
I think it's best that I said goodbye
So when I call
If I fall by the river bed
Would you save me or leave me dead?
All the blood I shed
And I'll just rest my head
The song "If I Fall" by Melanie Fiona talks about the struggles and challenges faced by individuals who experience poverty, drug abuse, and lack of support. The first verse talks about the singer's fear of falling and asks if someone would catch her if she does. The chorus then repeats the question and highlights the challenges faced by the singer.
In the second verse, the singer talks about the life she chose, which wasn't a choice but the only life she knows. She indulges in vices like smoking weed and drinking liquor to pass time. The singer's mother advises her on letting life go by despite her grind and effort. The verse also touches on the fear of being played by someone and being shot by the police.
The last verse tells the story of a relationship that has broken down. The singer talks about how much she used to love and hold the person before things started changing, and the partner started drinking. She tries to point out the negative influence of friends on this person but ends up drifting apart from the person.
Overall, the song expresses feelings of vulnerability, fear, and struggles faced by people in difficult situations. It highlights the need for support, understanding, and compassion in such situations.
Line by Line Meaning
A, will you uh uh uh uh catch me if I fall?
Asking for support and reassurance from someone close
Will you uh uh uh uh catch me if I fall?
Repeating the question to emphasize the importance of receiving support
Will you uh uh uh uh catch me if I fall?
Repeating the question to reinforce the significance of the emotions in the situation
Yea, I gave my all
Acknowledging the effort and commitment put into the relationship
Yea, aye I'm a man so I stand on my own two
Asserting independence and self-sufficiency
I give a damn about a hater and his whole crew
Disregarding negative opinions and focusing on personal goals
No jump shot so I'm selling crack
Taking desperate measures to survive in a harsh environment
To tell you the truth, I've been through Hell and back
Reflecting on past struggles and adversity
No food in the kitchen so I'm scrapin' scraps
Dealing with poverty and limited resources
Tightest nigga in the world can't afford to rap
Being unable to pursue a passion due to financial constraints
Now I'm on the hunt for a nigga to jack
Contemplating illegal actions to obtain wealth
Soon as I get rich it's where I'm givin' it back
Having a desire to give back to the community after achieving financial success
It's cold out here, you gotta hold your own
Acknowledging the harsh realities of life and the need to be self-sufficient
I never knew what pain was until I was grown
Reflecting on the life experiences that have shaped one's understanding of pain
I never miss my home boy until he was gone
Realizing the importance of a friend only after they are no longer present
But life goes on, so if I call
Accepting the transience of life and asking for support in difficult times
If I fall by the river bed
Using a metaphor to describe the potential danger of the situation
Would you save me or leave me dead?
Asking for a clear commitment to providing help in the hypothetical scenario
All the blood I shed
Reflecting on the struggles and hardships endured
And I'll just rest my head
Submitting to the potential outcome and accepting what may come
Ain't nothin' easy 'bout the life I chose
Recognizing the difficulty of the path taken in life
Wasn't much of a choice, just the life I know
Acknowledging the lack of options and opportunities in one's life
Smokin' weed, drinkin' liquor just to kill time
Engaging in unhealthy habits to distract oneself
When I'm fucked up, the only time I feel fine
Finding comfort in unhealthy coping mechanisms
Mama say I'm lettin' life go by
Receiving criticism from a parent figure
As if I ain't grindin', as if I don't try
Feeling misunderstood and unappreciated for hard work
But you can see in the eyes, you worry 'bout it baby
Noticing concern and care from a romantic partner
Late night, scared a nigga might play me
Feeling unsafe and paranoid, especially at nighttime
Police in the street, don’t phase me
Being desensitized to the presence of law enforcement due to one's environment
Get it how you live little J Smith
Encouraging someone to do what they must to survive
Be as me a dude, yea I can't starve
Justifying criminal actions as necessary for survival
But that ain't all so if I call
Indicating that support in difficult times is not just about financial assistance
Yea, I used to love 'er, I used to hold 'er
Recalling past love and affection for someone
She made me promise I'd never let 'er go
Making a commitment to maintain a relationship
She made me smile, could I have a child?
Reflecting on a happy and loving relationship
I held her tight like I never held before
Showing physical affection for a loved one
But things change when you get older
Acknowledging the inherent change and evolution in life circumstances
She started drinkin' cause I ain't sober
Recognizing the negative effect one's personal choices can have on a relationship
That's when I told her
Communicating to one's partner the issues in the relationship
"Be careful 'bout the friends you keep
Offering advice and criticism to a partner
Cause the ones you call friends ain't friends to me"
Expressing distrust and suspicion of one's partner's friends
Now we don't see eye to eye
Describing the decline and dissolution of a relationship
The more I tell her the truth, the more she lies
Noticing deception and dishonesty from a partner
The more we shoot each other down, the more we die
Experiencing toxicity and damage in a relationship
I think it's best that I said goodbye
Making the difficult decision to end a relationship
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JUSTIN LEWIS SCOTT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Johnny brown
This song has no dislikes and it deserves it.
Kashtro Dolo
Couldn't have said it no better, He still kept it honest and authentic on the mainstream debut
Knowledgeonelove123
this dudes music saved my life, i was goin through a lot last year and just listenin to his music got me back on the right path and this album is a classic in my eyes but return of 4eva will always be a top favorite of mine by k.r.i.t
Uncle Sam
Album of the year! One of the best on the album
Myles G
This song speaks to me so much. This is one of the best hiphop songs in a minute
Chris Norman
I just keep replaying and replaying...is so simple and easy going...but powerful and deep
skycycle
Thanks for uploading this one, the album is pretty solid... reminds me of Big Boi Vs. some of that early timbo&magoo shit... golden stuff
Andres Sandoval
goddamn i love this song its such deep song. the hook is fire
willfick1
Being a Lupe fan I remember what the record Execs did to my other favorite rapper....I'm buying this album even though my reviews r mixed....Krit has already given me 3 classics for FREE!
Brock Hopkins
Enjoyed a few tracks on Live From the Underground...this being my favorite.