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.
Teach Him
Melanie Fiona Lyrics
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No one's certain what life's all about
It's a door we can't figure out all alone
So we trust in who we can
Never understand why
Never good or bad
Just in-between,
So I teach him,
Teach him not to lie,
Make him, laugh until he cries,
Hold him, stand by his side
Hoping he'll change his way of life.
Having seen the light for many nights,
Still I keep the vision of candle lights
Wanna be alone, wanna be with you
I'm so confused
So the next time we meet,
We'll do it again
Whatever your heart's fixing,
Never good or bad
Just in-between,
Like every other man
So I teach him,
Teach him not to lie,
Make him, laugh until he cries,
Hold him, stand by his side
Hoping he'll change his way of life.
No one's perfect
No one's certain what life's all about
Sometimes it's the man to be figured out
Never good or bad
So I understand
So I teach him,
Teach him not to lie,
Make him laugh until he cries,
Hold him, stand by his side
Hoping he'll change his way of life.
Teach him not to lie,
I'm gonna teach him not to lie
Make him, laugh until he cries,
I'm gonna hold him, I'm gonna stand by his side
Hoping he'll change his way of life.
Teach him oh
I'm gonna teach him not to lie
Make him, laugh until he cries,
Hold him, I'm gonna stand by his side
Hoping he'll change his way of life.
Hoping he'll change his way of life.
Hoping he'll change his way of life.
I'm gonna teach him, yeah
In 'Teach Him,' Melanie Fiona explores the idea of imparting wisdom to a loved one in order to help them lead a better life. The song begins with Fiona acknowledging that nobody is perfect and that nobody can completely understand the complexities of life. She then talks about the importance of trusting those that we love and how that trust can help us navigate the unknown. Fiona urges the listener to teach the person they love not to lie and to make them laugh until they cry. She also pledges to hold them and stand by their side, hoping that they will change their way of life.
Throughout the song, Fiona uses the imagery of light to symbolize the highs and lows of life. She talks about seeing the light for many nights and keeping the vision of candle lights. This imagery conveys the idea that life is full of ups and downs, but that we can find hope and comfort in our loved ones. Fiona also talks about wanting to be alone and wanting to be with the person she loves, suggesting that our emotions and desires can be contradictory and confusing.
Ultimately, 'Teach Him' is a song about the power of love to guide us through life's challenges. Fiona urges us to trust in our relationships and to teach those we love the lessons we have learned along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
No one's perfect
Nobody is flawless
No one's certain what life's all about
Nobody knows the meaning of life for sure
It's a door we can't figure out all alone
Life is a mysterious path that we can't navigate alone
So we trust in who we can
We put our faith in those we trust
Never understand why
We can't comprehend the reasons behind things
Never good or bad
Things are neither good nor bad, they just are
Just in-between, Like every other man
Everything is shades of gray, there is no black or white
So I teach him, Teach him not to lie, Make him, laugh until he cries, Hold him, stand by his side Hoping he'll change his way of life.
The artist wants to teach the person she's addressing to value honesty, have joy in their life, support them, and hopefully change for the better
Having seen the light for many nights, Still I keep the vision of candle lights Wanna be alone, wanna be with you I'm so confused
The artist feels torn between wanting to be alone and wanting to be with someone else, causing confusion
So the next time we meet, We'll do it again Whatever your heart's fixing, Never good or bad Just in-between, Like every other man
The artist wants to repeat their actions when they meet again and accepts that whatever the other person wants may not be good or bad but just something in-between
Teach him oh I'm gonna teach him not to lie Make him, laugh until he cries, Hold him, I'm gonna stand by his side Hoping he'll change his way of life.
The singer reiterates their desire to teach someone not to lie, bring joy to their life, support them, and hope for positive change
Hoping he'll change his way of life. Hoping he'll change his way of life. Hoping he'll change his way of life. I'm gonna teach him, yeah
The artist repeats their hope for the other person to change for the better and affirms their desire to teach them
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TONINO BALIARDO, MAURICE BALIARDO, NICOLAS REYES, FRANCOIS REYES, ANDREA MARTIN, JACQUES BALIARDO, ANDRE REYES
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BeautifulSamaria
i agree, shes sooo underrated, but her music is soo amazing!!!
Gina Artistt
This song is amazing, the instrumental is beautiful. It inspires me everytime!
Yumme Cupcakez
She is so under rated her album is great cant wait for the next
fabio gomes
Ela é de mais suas músicas são lindas me tornei fã numero um ,que continue sempre assim.
Sherrie LeShell
Ladies...there are still some good men left out there. Going through all of the drama helps you see what it is you don't want and don't deserve. The trick is to learn from what you have experienced from that situation, then forgive him, and let it go so you can be prepared the real love coming into your life. Life is a lesson and if you pay attention you get out of it what you need and the rest you can throw away. Promise!!!
HabeshaQween
Her album "The MF Life" came out on 3/20/12. It's amazing!!
GirlLovely23
Everybody needs love...when they feel it they can change :)
sunflowerseedsyummy
Beautiful Voice!
sweetjenigirl23
loving this song right now!!!!!!!!! OMG....first time hearing this song love Melanie...She's extra talented
Sherrie LeShell
This is a beautiful song. I understand what she is talking about. I've been there and know there is more to life and love then just hurt, frustration, and the crying with a broken heart.