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With a name like Prema LaNay (pronounced Pree-mah Lah-nay) there’s not much you can grow up and be, other than a star. Really, can you imagine writing that on a job application or signing it on doctor’s prescription?
“As a kid, I didn’t hate my name, but it was odd introducing myself to people,” admits the Atlanta-based performer whose first name means “the loved” in Sanskrit (Indian) and middle means “awakening” in Hawaiian. “It wasn’t until I got older that I understood the meaning.”
Now that her identity is secure, the eccentric singer/songwriter is indeed looking to live up to her name and give music a much-needed awakening with her Interscope records debut The PREfix.
Described by Interscope co-founder Jimmy Iovine as “a marvelous writer,” Prema got her start penning personal short stories, that eventually turned into melodies and songs. Her talents didn’t go unnoticed for long as she began writing for small independent artist. Soon after, with some encouragement from fellow studio rats, Prema stopped letting people demo her words, and started singing them herself.
“The most difficult part of that transition was putting myself up front,” reveals the soft-spoken Prema who refers to herself as a “musical actress.” “I always wrote songs in third person for other people. When I had to focus on me, I had to find my signature amongst various styles.”
Whatever struggles she had, none of them were apparent on her first project, The Pre-Album. Powered by what she calls “theatrical” R&B, the CD caught like wildfire through industry circles, with her music reaching as far as London, Japan, the Dominican Republic and Canada. Prema’s international buzz lead to her signing with Interscope in April 2007.
Already being described as a cure to what’s become a stagnant music industry, The PREFix showcases Prema’s knack for writing Oscar-worth visuals. Songs like the mind-stretching “He Beats Me” depicts a victimizing emotion while tracks like “Loving a Junkie” and “He Got Blown Away” highlight her passionate creativity.
“I want my music to make you feel like you’ve been taken to another world,” explains Prema about her penchant for storytelling. “I want it to feel like I’m giving the listener a fix. Some people have drugs for that, I want them view my music the same way.”
On second thought, Prema Lanay probably could make it as a doctor.
Heartbreaker
Prema Lanay Lyrics
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You make my chest go
Boom Boom Ow
Ow
You make my chest go
Boom Boom
Ow
You make my chest go Boom Boom
You make my chest go
Boom Boom Ow
You make my chest go
Boom Boom
Make me chest boom boom
Make me chest boom boom
Make me chest
Make me chest
Make me chest boom boom
Make me chest boom boom
Make me chest boom boom
Make me chest
Make me chest
Make my chest boom boom
Make my chest boom boom
Make my chest boom boom
Make my chest
Make my chest Ow
Ow
You make my chest go
Boom Boom OwOw
You making me go Ow
Ow
You making me go
Boom Boom
Ow
Oh it hurts so bad
Oh it hurts so bad
Oh it hurts so bad
So bad so bad
Oh it hurts so bad
Oh it hurts so bad
Oh it hurts so bad
So bad so bad
You make my chest go
Boom Boom Ow
Oh it hurts so bad
Oh it hurts so bad
Oh it hurts so bad
Oh it hurts so bad
So bad so bad
You make my chest go
Boom Boom
Ow
So bad so bad
So bad so bad
Ohh I need you Ow
I've lost all control
Of my heart and my soul
I've lost all control
Will you let me go
Ow Ow
You make my chest go
Boom Boom
I've lost all control
You make my chest go
Boom Boom
You make my heart go
You make my heart go
You make my heart go
Boom boom boom boom
You make my heart go
You make my heart go
Ow
You make my heart go
You make my heart go
You make my heart go
Boom boom boom boom
You make my heart go
You make my heart go
Ow
You make my chest go
Boom Boom Ow
The lyrics of Prema Lanay's "Heartbreaker" make use of the imagery of a racing heartbeat to represent the thrilling and sometimes painful experience of falling in love. The repeated "Boom Boom" and "Ow" indicate the physical sensation of the heart beating faster and faster, almost to the point of pain. Lines like "Oh it hurts so bad" and "I've lost all control" emphasize the intensity of the emotion, suggesting that the singer has become completely consumed by their feelings for this person.
Despite the physical discomfort and loss of control, the singer still desires this person, as evidenced by their plea of "I need you" towards the end of the song. The repetition of the phrase "You make my heart go boom boom boom boom" reinforces the idea of being completely captivated and swept away by this person, even as they cause pain and turmoil.
Overall, the lyrics of "Heartbreaker" convey the idea that love can be both thrilling and painful, with the physical sensations of a racing heartbeat serving as a metaphor for the intensity of the emotional experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Ow Ow
Opening line with sounds of excitement and anticipation of something big about to happen.
You make my chest go
Boom Boom Ow
Ow
You make my chest go
Boom Boom
Ow
You make my chest go
Boom Boom
You make my chest go
Boom Boom Ow
You make my chest go
Boom Boom
The person singing is experiencing intense excitement because of the actions of another person that cause their heart to beat rapidly.
Make me chest boom boom
Make me chest boom boom
Make me chest
Make me chest
Make me chest boom boom
Make me chest boom boom
Make me chest boom boom
Make me chest
Make me chest
Make my chest boom boom
Make my chest boom boom
Make my chest boom boom
Make my chest
Make my chest Ow
The singer repeats the words to emphasize the effect the other person has on their heart and body while also expressing desire for them to continue doing what they are doing.
You making me go Ow
You making me go
Boom Boom
The other person's actions are causing strong physical and emotional reactions from the singer.
Oh it hurts so bad
So bad so bad
Oh it hurts so bad
Oh it hurts so bad
Oh it hurts so bad
So bad so bad
The intensity of the emotions and physical reactions is causing the singer pain, but they are still drawn towards the other person.
Ohh I need you Ow
The singer proclaims how much they need the other person to continue affecting them in the intense, exciting way they have been doing.
I've lost all control
Of my heart and my soul
I've lost all control
Will you let me go
The singer has become entranced by their feelings towards the other person and is asking for them to decide whether to let them continue experiencing it or not.
You make my heart go
Boom boom boom boom
You make my heart go
Boom boom boom boom
You make my heart go
Ow
You make my heart go
Boom boom boom boom
You make my heart go
Boom boom boom boom
You make my heart go
Ow
You make my chest go
Boom Boom Ow
The singer expresses how the other person's actions make their heart beat rapidly and express the excitement they feel.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Prema Owsley
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