RAYEβs debut EP 'Welcome To The Winter' was released in 2014 and was comprised of predominantly R&B sounds. After signing with Polydor Records, RAYE had her breakthrough by featuring on the 2016 singles; "By Your Side" by Jonas Blue and "You Don't Know Me" by Jax Jones. The latter, co-written by RAYE herself, would peak at number three on the UK Singles Chart. Both songs were certified platinum or higher by the BPI, and marked a shift in RAYEβs career both commercially and sonically. After releasing the 'Second' EP in 2016, RAYE released "I, U, Us" as the lead single alongside a Charli XCX directed music video. This marked the first collaboration of several between the British songwriters. RAYE later co-wrote XCX's song "After the Afterparty" and appeared on a remix version, as well as featuring on the track "Dreamer" from her 2017 mixtape 'Number 1 Angel'. RAYE was short-listed for the BBC Music Sound of... award for 2017 and was named in third place. Later in the year, RAYE released the platinum certified hit "Decline" featuring Mr. Eazi, which would serve as the lead single from her 'Side Tape' EP which followed in May 2018. In October 2018, RAYE embarked on her own headlining tour, visiting a number of cities around the UK and Ireland.
After releasing multiple singles in 2019 and 2020, RAYEβs debut mini-album, 'Euphoric Sad Songs' was released on 20 November 2020. The project featured the top 10 hit "Secrets" with Regard as well as "Regardless" with Rudimental. In early 2021, RAYE released the single "Bed" with Joel Corry and David Guetta. The song would peak at number three on the UK Singles Chart, becoming RAYEβs highest charting single as a lead artist on the chart. Later in the year, RAYE took to social media to reveal that her record label, Polydor Records, has been withholding her debut album for several years. Following the statements, RAYE disclosed in July that she is now officially an independent artist.
RAYE was brought up in a musical family - her parents met at church - both of them musicians in the parish, and her musical heritage goes right back to her Grandfather, who was a songwriter and musician in his own right. Since the age of 10, she's been writing her own music, slowly developing all the time to become the artist she is today. Along the way, RAYE has become confidently adept at various different instruments including the cello, flute, and piano, alongside honing her production skills (and learning to play the guitar). Music has always been a huge part of RAYEβs life. Brought up on the classic soul/jazz maestros of the 40's and 50's like Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole etc - this is where her love for songwriting and melody began. Since then her influences, have aligned with the times, citing Drake, and her all time hero Lauryn Hill as huge sources of inspiration.
All Dressed Up
RAYE Lyrics
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And, mmm
Hennessy, I'ma need this liquid courage
All of it, oh, yeah
And I seen a man, seen a man
Sat at the bar, oh, yeah
And for a while, I'ma kiss goodbye to my worries
No dinner, man, I started seein' the stars, oh
The sad, sad way to learn how
Skirt's too short, I got my curves out
I'm a little too lit, so call the last round
I get all dressed up
To go ahead, let myself down
So you could just hold me like my dress, skin-tight
We could pretend this is Saturday night
And it's alright, it's alright, mmm
So tell me who's next up? (Tell me who's next up)
To come on here and waste my time, mmm (to come on here and waste my time)
So you could just hold me like my dress, skin-tight
Could we pretend this is Saturday night?
It's alright, it's alright
It's alright, yeah-yeah
I'm about to tell you I think you're funny
Oh, honey, oh, no
I'm drinkin', I'm drinkin', I'm lovin' the light
Oh well, I don't care if you don't call, if you don't want me
You're lucky, you can try
You won't see the real me when you look in my eyes, oh
The sad, sad way to learn how
Skirt's too short, I got my curves out
I'm a little too lit, so call the last round
I get all dressed up (I get all dressed up)
To go ahead, let myself down (to go ahead, let myself down)
So you could just hold me like my dress, skin-tight
We could pretend this is Saturday night
And it's alright, it's alright, mmm
So tell me who's next up? (So tell me who's next up)
To come on here and waste my time, mmm (to come on here and waste my time)
So you could just hold me like my dress, skin-tight
Could we pretend this is Saturday night?
It's alright, it's alright
Yeah-yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, oh, motion
Flowin' slow-motion (motion)
Think that I should maybe take a love potion
If I put it in my drink, would you sip some?
Take a little sip, and you should see what I become
This ain't love, I was hopin' (hopin')
Hopin' we could find somethin' more
Feels better when it means somethin'
Yeah, I just want to feel somethin'
So I get all dressed up (so I get all dressed up)
To go ahead, let myself down (to go ahead, let myself down)
I'm hopin' you hold me like my dress, skin-tight
Like a dress that I wear on a Saturday night
It's a Tuesday, but I won't tell if you don't
So tell me who's next up?
To come on here and waste my time, mmm
So you could just hold me like my dress, skin-tight
Could we pretend this is Saturday night?
It's alright, it's alright
That was intense, haha
"All Dressed Up" is a song about a woman who drinks to gain confidence in herself and face her worries. She drinks Hennessy, needing the liquid courage to approach a man and temporarily escape her concerns. The lyrics suggest that she has tried to put her best foot forward, but it ultimately results in disappointment. She is all dressed up, but she ends up letting herself down. The lyrics are quite somber, with "I get all dressed up to go ahead and let myself down" being the refrain that speaks to the theme of disappointment.
The song's first verse establishes the scene at the bar where Raye is drinking. The second verse reveals her intentions with the man, wanting him to hold her tightly like her dress. The chorus questions who the next man might be and if he too will waste her time.
The bridge of the song discusses the idea of love potions and how Raye feels like the happiness she seeks is beyond what she can find on her own. She's hoping that someone else can help her feel something more significant.
Overall, "All Dressed Up" is a melancholic yet relatable song about drinking to feel some level of confidence in oneself but ultimately feeling disappointed with the outcome.
Line by Line Meaning
One, and two, and three
Counting prior to starting a night of drinking
Hennessy, I'ma need this liquid courage
Turning to alcohol to build courage
All of it, oh, yeah
Needing all the alcohol to fully subdue nerves
And I seen a man, seen a man
Spotting a potential romantic interest
Sat at the bar, oh, yeah
The romantic interest is sitting at a bar
And for a while, I'ma kiss goodbye to my worries
Temporarily forgetting all worries and problems
All of 'em, oh, yeah
Fully letting go of all worries and problems
No dinner, man, I started seein' the stars, oh
Drinking without proper sustenance or hydration, leading to feeling lightheaded
The sad, sad way to learn how
Realizing one's mistakes and learning from them the hard way
Skirt's too short, I got my curves out
Dressing in revealing clothing to draw attention and feel confident
I'm a little too lit, so call the last round
Feeling too intoxicated, so it's time to stop drinking
I get all dressed up
Putting effort into one's appearance
To go ahead, let myself down
Dressing up hoping for a successful night, but disappointingly not achieving it
So you could just hold me like my dress, skin-tight
Wanting physical affection while feeling vulnerable
We could pretend this is Saturday night
Imagining the current weeknight as a more exciting weekend night
It's alright, it's alright, mmm
Trying to convince oneself that everything is okay
So tell me who's next up? (Tell me who's next up)
Asking rhetorically who will be the next person to waste one's time
To come on here and waste my time, mmm (to come on here and waste my time)
Complaining about men who don't meet expectations and waste time
Oh, oh, motion
Feeling something
Flowin' slow-motion (motion)
Emphasizing the feeling while moving slowly
Think that I should maybe take a love potion
Humorously suggesting taking a potion to achieve love
If I put it in my drink, would you sip some?
Asking if the romantic interest would be interested in a love potion as well
Take a little sip, and you should see what I become
Expecting the potion to lead to a transformation of character
This ain't love, I was hopin' (hopin')
Realizing the difference between superficial romance and true love
Hopin' we could find somethin' more
Wanting a deeper connection than just a physical encounter
Feels better when it means somethin'
Finding greater satisfaction in a meaningful relationship
It's a Tuesday, but I won't tell if you don't
Ignoring reality to imagine the current weeknight as a weekend night
Yeah-yeah, yeah, yeah
An upbeat and catchy chorus repeated throughout the song
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin Alexander Kohn, Janee Bennett, Rachel Agatha Keen, Tom Barnes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Champagne
Hennesy, I'ma need this liquid courage, all of it
My sentiments, sentiments sat out at the bar
Fall out I'ma kiss goodbye my worries, all of 'em
But then I started seeing the stars
This sad, sad, wait and learn how
Skirt is too short, I got my curves out
I'ma little too late so call the last round
I get all dressed up
To go ahead and let myself down
So you could just hold me like my dress, skin tight
We could pretend it's a Saturday night
And it's alright, it's alright
So tell me who's next up
To come on here and waist my time
So you could just hold me like my dress, skin tight
But we pretend it's a Saturday night
And it's alright, it's alright
I'ma 'bout to tell you you're funny
Oh, honey, oh no
I'm drinking, I'm drinking
I'm loving the lie
I don't care if you don't call
And If you don't want me
You're lucky you can try
You won't see the real me when you look at my eyes
This sad, sad wait and learn how
Skirt is too short, I got my curves out
I'ma lil' too late so call the last round
I get all dressed up
To go ahead and let myself down
So you could just hold me like my dress, skin tight
We could pretend this is Saturday night
And it's alright, it's alright
So tell me who's next up
To come on here and waist my time
So you could just hold me like my dress, skin tight
But pretend it's a Saturday night
And it's alright, it's alright
Almost going slow motion
Think that I should maybe take a love potion
If I put it in my drink, would you sip some?
Take a lttle sip and you should see what I become
This ain't love I'm hoping
Hoping we can find something more
Feels better when it means something
Yeah, I just wanna feel something
So I get all dressed up
To go ahead and let myself down
And how 'bout hold me like my dress, skin tight?
Like the dress that I wear on a Saturday night
It's a Tuesday, but I won't tell if you don't
So tell me who's next up
To come on here and waist my time
So you could just hold me like my dress, skin tight
But pretend it's a Saturday night
And it's alright, it's alright
Zeiven Music βͺ
Hennesy, I'ma need this liquid courage, all of it
My sentiments, sentiments sat out at the bar
Fall out I'ma kiss goodbye my worries, all of 'em
But then I started seeing the stars
This sad, sad, wait and learn how
Skirt is too short, I got my curves out
I'ma little too late so call the last round
I get all dressed up
To go ahead and let myself down
So you could just hold me like my dress, skin tight
We could pretend it's a Saturday night
And it's alright, it's alright
So tell me who's next up
To come on here and waist my time
So you could just hold me like my dress, skin tight
But we pretend it's a Saturday night
And it's alright, it's alright
I'ma 'bout to tell you you're funny
Oh, honey, oh no
I'm drinking, I'm drinking
I'm loving the lie
I don't care if you don't call
And If you don't want me
You're lucky you can try
You won't see the real me when you look at my eyes
This sad, sad wait and learn how
Skirt is too short, I got my curves out
I'ma lil' too late so call the last round
I get all dressed up
To go ahead and let myself down
So you could just hold me like my dress, skin tight
We could pretend this is Saturday night
And it's alright, it's alright
So tell me who's next up
To come on here and waist my time
So you could just hold me like my dress, skin tight
But pretend it's a Saturday night
And it's alright, it's alright
Almost going slow motion
Think that I should maybe take a love potion
If I put it in my drink, would you sip some?
Take a lttle sip and you should see what I become
This ain't love I'm hoping
Hoping we can find something more
Feels better when it means something
Yeah, I just wanna feel something
So I get all dressed up
To go ahead and let myself down
And how 'bout hold me like my dress, skin tight?
Like the dress that I wear on a Saturday night
It's a Tuesday, but I won't tell if you don't
So tell me who's next up
To come on here and waist my time
So you could just hold me like my dress, skin tight
But pretend it's a Saturday night
And it's alright, it's alright
(byw i'm a singer/songwriter inspired by Lauv/Jeremy Zucker.It'd mean a lot if you check out my music and subscribe,promise you won't regretπstay safe:)
Ryan G
I feel like sheβs really gonna get noticed after this ep . Keep streaming and purchasing on iTunes too ππ»
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MoisΓ©s Morales
Next year is Rayes year. She is so talented beautiful and unique and sooooooo underrated!!! Sincerely IRMA LILIANA from Chicago Illinois
Ryan G
@Ezre Official i must admit tho i love being part of a fan base that isnt huge if you get me lol like i cant bare anymore ariana etc i love the hidden gems x
Ezre Official
Had the same feeling!! Sheβs gonna be huge
duda correia
ela merecia mais reconhecimento Γ© uma Γ³tima cantora
motomami crash
A BLESSING. another bop from raye, iβm so proud of you
Champagne
Hennesy, I'ma need this liquid courage, all of it
My sentiments, sentiments sat out at the bar
Fall out I'ma kiss goodbye my worries, all of 'em
But then I started seeing the stars
This sad, sad, wait and learn how
Skirt is too short, I got my curves out
I'ma little too late so call the last round
I get all dressed up
To go ahead and let myself down
So you could just hold me like my dress, skin tight
We could pretend it's a Saturday night
And it's alright, it's alright
So tell me who's next up
To come on here and waist my time
So you could just hold me like my dress, skin tight
But we pretend it's a Saturday night
And it's alright, it's alright
I'ma 'bout to tell you you're funny
Oh, honey, oh no
I'm drinking, I'm drinking
I'm loving the lie
I don't care if you don't call
And If you don't want me
You're lucky you can try
You won't see the real me when you look at my eyes
This sad, sad wait and learn how
Skirt is too short, I got my curves out
I'ma lil' too late so call the last round
I get all dressed up
To go ahead and let myself down
So you could just hold me like my dress, skin tight
We could pretend this is Saturday night
And it's alright, it's alright
So tell me who's next up
To come on here and waist my time
So you could just hold me like my dress, skin tight
But pretend it's a Saturday night
And it's alright, it's alright
Almost going slow motion
Think that I should maybe take a love potion
If I put it in my drink, would you sip some?
Take a lttle sip and you should see what I become
This ain't love I'm hoping
Hoping we can find something more
Feels better when it means something
Yeah, I just wanna feel something
So I get all dressed up
To go ahead and let myself down
And how 'bout hold me like my dress, skin tight?
Like the dress that I wear on a Saturday night
It's a Tuesday, but I won't tell if you don't
So tell me who's next up
To come on here and waist my time
So you could just hold me like my dress, skin tight
But pretend it's a Saturday night
And it's alright, it's alright
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thanks
Gaby Coulombe
That songg πππ can we just sit and apreciate her voice ππππππ