RAYE’s 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 RAYE’s 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, RAYE’s 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 RAYE’s 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 RAYE’s 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.
Flip a Switch
RAYE Lyrics
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That's what stupid girls do
Yeah, I been a stupid girl
Four days away in his arms, I invest
He won't take my heart
But he'll take off my dress
Excuses rehearsed
Fuck looking for love
I'ma stay doing what us bitches do best
Flip a switch on a prick, then I
Come alive in the nighttime
In the club, sipping Hennessy
And tell him I'm dead if he calling me
Flip a switch on a prick and I'm
A very sound bitch, 'til you cross that line
Black heels, black shades, that my energy
Tell him I'm dead, if he calling me
You're a very silly man, block, block, mute chat
New Addy in the sat, new dicks on tap
Got a best case, worse case plan of attack
Got bitches, if they see you in the street
You're getting slapped
Don't threaten me or talk to me ever like that
I got bruddas in the ends that would pull up right now
You don't even want to see the way I pull up right now
With my little black dress and my neck, buss down
Now I, mm-hmm
Flip a switch on a prick, then I
Come alive in the nighttime
In the club, sipping Hennessy
And tell him I'm dead if he calling me
Flip a switch on a prick and I'm
A very sound bitch, 'til you cross that line
Black heels, black shades, that my energy
Tell him I'm dead, if he calling me
Block you off, too swift
Hit a ting I used to link who always texts back fast
And I would tell you, "Kiss my ass"
I know you wish that you could
Since the fuckery from my past, I tend to move on quick
I tend to move on good
Seasoned the speed, now I'm over the man
Who was sleeping underneath me
Said, "I couldn't live without you," when I loved you
Well, I lied and you shouldn't have believed me
Twenty-four hours in the bed and believe me it's 'bout to get freaky
Only get to see me when you see me on a phone screen, G
You no longer know me, I no longer want you
You may never hold me
Flip a switch on a prick, then I
Come alive in the nighttime
In the club, sipping Hennessy
And tell him I'm dead if he calling me (ooh)
Flip a switch on a prick and I'm
A very sound bitch, 'til you cross that line
Black heels, black shades, that my energy
Tell him I'm dead, if he calling me
Ooh, oh no, oh no, no, no
Ooh, oh no, ooh, ooh (oh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ah)
Only because I was in love, I opened up
Now I'll open up to your best friend
Which one? Bitch like me
I just had to flip the switch on you (ooh)
Flip a switch on a prick, then I (then I)
Come alive in the nighttime (in the nighttime)
In the club, sipping Hennessy
And tell him I'm dead if he calling me (baby)
Flip a switch on a prick and I'm
A very sound bitch, 'til you cross that line
Black heels, black shades, that my energy (that my energy)
Tell him I'm dead, if he calling me, oh, oh, oh (me, yeah, yeah)
Oh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ah
Only because I was in love, I opened up
Now I'll open up to your best friend
Which one? Bitch like me
I just had to flip the switch on you
The lyrics to RAYE's song Flip a Switch explore the concept of moving on from a relationship without letting it affect one's confidence or independence. She describes how she has been hurt in the past and will not let herself be vulnerable again. Instead, she chooses to maintain her power by flipping a switch on men who do not treat her with the respect and love she deserves. She also boasts about her ability to move on quickly and to have a plan of attack in case someone threatens or disrespects her.
The chorus of the song emphasizes this idea of flipping a switch and coming alive in the nighttime, where she can be herself and take control of her life. She also talks about her appearance, wearing black heels and black shades, which reflects her confidence and strength. Additionally, she mentions her energy, which is assertive and dominant. In the second verse, RAYE warns her ex-lover not to cross her or threaten her, or else he will face the consequences. She has moved on and does not want him back in her life, but she is not afraid to protect herself if necessary.
Overall, the song highlights the importance of self-love and independence. It encourages listeners to stand up for themselves and not to let anyone bring them down. By flipping a switch on toxic people, one can regain their power and confidence and live life on their own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't just let your guard down and fall for someone anymore
It's no longer safe to be vulnerable and fall in love
That's what stupid girls do
Being vulnerable and falling in love makes you foolish
Yeah, I been a stupid girl
She acknowledges that she has been foolish in the past
Four days away in his arms, I invest
She invested time and emotions into a short-term fling
He won't take my heart, but he'll take off my dress
The guy isn't interested in a relationship, only in sexual encounters
Excuses rehearsed, I am blue, I am red
She's conflicted about the situation and has prepared excuses for herself
Fuck looking for love, I'ma stay doing what us bitches do best
She's given up on finding love and will continue to live a carefree and reckless lifestyle
Flip a switch on a prick, then I
She's able to easily switch her emotions on and off when dealing with a guy
Come alive in the nighttime
She finds herself at her best and most alive during the night
In the club, sipping Hennessy
She's partying and drinking alcohol in the club
And tell him I'm dead if he calling me
She's willing to ignore and avoid the guy's attempts to contact her
A very sound bitch, 'til you cross that line
She's confident and composed, but won't hesitate to retaliate if someone crosses her
Black heels, black shades, that's my energy
Her self-assurance is reflected in her choice of clothing and accessories
Block you off, too swift
She's quick to cut someone off from her life
Hit a ting I used to link who always texts back fast
She's moved on and is now involved with someone else
And I would tell you, 'Kiss my ass'
She's not interested in reconciling or entertaining the guy's attempts to communicate
I tend to move on quick, I tend to move on good
She's used to quickly getting over relationships and is able to move on with ease
Seasoned the speed, now I'm over the man
She's managed to quickly get over her past relationship
Who was sleeping underneath me
She was physically intimate with the man in her previous relationship
Said, 'I couldn't live without you', when I loved you
The man in her previous relationship professed his love for her, but she didn't believe him
Well, I lied and you shouldn't have believed me
She lied to the man in her previous relationship and he shouldn't have trusted her
Twenty-four hours in the bed and believe me it's 'bout to get freaky
She's confident in her sexual prowess and is willing to indulge her desire for physical intimacy
Only get to see me when you see me on a phone screen
She's not willing to meet the guy in person
You no longer know me, I no longer want you
She's moved on and is no longer interested in the guy
You may never hold me
She's completely detached from the guy
Only because I was in love, I opened up
She was willing to be vulnerable with the guy because she was in love
Now I'll open up to your best friend
She's moving on from the guy and is interested in someone else
Which one? Bitch like me
She's willing to pursue any guy, including her ex's best friend
I just had to flip the switch on you
She's willing to turn off her emotions and detach herself from past relationships
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rachel Agatha Keen, Stephen McGregor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Famosojuju
[Intro: RAYE]
Can't just let your guard down and fall for someone anymore
That's what stupid girls do
Yeah, I've been a stupid girl
Four days away, in his arms I invest
He won't take my heart, but he'll take off my dress
Excuses rehearsed, I am blue, I am red
Fuck lookin' for love
I'ma stay doin' what us bitches do best
[Chorus: RAYE]
Flip a switch on a prick, then I
Come alive in the nighttime
In the club, sippin' Hennessy
And tell him I'm dead if he callin' me
Flip a switch on a prick and I'm
A very sound bitch till you cross that line
Black heels, black shades, that my energy
Tell him I'm dead if he callin' me
[Verse 1: RAYE]
You're a very silly man, block, block, mute chat
New addy in the sat, new dicks on tap
Got a best case, worst case, plan of attack
Got bitches, if they see you in the street, you're gettin' slapped
Don't threaten me or talk to me ever like that
I got brothers in the ends that'll pull up right now
You don't even wanna see the way I pull up right now
In my little black dress and my neck buss down how I (Hmm, hmm)
[Chorus: RAYE, Coi Leray]
Flip a switch on a prick, then I
Come alive in the nighttime
In the club, sippin' Hennessy
And tell him I'm dead if he callin' me
Flip a switch on a prick and I'm
A very sound bitch till you cross that line
Black heels, black shades, that my energy
Tell him I'm dead if he callin' me (Ayy, yeah, yeah)
[Verse 2: Coi Leray]
Bad bitch break hearts, all-black Patek watch
Swervin' through London, we got stars in the race cars
Diamonds look like Cape Cod
We attach the switch if they come and try to take ours
We got pretty bitch energy, that's why they hate us
Guns up for the real ones, let that shit bust
Tell 'em man dead if they callin', I can't pick up
Thirty in the Birkin, it's a stickup
Climb to the tip, he wanna cuff it
It's a US ting, better hope it come fit
C-O-I, he said, "Coi Leray, you lit"
We in VIP, takin' shots with my bitch
We gon'
[Chorus: RAYE]
Flip a switch on a prick, then I
Come alive in the nighttime
In the club, sippin' Hennessy
And tell him I'm dead if he callin' me (Ooh)
Flip a switch on a prick and I'm
A very sound bitch till you cross that line
Black heels, black shades, that my energy (That my energy)
Tell him I'm dead if he callin' me
[Bridge: RAYE]
Ooh, oh no, oh no, no, no, no, no
Ooh, oh no, ooh, ah, oh
Only because I was in love, I opened up
Now I'll open up to your best friend, which one?
Bitch like me, I just had to flip the switch on you (Ooh)
[Chorus: RAYE]
Flip a switch on a prick, then I
Come alive in the nighttime
In the club, sippin' Hennessy
And tell him I'm dead if he callin' me (Baby)
Flip a switch on a prick and I'm (Ooh)
A very sound bitch till you cross that line
Black heels, black shades, that my energy (That my energy)
Tell him I'm dead if he callin' me
[Outro: RAYE]
Me, yeah, yeah-yeah
Ooh, ah, oh
Only because I was in love, I opened up
Now I'll open up to your best friend, which one?
Bitch like me, I just had to flip the switch on you
@shali-.
★LYRICS★
Can't just let your guard down and fall for someone anymore
That's what stupid girls do
Yeah, I've been a stupid girl
Four days away, in his arms I invest
He won't take my heart, but he'll take off my dress
Excuses rehearsed, I am blue, I am red
Fuck lookin' for love
I'ma stay doin' what us bitches do best
Flip a switch on a prick, then I
Come alive in the nighttime
In the club, sippin' Hennessy
And tell him I'm dead if he callin' me
Flip a switch on a prick and I'm
A very sound bitch 'til you cross that line
Black heels, black shades, that my energy
Tell him I'm dead if he callin' me
You're a very silly man, block, block, mute chat
New addy in the sat, new dicks on tap
Got a best case, worst case, plan of attack
Got bitches, if they see you in the street, you're gettin' slapped
Don't threaten me or talk to me ever like that
I got brothers in the ends that'll pull up right now
You don't even wanna see the way I pull up right now
In my little black dress and my neck buss down how I (hmm, hmm)
Flip a switch on a prick, then I
Come alive in the nighttime
In the club, sippin' Hennessy
And tell him I'm dead if he callin' me
Flip a switch on a prick and I'm
A very sound bitch 'til you cross that line
Black heels, black shades, that my energy
Tell him I'm dead if he callin' me
Block you off too swift
Hit a ting I used to link who always texts back fast
And I would tell you kiss my ass, I know you wish that you could
Since the fuckery from my past, I tend to move on quick, I tend to move on good
Seasoned the speed, now I'm over the man who was sleepin' underneath me
Said I couldn't live without you when I loved you
Well, I lied and you shouldn't have believed me
24 hours in the bed and believe me, it's 'bout to get freaky
Only get to see me when you see me on a phone screen, G
You no longer know me, I no longer want you, you may never hold me
Flip a switch on a prick, then I
Come alive in the nighttime
In the club, sippin' Hennessy
And tell him I'm dead if he callin' me (ooh)
Flip a switch on a prick and I'm
A very sound bitch 'tilyou cross that line
Black heels, black shades, that my energy (that my energy)
Tell him I'm dead if he callin' me
Ooh, oh no, oh no, no, no, no, no
Ooh, oh no, ooh, ah, oh
Only because I was in love, I opened up
Now I'll open up to your best friend, which one?
Bitch like me, I just had to flip the switch on you (ooh)
Flip a switch on a prick, then I
Come alive in the nighttime
In the club, sippin' Hennessy
And tell him I'm dead if he callin' me (baby)
Flip a switch on a prick and I'm (ooh)
A very sound bitch 'til you cross that line
Black heels, black shades, that my energy (that my energy)
Tell him I'm dead if he callin' me
Me, yeah, yeah-yeah
Ooh, ah, oh
Only because I was in love, I opened up
Now I'll open up to your best friend, which one?
Bitch like me, I just had to flip the switch on you.
❤
@wellingtonmendesbarreto8762
I got so happy RAYE is getting your deserved recognition in your debut album. She deserves a lot. ❤❤
@ZeLuJ
Absolutely, she does 👍
@mcflurryh
Totally definitely ❤
@IloveThomasBrodieSangster562
100% such an amazing artist❤️❤️
@ulazolla635
She deserves a Grammy award! I hope she gets nominated for AOTY
@nimtrovert1927
It is absolutely AOTY in anyones heart (those who knows what truly good music is). The bodywork of My 21st Century Blues is just spot on, too consistently too good to be true. Quality 10/10!!! U GO CONQUER RAYE !!!
@alvisstarkey9956
IKR!?! We need 2 get her some Nominations for these Award Shows in America - Then I think she's gonna REALLY Blow up & Finally Get her breakout Moment❤ She's so deserving of getting 2b seen, bcuz of her MAD Talent she's Already an Absolute Superstar🍒🍭🍒🍨🍒🍭🍒 Love the way she's so down to 🌎 & humble and she's just such a Lovely person to Engage with. Her Spirit, Energy & Personality REALLY keeps me hanging onto Every word when she speaks b*tch, IT'S So infectious 2me 4real4real😂 Xoxoxo
@adamghammouri8613
Yess
@nicolebrown5987
She gotta win but she's not apart of the machine. Maybe, she'll be like Mackelmore
@Youtubeaccount50512
@@nicolebrown5987 what do u mean “part of machine”