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.
Natalie Don't
RAYE Lyrics
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You know I ain't been happy (nuh-uh), maybe call me in an hour
Do you wish that it was her though singin' songs in the shower?
Baby, no, I can't help it (nuh-uh), what you showed me about her
While you steppin' to him I can see
When you know he belongs to me
You know I'm missin' the sunrise behind his eyes
Oh, no, there she goes
To take away my man
I'm beggin' her not him
Don't, don't, don't do it, no, no
Don't do it, Natalie, don't, don't
Oh, no, there she goes
To take him from my hands
I'm beggin' her not him
Don't, don't, don't do it, no, no
Don't do it, Natalie, don't, don't, don't
Don't, don't, don't, don't
He saw it, saw her walkin' like a model
But I won't let it depress me
So I bought another bottle
When you bend over like that
Can't you see my sorrow?
When you bend over like that
You know his eyes gon' follow, oh
While you starin' at him I can see
When you know he belongs to me
You know I'm missin' the sunrise behind his eyes
He is thinkin' of you
Oh, no, there she goes
To take away my man
I'm beggin' her not him
Don't, don't, don't do it, no, no
Don't do it, Natalie, don't, don't
Oh, no, there she goes
To take him from my hands
I'm beggin' her not him
Don't, don't, don't do it, no, no
Don't do it, Natalie, don't, don't, don't
Don't, don't, don't, don't
I'm still awake at six in the morning
Oh, I know you callin', Natalie
Please feel bad, don't text back
Leave my man like Dolly
Beg Jolene just 'cause you can don't take him please (please, please)
Oh, no, there she goes
To take away my man
I'm beggin' her not him
Don't, don't, don't do it, no, no
Don't do it, Natalie, don't, don't
Oh, no, there she goes
To take him from my hands
I'm beggin' her not him
Don't, don't, don't do it, no, no
Don't do it, Natalie, don't, don't, don't
Don't, don't, don't, don't do it
Don't, don't, don't, don't do it, no, no (please don't)
Don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't do it
The song "Natalie Don't" by Raye is a desperate plea to a woman named Natalie not to steal her man. The lyrics are from the perspective of a woman who knows her man is being tempted by another woman and is worried that he might leave her. In the first verse, she expresses her disappointment with her man for not making her happy and wonders if he thinks about the other woman while he's with her. She then watches as Natalie tries to seduce her man and sings about how she can see the attraction between them. She begs Natalie not to take her man and warns her not to text him anymore.
In the chorus, Raye sings about how Natalie is trying to take her man away from her and pleads with her not to do it. She sings about how she is missing the sunrise behind his eyes and how he is thinking about Natalie instead of her.
The second verse talks about how Raye refuses to let the other woman get to her and instead chooses to drink to forget her problems. She again talks about how she can see the attraction between her man and Natalie and how it makes her sad. She ends the verse by telling Natalie not to take her man and to leave him alone.
Overall, the song is a heartfelt plea for a woman not to steal someone else's man. The lyrics are emotional and relatable, and the melody is catchy and memorable.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been twenty four hours, coulda bought me flowers
You know I ain't been happy (nuh-uh), maybe call me in an hour
It's been a day since we last talked, and you could've done something nice to show that you care. I'm not feeling good, and maybe you could try talking to me again in an hour.
Do you wish that it was her though singin' songs in the shower?
Baby, no, I can't help it (nuh-uh), what you showed me about her
Are you thinking about her when you hear me singing in the bathroom? I can't help but feel inadequate compared to what you've shown me about her.
While you steppin' to him I can see
When you know he belongs to me
You know I'm missin' the sunrise behind his eyes
He is thinkin' of you
I noticed you flirting with him, even though you know he's mine. I miss the way he would look at me with love and admiration, but now he only thinks of you.
Oh, no, there she goes
To take away my man
I'm beggin' her not him
Don't, don't, don't do it, no, no
Don't do it, Natalie, don't, don't
I see her trying to steal him away, but I'm pleading with her not to take him. Natalie, please don't do it.
He saw it, saw her walkin' like a model
But I won't let it depress me
So I bought another bottle
When you bend over like that
Can't you see my sorrow?
When you bend over like that
You know his eyes gon' follow, oh
He noticed how attractive she was, but I won't let it bring me down. I'll just drink more to forget. When you lean over like that, can't you see how sad I am? Don't you know that he's only looking at you?
I'm still awake at six in the morning
Oh, I know you callin', Natalie
Please feel bad, don't text back
Leave my man like Dolly
Beg Jolene just 'cause you can don't take him please (please, please)
I'm still up at six in the morning, and I know you're trying to reach him, Natalie. Please understand how much this hurts me and don't bother texting him. Please leave my man alone like Dolly would. Don't try to take him away, even if you could.
Don't, don't, don't, don't do it, no, no (please don't)
Don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't do it
I'm begging you, Natalie, don't try to steal him. Don't do it. Don't do it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Blanda, John Hill, Rachel Keen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@grape_love5007
A Guide for The Broken Hearted:
Don't call them
Block them
Don't overdo tiktok
Throw away their clothes and their credit card
Maintain a healthy balanced diet
Be social
Stay off social media
Get out of bed
Listen to your head not your heart
Don't drink and dial
Do regular exercise
Don't DM Natalie
Acknowledge your pain
@alinamandrikova7997
It's been twenty four hours, coulda bought me flowers
You know I ain't been happy (nuh-uh), maybe call me in an hour
Do you wish that it was her though singin' songs in the shower?
Baby, no, I can't help it (nuh-uh), what you showed me about her
While you steppin' to him I can see
When you know he belongs to me
You know I'm missin' the sunrise behind his eyes
He is thinkin' of you
Oh, no, there she goes
To take away my man
I'm beggin' her not him
Don't, don't, don't do it, no, no
Don't do it, Natalie, don't, don't
Oh, no, there she goes
To take him from my hands
I'm beggin' her not him
Don't, don't, don't do it, no, no
Don't do it, Natalie, don't, don't, don't
Don't, don't, don't, don't
He saw it, saw her walkin' like a model
But I won't let it depress me
So I bought another bottle
When you bend over like that
Can't you see my sorrow?
When you bend over like that
You know his eyes gon' follow, oh
While you starin' at him I can see
When you know he belongs to me
You know I'm missin' the sunrise behind his eyes
He is thinkin' of you
Oh, no, there she goes
To take away my man
I'm beggin' her not him
Don't, don't, don't do it, no, no
Don't do it, Natalie, don't, don't
Oh, no, there she goes
To take him from my hands
I'm beggin' her not him
Don't, don't, don't do it, no, no
Don't do it, Natalie, don't, don't, don't
Don't, don't, don't, don't
I'm still awake at six in the morning
Oh, I know you callin', Natalie
Please feel bad, don't text back
Leave my man like Dolly
Beg Jolene just 'cause you can don't take him please (please, please)
Oh, no, there she goes
To take away my man
I'm beggin' her not him
Don't, don't, don't do it, no, no
Don't do it, Natalie, don't, don't
Oh, no, there she goes
To take him from my hands
I'm beggin' her not him
Don't, don't, don't do it, no, no
Don't do it, Natalie, don't, don't, don't
Don't, don't, don't, don't do it
Don't, don't, don't, don't do it, no, no (please don't)
Don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't do it
@jamiesonirvine
GIVE THIS WOMAN THE RECOGNITION SHE DESERVES!!!
@jessicaawuah6943
Yesss!
@jelygzz
yaaaasss hahaha, Like Dolly begged Jolene
@englandportugal91
I AGREE!
@ell1090
True!
@pseudopheonix4382
Simp
@iameterreyes
this is criminally underrated
@dragontorc
Nah, listed in the top 5 of best songs of the year in many places... deserved !
@Solarity--_
Fax
@ivanserrano3290
Helloooooooooooooo