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.
Please Don't Touch
RAYE Lyrics
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One look in your eyes, I'm in
One kiss, I'm addicted
One drink and it's sink or swim
I'm feeling vulnerable
What if I let go?
You make me want to, though
It ain't simple enough
The thing about trust
Is it takes two of us
So if I let you win here tonight
Hundred degrees, know you want to
But please don't touch me
If you don't mean it
The space between our skin saying more than enough
But once you've laid a finger, it can't be undone
So please don't touch me
If you don't mean it
Remember how it's been, yeah, I've been through enough
But once you put your hands here, it can't be undone
So please don't touch me
If you don't mean it
Touch me
If you don't mean it
Two nights in a row, now
I brought you back to mine
Three words, getting closer
Say enough, I'll lose my mind
I'm feeling vulnerable
What if I let go?
You make me want to, though
The thing about love
It ain't simple enough
The thing about trust
Is it takes two of us
So if I let you win here tonight
Hundred degrees, know you want to
But please don't touch me
If you don't mean it
The space between our skin saying more than enough
But once you've laid a finger, it can't be undone
So please don't touch me
If you don't mean it
Remember how it's been, yeah, I've been through enough
But once you put your hands here, it can't be undone
So please don't touch me
If you don't mean it
Touch me
If you don't mean it
Breaking me down, lowest of lows
I've been for a while, don't want to be calling you
3 AM, begging you, baby, to love me again
So please don't touch me
If you don't mean it
The space between our skin saying more than enough
But once you've laid a finger, it can't be undone
So please don't touch me
If you don't mean it
Remember how it's been, yeah, I've been through enough
But once you put your hands here, it can't be undone
So please don't touch me
If you don't mean it
Touch me
If you don't mean it
Touch me
If you don't mean it
Touch me
If you don't mean it
The lyrics to Raye’s “Please Don’t Touch” speak to the emotional vulnerability and complicated nature of relationships. The first verse outlines how quickly a relationship can escalate, with just one touch, look, kiss or drink. The singer is aware of her vulnerability and questions whether she should let go, even though the other person makes her want to. The chorus emphasizes the importance of honesty and authenticity in any physical contact. The singer pleads that the other person should not touch her if they do not truly mean it because once the physical contact is made, it cannot be undone. The second verse describes how the relationship has progressed over two nights and is now getting closer, but the singer is still hesitant due to past experiences. The final verse shifts the focus to the aftermath of a failed relationship, as the singer is trying to resist the temptation to call the other person and beg for love again.
The lyrics of “Please Don’t Touch” also touch on the challenging nature of love and trust. The thing about love is that it is not simple, and trust requires both parties to participate. The chorus again emphasizes the importance of authenticity, as physical contact can have lasting consequences. The mention of being through enough in the chorus suggests that the singer has been hurt in the past and does not want to experience that pain again.
Overall, Raye’s “Please Don’t Touch” is a powerful message about the importance of honesty and authenticity in relationships, particularly physical intimacy. The song is a reminder that the physical is not separate from the emotional, and that both parties must be aware of the consequences of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
One touch, I'm a victim
A single physical contact from you can have extraordinary effects on me, making me feel powerless.
One look in your eyes, I'm in
The gaze of your eyes is so powerful that it has the power to draw me in, captivating me.
One kiss, I'm addicted
The sensation of your lips on mine feels so good that I can become addicted to it, desiring it again and again.
One drink and it's sink or swim
A single drink can have massive consequences, either pulling me under the wave or propelling me to the top.
I'm feeling vulnerable
I am in a state of emotional fragility or weakness, and I am susceptible to being harmed by your actions or words.
What if I let go?
What if I allow myself to surrender to you, to trust you fully?
You make me want to, though
Despite my fears, you have a pull on me that makes me desire to take that risk and let go.
The thing about love
Love is complex and not straightforward, and it can be challenging to navigate.
It ain't simple enough
Love cannot be reduced to something simple or easy to understand.
The thing about trust
Trust forms a crucial part of any relationship.
Is it takes two of us
Trust requires effort and commitment from both parties involved.
So if I let you win here tonight
If I allow you to take the lead, to make the first move, to lay down the groundwork, the night will end in your victory.
Hundred degrees, know you want to
The environment is hot, and the sexual tension between us is palpable; I know you want to touch me.
But please don't touch me
If you don't mean it
If you don't have the intention to follow through and be sincere, please resist the temptation to touch me; words can be more hurtful than the absence of action.
The space between our skin saying more than enough
Even without physical contact, the closeness of our bodies speaks volumes about the potential for intimacy between us.
But once you've laid a finger, it can't be undone
Once you've started down that path of touch, it is difficult to take it back or reverse the momentum.
Remember how it's been, yeah, I've been through enough
Please take into consideration my past experiences and understand that I have been hurt before, and I am cautious about where I place my trust.
Two nights in a row, now
We have spent two consecutive nights together.
I brought you back to mine
I invited you to my place of residence.
Three words, getting closer
We are exchanging words of an intimate nature, and we are moving closer to each other.
Say enough, I'll lose my mind
If you say the right thing, I might lose control of my emotions and become connected to you more fully.
Breaking me down, lowest of lows
Your actions are causing my emotional and physical defenses to crumble, and I'm feeling particularly vulnerable.
I've been for a while, don't want to be calling you
I haven't communicated with you for some time and would prefer not to have to resort to making contact.
3 AM, begging you, baby, to love me again
It is the middle of the night, and I am imploring you deeply, using an affectionate term, to renew our feelings for each other.
Touch me
If you don't mean it
Just like before, please only touch me if you genuinely want to commit to actions that follow.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Camille Angelina Purcell, Fraser Lance Thorneycroft-Smith, Rachel Agatha Keen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ema-Mariie b
"Please Don't Touch"
One touch, I'm a victim
One look in your eyes, I'm in
One kiss, I'm addicted
One drink and it's sink or swim
I'm feeling vulnerable
What if I let go?
You make me want to, though
The thing about love
It ain't simple enough
The thing about trust
Is it takes two of us
So if I let you win it tonight
Hundred degrees, know you want to
But please don't touch me
If you don't mean it
The space between our skin
Saying more than enough
But once you've laid a finger
It can't be undone
So please don't touch me
If you don't mean it
Remember how it's been
Yeah, I've been through enough
But once you put your hands
It can't be undone
So please don't touch me
If you don't mean it
Touch me
If you don't mean it
Two nights in a row, now
I brought you back to mine
Three words, getting closer
Say enough, I'll lose my mind
I'm feeling vulnerable
What if I let go?
You make me want to, though
The thing about love
It ain't simple enough
The thing about trust
Is it takes two of us
So if I let you win it tonight
Hundred degrees, know you want to
But please don't touch me
If you don't mean it
The space between our skin
Saying more than enough
But once you've laid a finger
It can't be undone
So please don't touch me
If you don't mean it
Remember how it's been
Yeah, I've been through enough
But once you put your hands
It can't be undone
So please don't touch me
If you don't mean it
Touch me
If you don't mean it
Breaking me down, lowest of lows
I've been for a while, don't want to be calling you
3 AM, begging you, baby, to love me again
So please don't touch me
If you don't mean it
The space between our skin
Saying more than enough
But once you've laid a finger
It can't be undone
So please don't touch me
If you don't mean it
Remember how it's been
Yeah, I've been through enough
But once you put your hands
It can't be undone
So please don't touch me
If you don't mean it
Touch me
If you don't mean it
Touch me
If you don't mean it
Touch me
If you don't mean it
URL Badman
She’s underrated because she sings very well
gaming 🎮
Ouiwki 11 authentic 👌🏻
James D
@Sammour I don't know what you hear exactly but it doesn't sound horrible at all. Also it is possible to improve since that live performance was filmed, which was almost 3 years ago.
GachaDrop
Found a recent performance of 'Love Me Again': Found a recent performance : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLjecJq0xyw
1. I feel like this is only slightly more than you can expect from an edm singer becoz theyre famous for using heaps of vocal effects, but honestly idk.
2. Even if she isnt a great vocalist, she definitely knows how to fake confidence on stage, like you can tell shes sorta faking it but she kinda gives off groovy vibes idek how to describe this.
3. She's clearly capable, her range is amazing. Maybe she needs a little coaching.
4. Her vocals go well with the instrumentals, I'm talking about her timbre, not rhythm. I know shes not perfectly on beat in this one.
5. She couldve been sick during this performance, you never know.
Cas Blue
how is she not topping the charts yet? she sounds so bloody good.
Dazzlerby
Exactly what I'm thinking, heard it on the radio a few times and then nothing... Love this song!
unbased
her debut album is expected to be released this year so hopefully she does it
The1 andObli
Oh my god this is going to be on repeat for a while...
denisse chuco
Why is she so underrated? She is literally my favorite artist right now.
Joshua Padilla
Same. Why did I discover this song just now?