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.
Shhh
RAYE Lyrics
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Didn't know my words would make me such a disgrace
Everything you said, I would've put on my name
So teach me how you skilled enough to look in my eyes
Tell me that you want every second of mine
How the tables turned, I want you walking away
And maybe when I fall asleep, you'll appear in a dream
Where I can lecture you about the silly routine
I am so mad, I am so mad, I am so mad about you
Everything you do and what you do put me through
Occasionally I'm certain that I'm walking away
You give me hell, you give me heaven, all your visions of life
You are just a bug, I'll spray you down like a fly
The way you buggin', tryna' get that thing in your eye
Yeah, yeah, I'll give you hell, I'll give you hell, I'll give you hell, I can try
Reciprocate the message, you left me on my line
That you got all you want and now you're walking away
You can leave, you can leave, I don't want you to speak
So why you here in my ear? Talkin', talkin' to me
No just (shhh, shhh, shhh)
No just (shhh, shhh, shhh)
You can leave, you can leave, I don't want you to wait
'Cause I am done, I am done
And I hope you can hear me say (shhh, shhh, shhh)
No just (shhh, shhh, shhh)
I had enough, I had enough, I had enough of your hold
How everything you say to me, I keep it too close
I've had it up to here, I think it's time that you leave, hmm
What did I sip, what did I sip, what did I sip on your cup
Stayed inside my system for a couple of months
But now I'm on this hell ting, I'll make sure that I'm clean
Uh, uh, I hate it when, I hate it when, I hate it when I begin
To reminisce about everything that has been
As if you're in my brain and you're refusing to leave me (oh yeah)
I'll give you hell, I'll give you hell, I'll give you hell, I can see
Reciprocate your demons, that will not let me leave
And you can drink it down and you can pour it for me
You can leave, you can leave, I don't want you to speak
So why you here in my ear? Talkin', talkin' to me
No just (shhh, shhh, shhh)
No just (shhh, shhh, shhh)
You can leave, you can leave, I don't want you to wait
'Cause I am done, I am done
And I hope you can hear me say (shhh, shhh, shhh)
No just (shhh, shhh, shhh)
Do you remember the gold nights?
Do you remember the war signs?
Do you remember the old times?
'Cause I remember it all
Do you remember at midnight?
You call me up like the first time
Do you remember my heart signs?
'Cause I remember it all
(Shhh)
You can leave, you can leave, I don't want you to speak
So why you here in my ear? Talkin', talkin' to me
No just (shhh, shhh, shhh)
Just (shhh, shhh, shhh)
You can leave, you can leave, I don't want you to wait
'Cause I am done, I am done
And I hope you can hear me say (shhh, shhh, shhh)
No just (shhh, shhh, shhh)
(Shhh, shhh, shhh)
No just (shhh, shhh, shhh)
(Shhh)
The lyrics of Raye's song "Shhh" depict a complicated and tumultuous relationship. The singer expresses their frustration and anger towards their partner. At the beginning, there is a sense of longing to be understood and connected with the other person. However, they feel betrayed by their partner's actions and the problems they have caused. The singer also reveals their own vulnerability and the emotional toll the relationship has taken on them, emphasizing their need for the other person to leave and to stop trying to communicate with them. Ultimately, the singer acknowledges that they have had enough and have reached their breaking point.
Overall, the lyrics convey a mix of emotions, including love, anger, frustration, and exhaustion. The singer struggles to let go of the relationship and the memories, even though they recognize the toxicity of it. The repeated "shhh" throughout the chorus represents the singer's desire for silence and solitude, urging the other person to stop talking and leave them alone.
Line by Line Meaning
You got me thinking maybe that we could be one in the same
I started to believe that we could have a deep connection and be similar in every way
Didn't know my words would make me such a disgrace
I didn't realize that my words would make me feel ashamed and embarrassed
Everything you said, I would've put on my name
I would have taken responsibility for everything you said as if it was my own
So teach me how you skilled enough to look in my eyes
Show me how you have the ability to deeply understand and connect with me just by looking into my eyes
Tell me that you want every second of mine
Convince me that you truly desire to have every moment of my time and attention
How the tables turned, I want you walking away
The situation has changed completely, and now I desire for you to be the one who walks away
And maybe when I fall asleep, you'll appear in a dream
Perhaps, if I fall asleep, you will manifest in my dreams and I can confront you about your foolish actions
Where I can lecture you about the silly routine
In this dream, I'll have the opportunity to scold you for your foolish behavior and habits
When tables turn and I'll be happy walking away, hm
When the situation changes in my favor, I will finally find happiness in leaving you behind
I am so mad, I am so mad, I am so mad about you
I am filled with intense anger and frustration towards you
Everything you do and what you do put me through
All your actions and their consequences have caused me immense pain and suffering
Occasionally I'm certain that I'm walking away
Sometimes, I firmly believe that I am ready to leave and never look back
You give me hell, you give me heaven, all your visions of life
You subject me to both torment and bliss, as you impose your perspectives and desires onto my existence
You are just a bug, I'll spray you down like a fly
You are nothing more than an annoying insect, and I'm determined to eliminate you like swatting a fly
The way you buggin', tryna' get that thing in your eye
The way you persistently bother me, attempting to get my attention and sympathy, is irritating
Yeah, yeah, I'll give you hell, I'll give you hell, I'll give you hell, I can try
Yes, I am willing to inflict suffering and torment upon you, to the best of my ability
Reciprocate the message, you left me on my line
Responding to the message you sent to me, making it clear that I received and understood it
That you got all you want and now you're walking away
You have achieved everything you desired and now you're choosing to leave
You can leave, you can leave, I don't want you to speak
You have the freedom to go, and I have no desire for you to utter a word
So why you here in my ear? Talkin', talkin' to me
Then why are you still close to me, whispering and constantly trying to communicate?
No just (shhh, shhh, shhh)
No, just be silent and stop talking
You can leave, you can leave, I don't want you to wait
You are free to depart, there's no need for you to remain in my presence
'Cause I am done, I am done
Because I have reached my limit, I am finished with this situation
And I hope you can hear me say (shhh, shhh, shhh)
I wish for you to understand and acknowledge my desire for silence
I had enough, I had enough, I had enough of your hold
I have reached a point where I am fed up with your influence and control over me
How everything you say to me, I keep it too close
I have been holding on to everything you say to me, taking it deeply to heart
I've had it up to here, I think it's time that you leave, hmm
I have endured enough, and it's about time for you to go
What did I sip, what did I sip, what did I sip on your cup
What did I drink from your cup? What substance or influence did I consume?
Stayed inside my system for a couple of months
It lingered within me for several months, affecting me over an extended period
But now I'm on this hell ting, I'll make sure that I'm clean
But now I'm determined to rid myself of this toxic experience and cleanse myself
Uh, uh, I hate it when, I hate it when, I hate it when I begin
I despise it when, I despise it when, I despise it when I start
To reminisce about everything that has been
To remember and reflect on everything that has happened between us
As if you're in my brain and you're refusing to leave me (oh yeah)
As if you have taken residence in my mind and stubbornly refuse to depart from it
I'll give you hell, I'll give you hell, I'll give you hell, I can see
I am capable of causing you suffering and torment, and I can clearly visualize it
Reciprocate your demons, that will not let me leave
Reflecting your own inner struggles and demons, which prevent me from moving on
And you can drink it down and you can pour it for me
You can consume and experience the effects of your actions, and even offer them to me
Do you remember the gold nights?
Do you recall the wonderful nights we shared together?
Do you remember the war signs?
Do you recall the signs and signals of the conflict between us?
Do you remember the old times?
Do you remember the past, the times we spent together?
'Cause I remember it all
Because I still remember every single detail of our past experiences
Do you remember at midnight?
Do you recall the moments we shared at midnight?
You call me up like the first time
You reach out to me, making it seem as if it's our initial encounter
Do you remember my heart signs?
Do you remember the signs of affection and love I displayed?
'Cause I remember it all
Because I still remember every single detail of our past experiences
You can leave, you can leave, I don't want you to speak
You have the freedom to go, and I don't want to hear another word from you
So why you here in my ear? Talkin', talkin' to me
Then why are you still close to me, whispering and constantly trying to communicate?
Just (shhh, shhh, shhh)
Just be silent and stop talking
You can leave, you can leave, I don't want you to wait
You are free to depart, there's no need for you to remain in my presence
'Cause I am done, I am done
Because I have reached my limit, I am finished with this situation
And I hope you can hear me say (shhh, shhh, shhh)
I wish for you to understand and acknowledge my desire for silence
No just (shhh, shhh, shhh)
No, just be silent and stop talking
(Shhh)
(Silence)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexander Gibson, Frederick John Philip Gibson, Rachel Agatha Keen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alice.L.
I have a feeling like she literally discovered and made a new music genre : O
@Hannah_96
Ofcourse this genre already exists, lol
@gabrielbasso5375
what is this genre
@iamveryloser
Gabriel Basso contemporary/alternative r&b i would guess?? it certainly is a unique style tho
@gabrielbasso5375
okey
@saberfan
its alternative
@ILoveLLawlietxD
I love clicking random clips and ending up loving it 😘
@andreamoscoso4065
Dyodoleu Yeah its epic.
@beyond5671
Dyodoleu true,I've no idea what I was looking for. whatever it was it can wait...this is bomb af.
@serena9763
you guys can try my "vibes" or "imagine floating" playlist on my channel