Empress
RAY BLK Lyrics


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I met this guy named Michael
Had a motorcycle
Thought that he was cool, he always quoted from the bible
But he had a baby mama
Who was a primadonna
Had to let him go 'cause I ain't really with the drama
I was feeling Keith
With the goatee
But he was a thug and always running from police
He was always trying to get me in the sheets
Wasn't good enough for me

I don't want to settle for less
'Cause I'm an empress
I need the best
Not the runner up
'Cause that's what I deserve
I don't want to settle for less
'Cause I'm an empress
Got to big up my chest
Even if it hurts
When a woman knows her worth

So I started seeing Jamie
He acted like a baby
Always playing video games and being lazy
Smoked too much marijuana
Stuck in his pajamas
Always dropping wisdom like he was the Dalai Lama
Was talking to Tim
He couldn't let me in
Said he got burned and now he doesn't trust women
I can't pay for somebody else's sin
Gotta find another man

I don't want to settle for less
'Cause I'm an empress
I need the best
Not the runner up
'Cause that's what I deserve
I don't want to settle for less
'Cause I'm an empress
Got to big up my chest
Even if it hurts
When a woman knows her worth

When a woman knows her worth
She waits for someone she deserves
She's first
Even if it hurts

Won't to settle for less
'Cause I'm an empress
I need the best
Not the runner up
'Cause that's what I deserve
I don't want to settle for less
'Cause I'm an empress
Got to big up my chest
Even if it hurts
When a woman knows her worth

I don't want to settle for less
'Cause I'm an empress
I need the best
Not the runner up
'Cause that's what I deserve
I don't want to settle for less
When I'm an empress
Got to big up my chest




Even if it hurts
When a woman knows her worth

Overall Meaning

In RAY BLK's song Empress, the artist discusses the challenges of dating and relationships and the importance of knowing one's worth. She describes a series of men she has encountered and why she ultimately decided not to pursue anything further with them. The first, Michael, had a baby mama and drama that she didn't want to be involved in. Then there was Keith, who was a thug and not good enough for her. She also shares her experiences with Jamie, who was too lazy and smoked too much, and Tim, who had trust issues due to past experiences. Throughout the song, RAY BLK asserts that she is an empress who deserves the best and won't settle for less.


Line by Line Meaning

I met this guy named Michael
The singer meets a man named Michael.


Had a motorcycle
Michael owned a motorcycle.


Thought that he was cool, he always quoted from the bible
The singer thought Michael was cool because he quoted from the bible.


But he had a baby mama
Michael had a child's mother.


Who was a primadonna
The child's mother was too demanding.


Had to let him go 'cause I ain't really with the drama
The singer broke up with Michael to avoid drama.


I was feeling Keith
The singer was attracted to a man named Keith.


With the goatee
Keith had a goatee.


But he was a thug and always running from police
Keith was a criminal who constantly evaded the police.


He was always trying to get me in the sheets
Keith only wanted a physical relationship with the artist.


Wasn't good enough for me
The singer did not want a man like Keith in her life.


I don't want to settle for less
The artist refuses to settle for anything less than what she deserves.


'Cause I'm an empress
The singer identifies herself as an empress, deserving of the best.


I need the best
The singer wants the best for herself.


Not the runner up
The singer does not want to settle for second best.


'Cause that's what I deserve
The artist believes she deserves the best.


Got to big up my chest
The artist needs to be confident and assertive.


Even if it hurts
The singer is willing to face any emotional pain that comes with prioritizing herself.


When a woman knows her worth
A woman who knows her own value will not settle for anything less than what she deserves.


So I started seeing Jamie
The artist began dating a man named Jamie.


He acted like a baby
Jamie acted immaturely.


Always playing video games and being lazy
Jamie spent most of his time playing video games and being unproductive.


Smoked too much marijuana
Jamie was a heavy marijuana user.


Stuck in his pajamas
Jamie was lazy and lacked motivation.


Always dropping wisdom like he was the Dalai Lama
Jamie tried to sound wise and knowledgeable, but it seemed forced.


Was talking to Tim
The singer was talking to a man named Tim.


He couldn't let me in
Tim was emotionally closed off and did not trust the singer.


Said he got burned and now he doesn't trust women
Tim has been hurt by women in the past and is wary of entering a relationship.


I can't pay for somebody else's sin
The artist does not want to be held responsible for the past actions of others.


Gotta find another man
The singer will move on to find a man who meets her standards.




Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Rita Ekwere

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Cat Strange

I met this guy named Michael
Had a motorcycle
Thought that he was cool, he always quoted from the Bible
But he had a baby mama
Who was a prima donna
Had to let him go 'cause I ain't really with the drama
I was feeling Keith
With the gold teeth
But he was a thug and always running from police
He was always trying to get me in the sheets
Wasn't good enough for me

[Chorus]
I don't want to settle for less
'Cause I'm an empress
I need the best
Not the runner up
'Cause that's what I deserve
I don't want to settle for less
'Cause I'm an empress
Got to big up my chest
Even if it hurts
When a woman knows her worth

[Verse 2]
So I started seeing Jamie
He acted like a baby
Always playing video games and being lazy
Smoked too much marijuana
Stuck in his pajamas
Always dropping wisdom like he was the Dalai Lama
Was talking to Tim
He couldn't let me in
Said he got burned and now he doesn't trust women
I can't pay for somebody else's sin
Gotta find another man



Tashany Humphrey

I met this guy named Michaelย 
Had a motorcycleย 
Thought he was cool, he always quoted from the bibleย 

But he had a baby mamaย 
Who was a prima donnaย 
Had to let him go 'cause I ain't really with the drama
I was feeling Keith
With the gold teeth
But he was a thug and always running from police
He was always trying to get me in the sheets
Wasn't good enough for me

I don't want to settle for less
'Cause I'm an empress
I need the best
Not the runner up
'Cause that's what I deserve
I don't want to settle for less
'Cause I'm an empress
Got to big up my chest
Even if it hurts
When a woman knows her worth

So I started seeing Jamie
He acted like a baby
Always playing video games and being lazy
Smoked too much marijuana
Stuck in his pajamas
Always dropping wisdom like he was the Dalai Lama
Was talking to Tim
He couldn't let me in
Said he got burned and now he doesn't trust women
I can't pay for somebody else's sin
Gotta find another man

I don't want to settle for less
'Cause I'm an empress
I need the best
Not the runner up
'Cause that's what I deserve
I don't want to settle for less
'Cause I'm an empress
Got to big up my chest
Even if it hurts
When a woman knows her worth

When a woman knows her worth
She waits for someone she deserves
She's first
Even if it hurts

Won't to settle for less
'Cause I'm an empress
I need the best
Not the runner up
'Cause that's what I deserve
I don't want to settle for less
'Cause I'm an empress
Got to big up my chest
Even if it hurts
When a woman knows her worth

I don't want to settle for less
'Cause I'm an empress
I need the best
Not the runner up
'Cause that's what I deserve
I don't want to settle for less
When I'm an empress
Got to big up my chest
Even if it hurts
When a woman knows her worth



All comments from YouTube:

Sheik Khadar

Keep falling for her voice again and again... ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜ why don't people recognize such talent as hers...

Danielle Williams

Because she is so natural and not overly sexualising herself she will only make it so far. But she is amazing.

Lioness_90

Because she black, not mixed with black

moskwiz

I just found her. <3 What an amazing artist! I say thank god that the uberpop "culture" bs hasn't recognised her.. that shit always corrupts $$$

RuthlessNezz

I was coming here to state that exact comment so I guess I don't need to. She is talented.

BIGBOSS123

I took that pic on ur YouTube do๐Ÿ˜Ž
Ur welcome

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Mars :

British singers are way too underrated

Diny JP

No, Honestly!!

chris heath

so true absolutely and ray is queen...welll Empress

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