Yamagata became the vocalist for the Chicago funk-fusion band Bumpus, spending six years with them while writing and recording three albums and touring the country. However, she began to write songs which took on a style that conflicted with the funk vision of the band. In 2001, Yamagata decided to take those songs and pursue a solo career. In September 2002, she landed a two-record deal with Arista's Private Music label, and her EP was released in October.
She also made an appearance in Jason Mraz's second album, singing a song with him called Did You Get My Message?
She also teamed with with Toots & the Maytals to sing Blame On Me.
She also worked with Ryan Adams & The Cardinals on their first album Cold Roses. On that album, where she is credited as: "Our little sis", she did some vocals and played "listenable" piano on the tracks 'Let It Ride', 'Cold Roses' and 'Friends'.
Yamagata sang with Rhett Miller on Fireflies from his 2006 release The Believer.
Her songs have featured on several TV shows, including How I Met Your Mother, ER , Nip/Tuck, Men in Trees, Alias, One Tree Hill, Brothers & Sisters and The O.C., to which she made a guest performance in season 2. Yamagata also contributed a song to Mandy Moore's 2007 album, Wild Hope. She also toured with Moore, opening many of her shows around the country.
Yamagata's second studio album is Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart. That album was released on October 7, 2008.
On October 9th, 2008, a two-song live acoustic video performance premiered on LiveDaily Sessions, featuring the songs "Faster" and "Sunday Afternoon".
Her highly acclaimed CD Cheasapeake premiered on October 11, 2011, and was followed by an extensive tour.
Be Be Your Love
Rachael Yamagata Lyrics
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Pretend I was queen
What would you say
Would you think I'm unreal
Cause everybody's got their way I should feel
Everybody's talking how I can't be your love
But I want want wanna be your love
Everybody's talking how I can't be your love
But I want to be your love
Want to be your love for real
Want to be your everything
Everything's falling, and I am included in that
Oh, how I try to be just okay
Yeah, but all I ever really wanted
Was a little piece of you
Everybody's talking how I can't be your love
But I want want wanna be your love
Want to be your love for real
Everything will be alright
If you just stay the night
Please, sir, don't you walk away
Everybody's talking how I can't be your love
But I want want wanna be your love
Want to be your love for real
The lyrics to Rachael Yamagata's song Be Be Your Love express the desire to be with someone, even if it means pretending to be something unrealistic like a queen. The singer acknowledges that society has expectations for how she should feel, but she ultimately wants to be this person's love and everything. The repetition of "want" emphasizes the intensity of this desire.
The second verse shows the vulnerability of the singer, highlighting the difficulties she is facing and how she is struggling to be okay. Despite these challenges, she still longs for a connection with this person, even if it's just a small piece of them. The bridge suggests that if the person she wants to be with simply stays the night, everything will be alright.
The final repetition of "want" in the chorus further emphasizes the singer's strong desire to be with this person, and the plea to "please, sir, don't you walk away" shows the urgency of the situation. Overall, the song's lyrics convey a deep longing for love and connection, despite societal expectations and personal struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could take you away
If I had the power, ability, and chance to remove you from your current situation
Pretend I was queen
I would act as though I hold ultimate authority and control over you
What would you say
What is your opinion or response to my actions and words?
Would you think I'm unreal
Do you believe I am so extraordinary or fantastic as to be unbelievable?
Cause everybody's got their way I should feel
Other people push or influence me to adopt or maintain specific emotions, beliefs, and behaviors
Everybody's talking how I can't be your love
People are verbalizing that I am not a suitable, appropriate, or desirable partner for you
But I want want wanna be your love
Despite what others say or think, I strongly desire and long to be your romantic partner
Want to be your love, for real
I truly and sincerely want to be your significant other, without any falsehood or deception
Everything's falling, and I am included in that
My life, emotions, and thoughts are disintegrating and collapsing, along with everything else
Oh, how I try to be just okay
Despite my difficulties, I attempt to maintain a calm, stable, and acceptable demeanor
Yeah, but all I ever really wanted
However, my true and ultimate desire
Was a little piece of you
Is to have a small part of your heart, attention, and love
Everything will be alright
The situation can ultimately be resolved successfully, positively, and satisfactorily
If you just stay the night
If you remain close to me, even for a temporary period of time, things can improve
Please, sir, don't you walk away
I am desperately and earnestly pleading with you not to abandon me, leave me, or ignore me
Want to be your love for real
Once again, I truly and honestly hope to become your committed and authentic partner
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: JOHN J. ALAGIA, RACHAEL AMANDA YAMAGATA
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