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 Chesapeake premiered on October 11, 2011, and was followed by an extensive tour.
On April 23, 2016, Yamagata released an acoustic version of Happenstance, Acoustic Happenstance. Later that year, she released her fourth studio album, Tightrope Walker on September 23.
Saturday Morning
Rachael Yamagata Lyrics
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Baby, I've been missing you in the strongest way
All of the days of the week, come down to this
Just kiss me, we'll be okay
There's no one around here that I would miss
But if you went away
It's a little
It's a little, so what?
It's a little
It's a little love
It's a little love we've got
It's another day to start making up
Oh baby, just look how lucky we got
It's Saturday morning and we've got no other place to be
Baby, you lying in my arms seems to fit so perfectly
Well, honey, honey please just stay right next to me
Well maybe we could do this every day of the week
It's a little
It's a little luck
It's a little, so what?
It's a little love
It's a little love we've got
It's another day to start making up
Oh baby, just how lucky we are
It's a little
It's a little luck
It's a little, so what?
It's a little
It's a little love
It's a little love, oh what we've got
It's a little
It's a little luck
It's a little, so what?
It's a little
It's a little love
It's a little love for what we've got
It's another day to start making up
Oh baby, just look how lucky we are
The song Saturday Morning by Rachael Yamagata is a love song that captures the feeling of waking up on a lazy Saturday morning with a loved one by your side. The lyrics express the joy and happiness of being able to spend an entire day together, free from the demands and distractions of the outside world. The singer declares her love and affection for her partner, acknowledging that their relationship is built on a little bit of luck, a little bit of love, and a willingness to make things work.
The first verse sets the scene for the song, with the singer expressing her strong feelings of longing for her partner. She says that all the other days of the week pale in comparison to the joy and fulfillment she feels when they are together. She implores her partner to kiss her and reassure her that everything will be okay, even if they were the only two people left in the world. The second verse expands on this theme, with the singer suggesting that she would be happy to spend every day of the week cuddled up in bed with her love. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "It's a little love we've got" several times, emphasizing the simplicity and beauty of their relationship.
Overall, Saturday Morning is a heartfelt and earnest love song that celebrates the simple pleasures of spending time with someone you care about. The lyrics are straightforward and honest, with the singer expressing her feelings with clarity and sincerity.
Line by Line Meaning
It's Saturday morning and we've got all day
We have the entire day ahead of us on a Saturday morning
Baby, I've been missing you in the strongest way
I've missed you so much and it's been really intense
All of the days of the week, come down to this
Every day of the week has led up to this moment
Just kiss me, we'll be okay
A simple kiss can make everything alright
There's no one around here that I would miss
I don't need anyone else right now
But if you went away
If you were to leave me, it would be devastating
It's a little
It's just a small amount
It's a little luck
We are lucky to have each other
It's a little, so what?
But it's enough for us
It's a little love
We have a small amount of love, but it's enough
It's a little love we've got
We only have a little love, but it's enough for us
It's another day to start making up
We have a new day to make up for any past disagreements
Oh baby, just look how lucky we got
We are so lucky to have each other
It's Saturday morning and we've got no other place to be
We don't have any other obligations, we can just be together
Baby, you lying in my arms seems to fit so perfectly
Holding you feels like the perfect fit
Well, honey, honey please just stay right next to me
Please don't leave my side
Well maybe we could do this every day of the week
I wish we could spend every day like this
It's a little love, oh what we've got
We only have a little love, but it's all we need
It's a little love for what we've got
We treasure the little love we have
Oh baby, just look how lucky we are
We are incredibly lucky to have each other
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: RACHAEL YAMAGATA
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Heidi
It's Saturday morning and we've got all day
Baby, I've been missing you in the strongest way
All of the days of the week, come down to this
Just kiss me, we'll be okay
There's no one around here that I would miss
But if you went away
It's a little
It's a little luck
It's a little, so what?
It's a little
It's a little love
It's a little love we've got
It's another day to start making up
Oh baby, just look how lucky we got
It's Saturday morning and we've got no other place to be
Baby, you lying in my arms seems to fit so perfectly
Well, honey, honey please just stay right next to me
Well maybe we could do this every day of the week
It's a little
It's a little luck
It's a little, so what?
It's a little love
It's a little love we've got
It's another day to start making up
Oh baby, just how lucky we are
It's a little
It's a little luck
It's a little, so what?
It's a little
It's a little love
It's a little love, oh what we've got
It's a little
It's a little luck
It's a little, so what?
It's a little
It's a little love
It's a little love for what we've got
It's another day to start making up
Oh baby, just look how lucky we are
Aradia Hernández
YoVii es sábado en la mañana y tenemos todo el día
Te he extrañado de la manera más fuerte posible
Todos los días de la semana llevan a esto
Sólo basame, estaremos bien
Es un poco de suerte
Es un poco y que ?
Es un poco de amor
Es un poco de por qué tenemos
Es otro día para empezar a arreglar
Mira nada más que suertudos somos
Es sábado en la mañana y no tenemos que estar en ningún otro lado
Tu en mis brazos encajas tan perfectamente
Bueno cariño, por favor quédate a mi lado
Tal vez podríamos hacer esto todos los días de la semana
Edilson Coimbra
Amo esta musica desde a primeira vez que a ouvi. Linda!!
XootrFoot
Eu tambem!!
gelbabigel
I listen to this song every Saturday morning. Thank you Rachael !!!
sixthstreetband
Beautiful vocals!
Carlos Cantero
New favorite artist :) She just blows me away with every song
AllenOption8
I heard her perform this last fall and she pulled me out of my relationship funk. Thank goodness. Rachael and her band.
wiligardw
A little piece of glory after the day is over and all you want is some quality music, thank you for your precious voice
Jane
such a sweet and an amazing song. love it :-)
Heidi
It's Saturday morning and we've got all day
Baby, I've been missing you in the strongest way
All of the days of the week, come down to this
Just kiss me, we'll be okay
There's no one around here that I would miss
But if you went away
It's a little
It's a little luck
It's a little, so what?
It's a little
It's a little love
It's a little love we've got
It's another day to start making up
Oh baby, just look how lucky we got
It's Saturday morning and we've got no other place to be
Baby, you lying in my arms seems to fit so perfectly
Well, honey, honey please just stay right next to me
Well maybe we could do this every day of the week
It's a little
It's a little luck
It's a little, so what?
It's a little love
It's a little love we've got
It's another day to start making up
Oh baby, just how lucky we are
It's a little
It's a little luck
It's a little, so what?
It's a little
It's a little love
It's a little love, oh what we've got
It's a little
It's a little luck
It's a little, so what?
It's a little
It's a little love
It's a little love for what we've got
It's another day to start making up
Oh baby, just look how lucky we are
lovely몽실언니
Good. 너무 좋아요. 이 노래 우연히 라디오에서 듣고 열심히 검색해서 찾았어요..공부로 지친 아침의 일상에 너무 위로가 되는 노래였어요... 언제쯤 제 앞날에서 이런 노래를 여유롭게 들을 수 있는 날이 올까요...