Morris gigged in Blackpool and around the North-West England during her college studies. She attracted the attention of BBC Radio Lancashire presenter Sean McGinty, who put her forward to perform on the BBC Introducing stage at the Reading and Leeds Festivals in August 2011.[1][10][11][12] She was signed to Universal Music Publishing Group the same month and to Atlantic Records in September 2011.[6] Morris had received attention from other labels but chose Atlantic because they "would take it slow" and "didn't blow any smoke up my arse".
During this period she was mentored by fellow Blackpool singer-songwriter Karima Francis, who helped develop her songwriting skills.[14] She was also in a two-year relationship with Francis, which she said inspired the songs on her debut album "about going through that, exploring that sexuality and those feelings for the first time. Then coming out the other side of that as well, so that's the album".
Morris released her debut single in March 2012, "Don't Go", following its use in the final episode of the sixth series of the television drama series Skins. She recorded an EP, For You, which she sold exclusively at her live performances in mid 2012, and in November released a second EP, Grow. Another EP, From Above, followed in 2013. Alongside her solo gigs during 2012 and 2013, Morris was a support act for artists including Bombay Bicycle Club, Lianne La Havas, Noah and the Whale, and Tom Odell.[18][19] She contributed guest vocals to three tracks on Bombay Bicycle Club's 2014 album So Long, See You Tomorrow, including the single "Luna". Also in 2014, Morris co-wrote and featured on the Clean Bandit song "Up Again" (from their debut album New Eyes). Rae Morris was recently the MarkMeets featured artist of the month December 2014 Rae also opened for George Ezra on his European tour, as well as embarking on her own headlining UK tour.
During 2014, Morris released the singles "Do You Even Know?", "Cold" (featuring Fryars), and "Closer"โeach with accompanying EPsโto promote her debut album, Unguarded, which she recorded primarily in Los Angeles with producer Ariel Rechtshaid. Morris was longlisted in the BBC Sound of 2015 poll, and Unguarded was released in January 2015 alongside the single "Under the Shadows", with another headlining tour following in February. Unguarded, which also features production from Jim Eliot and Fryars, debuted at number nine on the UK Albums Chart.
Later in 2015, Morris appeared in a television advertisement for fashion retailer Boohoo that featured the album's fifth single, "Love Again". She featured on Sivu's single "The Nile" and performed at festivals including Bestival, Glastonbury, Lytham Festival, T in the Park, and Truck Festival. The sixth single from Unguarded, "Don't Go", was released in association with breast cancer awareness charity Coppafeel!.
Morris began work on the follow up to Unguarded in late 2015. Working prominently with Fryars, Morris opted for a more electronic-oriented sound for her second album. Between July 2017 and October 2018, Morris released seven singles to promote the album - "Reborn", "Do It", "Atletico (The Only One)", "Push Me to My Limit", "Lower the Tone", "Someone Out There" and "Dancing With Character" - as well as various remixes. The album, titled Someone Out There, was released on 2 February 2018.
In July 2018, the song "Reborn" from Someone Out There was featured in the BBC's closing montage from the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
In October 2018, Morris said she was "going away for a few months to write the next era."
Atletico
Rae Morris Lyrics
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I was trying to be cool but I can't really dance
Is it something to do with the way that you move?
In a matter of seconds, I'm falling for you, for you
Are you the one I came for?
I think I'm gonna get to know you
What doesn't leave me vulnerable
If I make a beeline for you
(Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful, beautiful boy)
I could stand and admire, or give in to desire
(Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful, beautiful boy)
Feeling shyer and shyer, think I'll call it a night
(Eh, eh, eh)
I leave my light on
I'm Atletico, but I'm back here on my own
(Eh, eh, eh)
I leave my light on
Why'd I let you go?
Now I'm back here on my own
From the comfort of my home, I am picturing you
And I'm sure I said something, but I thought it was cool
To be locked in a phase by the way that you move
I don't need to reflect, 'cause I'm regretting not speaking to you
(Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful, beautiful boy)
Tell me where will I find you, so we can combine
(Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful, beautiful boy)
I hope you're guided by the night
I'll leave on my light
Eh, eh, eh
I leave my light on
I'm Atletico, but I'm back here on my own
Eh, eh, eh
I leave my light on
Why'd I let you go?
Now I'm back here on my own
(Eh, eh, eh)
Yeah, you are the only one
(Eh, eh, eh)
Yeah, you are the only one
(Eh, eh, eh)
Yeah, you are the only one
(Eh, eh, eh)
Yeah, you are the only one
I leave my light on
I'm Atletico, but I'm back here on my own
(Eh, eh, eh)
I leave my light on
Why'd I let you go?
Now I'm back here on my own
(Eh, eh, eh)
Yeah, you are the only one
(Eh, eh, eh)
Yeah, you are the only one
(Eh, eh, eh)
Yeah, you are the only one
(Eh, eh, eh)
Yeah, you are the only one
(Eh, eh, eh)
Yeah, you are the only one
(I leave my light on)
(Eh, eh, eh)
Yeah, you are the only one
(Eh, eh, eh)
Yeah, you are the only one (I leave my light on, why'd I let you go?)
Yeah, you are the only one
Yeah, you are the only one
Yeah, you are the only one
Yeah, you are the only one
Yeah, you are the only one
The song "Atletico" by Rae Morris is a song about a girl who falls for a guy she sees from the back of the room. Even though she tries to act cool, she can't help but be attracted to him. She wonders if he is the one she came for and decides to get to know him. She is vulnerable and unsure of herself, but she leaves her light on as a sign of hope that he will come back to her. The lyrics suggest that she regrets not speaking to him earlier and thinks about the connection they could have made if she had.
The chorus of the song repeats "I'm Atletico, but I'm back here on my own," which could mean she is a strong and independent person, but still feels lonely without the guy she has fallen for. The song is relatable to anyone who has experienced unrequited love or missed opportunities in a romantic situation. The bridge of the song puts emphasis on the guy being the only one for her, adding to the idea that he is the missing piece to her heart.
Overall, "Atletico" is a catchy and emotional song about taking chances and leaving a light on for love.
Line by Line Meaning
From the back of the room, you were holding my glance
I noticed you from afar, and you were looking back at me
I was trying to be cool but I can't really dance
I was trying to act suave, but I'm not very good at dancing
Is it something to do with the way that you move?
Is there something special about the way you move that's catching my attention?
In a matter of seconds, I'm falling for you, for you
I'm quickly developing feelings for you
Are you the one I came for?
Are you the person I came here to meet?
I think I'm gonna get to know you
I want to try to get to know you better
What doesn't leave me vulnerable
What can I do to protect myself from getting hurt?
If I make a beeline for you
If I approach you directly
I could stand and admire, or give in to desire
I could just look at you from afar or act on my attraction to you
Feeling shyer and shyer, think I'll call it a night
Getting more and more nervous, I think I'll leave soon
From the comfort of my home, I am picturing you
Back at home, I'm imagining what it would be like to be with you
And I'm sure I said something, but I thought it was cool
I think I talked to you, but I don't remember what I said
To be locked in a phase by the way that you move
I'm captivated by the way you move and can't stop thinking about it
I don't need to reflect, 'cause I'm regretting not speaking to you
I don't need to deliberate, because I'm already regretting not talking to you
Tell me where will I find you, so we can combine
Can you tell me where I can see you again, so we can get together?
I hope you're guided by the night
I hope fate brings us together again
Yeah, you are the only one
I'm realizing that you're the person I want to be with
I leave my light on
I'm keeping a light on, hoping that you'll come back to me
I'm Atletico, but I'm back here on my own
I may be strong and independent, but I'm still alone without you
Why'd I let you go?
Why did I let you slip away from me?
Now I'm back here on my own
I'm alone again without you
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benjamin James Henry Jack Garrett, Rachel Anne Morris
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LYRICS
From the back of the room, you were holding my glance
I was trying to be cool but I can't really dance
Is it something to do with the way that you move?
In a matter of seconds, I'm falling for you, for you
Are you the one I came for?
I think I'm gonna get to know you
What doesn't leave me vulnerable
If I make a beeline for you
(Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful, beautiful boy)
I could stand and admire, or give in to desire
(Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful, beautiful boy)
Feeling shyer and shyer, think I'll call it a night
I leave my light on
I'm Atletico, but I'm back here on my own
(Eh, eh, eh)
I leave my light on
Why'd I let you go?
Now I'm back here on my own
From the comfort of my home, I am picturing you
And I'm sure I said something, but I thought it was cool
To be locked in a phase by the way that you move
I don't need to reflect, 'cause I'm regretting not speaking to you
(Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful, beautiful boy)
Tell me where will I find you, so we can combine
(Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful, beautiful boy)
I hope you're guided by the night
I'll leave on my light
Eh, eh, eh
I leave my light on
I'm Atletico, but I'm back here on my own
Eh, eh, eh
I leave my light on
Why'd I let you go?
Now I'm back here on my own
Yeah, you are the only one
(Eh, eh, eh)
Yeah, you are the only one
(Eh, eh, eh)
Yeah, you are the only one
(Eh, eh, eh)
Yeah, you are the only one
I leave my light on
I'm Atletico, but I'm back here on my own
(Eh, eh, eh)
I leave my light on
Why'd I let you go?
Now I'm back here on my own
Yeah, you are the only one
(Eh, eh, eh)
Yeah, you are the only one
(Eh, eh, eh)
Yeah, you are the only one
(Eh, eh, eh)
Yeah, you are the only one
(Eh, eh, eh)
Yeah, you are the only one
(I leave my light on)
(Eh, eh, eh)
Yeah, you are the only one
(Eh, eh, eh)
Yeah, you are the only one (I leave my light on, why'd I let you go?)
Yeah, you are the only one
Yeah, you are the only one
Yeah, you are the only one
Yeah, you are the only one
Yeah, you are the only one
@louisleo3269
A great artist who should be huge. Painfully underrated!
@milliejamiesonlol368
"But I can't really dance" are you serious Rae your dancing is amazing ๐๐๐
@datesexpress5608
My god she is a musical genius so so so good better than any female artist out there but no recognition wow.
@hellurgoodbur8230
She needs WAAAY more recognition
@philanthonytx
i almost forgot how much life and spirit this song fills me with. it's pretty wondrous as is the video.
@yulialis801
uh this is so pleasantly stylish (both music and visuals), just as rae herself always
@philanthonytx
invisible senpai one classy lady for sure
@AmyLeoXx
This song is amazing, Rae Morris never fails to surprise me, her music is amazing.
@the1astbee802
Amazing
@jessgilbert4460
I tell no lie when I say this song is helping me through each and every day that passes as I wrestle with my own unhappiness and getting back to feeling myself. I'll leave my light on and that's that.