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"—each with accompanying EPs—to 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."
Cold feat. Fryars
Rae Morris Lyrics
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The circumstances change I'll find
Another place to hide
Digging holes in fields
Telling me the truth
I need the fossils to be real
I'm a long way from home, I'm a long way from home
The one day I want something I just can't get
I'm a long way from home, I'm a long way from home
Taken back by me
Believing nothing feels like such a
Hollow way to be
I can try to hide
Everything I stand for but I
Leave it on the side
The one day I want something I just can't get
I'm a long way from home, I'm a long way from home
The one day I want something I just can't get
I'm a long way from home, I'm a long way from home
The one day I want something I just can't get
I'm a long way from home, I'm a long way from home
The one day I want something I just can't get
I'm a long way from home, I'm a long way from home
In "Cold," featuring Fryars, Rae Morris explores the theme of feeling lost and alone even when in familiar surroundings. The song opens with Morris insisting that she never loses sight, implying that she always has a sense of direction. However, as the circumstances change, she looks for other places to hide. It's as though she is running away from something or someone. The idea of finding another place to hide highlights the sense of detachment and the search for safety from a world that is too much to confront directly.
The lyrics continue, and Morris talks about digging holes in fields, trying to find something that could help her feel anchored. Perhaps the holes symbolize trying to dig for answers, truth or even a deeper understanding of herself. She needs the fossils that she finds in the holes to be real. She needs them to confirm that her search has not been in vain, that what she is seeking does exist. But ultimately, she finds that it is all hollow. Despite her best efforts, the feeling of loss and loneliness persists.
The repeated refrain of "The one day I want something I just can't get, I'm a long way from home" shows that Rae Morris is seeking something unattainable. Something that she knows can never be found. The feeling of being a long way from home reflects the sense of displacement and alienation that she experiences. It is an exploration of finding comfort in the unfamiliar and the search for a sense of belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
I never lose my sight
I always keep a clear view of things around me and I am aware of my surroundings.
The circumstances change I'll find
If the situation changes, I will adapt and ensure that I can navigate successfully.
Another place to hide
I will discover a new location to conceal myself if required to maintain my safety.
Digging holes in fields
I am searching for a way to uncover hidden truths that lie buried and protected.
Telling me the truth
Revealing honest facts to me so that I can understand the reality of the situation.
I need the fossils to be real
I require the proof of ancient artifacts to confirm their existence and meaning in history.
Taken back by me
I am surprised by my own actions and responses in a given situation.
Believing nothing feels like such a
I am experiencing a profound sense of emptiness and disillusionment with my current state.
Hollow way to be
Feeling an acute sense of emptiness and meaninglessness in my current state and the path I am on.
I can try to hide
I can attempt to conceal my true beliefs or nature from others to avoid negative judgment or consequences.
Everything I stand for but I
This includes everything that I believe in wholeheartedly, but I am willing to compromise and keep things hidden to protect myself.
Leave it on the side
I will abandon my beliefs and values to maintain safety and security if it is required.
The one day I want something I just can't get
I am yearning for something that is unattainable or out of my reach, causing frustration and sadness.
I'm a long way from home, I'm a long way from home
I am far from where I belong or feel comfortable, either physically or emotionally.
The one day I want something I just can't get
I am still intensely craving something that is beyond my reach.
I'm a long way from home, I'm a long way from home
I am still feeling adrift and disconnected, far from the place or situation in which I belong.
The one day I want something I just can't get
My intense longing for an unattainable desire continues to weigh heavily on me.
I'm a long way from home, I'm a long way from home
My feelings of disconnection and loneliness persist, keeping me far from where I want to be, either physically or emotionally.
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@PatriciaBright
amazing, I love it x
@Zania16ify
^^right! I freaked when isaw her comment😁! Patricia we love you girl keep up the vids💗!
@guilhermejacob8023
Almost 8 years later and I'm still here... LOVE IT!
@gingergreenmashups
i know right? its still giving me shivers
@TofaLyon
The same ❤️
@udaykumarbr1231
Absolutely beautiful 💖
@agataklosowska6338
She was incredible live! Never seen the crowd go crazy over a support band before like that! Shivers through every single song at the gig...
@ThePhillipcole
Watching those facial expressions, the multi-faceted personalities slicing through each other, a slight sadness, admitted moments of appreciation and caring, great music, so brilliant!
@drag0nmare
I love this song! It's very punchy but clean sounding, surprisingly uplifting considering it's very sad conatations... Ouch, right in the heart
@tjersmusic3314
This should be all over the radio glad real talent still exists these voices are amazing!!