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."
For You
Rae Morris Lyrics
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When the door shuts, bolted, I'm thrown out of the way
The girl who borrowed someone, I'm the night without the day!
& when the week moves onwards, it's ruthless and it's gray
Like this girl who once held someone & was caught along the way
[Chorus]
And when I'm brought forth, stranded, I'm broken, I am grazed
From a choice, a second class one, you are the livin' proof of phase
And when your swollen heart, teased, fickle n' insane
Makes the call to me yo someone, you are the meanin' of my name
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
To make that call fo' someone
To show them all you've got
To make that call fo' someone
To show them all you've got
And oh when your only love has gone, slipped away
Oh, when your only love has gone, slip away
In the night befo' we sleep, the day is ours for us to keep
And in the night you say to me, say a prayer, say a prayer for me Rae
To make that call fo' someone
To show them all you've got
To make that call fo' someone
To show them all you've got
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Rae Morris' song For You tell a story of someone who feels lost and alone after being abandoned by the person they loved. The first verse describes the feeling of being shut out and discarded, and the loneliness that comes with it. The line "the girl who borrowed someone" suggests that the singer feels like they were never truly loved for themselves, but instead held onto by someone else. The second verse expresses the pain of feeling broken and betrayed, and the way that the other person's emotions, especially their heartache, have affected the singer. The line "you are the meanin' of my name" implies that the singer's identity is tied up in the other person's perception of them.
The chorus of the song is a repetition of the phrase "to make that call fo' someone, to show them all you've got." The lyrics suggest that the singer is still holding onto hope that they will be able to prove themselves to someone, despite being hurt and alone. The bridge of the song expresses a desire for connection and comfort, particularly in the form of a prayer from someone who cares about the singer. The phrase "make that call fo' someone" is repeated again, reinforcing the idea that the singer is still seeking a way to show themselves to someone else.
Overall, the lyrics of For You are a poignant expression of the pain of heartbreak and the longing for connection. The emphasis on the importance of "showing all you've got" suggests that the singer is still fighting to be seen and valued by someone, even in the face of rejection.
Line by Line Meaning
When the door shuts, bolted, I'm thrown out of the way
I am rejected and dismissed when I try to enter, like a door that is locked and blocked.
The girl who borrowed someone, I'm the night without the day!
I am incomplete and lost without the person who completes me, like a dark night without the light of day.
And when the week moves onwards, it's ruthless and it's gray
Time moves forward mercilessly and continues to feel empty, like a bleak and colorless week.
Like this girl who once held someone & was caught along the way
Like a girl who had someone she loved but lost them before reaching her destination.
And when I'm brought forth, stranded, I'm broken, I am grazed
When I am brought to the surface but left alone, I feel shattered and wounded.
From a choice, a second class one, you are the livin' proof of phase
You are the living evidence of a decision that was not a priority and left me feeling inferior and incomplete.
And when your swollen heart, teased, fickle n' insane
When your unstable and unpredictable emotions cause you pain and confusion.
Makes the call to me yo someone, you are the meanin' of my name
When you reach out to me as a companion, you give my life purpose and meaning.
To make that call fo' someone
To reach out and connect with someone.
To show them all you've got
To give your all and display your true self to that person.
Oh, when your only love has gone, slipped away
When the person you loved has departed and disappeared from your life.
In the night befo' we sleep, the day is ours for us to keep
At the end of the day, before we go to sleep, we have the time to reflect upon and cherish our experiences.
And in the night you say to me, say a prayer, say a prayer for me Rae
At night, when you talk to me, you ask me to pray for you, to wish you well and protect you.
To make that call fo' someone
To connect and communicate with another person.
To show them all you've got
To reveal and express your true self to that person, holding nothing back.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RACHEL ANNE MORRIS, SIMON ROBBS, ARIEL ZVI RECHTSHAID
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sam
Lyrics
And when the door shuts, bolted, I'm thrown out of the way
I'm the girl who borrowed someone,
I'm the night without the day
And when the week moves onwards it's ruthless and it's grey
Like this girl who once held someone
And was caught along the way
And when I'm brought forth, stranded, I'm broken, I am grazed
From a choice, a second class one
You're the living proof of phase
And when your swollen heart, teased, fickle and insane
Makes the call to me your someone
You're the meaning of my name
To make that call for someone, to show them all you've got
To make that call for someone, to show them all you've got
Oh, when your only love has gone, slip away
Oh, when your only love has gone, slip away
In the night before we sleep, the day is ours for us to keep
And in the night you say to me
Say a prayer, say a prayer for me Rae
To make that call for someone, to show them all you've got
To make that call for someone, to show them all you've got
B G
A Discovery of Witches brought me here..I love this song, so beautiful......Lyrics follow...the chorus I did not get the words.
For You
Rae Morris
[Verse 1]
When the door shuts, bolted, I'm thrown out of the way
The girl who borrowed someone, I'm the night without the day!
& when the week moves onwards, it's ruthless and it's gray
Like this girl who once held someone & was caught along the way
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
And when I'm brought forth, stranded, I'm broken, I am grazed
From a choice, a second class one, you are the livin' proof of phase
And when your swollen heart, teased, fickle n' insane
Makes the call to me yo someone, you are the meanin' of my name
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
To make that call fo' someone
To show them all you've got
To make that call fo' someone
To show them all you've got
And oh when your only love has gone, slipped away
Oh, when your only love has gone, slip away
In the night befo' we sleep, the day is ours for us to keep
And in the night you say to me, say a prayer, say a prayer for me Rae
To make that call fo' someone
To show them all you've got
To make that call fo' someone
To show them all you've got
[Chorus]
Tami
So thankful that they used this song on this week's episode of A Discovery of Witches. That show is helping me discover so many great artists like you!
Trudi Gordon
Heard it on Discovery of Witches. Always good to find new artists
Entangled With ASMR
Just discovering Doctor Foster and this song made me cry at the finale. Even after the climax and the way she stuck it to Simon in the end, in the end she was left alone and betrayed. And that takes a part of your heart. Your soul. That pain of coming out alone on the other end and having to try to start again alone 💔
Miao Du
Her voice is so unique!!!
KissTheGreat
This song desperately needs a video / an official live version it's awesome
Adam
I first heard this song in 2015 on a playlist whilst I was working in Caffe Nero where I met my best friend. It's her favourite song! We've lived together for 6 years this week! Love ya lots my mate Pea 🧡
Chris Mace
First heard in Discovery of Witches. Beautiful, haunting and enchanting music.
Jessica Jimenez
Who is here for a discovery of witches? 🙌
Suyash gupta
I had saved this song and forgotten where i heard it..after reading your comment I realised from where..thank you so much!!
Rodel Lonesto
Definitely me