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."
This Time
Rae Morris Lyrics
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Strong enough to, withstand what you do, do to my guard, to tear it down.
You tear it down, concrete and water escaping.
Lots of sadness, go away, gone.
From the force of something I can't see, I fell off and on again,
This time I'll hold on.
This time I'll hold on.
Through the blood sweat, tears and kindness, we've arrived at this conclusion.
Would it be too, much to ask of you to open your mind, on this second time?
You tear it down, concrete and water escaping.
Lots of sadness, go away, gone.
From the force of something I can't see, I fell off and on again,
This time I'll hold on.
You're the bricks and the mortar building me, up to where I long to be,
This time I'll hold on.
How do I know, if it's all meant to be?
I'm stuck with what's right and what's wrong with me.
Both of seem to agree to disagree,
Maybe I'm wrong but I can't seem to see, this time...
From the force of something I can't see, I fell off and on again,
This time I'll hold on.
From the force of something I can't see, I fell off and on again,
This time I'll hold on.
You're the bricks and the mortar building me, up to where I long to be,
This time I'll hold on.
The lyrics of Rae Morris's song, This Time, capture the vulnerability and uncertainty of a rocky relationship. The opening lines of the song express the singer's doubt about her own strength to withstand the turmoil caused by her partner's actions. She experiences a struggle between her guard and her desire to let it down for the sake of the relationship. The image of concrete and water escaping portrays emotional turmoil and the devastation of a breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
In the heat of, of this moment, maybe I'm not made of something
In the intensity of the current situation, I fear that I am not equipped with the necessary strength or qualities.
Strong enough to, withstand what you do, do to my guard, to tear it down.
I worry that I cannot endure the ways in which you challenge me and break down my defenses.
You tear it down, concrete and water escaping.
You relentlessly chip away at the protective barrier I've built, allowing emotions to spill out.
Lots of sadness, go away, gone.
The sadness that was pent up inside me is now dissipating and fading away.
From the force of something I can't see, I fell off and on again,
An unknown force is causing me to falter and fall, only to rise again repeatedly.
This time I'll hold on.
Despite the challenges, I am determined to persevere and not give up.
You're the bricks and the mortar building me, up to where I long to be,
You provide the foundation and support that I need to reach my desired destination.
Through the blood sweat, tears and kindness, we've arrived at this conclusion.
Our shared experiences of hardships, effort, and compassion have led us to this realization.
Would it be too, much to ask of you to open your mind, on this second time?
I wonder if it's too difficult for you to be open-minded and receptive to this opportunity again.
How do I know, if it's all meant to be?
I question whether this path is truly the right one for me.
I'm stuck with what's right and what's wrong with me.
I'm grappling with my own uncertainties and doubts about what's morally correct.
Both of seem to agree to disagree,
We both recognize that we have differing opinions and are willing to accept that.
Maybe I'm wrong but I can't seem to see, this time...
I may be mistaken, but I'm struggling to perceive things clearly in this particular moment.
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김준하
Your voice is so emotional and soft! I like your songs!
Diana Granados
Rae your voice is absolutely amazing, i love this song so much😍😍😍
XxScope KnucklesxX
Rae Morris wow! your music is beautiful
Martha James
This is definitely my favourite from the album, so so beautiful! Your voice is incredible and this makes me so emotional, a very powerful song!
DANDI DANIELLA
Whoa I like that this song is getting more recognition for being placed on the new album, it deserves to be heard more <3
edberg niño
tanta paz en tu voz
Josue Chavez
Love her!!
tornut24
Does anyone know why half of this album is omitted on Spotify? The second half has all the best songs, yet they're not on there. It's bothersome.
Wolfy
Fave on the album!!!
Khairin Asnawi
God <3 gonna marry you!