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."
Wait a while
Rae Morris Lyrics
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Found something I need to keep.
Bound, bound to be hard and dark in places,
Found something I need to keep.
Wait a while, wait a while, but sign on, won't you,
Come around, come around and fight for, this is,
Different, different, I'm hoping...
Caught under the back it left me helpless,
Start to question my only friends.
I walk in the presence of a goddess,
Walk further and you will mend.
Wait a while, wait a while, but sign on, won't you,
Come around, come around and fight for, this is,
Different, different, I'm hoping...
And I try to test my thoughts,
It's circular of me.
Forget everything I'm taught,
There's possibility.
I'm unaware, all overwhelmed, biding my fear and flight.
Climbing the ropes, of which I'm too scared to cope,
She shines an emerald light.
Wait a while, wait a while, but sign on, won't you,
Come around, come around and fight for.
Wait a while, wait a while, but sign on,
Won't you come around and fight for...
In Rae Morris's song, "Wait a While", the lyrics revolve around the idea of finding something you need to keep and holding onto it, even when things get hard and dark. The first two lines, "So, here's my response to all your givings, Found something I need to keep," suggest that the singer has finally found what they are looking for, and they are determined to hold onto it. The next two lines, "Bound, bound to be hard and dark in places, Found something I need to keep," acknowledge that even though this thing they have found may have difficulties, it's still worth keeping.
The chorus, "Wait a while, wait a while, but sign on, won't you, Come around, come around and fight for, this is, Different, different, I'm hoping..." seems to be a plea for someone to join the singer in their pursuit of this thing they have found. They acknowledge that it may be different and difficult, but they are hoping that this other person will see its worth and join in the fight for it.
The second verse takes a darker turn, with the lines "Caught under the back it left me helpless, Start to question my only friends." It seems that the pursuit of this thing has left the singer feeling alone and vulnerable. However, the next lines, "I walk in the presence of a goddess, Walk further and you will mend," suggest that there is still hope and that they will be able to overcome these difficulties.
Overall, "Wait a While" is a song about finding something valuable and worth holding onto, even in the face of challenges. The lyrics suggest that it's important to have hope, to be willing to fight for what you believe in, and to have faith that things will get better.
Line by Line Meaning
So, here's my response to all your givings,
I have an answer for everything you've given me.
Found something I need to keep.
I found something valuable that I want to hold onto.
Bound, bound to be hard and dark in places,
I know that this valuable thing will come with challenges and difficult times.
Wait a while, wait a while, but sign on, won't you,
I need you to be patient and commit to this with me.
Come around, come around and fight for, this is,
Join me in this struggle because it's worth fighting for.
Different, different, I'm hoping...
I hope that this experience will be different and better than what I've experienced before.
Caught under the back it left me helpless,
I felt trapped and powerless, unable to move forward.
Start to question my only friends.
I began to doubt the people who were supposed to be there for me.
I walk in the presence of a goddess,
I am with someone who is powerful and amazing.
Walk further and you will mend.
If you keep moving forward, things will get better.
And I try to test my thoughts,
I am questioning my own thinking and assumptions.
It's circular of me.
I realize that I keep going back and forth on the same things.
Forget everything I'm taught,
I need to set aside what I've learned and be open to new possibilities.
There's possibility.
I believe that there is hope and potential for something better.
I'm unaware, all overwhelmed, biding my fear and flight.
I am lost and afraid, not sure what to do next.
Climbing the ropes, of which I'm too scared to cope,
I am slowly making progress, despite my fears and doubts.
She shines an emerald light.
The person I'm with provides hope and guidance, like a beacon of light.
Contributed by Tyler M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
alexrainbirdMusic
Just stunning
Julia Turrini
The lack of views that this video has is so sad. This is perfection. You deserve the world at your feet with the beauty you've created. You're an inspiration.
Megat Harith
I've been listening to Wait A While ever since Burberry acoustic. Still amazing
Tom
Since loosing my beautiful wife the comfort you bring is overwhelming your voice is heaven sent big thank you Rae x
Kram Sniggah
Rae deserves more airplay and coverage, she is is simply one of the most talented singer/songwriters we have today.
Please don't stop what you're doing Miss Morris, the slow climb often reveals the greatest views but it's worth every step. X
Jennifer W
Just love her voice and music! Beautiful song!
Luki
And I still remember when you showed me her the first time. Such an amazing artist to follow on her way to bigger things. Alle the best for Rae :)
Graham Morris
A natural beauty, with a perfect voice,timing and presence.
Ina♡
I‘m in love with this Song ❤️ It feels like dreaming ... thanks for it! 😘
Emergent Sounds
What else can I say than: Your music is so special. I remember very well the first time I heard this song on burberry acoustic. Brilliant Song, brilliant musician. Love You Rae... Greets from germany