RACE
Rai-Elle Lyrics
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Empty pockets like you don't know money
You know when you're low
Gotta fight to get out of that hole
The old me told me
Turn up and turn into the cold me
Had to hold me to control me
Caught up in the race
What they said I couldn't get is what I'm coming for
Caught up in the race
Tried to put me in a box, but I'm reaching for more
If you tell me this is life
I'm sorry but you are a liar
Not happy where you are
Then get up and aim to go higher
The old me told me
Turn up and turn into the cold me
Had to hold me to control me
Be that savage that won't let life own me
The End
Rai-Elleβs song βRaceβ is about her personal struggles and her determination to succeed in life despite the obstacles that come her way. The opening lyrics, βNo money, owe money, Empty pockets like you don't know moneyβ highlights her financial struggles and how she has to fight to come out of poverty. Rai-Elle stresses on the importance of fighting for oneself and not letting life own you. The verse βBe that savage that won't let life own meβ signifies that she refuses to be controlled by her difficulties.
The chorus βCaught up in the race, What they said I couldn't get is what I'm coming for, Caught up in the race, Tried to put me in a box, but I'm reaching for moreβ reveals how Rai-Elle faced discouragement from others, who have doubted her and try to limit her goals. Nonetheless, Rai-Elle counters peopleβs negativity by proclaiming a message of self-belief, refusing to be restricted by stereotypes or other peopleβs biases. Her message from the song is clear; if you aren't happy where you are, then fight hard to go higher. Rai-Elle's experiences and insights in "Race" echo the larger battle of overcoming systemic obstacles and facing discrimination in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
No money, owe money
I have no money and I owe money.
Empty pockets like you don't know money
My pockets are empty and it comes across like I don't know what money is.
You know when you're low
You know when you're struggling.
Gotta fight to get out of that hole
I need to fight to get myself out of this difficult situation.
The old me told me
My past self told me.
Turn up and turn into the cold me
I must turn into a colder, stronger version of myself.
Had to hold me to control me
I had to hold myself back to make sure I stayed in control.
Be that savage that won't let life own me
I need to be fierce and strong so that life doesn't control me.
Caught up in the race
I am caught up in the competition.
What they said I couldn't get is what I'm coming for
I am going after what people said I couldn't get.
Tried to put me in a box, but I'm reaching for more
People tried to limit me, but I am not satisfied with less and I am going after more.
If you tell me this is life
If you are telling me this is how life is supposed to be.
I'm sorry but you are a liar
I'm sorry, but you are wrong and lying.
Not happy where you are
If you are not happy where you currently are.
Then get up and aim to go higher
You should get up and aim to reach higher.
The old me told me
My past self told me.
Turn up and turn into the cold me
I must turn into a colder, stronger version of myself.
Had to hold me to control me
I had to hold myself back to make sure I stayed in control.
Be that savage that won't let life own me
I need to be fierce and strong so that life doesn't control me.
The End
End of the song.
Writer(s): Bernice Williams
Contributed by Alex P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
22Keira
deserve way much more recognition β€οΈ
mercwindow
Ian Jones can you ask her - your cousin where those gorgeous red trousers she is wearing are from please? Love them
mercwindow
Kira Campbell so agree - WAY MORE she is a sweetheart and so darned talented
Chris Jones
She does. Not only because she's my cousin, but she can sing frfr.
Just me
Undeniable talent ! Sheβs going far !!
Vinell Martell
I genuinely love this song. Sheβs amazing !
beejai.
Her voice is so good ππΎ
bibi.y.a
SHE IS SOO UNDERRATED SHE DESERVES MOREEβ€ love from the ukπ¬π§
butterpopcornisepic
Love Rai-Elle! She's so mature, hard-working, has amazing stage presence and such a sense of who she is an artist. What a bop!
MicahMannGALAXY
The whole of the tape she dropped on Spotify is FIRE!!