Accompanying Rodriguez in concert will be her 9-piece backing band, comprised of many of her classmates from Thornton’s Jazz Studies department. Since forming almost two years ago, the group has performed at some of the top venues in Southern California, including the Roxy and the House of Blues. Most recently, the band opened for hip-hop superstars J. Cole and Big Sean at the A.S.I. Hip-Hop and Comedy Fest hosted by CSU-Los Angeles. Currently, Raquel and company are hard at work putting the final touches on their first release, which will feature all new original material penned by the singer herself. The eponymous EP was released in early 2012.
Her full-length album, Miss Me, was released in June 2013. It marks a new, soulful direction for Rodriguez's music. Currently (late 2013), tracks from the album are available for listening at her official website, www.rqlrod.com.
miss me
Raquel Rodriguez Lyrics
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I bet that you just didn't wanna believe me
Now you're askin' me, girl won't you come over?
Tellin' me I could be your lover
Well I know that's not what I'm lookin for
And I know that's not what I need
All I know is that I'm shootin' for the door
Cause you take and you take and you take from me
But you don't give, you don't give, you don't give nothing
So I'm runnin' I'm runnin' I'm runnin' fast as I can
Hopin' all you'll do is miss me
Hey baby won't you just give up now
Don't pretend like we're working things out
Cause I don't care if you're feelin' alone
So I won't pick up when you dial my phone
Well I know that's not what I'm lookin for
And I know that's not what I need
All I know is that I'm shootin' for the door
Fast enough so I can leave
Cause you take and you take and you take from me
But you don't give, you don't give, you don't give nothing
So I'm runnin' I'm runnin' I'm runnin' fast as I can
Hopin' all you'll do is miss me
Baby I told you that you're only gonna get one shot with me, yea
So you don't deserve the chance to be on your knees
Beg me please, yea
Cause you take and you take and you take from me
But you don't give, you don't give, you don't give nothing
So I'm runnin' I'm runnin' I'm runnin' fast as I can
Hopin' all you'll do is miss me
Cause you take and you take and you take from me
But you don't give, you don't give, you don't give nothing
So I'm runnin' I'm runnin' I'm runnin' fast as I can
Hopin' all you'll do is miss me
The lyrics of Raquel Rodriguez's song "Miss Me" are about the end of a relationship where one partner has been taking too much without giving anything back. The song starts with the singer reminding her partner that she had warned them that one day they would miss her, but the partner didn't believe her. Now that the relationship has ended, the partner is asking her to come back, but the singer knows that's not what she wants.
The chorus of the song repeats the theme of taking without giving, and the singer declares that she's running as fast as she can, hoping that all her partner will do is miss her. The second verse is addressed directly to the partner, with the singer telling them to give up and not pretend that they can work things out. The singer doesn't care if the partner feels alone and won't pick up when they call.
In the bridge, the singer reminds her partner that they only get one shot with her and that they don't deserve to beg her to come back. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the singer's resolve to move on and leave the partner behind.
Overall, the song is about setting boundaries and standing up for oneself in a relationship where one partner is giving too much and the other is taking too much.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I told you baby one day you'll miss me
I warned you that someday you will realize how much you need me
I bet that you just didn't wanna believe me
I think you chose not to believe me
Now you're askin' me, girl won't you come over?
You are now pleading for my attention
Tellin' me I could be your lover
You are suggesting a romantic relationship between us
Cause you take and you take and you take from me
You are constantly taking from me without giving anything in return
But you don't give, you don't give, you don't give nothing
You refuse to give me what I need in this relationship
So I'm runnin' I'm runnin' I'm runnin' fast as I can
I am leaving this relationship as quickly as possible
Hopin' all you'll do is miss me
I am hoping that you will regret taking me for granted
Hey baby won't you just give up now
Can you please give up on this relationship now?
Don't pretend like we're working things out
We can't be fixing anything right now, so stop pretending
Cause I don't care if you're feelin' alone
I am no longer interested in your feelings of loneliness
So I won't pick up when you dial my phone
I won't be answering your calls anymore
Baby I told you that you're only gonna get one shot with me, yea
I explained to you that I'm not going to give you multiple chances with me
So you don't deserve the chance to be on your knees
I don't think you deserve the opportunity to beg for forgiveness
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Well I told you baby “One day you’ll miss me”
I bet that you just didn’t wanna believe me.
Now you’re asking me “Girl, won’t you come over?”
Telling me I could be your lover.
Well I know that’s not what I’m lookin’ for and I know that’s not what I need.
All I know is I’m shootin’ for the door fast enough so that I can leave.
Cause you take and you take and you take from me.
But you don’t give, you don’t give, you don’t give nothing.
So I’m runnin, I’m runnin, I’m runnin fast as I can
Hopin’ all you’ll do is miss me.
Hey baby won’t you just give up now?
Don’t pretend like we’re working things out.
Cause I don’t care if you’re feeling alone,
So I won’t pick up when you dial my phone.
Well I know that’s not what I’m lookin’ for and I know that’s not what I need.
All I know is I’m shootin’ for the door fast enough so that I can leave.
Cause you take and you take and you take from me.
But you don’t give, you don’t give, you don’t give nothing.
So I’m runnin, I’m runnin, I’m runnin fast as I can
Hopin’ all you’ll do is miss me.
Baby I told you that you’re only gonna get one shot with me.
So you don’t deserve the chance to be on your knees,
Beg me please.
[Piano Solo]
Cause you take and you take and you take from me.
But you don’t give, you don’t give, you don’t give nothing.
So I’m runnin, I’m runnin, I’m runnin fast as I can
Hopin’ all you’ll do is miss me.
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