His debut project Indigo Child, was released in August 2014 and signed to Columbia Records the same year for a full release in 2015. Raury described Indigo Child as "written from the viewpoint of a young kid who was looked down upon, was an underdog, and was uprising. It's a really youthful project, and the next will be about that same kid that found success and is happy about it."
Raury came fourth in the BBC's "Sound of 2015", which highlights emerging artists for the year ahead.
Like A Star
Raury Lyrics
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Oh but to love you
Oh but to love you
When you're alone
And you're far from home
Her name's the same but emojis are gone
Said baby girl there's a fork in our road
And when I leave they'll all know who you are
'Cause you're a star, you're a star
We're so very young and full of love
You convinced my soul that maybe I should stay
(Just like a star)
We're too very young to be in love
Girl I think you know I know that I should wait
Ah girl, girl I tried so hard
Swear I tried so hard
Even prayed to God
Even prayed to God
(Just like a star)
So this one goes to you
And all the things you do
Said this one goes to you
And all the things you do
No I can't even stay
That would just make you the same old case
'Cause I'm a fool, I'm ashamed
Prolly give your ass all the food on my plate
Now you're pushin' 28
Smokin' hella weed in a crib in LA
Never had a bill that a nigga didn't pay
House got a view full of dreams you ain't chase
You pretend it's amazin'
Hittin' up friends to rub it in their faces
Hittin' up him to tell him he can stay here
And forget that I stay here
Hit up the plug for some pills on your payday
Don't dig your grave and forget that I stay here
Don't dig your grave and forget that I lay here
Don't dig your grave and start gettin' ungrateful
First off your view of Atlanta was hateful
Then you met me and decided to stay here
Then I blew up when I first graduated
Made you a promise I never be changin'
I shoulda made your ass promise the same, 'cause
Gave you keys to the city
Why you go left and go out on a nigga?
Why you go out and decide you a stripper?
You're a star (All the time)
And when I leave they'll all know who you are
'Cause you're a star, you're a star
The song "Like A Star" by Raury delves into the complexities of a relationship that seems to be falling apart but the love between the two is still strong. The opening lines "Oh but to love you," are repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the deep love that the singer has for his significant other. The song is about the pain and struggles that the two encounter as their relationship is threatened by distance and personal struggles.
The chorus "You're a star (All the time) / And when I leave they'll all know who you are / 'Cause you're a star, you're a star" highlights the fact that no matter what happens in their relationship, the person will always be a star in the singer's eyes. The song tackles various themes such as struggle, heartbreak, love, and growth.
The lyrics in the second verse address the issues of growing apart as the singer's significant other has found success and is busy pursuing her career. He feels left behind and is hurt that she is no longer with him. The lines "don't dig your grave and forget that I stay here / Don't dig your grave and forget that I lay here" capture the sadness and desperation that the singer feels.
In conclusion, "Like A Star" by Raury portrays a heartbreaking story of love and struggle in a relationship. The song is a reminder of the pain and difficulties that people encounter in love but ultimately highlights the importance of valuing and holding onto love.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh but to
Expressing a desire or wishing for something
Oh but to love you
Expressing a desire or wishing to love someone
Oh but to love you
Repeating desire to love someone
When you're alone
Addressing a specific situation - being alone
And you're far from home
Describing the situation - being far from home
Her name's the same but emojis are gone
Describing a change in communication between two people
Said baby girl there's a fork in our road
Announcing that there is a decision to be made in their relationship
But you're a star (All the time)
Acknowledging the partner's value and importance all the time, regardless of circumstances
And when I leave they'll all know who you are
Commenting that the partner's value and importance will be recognized by others even when the singer is not around
'Cause you're a star, you're a star
Repeating acknowledgment of the partner's value and importance
We're so very young and full of love
Acknowledging that they are young and in love
You convinced my soul that maybe I should stay
Acknowledging that the partner made the singer consider staying in the relationship
(Just like a star)
Comparing the partner's value to that of a star
We're too very young to be in love
Acknowledging their youth and questioning if they should be in love
Girl I think you know I know that I should wait
Acknowledging that the singer thinks they should wait before continuing the relationship
Ah girl, girl I tried so hard
Acknowledging effort put into the relationship
Swear I tried so hard
Reiterating effort put into the relationship
Even prayed to God
Describing a desperate action to salvage the relationship
Even prayed to God
Reiterating desperate action to salvage the relationship
(Just like a star)
Comparing the partner's value to that of a star
So this one goes to you
Dedicating the following words to the partner
And all the things you do
Acknowledging the partner's positive attributes
Said this one goes to you
Reiterating that the following words are dedicated to the partner
No I can't even stay
Acknowledging an inability to stay in the relationship
That would just make you the same old case
Suggesting that staying in the relationship would lead to repeating patterns of behavior
'Cause I'm a fool, I'm ashamed
Admitting personal fault and embarrassment
Prolly give your ass all the food on my plate
Describing generosity in the relationship
Now you're pushin' 28
Commenting on the partner's age
Smokin' hella weed in a crib in LA
Describing the partner's current situation (smoking marijuana in Los Angeles)
Never had a bill that a nigga didn't pay
Implying that the partner has never struggled financially
House got a view full of dreams you ain't chase
Noting that the partner has not pursued certain aspirations
You pretend it's amazin'
Suggesting that the partner is pretending to be content with their current situation
Hittin' up friends to rub it in their faces
Implies that the partner is bragging to friends about their current success
Hittin' up him to tell him he can stay here
Implies that the partner is inviting someone to stay in their home
And forget that I stay here
Suggesting that the partner is ignoring the singer's presence
Hit up the plug for some pills on your payday
Describing the partner's drug usage
Don't dig your grave and forget that I stay here
Wishing the partner to not neglect the singer's presence
Don't dig your grave and forget that I lay here
Reiterating wish for partner to not neglect the singer's presence, using alternate phrasing
Don't dig your grave and start gettin' ungrateful
Advising the partner not to become unappreciative
First off your view of Atlanta was hateful
Reminding the partner that they once disliked the singer's home city (Atlanta)
Then you met me and decided to stay here
Reminding the partner that they began to enjoy (and stay in) Atlanta because of the singer's presence
Then I blew up when I first graduated
Describing the singer's rise to success after graduation
Made you a promise I never be changin'
Describing a promise made by the singer not to change despite their success
I shoulda made your ass promise the same, 'cause
Admitting personal regret for not ensuring that the partner made a similar promise
Gave you keys to the city
Metaphorically implying that the singer gave the partner access to their world/career
Why you go left and go out on a nigga?
Questioning the partner's infidelity
Why you go out and decide you a stripper?
Questioning the partner's decision to become a stripper
You're a star (All the time)
Reiterating that the partner is valuable and important all the time
And when I leave they'll all know who you are
Reiterating that the partner's importance will be recognized even when the singer is not around
'Cause you're a star, you're a star
Repeating that the partner is valuable and important
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RAURY TULLIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Andre Pilli vlw (y)
@Dream-Me
I had my wedding dance to the original song....divorced from that dude now...so happy for this remake means I can fall in love with the song all over again <3
@ashanti3336
😭❤️❤️
@Dream-Me
@@ashanti3336 💖💖💖
@dubsnac7407
What’s the original?
@Dream-Me
@@dubsnac7407 Corrine Bailey Rae like a star
@regulus8319
@@Dream-Me damn that sounds beautiful and sad all at the same time. Hope you are on to better things now and doing better than you were two years ago!
@chumaninakani4022
This NEEDS to be on Apple Music it’s been four goddamn years!!
@_hulse
Seven years now
@justinthemotions2291
"Her name's the same but emojis are gone." 🥺😔