As a sophomore in high school, Lenae spent $300 for a studio session that would ultimately produce her first single, "Greetings." Soon after, in 2015, she was featured on Monte Booker’s song, "Baby." Booker and Lenae along with rapper, Smino, formed the original core of the music collective, Zero Fatigue, which was brought together by Chris "Classick" Innumerable at his recording studio, Classick Studios. Lenae's first EP, Moon Shoes, was originally released as a free download in August 2015, but was later reissued by Atlantic Records and the Three Twenty Three Music Group in 2016. It drew praise from critics for her "fluid vocals and spare, poetic lyrics."
In 2016, Lenae was officially signed to Atlantic Records. She also appeared as a featured performer on Mick Jenkins' album The Healing Component and on Noname's song "Forever." She would go on to tour with and open for Noname on her Telefone Tour from January to March 2017. Lenae also performed at WBEZ's Winter Block Party alongside fellow members of the underground collective Medicine Woman: Drea Smith, Via Rosa, and Jean Deau.
She released her second EP Midnight Moonlight on March 3, 2017. Later that month, she performed at SXSW, was featured on Smino's "Glass Flows," and was listed by Rolling Stone as one of "10 New Artists You Need to Know." In the following three months, she would go on to perform at several other festivals, including Mamby on the Beach in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood and Culture Shock in Purchase, New York. Beginning in August 2017, Lenae opened for SZA on her Ctrl Tour. The tour ended in December 2017. On February 9, she released her third EP, entirely produced by Steve Lacy, titled Crush.
On February 1, 2022, she released Skin Tight with Steve Lacy, the first single of her debut album, Hypnos. Following, she released her debut album on May 20, 2022. Featuring vocals and production from Monte Booker, Steve Lacy, KAYTRANAD , Fousheé, Mereba, Smino, Sango, Luke Titus, IAMNOBODI, Phoelix and Teo Halm.
4 Leaf Clover
Ravyn Lenae Lyrics
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When you don't wanna see me around
You say we're friends and slow down (Woo)
I get jealous
When other girls are calling your phone
Why won't they leave you alone?
'Cause I'm scared
Scared to commit to relationship
I don't wanna fuck this up
No, no, no, these other girls are distractions
I don't really be taking no action
So need to jump and bug
Hey, we're meant to be, whoa
One day you will see
Where o where is my four leaf clover?
What I gotta do to give in to you
I just don't want what we got to be over
I get jealous
When you don't wanna give this a chance
But then you wanna hold hands
(What do you want?)
I get jealous
When you can move around how you please
(Ooo, you never thinking of me)
You only call me when you need
Me, I keep running to your feet
Boy I'm worthy but you treat me like I'm not
And you don't know how much I plea
What did I do to make you mean
Say you don't want to hurt my feelings but you are
Hey we are meant to be whoa
One day you will see
Where o where is my four leaf clover
What I gotta do to give in to you
I just don't want what we got to be over
You need no other
I'll be your lover
Take me 'cause I've been down down down down
We need each other
Please use my number
You see me
I've been down down down down down down
I'm looking through the window for a breeze
I need, a four leaf, four leaf
Don't think I cannot be your centerpiece
I need, a four leaf, four leaf
I can see you're lost
Come get your baby (baby)
I don't care the cost
Don't need a friend, I wanna be your lady
Hey we are meant to be whoa
One day you will see
Where o where is my four leaf clover?
What I gotta do to give in to you
I just don't want what we got to be over
The lyrics to Ravyn Lenae's "4 Leaf Clover" are about a woman who is in love with her friend but is afraid to confess her feelings because she doesn't want to risk damaging their friendship. She is jealous when other girls come into the picture and is frustrated that her friend doesn't seem to notice her in a romantic way. She wants to take their relationship to the next level but is scared that it will ruin what they already have.
The first verse highlights the singer's insecurities as she is afraid of losing her friend if she confesses her feelings. She is worried that the other girls who are calling his phone will distract him from their friendship, causing him to lose interest in her. However, she doesn't want to ruin what they already have and is scared of committing to a relationship. In the chorus, she begs for a sign, represented by the image of a four-leaf clover, that they are meant to be together but is also afraid of losing him if she tells him how she really feels.
The second verse highlights the singer's frustration and confusion as she is upset that he treats her like she's not worthy of his love but still wants to hold her hand. She doesn't want to be just a friend he calls when he needs something and is frustrated that he only shows interest in her when it's convenient for him. She is hopeful that they will be able to work things out and doesn't want to lose what they have. In the final lines of the song, she makes it clear that she wants to be more than just friends, saying "Don't need a friend, I wanna be your lady."
Line by Line Meaning
I get jealous
When you don't wanna see me around
You say we're friends and slow down (Woo)
I feel envious when you push me away, even after calling ourselves friends.
I get jealous
When other girls are calling your phone
Why won't they leave you alone?
'Cause I'm scared
I feel threatened by other girls who call you, and I fear losing you to them.
Scared to commit to relationship
Or breaking our bond and our friendship
I don't wanna fuck this up
No, no, no, these other girls are distractions
I don't really be taking no action
So need to jump and bug
I'm afraid to take our relationship to the next level and jeopardize our current bond. Other girls are merely distractions, and I don't want to rush anything.
Hey, we're meant to be, whoa
One day you will see
Where o where is my four-leaf clover?
What I gotta do to give in to you
I just don't want what we got to be over
I believe we are destined to be together, and I'm searching for a sign of good luck. I'm willing to do what it takes to be with you because I don't want to lose what we have.
I get jealous
When you don't wanna give this a chance
But then you wanna hold hands
(What do you want?)
I feel envious when you resist moving our relationship forward, but then you show affection.
I get jealous
When you can move around how you please
(Ooo, you never thinking of me)
You only call me when you need
I feel envious when you act as if I don't exist outside of your needs, and you don't consider my feelings.
Me, I keep running to your feet
Boy I'm worthy but you treat me like I'm not
And you don't know how much I plea
What did I do to make you mean
Say you don't want to hurt my feelings but you are
I keep coming back to you, hoping to earn your love, but you treat me as if I'm unworthy. I plead with you to understand how you hurt me, wondering what I did to make you act this way, and you claim not to want to hurt me but still do.
You need no other
I'll be your lover
Take me 'cause I've been down down down down
We need each other
Please use my number
You see me
I've been down down down down down down
You don't need to look for anyone else because I'm here to be your lover. I've been through hardships and can relate to your struggles. We both need each other, so reach out to me. I've been struggling to get your attention for a long time.
I'm looking through the window for a breeze
I need, a four-leaf, four-leaf
Don't think I cannot be your centerpiece
I need, a four-leaf, four-leaf
I'm searching for any sign of luck or hope in my pursuit of you. Don't underestimate my worthiness to be the center of your life.
I can see you're lost
Come get your baby (baby)
I don't care the cost
Don't need a friend, I wanna be your lady
I sense that you're struggling, and I'm willing to be here for you, despite the sacrifice it may entail. I don't want to be just a friend; I want to be your partner.
Hey, we're meant to be, whoa
One day you will see
Where o where is my four-leaf clover?
What I gotta do to give in to you
I just don't want what we got to be over
I genuinely believe we're meant to be together and am still searching for any sign that confirms this. I'm willing to meet you halfway and compromise to maintain what we have.
Writer(s): Ravyn Lenae Washington, Steve Thomas Lacy-moya
Contributed by London B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lisettesolares9633
Lyricsssss you’re welcome:
[Verse 1: Ravyn Lenae & Steve Lacy]
I get jealous
When you don't wanna see me around
You say we're friends and slow down (Woo)
I get jealous
When other girls are calling your phone
Why won't they leave you alone?
'Cause I'm scared
Scared to commit to relationship
Or breaking our bond and our friendship
I don't wanna fuck this up
No, no, no, these other girls are distractions
I’ve been really taking no action
So need to jump and bug
[Chorus: Ravyn Lenae & Steve Lacy]
Hey, we're meant to be, whoa
One day you will see
Where oh where is my four leaf clover?
What I gotta do to give in to you
I just don't want what we got to be over
[Verse 2: Ravyn Lenae]
I get jealous
When you don't wanna give this a chance
But then you wanna hold hands
(what do you want?)
I get jealous
When you can move around how you please
(Ooo, you never thinking of me)
You only call me when you need
Me, I keep running to your feet
Boy I'm worthy but you treat me like I'm not
And you don't know how much I plea
What did I do to make you mean
Say you don't want to hurt my feelings but you are
[Chorus: Ravyn Lenae & Steve Lacy]
Hey we are meant to be whoa
One day you will see
Where oh where is my four leaf clover
What I gotta do to give in to you
I just don't want what we got to be over
[Verse 3: Ravyn Lenae]
You need no other
I'll be your lover
Take me 'cause I've been down down down down
We need each other
Please use my number
You see me
I've been down down down down down down
[Bridge: Ravyn Lenae]
I'm looking through the window for a breeze
I need, a four leaf, four leaf
Don't think I cannot be your centerpiece
I need, a four leaf, four leaf
I can see you're lost
Come get your baby (baby)
I don't care the cost
Don't need a friend, I wanna be your lady
[Chorus: Ravyn Lenae & Steve Lacy]
Hey we are meant to be whoa
One day you will see
Where oh where is my four leaf clover?
What I gotta do to give in to you
I just don't want what we got to be over
@jonnya6640
I get jealous When you don't wanna see me around You say we're friends and slow down (Woo)
I get jealous
When other girls are calling your phone
Why won't they leave you alone?
'Cause I'm scared Scared to commit to relationship Or breaking our bond and our friendship I don't wanna fuck this up No, no, no, these other girls are distractions I don't really be taking no action So need to jump and bug
[Chorus]
Hey, we're meant to be, whoa
One day you will see
Where o where is my four leaf clover?
What I gotta do to give in to you I just don't want what we got to be over
[Verse 2]
I get jealous When you don't wanna give this a chance But then you wanna hold hands (what do you want?)
I get jealous
When you can move around how you please
(Ooo, you never thinking of me)
You only call me when you need
Me, I keep running to your feet
Boy I'm worthy but you treat me like I'm not
And you don't know how much I plea
What did I do to make you mean
Say you don't want to hurt my feelings but you
[Chorus]
Hey we are meant to be whoa
One day you will see
Where o where is my four leaf clover
What I gotta do to give in to you I just don't want what we got to be over
[Verse 3]
You need no other
I'll be your lover
Take me 'cause I've been down down down down
We need each other
Please use my number
You see me
I've been down down down down down down
[Bridge]
I'm looking through the window for a breeze
I need, a four leaf, four leaf
Don't think I cannot be your centerpiece
I need, a four leaf, four leaf
I can see you're lost
Come get your baby (baby)
I don't care the cost
Don't need a friend, I wanna be your lady
[Chorus]
Hey we are meant to be whoa
One day you will see
Where o where is my four leaf clover?
What I gotta do to give in to you I just don't want what we got to be over
@DearMrsWings
This new wave of R&B artists is so talented
@franonchu8260
Mathilde Escusetoi yes hiatus kaiyote<3
@heidyli2942
I love nai palm
@priscillaahumaraeze5290
Franon Chu omg yessss
@megamanx1291
Mathilde Escusetoi Omfg agreed
@cameroncorp
I liked cause of the profile pick
@PhillipTimothy
Ravyn Lenae has been putting out truely incredible work, being one of her fans is one of the greatest feelings! 🙏🙏🙏
@omegalavender
No, this was one of the most horribly made songs of all time. It just sounds mad mad boring & I'm disappointed in her for making this song after hearing all of her previous stuff. I'm a new fan & I won't cosign this shit.
@loitia64
Terrance Prescott Barnes to me it's kinda like a teenage love story that ends up lasting for 3 months
@tylerbrock8611
Terrance Prescott Barnes look bro... keep your negative shit to yourself