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.
Everything Above
Ravyn Lenae Lyrics
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Ever seen a night like this
If you
Know that all these things exist
How do
You know where you are going
How the signs are showing
That it's true
Since everything above, it's done
If you thought that we were not the only ones
It's done
In this moment there's no questions or no lessons
It's done
If you thought that we were not the only ones
It's done
In this moment there's no questions or no lessons
It's
Talks about where we came from I don't know what to choose
(I'd rather not talk about it, I'd rather not talk about-)
We can tell [?] they don't know what we do
(blah, blah, blah, blah)
But in this moment
There's no pull or tug
In this moment
In this moment
There's no pull or tug
In this moment
Everything above (it's done)
But in this moment theres no pull or tug
There's no pull or tug
In this moment
In this moment
There's no pull or tug
In this moment
Everything above
The song "Everything Above" by Ravyn Lenae is a reflection on the uncertainty of life and the struggles that come with trying to navigate it. The first verse talks about the confusion that often arises when faced with the unknown, with lyrics like "How do you know where you are going?" and "How the signs are showing that it's true". The song acknowledges that, while we may not understand everything about the world, we are not alone in this struggle. The lyrics "We're not the only ones, since everything above, it's done" suggest that there is a greater power at play, and that we should trust in that.
The chorus drives this message home, with the repetition of "If you thought that we were not the only ones, it's done" emphasizing the need for faith and trust in something beyond ourselves. The second verse appears to touch on more personal struggles, with lyrics like "Talks about where we came from I don't know what to choose" and "We can tell [?] they don't know what we do". Despite this, the song reminds us that, in the present moment, we can find peace and clarity. "In this moment there's no pull or tug" suggests a moment of stillness and acceptance, where we can allow ourselves to simply be.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you
Asking if the listener has ever experienced something similar to what the song describes
Ever seen a night like this
Asking if the listener has ever witnessed such a remarkable moment
If you
Assuming that the listener has experienced something similar to what the song is about to describe
Know that all these things exist
Acknowledging that certain things exist beyond human perception
How do
Posing an inquiry
You know where you are going
Asking how one can be certain of the path one is on
How the signs are showing
Asking how one can rely on signs
That it's true
Affirming that what has been said is true
We're not the only ones
Suggesting that there may be entities beyond human understanding
Since everything above, it's done
Implying that everything beyond our realm of existence is already determined
If you thought that we were not the only ones
Repeating the suggestion that there may be entities beyond human understanding
It's done
Reiterating that everything beyond our realm of existence is already determined
In this moment there's no questions or no lessons
Stating that there is currently no need for inquiry or education
Talks about where we came from I don't know what to choose
Musing on the origin of humanity and its uncertain nature
(I'd rather not talk about it, I'd rather not talk about-)
Expressing aversion to discussing this topic
We can tell [?] they don't know what we do
Claiming that others do not understand our experiences
(blah, blah, blah, blah)
Indicating that the specifics of these experiences are irrelevant
But in this moment
Highlighting the importance of the present
There's no pull or tug
Suggesting that there are no opposing forces in the current moment
Everything above (it's done)
Reiterating that everything beyond our realm of existence is already determined
Contributed by Julia S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BLOWUPparty
Have you
Ever seen a night like this
If you
Know that all these things exist
How do
You know where you are going
How the signs are showing
That it's true
We're not the only ones
Since everything above, it's done
If you thought that we were not the only ones
It's done
In this moment there's no questions or no lessons
It's done
If you thought that we were not the only ones
It's done
In this moment there's no questions or no lessons
It's
Talks about where we came from I don't know what to choose
(I'd rather not talk about it, I'd rather not talk about-)
We can tell [?] they don't know what we do
(Blah, blah, blah, blah)
But in this moment
There's no pull or tug
In this moment
In this moment
There's no pull or tug
In this moment
Everything above (it's done)
But in this moment theres no pull or tug
There's no pull or tug
In this moment
In this moment
There's no pull or tug
In this moment
Everything above
@siriusakari6729
I really appreciate how she has her own sound and vibe going on.
@djlion004
The high/the low... leggato/vibrato... the beauty of your mind... the rhythm intertwined... the perfect mix...the sound of bliss. The placement/The order... The feelings they brought up... _Everything above is everything I love_
@perubia
well said.
@K3YSS_KHABAZELA
This is timeless music even when I'm lilt 60 years I'd be telling my kids and grandchildren this is real music 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
@BLOWUPparty
Have you
Ever seen a night like this
If you
Know that all these things exist
How do
You know where you are going
How the signs are showing
That it's true
We're not the only ones
Since everything above, it's done
If you thought that we were not the only ones
It's done
In this moment there's no questions or no lessons
It's done
If you thought that we were not the only ones
It's done
In this moment there's no questions or no lessons
It's
Talks about where we came from I don't know what to choose
(I'd rather not talk about it, I'd rather not talk about-)
We can tell [?] they don't know what we do
(Blah, blah, blah, blah)
But in this moment
There's no pull or tug
In this moment
In this moment
There's no pull or tug
In this moment
Everything above (it's done)
But in this moment theres no pull or tug
There's no pull or tug
In this moment
In this moment
There's no pull or tug
In this moment
Everything above
@shartecebrown1425
What a beautiful young lady and voice.
Can't believe I had only heard one song from her and never though to look more into her. My ears are in love. I wish much more success to this beauty.
@71dhwand
She is so contagious ! This is music I love to listen to !!!
@theobadimo9011
we deserve music like this in this day and age!
thanks @Ravyn Lenae!
@taytaynastay
this is absolutely gorgeous!! ugh this song and the visuals! and you did it in one of my favorite parks in atlanta??? girl u killin me rn. ive been to so many awesome outdoor shows in the spot they filmed the music video, im so happy i found you ravyn <3
@MysteryOtaku
Your music just made my day, I love it!
So amazing and beautiful. Plz keep making more :-)