RAYEโs debut EP 'Welcome To The Winter' was released in 2014 and was comprised of predominantly R&B sounds. After signing with Polydor Records, RAYE had her breakthrough by featuring on the 2016 singles; "By Your Side" by Jonas Blue and "You Don't Know Me" by Jax Jones. The latter, co-written by RAYE herself, would peak at number three on the UK Singles Chart. Both songs were certified platinum or higher by the BPI, and marked a shift in RAYEโs career both commercially and sonically. After releasing the 'Second' EP in 2016, RAYE released "I, U, Us" as the lead single alongside a Charli XCX directed music video. This marked the first collaboration of several between the British songwriters. RAYE later co-wrote XCX's song "After the Afterparty" and appeared on a remix version, as well as featuring on the track "Dreamer" from her 2017 mixtape 'Number 1 Angel'. RAYE was short-listed for the BBC Music Sound of... award for 2017 and was named in third place. Later in the year, RAYE released the platinum certified hit "Decline" featuring Mr. Eazi, which would serve as the lead single from her 'Side Tape' EP which followed in May 2018. In October 2018, RAYE embarked on her own headlining tour, visiting a number of cities around the UK and Ireland.
After releasing multiple singles in 2019 and 2020, RAYEโs debut mini-album, 'Euphoric Sad Songs' was released on 20 November 2020. The project featured the top 10 hit "Secrets" with Regard as well as "Regardless" with Rudimental. In early 2021, RAYE released the single "Bed" with Joel Corry and David Guetta. The song would peak at number three on the UK Singles Chart, becoming RAYEโs highest charting single as a lead artist on the chart. Later in the year, RAYE took to social media to reveal that her record label, Polydor Records, has been withholding her debut album for several years. Following the statements, RAYE disclosed in July that she is now officially an independent artist.
RAYE was brought up in a musical family - her parents met at church - both of them musicians in the parish, and her musical heritage goes right back to her Grandfather, who was a songwriter and musician in his own right. Since the age of 10, she's been writing her own music, slowly developing all the time to become the artist she is today. Along the way, RAYE has become confidently adept at various different instruments including the cello, flute, and piano, alongside honing her production skills (and learning to play the guitar). Music has always been a huge part of RAYEโs life. Brought up on the classic soul/jazz maestros of the 40's and 50's like Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole etc - this is where her love for songwriting and melody began. Since then her influences, have aligned with the times, citing Drake, and her all time hero Lauryn Hill as huge sources of inspiration.
Escapism.
Raye Lyrics
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All of my diamonds are drippin' on him
I met him at the bar, it was twelve or somethin'
I ordered two more wines, 'cause tonight I want him
A little context if you care to listen
I find myself in a shit position
The man that I love sat me down last night
And I don't wanna feel how my heart is rippin'
Fact, I don't wanna feel, so I stick to sippin'
And I'm out on the town with a simple mission
In my little black dress and that shit is sittin'
Just a heart broke bitch
High heels six inch
In the back of the nightclub, sippin' champagne
I don't trust any of these bitches I'm with
In the back of the taxi sniffin' cocaine
Drunk calls, drunk texts, drunk tears, drunk sex
I was lookin' for a man who was on the same page
Now it's back to the intro, back to the bar
To the Bentley, to the hotel, to my old ways
'Cause I don't wanna feel how I did last night
I don't wanna feel how I did last night
Doctor, doctor, anything, please
Doctor, doctor, have mercy on me
Take this pain away
You're askin' me my symptoms, doctor
I don't wanna feel
Toke this joint how I'm blowin' this steam
Back to my ways like 2019
Not 24 hours since my ex did dead it
I got a new man on me, it's about to get sweaty
Last night really was the cherry on the cake
Been some dark days lately and I'm findin' it cripplin'
Excuse my state
I'm as high as your hopes that you'll make it to my bed
Get me hot and sizzlin'
If I take a step back to see the glass half full
At least it's the Prada two-piece that I'm trippin' in
And I'm already actin' like a dick
Know what I mean?
So you might as well stick it in
Just a heart broke bitch
High heels six inch
In the back of the nightclub, sippin' champagne
I don't trust any of these bitches I'm with
In the back of the taxi sniffin' cocaine
Drunk calls, drunk texts, drunk tears, drunk sex
I was lookin' for a man who was on the same page
Now it's back to the intro, back to the bar
To the Bentley, to the hotel, to my old ways
'Cause I don't wanna feel how I did last night
I don't wanna feel how I did last night
Doctor, doctor, anythin', please
Doctor, doctor, have mercy on me
Take this pain away
You're askin' me my symptoms, doctor
I don't wanna feel (what?)
'Cause I don't wanna feel like I felt last night
I don't wanna feel like I felt last night
Be at peace with the things you can't change
I'll be naked when I leave and I was naked when I came, yeah
Out of reach, out of touch, too numb, I don't feel no way
Toast up, so what, street small but it go both ways
So, you'll run, bitch, you'll never escape
Sunset in the maze
(You're askin' me my symptoms, doctor, I don't wanna feel)
I don't wanna feel how I did last night
I don't wanna feel how I did last night, oh
Doctor, doctor, anything, please
Doctor, doctor, have mercy on me
You're askin' me my symptoms, doctor
I don't wanna feel
I don't wanna feel how I did last night
I don't wanna feel how I did last night
Hidin', hidin', how I feel last night
(Go)
Lipstick smudged like modern art
I don't know where the fuck I am
Or who's drivin' the fuckin' car
Speedin' down the highway sippin'
Mixin' pills with the liquor
'Cause fuck these feelings
I left everyone I love on read (uh-huh)
Spillin' secrets to the stranger in my bed (uh-huh)
I remember nothin' so there's nothin' to regret (uh-huh)
Other than this 4/4 kick drum poundin' in my head (hmm)
The lyrics to RAYE's song Escapism describe the feeling of trying to escape the pain of heartbreak by indulging in reckless behavior. The singer is "sleazin' and teasin'" with a new man she met at a bar, in an attempt to forget the man she really loves who recently broke up with her. She drinks, snorts cocaine, and has casual sex with strangers as a way to numb the pain of heartbreak.
Despite indulging in all these activities, the singer still doesn't feel any better. She talks to a doctor and begs for him to "take this pain away," but ultimately understands that she can't escape the pain of heartbreak. The lyrics show the self-destructive behavior that people sometimes resort to when dealing with heartbreak, despite knowing that it won't truly heal the pain they feel.
Overall, the song's lyrics explore the idea of escapism and how it can be both tempting and futile when dealing with heartbreak. The singer craves an escape from her emotions, but can't seem to find one that will truly bring her peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleazin' and teasin', I'm sittin' on him
I'm sitting on a guy and being flirtatious with him.
All of my diamonds are drippin' on him
My expensive jewelry is adorning him.
I ordered two more wines, 'cause tonight I want him
I got a couple more drinks because I'm interested in this guy tonight.
I find myself in a shit position
I'm in a difficult emotional state.
And he told me that it's over, dumb decision
He broke up with me in a foolish way.
Fact, I don't wanna feel, so I stick to sippin'
I don't want to experience any negative emotions, so I keep drinking.
Just a heart broke bitch, High heels six inch
I'm a woman with a broken heart, wearing six-inch high heels.
I don't trust any of these bitches I'm with
I don't have faith in the women I'm hanging out with.
In the back of the taxi sniffing cocaine
I'm doing cocaine in the back of a taxi.
I was looking for a man who was on the same page
I wanted to be with someone who had similar thoughts and feelings.
Toke this joint how I'm blowing this steam
I'm taking a drag of a joint to deal with my emotions.
Been some dark days lately and I'm findin' it cripplin'
I've been going through some difficult times and it's been overwhelming.
Out of reach, out of touch, too numb, I don't feel no way
I feel disconnected from everything and don't feel anything.
I don't know where the fuck I am, Or who's driving the fucking car
I don't know where I am or who is driving the car I'm in.
Speeding down the highway sippin', Mixing pills with the liquor
I'm drinking and taking pills while driving recklessly on the highway.
Fuck these feelings, I left everyone I love on read
I'm tired of my emotions, and I haven't replied to messages from people I care about.
Spilling secrets to the stranger in my bed
I'm revealing personal information to someone I don't know who is in my bed.
I remember nothing so there's nothing to regret
I don't remember what I did, so I don't feel any remorse.
Other than this 4/4 kick drum poundin' in my head
The only thing I remember is the pounding bass in my head.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Danielle Balbuena, Michael Harris Sabath, Rachel Agatha Keen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hamsterstyle6152
Coming down off a horrible mental breakdown, this song is so niceโฆ
@Venus4U
Same my three friends chose some other three people over me and we had been friends for over a year๐ข and I came back from vacation even tho I tried to be nice
@asu_hustler6856
โ@@Venus4UYou are worth than them pathetic, just like your name, love yourself and move on ๐๐๐๐
@kylad5390
@@Venus4U๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
@chexrbetchstudio
so much relatable
@chexrbetchstudio
@@Venus4U aw so sorry, you deserve better than having him/her. its ok being with ourselves for now.. let go and you will meet better version of friends
@eleftheriaaa1634
0:16 i love that part, it's my mood๐ฅฒ
@vspcaca1820
Same
@lukuekawai
Same
@Coseacaso_youtube
sameeeeeeeeeee๐คฃ