RAYE’s 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 RAYE’s 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, RAYE’s 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 RAYE’s 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 RAYE’s 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.
The Thrill Is Gone.
Raye Lyrics
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My boy ain't my boy, but I call him that 'cause it feels better
Court case last Monday, but he buss trial so I feel better
Painkillers and codeine, I got stomach cramps under my sweater
Dark words from his dark mind, now there's dark stains under my eyes
I'm scared when I look at him and I don't know why I'm surprised
Silk sheets and I'm cryin' in 'em and I'm stayin' here when I should go
I'm scared if I leave now, I'll never come back so I sip slow, uh
Say somethin' nice to me, say somethin' nice to me
I nod that I agree, you get so mad if I disagree
So he invited me to sit here silently
He can't stand the sight of me, he used to get excited, but now
Huh, the thrill is gone, thrill is gone, thrill is gone, huh
The thrill is gone, thrill is gone, the thrill is over
I know it's so, I'm more alone when I'm on his shoulder
The thrill is gone, thrill is gone, thrill is gone
The thrill is gone, thrill is gone, thrill is gone, huh
He's a Leo sun, a Leo moon and a Leo rising
Something dies in his eyes when I find them
The thrill is gone, thrill is gone
The thrill is gone
I can't sleep in the same bed as you
Something just doesn't feel right
When you fall asleep
I leave the room as you're closin' your eyes
I shut the door behind me quickly as I get in my car
But then, the second I leave you I wish I was where you are
Say somethin' nice to me (say)
Say somethin' nice to me (say)
Say somethin' nice to me, please (say)
(Oh, won't you say, oh, won't you say, oh, won't you say)
Huh, the thrill is gone, thrill is gone, thrill is gone, huh
The thrill is gone, thrill is gone, the thrill is over
I know it's so, I'm more alone when I'm on his shoulder
The thrill is gone, thrill is gone, thrill is gone
Hey
Gotta get on the road now (hey)
Gotta shake a little dust off (hey)
Gotta get up, walk away
Get on the plane now, say
I'll leave him in the past, I pray
I know it's done, it's sad to say
But the thrill is gone, it's gone away (hey)
Huh, the thrill is gone, thrill is gone, thrill is gone, huh
The thrill is gone, thrill is gone, thrill is over
I know it's so, I'm more alone when I'm on his shoulder
The thrill is gone, thrill is gone, thrill is gone (oh, oh, oh)
The thrill is gone, thrill is gone, thrill is gone, huh (babe)
He's a Leo sun, a Leo moon and a Leo rising (oh, I)
Something dies in his eyes when I find them (ooh)
The thrill is gone, thrill is gone, the thrill is gone
The lyrics of Raye's "The Thrill Is Gone" highlight a toxic and unhealthy relationship that has reached a point where there is no thrill left. At the start of the song, Raye mentions playing card and heart games with her partner, indicating that they are playing with each other's emotions. She also admits that she calls her partner "boy" even though he may not treat her like one. The lyrics reveal that Raye's partner has been in court, and though he busses trial, the experience leaves her feeling uneasy and taking painkillers to manage her stress.
The second verse shows Raye admitting that she is scared of her partner, even though she doesn't know why. Their relationship is so damaged that when he invites her to sit beside him, she can't even make conversation with him. Raye mentions the fear that leaving her partner now would mean she would never come back, so she stays and sips slowly. The chorus repeats the phrase "the thrill is gone," emphasizing the loss of excitement or happiness in their relationship, and how this feeling is stronger than any desire to stay together. She even mentions she can't sleep in the same bed as him because something just doesn't feel right.
The song's bridge describes Raye's inner conflict over leaving her partner. She gets into her car and drives away, but she wishes she were still with him, despite knowing their relationship is toxic. In the end, Raye decides to leave her partner in the past and move forward, even though it's sad to say. The lyrics reveal that the "thrill" is gone, and there's nothing left for her in this relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Card games and heart games, I said, "Let's play," I should know better
I engage in risky behavior with this person despite knowing that it's not good for me.
My boy ain't my boy, but I call him that 'cause it feels better
I refer to this person as 'my boy' because it helps me feel a sense of connection and security.
Court case last Monday, but he buss trial so I feel better
I feel relieved that this person didn't face consequences for their actions in court.
Painkillers and codeine, I got stomach cramps under my sweater
I'm struggling with physical and emotional pain from this relationship, but I hide it under a façade of calmness.
Dark words from his dark mind, now there's dark stains under my eyes
The negative words and actions of this person have taken a toll on me, resulting in physical symptoms like under-eye circles.
I'm scared when I look at him and I don't know why I'm surprised
I'm afraid of the person I'm with and don't understand why I'm shocked by their behavior.
Silk sheets and I'm cryin' in 'em and I'm stayin' here when I should go
Despite being in a luxurious setting, I'm unhappy and know that I should leave but struggle to do so.
I'm scared if I leave now, I'll never come back so I sip slow, uh
I have anxiety about leaving this person and fear that I'll come back if I leave too abruptly, so I take my time to make a decision.
Say somethin' nice to me, say somethin' nice to me
I crave affection and positive attention from this person even though our relationship is fraught with negative emotions.
I nod that I agree, you get so mad if I disagree
I feel compelled to agree with this person to avoid confrontation, even when I don't actually agree with them.
So he invited me to sit here silently
This person wants me to be silent and submissive in our interaction.
He can't stand the sight of me, he used to get excited, but now
This person no longer has positive feelings towards me and is hostile towards me.
The thrill is gone, thrill is gone, thrill is gone, huh
Our relationship has lost the excitement and passion that it used to have.
I know it's so, I'm more alone when I'm on his shoulder
Even when I'm physically close to this person, I feel emotionally isolated and alone.
He's a Leo sun, a Leo moon and a Leo rising
This person's astrological signs are all Leo, which can indicate certain personality traits and tendencies.
Something dies in his eyes when I find them
I sense a loss of feeling or emotion in this person when I make eye contact with them.
I can't sleep in the same bed as you
I'm uncomfortable sharing a bed with this person.
Something just doesn't feel right
My intuition is telling me that this relationship is not healthy or beneficial for me.
When you fall asleep
This person is asleep while I'm awake and reflecting on our relationship.
I leave the room as you're closin' your eyes
I leave the person's presence while they're sleeping to distance myself from them and our relationship.
But then, the second I leave you I wish I was where you are
Even though I know that I need to leave, I still feel a pull towards this person and our relationship.
Gotta get on the road now (hey)
I need to leave this situation and move on with my life.
Gotta shake a little dust off (hey)
I need to let go of the negative emotions and experiences I've had in this relationship before moving forward.
Gotta get up, walk away
I need to physically remove myself from this person's presence and relationship.
Get on the plane now, say
I need to make a significant change in my life and move on from this person and relationship.
I'll leave him in the past, I pray
I hope to leave this person and relationship behind and move on with my life.
I know it's done, it's sad to say
I recognize that this relationship has run its course and is over.
The thrill is gone, it's gone away (hey)
The excitement and passion that used to exist in our relationship is no longer there.
He's a Leo sun, a Leo moon and a Leo rising (oh, I)
This person's strong Leo traits may have played a role in our relationship struggles and ultimate downfall.
Something dies in his eyes when I find them (ooh)
I sense a loss of emotion or connection in this person when making eye contact with them.
The thrill is gone, thrill is gone, the thrill is gone
The excitement and passion that was once present in our relationship is gone.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anton Karl Edwin Goransson, Isabella Sjoestrand, Michael Harris Sabath, Rachel Agatha Keen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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lyrics
[Verse 1]
Card games and heart games
I said let's play
I should know better
My boy ain't my boy
But I call him that 'cause it feels better
Court case last Monday
But he buss trial so I feel better
Painkillers and codeine
I got stomach cramps under my sweater
Dark words from his dark mind
Now theirs dark stains under my eyes
I'm scared when I look at him
And I don't know why I'm surprised
Silk sheets and I'm cryin' in 'em
And I'm stayin' here when I should go
I'm scared if I leave now
I'll never come back so I sip slow, uh
[Pre-Chorus]
Say somethin' nice to me
Say somethin' nice to me
I nod and I agree
You gеt so mad if I disagree
So he invited me
To sit hеre silently
He can't stand the sight of me
He used to get excited but now
[Chorus]
Huh, the thrill is gone
Thrill is gone, thrill is gone, huh
The thrill is gone
Thrill is gone, the thrill is over
I know it's so, I'm more alone
When I'm on his shoulder
The thrill is gone
Thrill is gone, thrill is gone
[Post-Chorus]
The thrill is gone
Thrill is gone, thrill is gone, huh
He's a Leo sun, a Leo moon and a Leo rising
Something dies in his eyes when I find them
The thrill is gone, thrill is gone
The thrill is gone
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[Verse 2]
I can't sleep in the same bed as you
Something just doesn't feel right
When you fall asleep
I leave the room as you're closin' your eyes
I shut the door behind me quickly as I get in my car
But then, the second I leave you I wish I was where you are
[Pre-Chorus]
Say somethin' nice to me (Say)
Say somethin' nice to me (Say)
Say somethin' nice to me, please (Say)
(Oh, won't you say, oh, won't you say, oh, won't you say)
[Chorus]
Huh, the thrill is gone
Thrill is gone, thrill is gone, huh
The thrill is gone
Thrill is gone, the thrill is over
I know it's so, I'm more alone
When I'm on his shoulder
The thrill is gone
Thrill is gone, thrill is gone
[Bridge]
Hey
Gotta get on the road now (Hey)
Gotta shake a little dust off (Hey)
Gotta get up, walk away
Get on the plane now, say
I'll leave him in the past, I pray
I know it's done, it's sad to say
But the thrill is gone, is gone away (Hey)
[Chorus]
Huh, the thrill is gone
Thrill is gone, thrill is gone, huh
The thrill is gone
Thrill is gone, thrill is over
I know it's so, I'm more alone
When I'm on his shoulder
The thrill is gone (Ah)
Thrill is gone, thrill is gone (Oh, oh, oh)
[Post-Chorus]
The thrill is gone
Thrill is gone, thrill is gone, huh (Babe)
He's a Leo sun, a Leo moon and a Leo rising (Oh, I)
Something dies in his eyes when I find them (Ooh)
The thrill is gone, thrill is gone
The thrill is gone
Jay Bainbridge
Going independent is one of the best choices Raye’s made
Greta Jaime
yupppp
Bee R
I couldn’t agree more. Amazing innit 👌🏻👍🏻🙌🏻
dudette
Why? Where was she before?
Dj Bond
AGREED THANKS FOR THE VIDEOS EXCELLENT JOB
Lunabyes
If I didn't get Amy Winehouse vibes before this, I sure as hell do now. First time I heard this on the radio, I genuinely thought it was an unreleased Amy song. Absolutely incredible.
suasleat
Saw her sing this on G Norton and immediately thought Amy W. I see I'm not the only one. She IS good
Chris Mills
I just saw her perform this on the Graham Norton show and I totally got the Amy vibe.
Dionysos
Genuinely believe we are witnessing the birth of a global superstar. What a talent.
arianator
We literally are 😭❤️❤️