Rebecca Black was born on June 21, 1997, in Anaheim Hills, California. She is the daughter of John Jeffery Black and Georgina Marquez Kelly, both veterinarians, and is of Spanish, Italian, Polish, and English descent. An honor student, Black studied dance, auditioned for school shows, attended music summer camps, and began singing publicly in 2008 after joining the patriotic group Celebration USA.
In late 2010, a classmate of Black and music-video client of ARK Music Factory, a Los Angeles label, told her about the company. Black's mother paid $4,000 for Ark Music to produce her daughter's music video while the Blacks retained ownership of the master. The single, "Friday", written entirely by Ark, was released on YouTube and iTunes. The song's video was uploaded to YouTube on February 10, 2011, and received approximately 1,000 views in the first month. The video went viral on March 11, 2011, acquiring millions of views on YouTube in a matter of days, becoming the most-talked-about topic on social networking site Twitter, and garnering mostly negative media coverage. As of June 14, 2011, the video had received more than 3,190,000 "dislikes" on YouTube compared to more than 451,000 "likes". As of March 22, 2011, first-week sales of her digital single were estimated to be around 40,000 by Billboard. Black appeared on the March 22, 2011 episode of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, during which she performed the single and discussed the negative reaction to it. The song has peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 and the New Zealand Singles Chart at number 58 and 33, respectively. In the UK, the song debuted at number 61 on the UK Singles Chart.
In an interview with The Sun, Black said that she is recording a new song for possible release as a single. She is currently working without a record deal. She also said that she is preparing materials for her debut album at Flying Pig Productions studio in Los Angeles containing songs with themes similar to that of "Friday", as she wants it to be "appropriate and clean." Black teamed up with Funny or Die on April Fools Day (the site was renamed Friday or Die) for a series of videos, including one which addresses the controversy about the driving kids in her music video, stating "We so excited about safety." She has also stated that she is a fan of Justin Bieber, and expressed interest in performing a duet with him.
In response to the YouTube video of "Friday", Black began to receive death threats in late February 2011, specifically by phone and email. These threats are being investigated by the Anaheim Police Department.
As an homage to "Friday", Black appears in the music video for Katy Perry's "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)", in which Black plays along side Perry as her best friend.
In the years following her initial viral success, Rebecca Black has released a number of musical projects. These include multiple collaborative singles with other vocalists, notably Kurt Hugo Schneider and Dave Days.
After releasing the single "The Great Divide", Black put out the 2017 EP "RE / BL" via Teall Records.
Following this, Black continued to release music independently. These included "Sweetheart", "Anyway", and double-sided single "Self Sabotage / Closer".
In February 2021, Rebecca Black released a "maximalist" hyperpop remix of Friday, celebrating the ten-year anniversary of her original viral hit. This remix featured production from Dylan Brady, as well as additional vocals from Dorian Electra, 3OH!3, and Big Freedia.
Using the popularity of the remix as a springboard, Black self-released her second EP "Rebecca Black Was Here" in June 2021, supported by the singles "Girlfriend", "Worth It For The Feeling", and "Personal".
Anyway
Rebecca Black Lyrics
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Sleepwalkin' through life like a daydream
Time's not on our side and you out of my mind
I'm free falling through my heart's vacancy
Don't give up on what we've got
Even though fate never goes our way
(Don't give up on what we've got)
When the signs say that we're insane
I'm gonna, gonna love you anyway
(Don't give up on what we've got)
I'm gonna love, I'm gonna love
I'm gonna love you anyway
I'm gonna love, I'm gonna love
I'm gonna love you anyway
I'm callin' up, can you hear me?
Curse the silent tears, they're beneath
No matter how we try, we're in a different place in time
But what we have is too good to be
I won't give up on what we've got
(Even though fate never goes our way)
Even though fate never goes our way
I'm gonna, gonna get to you anyway
(Don't give up on what we've got)
When the signs say that we're insane
I'm gonna, gonna love you anyway
(Don't give up on what we've got)
I'm gonna love, I'm gonna love
I'm gonna love you anyway
I'm gonna love, I'm gonna love
I'm gonna love you anyway
Don't give up on what we've got
(On what we've got, on what we've got)
Don't give up on what we've got
Even though fate never goes our way
I'm gonna, gonna get to you anyway
(Don't give up on what we've got)
When the signs say that we're insane
I'm gonna, gonna love you anyway
(Don't give up on what we've got)
I'm gonna love, I'm gonna love
I'm gonna love you anyway
I'm gonna love, I'm gonna love
I'm gonna love you
"Anyway" by Rebecca Black talks about the determination to keep fighting for a relationship even when times are tough. The lyrics express this message through the use of imagery such as sleepwalking through life and falling through a heart's vacancy. Rebecca sings about how fate may never be on their side and how they may both be in different places in their lives, but despite all this, she is not willing to give up on their love. She sings about how even when the signs point to insanity, she will still love the person anyway. The chorus repeats the lines "I'm gonna, gonna get to you anyway" and "I'm gonna love you anyway" to emphasize the message of determination and persistence in love.
Rebecca Black's "Anyway" is a powerful anthem that speaks to anyone who has ever struggled with love and relationships. It encourages people to keep pushing forward and to fight for what they want, even when things seem impossible. The song is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love to overcome any obstacle.
Line by Line Meaning
I've waited for moments of clarity
I have been waiting for moments when everything becomes clear to me.
Sleepwalkin' through life like a daydream
I have been living my life like a dream, without really being conscious of everything that is going on around me.
Time's not on our side and you out of my mind
We don't have much time, and I am trying to forget about you.
I'm free falling through my heart's vacancy
I am falling deeply in love with someone, but there is no one there to catch me.
Don't give up on what we've got
Let's not lose hope in what we have together.
Even though fate never goes our way
Even though we cannot control what happens, we should not give up hope.
I'm gonna, gonna get to you anyway
I will find a way to be with you, no matter what.
(Don't give up on what we've got)
Let's not give up on what we have together.
When the signs say that we're insane
Even if other people think we are crazy for being in love, it doesn't matter.
I'm gonna, gonna love you anyway
I will love you no matter what anyone else thinks.
I'm gonna love, I'm gonna love
I will continue to love you.
I'm gonna love you anyway
Even though I may face obstacles, I will continue to love you.
I'm callin' up, can you hear me?
I am trying to reach out to you and connect with you.
Curse the silent tears, they're beneath
I am frustrated with how I am feeling, and it is causing me to cry silently.
No matter how we try, we're in a different place in time
Even though we may try to be together, the timing may not be right.
But what we have is too good to be
What we have together is so special and valuable, it would be a shame to lose it.
I won't give up on what we've got
I will not give up hope in what we have together.
(Even though fate never goes our way)
Despite the obstacles we face.
Don't give up on what we've got
Let's not lose hope in what we have together.
Lyrics © JUSTIN MUNCY PUBLISHING
Written by: Justin Nobuichi Muncy, Rebecca Renee Black
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rashelle
So happy to see all the hate she got when she was 13 didn’t crush her, it definitely seems to have made her stronger ❤️ love this song
Chanel Whyte
@Marvin Allen it was check her story out
Chanel Whyte
@IAmAMena3e 1.5 million now
Sphynx
She didn't deserve the hate and negative attention she got when she was 13 for sure. At the same time she isn't very talented and should not continue to be in the music industry at this point in her life. Sometimes being an adult is also understanding where your strengths lie and if she continues to try and just ride this social media wave instead of perusing other outlets that she may actually be good at she might find herself in a bad place for the future.
Marvin Allen
@SYRO i can understand i guess
Todd Beck
This song is so underrated. It should have millions more views by now.
Magisterial Voyager
Agree!
Logan Kirk
Her dancing is so wholesome. I love it! She's actually dancing like she enjoys herself rather than what just looks good on camera.
Waxing Gibbous
@L.Q's Black Life Matters stop looking for a race war.
PrestigedIdiot
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