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".
Do You?
Rebecca Black Lyrics
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Don't wanna make this messy
Push and pull again as you untie the ends
Baby, I need some recovery
Harder and harder to sleep
You're weighing heavy on me
Try and I try, can't push it aside
Do you, do you know the things you do to me?
Do you, do you know the way that you sit on my couch
Staring silently, burning a hole in the wall
Really got me
Where you want me
With my head just
Above the deep
Hear the sirens
Silent crying
Hard to be here
When you don't see me
Stuck in that weird in-between
Running through old memories
Felt it for ages, on different pages
Stuck in that weird in-between
Do you, do you know the things you do to me?
Do you, do you know the way that you sit on my couch
Staring silently, burning a hole in the wall
While I'm trying to fix this, do you even care?
Really got me
Where you want me
With my head just
Above the deep
Hear the sirens
Silent crying
Hard to be here
When you don't see me
I need some recovery
Don't wanna make this messy
Push and pull again as you untie the ends
Baby, I need some recovery
The lyrics of "Do You?" by Rebecca Black are open to interpretation, but they seem to describe a difficult and confusing relationship. The singer is trying to recover from the emotional turmoil caused by her partner's actions. The partner seems to be pushing and pulling her, making it hard for her to sleep and leaving her stuck in a "weird in-between" state. The singer feels ignored and invisible, while her partner burns a hole in the wall with their stare. She wonders if her partner even cares about the situation, and if they understand the effect they have on her.
The lyrics capture the frustration and exhaustion of a relationship that is not working well. The singer seems to be asking for some space to recover and heal, but is unsure if her partner will allow her to do so. The song is emotional and raw, with a haunting melody and driving beat that reflect the intensity of the situation.
Overall, "Do You?" is a powerful song about the challenges of navigating a difficult relationship. It highlights the importance of communication, empathy, and self-care in any partnership.
Line by Line Meaning
I need some recovery
I need to heal from the emotional damage that has been inflicted
Don't wanna make this messy
I don't want to cause any more emotional distress than has already occurred
Push and pull again as you untie the ends
We keep going back and forth and it's making the situation more chaotic
Baby, I need some recovery
My emotional state is fragile and I need time to heal
Harder and harder to sleep
The emotional weight is causing insomnia
You're weighing heavy on me
The emotional burden is intense
Try and I try, can't push it aside
I have attempted to suppress my emotions but they are still present
It's harder and harder to sleep
The emotional burden has increased, making it even more difficult to sleep
Do you, do you know the things you do to me?
Are you aware of the emotional turmoil you have caused me?
Do you, do you know the way that you sit on my couch
You have a presence in my home that causes distress
Staring silently, burning a hole in the wall
Your presence is so intense that it is physically felt
Really got me where you want me
You have control over my emotional state
With my head just above the deep
I am facing emotional distress that is just barely manageable
Hear the sirens silent crying
I am in distress but unable to express it fully
Hard to be here when you don't see me
It's difficult to exist in this relationship when you don't acknowledge my emotional state
Stuck in that weird in-between
I am in a state of emotional limbo with unresolved feelings
Running through old memories
I'm revisiting past experiences that have contributed to my current emotional state
Felt it for ages, on different pages
This emotional turmoil has been present for a long time and we are not on the same emotional wavelength
While I'm trying to fix this, do you even care?
I'm trying to address the emotional turmoil, but it doesn't seem like you are invested in resolving it
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Amanda
I need some recovery
Don't wanna make this messy
Push and pull again as you untie the ends
Baby, I need some recovery
Harder and harder to sleep
You're weighing heavy on me
Try and I try, can't push it aside
It's harder and harder to sleep
Do you, do you know the things you do to me?
Do you, do you know the way that you sit on my couch
Staring silently, burning a hole in the wall
Really got me
Where you want me
With my head just
Above the deep
Hear the sirens
Silent crying
Hard to be here
When you don't see me
Stuck in that weird in-between
Running through old memories
Felt it for ages, on different pages
Stuck in that weird in-between
Do you, do you know the things you do to me?
Do you, do you know the way that you sit on my couch
Staring silently, burning a hole in the wall
While I'm trying to fix this, do you even care?
Really got me
Where you want me
With my head just
Above the deep
Hear the sirens
Silent crying
Hard to be here
When you don't see me
I need some recovery
Don't wanna make this messy
Push and pull again as you untie the ends
Baby, I need some recovery
Catrin Jones
She’s grown so much vocally, I came here from her buzzfeed video, and it’s so good to say that she didn’t let the negativity from Friday stop her from singing, and now she’s released this and it’s INCREDIBLE.
tubular
@rebecca i mean i feel like at that time friday should’ve been HUGE
Andreas N
Me 2
lalalauren
rebecca this is TRULY your best song you’ve ever written. i hope you’re doing well and are happy because you deserve it 🥺
tupacslefthand
me too
Tomas T
She's a genuine person.
Not a spoiled celebrity
Haleiwa Hotdog
Truth. She’s earned every inch of success she’s gotten and she deserves a lot more.
wowza
@Eye Goth Peelz 🍑
Eye Goth Peelz
🍒
wutryulooknat3
I love how she hits the low notes, it sounds sultry but sad and so beautiful