While the world hadn’t heard a follow-up Res album, that didn’t mean there was no music. In 2006 Res was asked by Hip-Hop crooner Cee-Lo to join the Gnarls Barkley world tour promoting their Grammy Award winning album St. Elsewhere. "That was a ride I will never forget! We performed in places like New Zealand, Australia, Japan, all throughout Europe and the United States...in the most ridiculous costumes," she fondly remembers. Throughout the year and a half touring as a background singer for Gnarls Barkley, Res constantly wrote new material, including the song “To Empower” which landed on the soundtrack to Akeelah and the Bee. Upon returning to the States, she started a residency at Hollywood’s the Mint and began doing spot dates in LA, Atlanta, and San Francisco performing new material. “Then I decided to get my act together,” she says. Then Idle Warship happened.
“I started a group with Talib Kweli ,” Res says of the genesis of Idle Warship. Their music melds the rapping of Kweli with the singing of Res peppered in. Idle Warship took the 2008 SXSW by storm, making their official debut with an unlikely paired fanbase of Rock and Hip-Hop heads. While the trio is still forming songs and gearing for an official release, the stage is now set for Res to re-emerge with her second solo offering.
Black.Girls.Rock! is a true labor of love for Res. Growing up in a household warmed by Marvin Gaye plus being a child of the ‘80s, Res was always eclectic in her musical tastes. While her early days offered electro-laden Neo Soul, Res spent a large portion of her in between years crafting singer/songwriter folk songs. Add in the influences from touring Europe with Gnarls Barkley and the music she is now making has never been heard before. With songs that were previously unreleased from her Geffen days coupled with newly penned hymns of heartache, love, and rebirth, Black.Girls.Rock! is the long-awaited album that will live up to every fan’s expectation.
Res’ near-decade long career is filled with winding paths and memorable experiences. While she’s no stranger to the hardships of being an artist, Res is simply in love with making music and the world will fall in love once again with Black.Girls.Rock! Her voice, her style, and her sound are a combination lacking in today’s music. While her debut set the tone for the start of the first decade of the new millennium, Black.Girls.Rock! will own the close of it. By now many would have given up, but Res was born to make music. Simply put, “You’re destined to do what you’re destined to do.”
For Who You Are
Res Lyrics
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Are you for real?
Hey you, are you feeling like me too?
I need to get an answer out of you, well
All the days
All the time
All the lies lie on the line
Yeah ya know I'm easy
And I know it's true
That this situation
Isn't so easy on you
'Cause I
I need to know what you want, I
I wonder how you feel, and I
I need to know what you want
I can not guess anymore
Are you for real?
Are you for real?
Hey you, Is there truth behind your lies?
Is all this love
Or is it compromise? well
All the days
All the time
No regrets you're on my mind
Did you just try to set me off? well
Yeah this awkward silence
Feels so cold and used
Is this infatuation
Or am I addicted to you?
'Cause I
I need to know what you want, I
I wonder how you feel, and I
I need to know what you want
I can not guess anymore
Are you for real?
Re-re-re-reverse the beat
Back up direction
Tries and trust and planned out deception
The look in your eyes
Verbal dissection
Lose myself in you
And then sex then rejection
Self destruct in you arms
As your words stacks kill
Are you for real?
Are you for real?
Are you for real?
Hey you, are you feeling lonely too?
I need to get some answers, some answers
'Cause I
I need to know what you want, I
I wonder how you feel, and I
I need to know what you want
I can not guess anymore
'Cause I
I need to know what you want, I
I wonder how you feel, and I
I need to know what you want
I can not guess anymore
Are you for real?
Are you for real?
Are you for real?
Res's song "For Who You Are" is a contemplative, introspective piece that seeks to have a better understanding of the person she is interacting with. The lyrics throughout the song convey a feeling of uncertainty and confusion. The track opens with the repetition of “Are you for real?” question, which appears again and again, making it clear that Res is craving an honest and open conversation from her partner.
The song's opening verse sets up the theme of disillusionment, or even betrayal, as she mentions "All the lies lie on the line" and "Did you just try to set me off?" It is clear she's been through some dishonesty before and is requesting an explanation from the other person. She then questions "Is there truth behind your lies?" indicating that she's struggling to know the distinction between truth and deception in their relationship. The lyrics "No regrets, you're on my mind" suggest that Res still has feelings for the person she's singing to, despite the confusion, disappointment, and frustration.
In the second verse, Res reflects on the non-verbal cues that take place between her and her partner. She mentions that their silences feel "cold and used," suggesting that they've become too familiar with it. Similarly, the line "Verbal dissection," implies a dissecting act or possible deception in their verbal interactions that she can't seem to make out or understand. The final verse begins with Res wondering if her connection with her partner is pure love or simply a compromise. She then ends with questioning if they are even real or if she's just addicted to a certain feeling.
Overall, "For Who You Are" is a plea for the truth and a call for clarity amidst confusion in a relationship. The song is a mix of vulnerable and searching words, along with lush, laid-back production.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you for real?
Asking if the person is being sincere.
Are you for real?
Repeating the question for emphasis.
Hey you, are you feeling like me too?
Addressing the person and wondering if they share the same feelings.
I need to get an answer out of you, well
Expressing the need for clarity and honesty in the situation.
All the days, all the time, all the lies lie on the line
The weight of deception and dishonesty in the relationship is causing strain and tension.
Did you just try to set me off? well
Accusing the person of intentionally provoking a negative reaction.
Yeah ya know I'm easy
Acknowledging that the singer may be easily influenced or swayed.
And I know it's true
Accepting the reality of the situation.
That this situation isn't so easy on you
Recognizing that the other person may also be struggling with the situation.
'Cause I, I need to know what you want, I
Reiterating the desire for clear communication and understanding.
I wonder how you feel, and I
Expressing curiosity about the other person's emotions and perspective.
'Cause I, I need to know what you want
Stressing the importance of knowing what the other person wants or needs.
I cannot guess anymore
Admitting that the singer is no longer able to intuit the other person's thoughts or feelings.
Hey you, Is there truth behind your lies?
Questioning the authenticity and honesty of the other person's words and actions.
Is all this love or is it compromise? well
Wondering if the relationship is based on genuine fondness or a sense of obligation or convenience.
No regrets you're on my mind
Admitting to thinking about the other person frequently.
Yeah this awkward silence feels so cold and used
Describing the uncomfortable atmosphere in the relationship.
Is this infatuation or am I addicted to you?
Questioning the true nature of the singer's feelings for the other person.
Re-re-re-reverse the beat
Lyrically changing the song tempo to indicate a shift in tone or mood.
Back up direction, tries and trust and planned out deception
Exploring the themes of deception, mistrust, and attempted reconciliation in the relationship.
The look in your eyes, verbal dissection
Describing the way the person's eyes reveal their inner thoughts and emotions, and the subsequent examination or analysis of those thoughts and emotions.
Lose myself in you, and then sex, then rejection
Describing the cycle of intimacy and rejection in the relationship.
Self destruct in your arms, as your words stack, kill
Metaphorically describing the toxic nature of the relationship, which causes emotional harm to both parties.
Hey you, are you feeling lonely too?
Expressing empathy and seeking to connect with the other person emotionally.
I need to get some answers, some answers
Reiterating the persistent need for clarity and understanding.
'Cause I, I need to know what you want, I
Concluding the song with the same theme of desiring honesty and open communication.
I wonder how you feel, and I
Repeating the curiosity about the other person's emotions and perspectives.
'Cause I, I need to know what you want
Emphasizing the importance of mutual understanding and respect in a relationship.
I cannot guess anymore
Concluding with a sense of resignation and uncertainty, conveying the difficulty of navigating complex emotions and relationships.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHEL LUECHINGER, SLAVKO GREGORIC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@menkros1
Verse 1]
You were my lover
Used to be one of my best friends
Someone I really loved to talk to
When my day was comin' to it's end
But
[Pre-Chorus]
(People come and then they go)
I know we had to grow apart
(I wish you woulda told me before)
But I never knew things would get so hard
(Cause since it wasn't meant to be)
And I will always love you
For who you are
[Chorus] (x2)
See, I don't blame you for running
I never seen the dark places you've been
So please can you tell me something?
Like what it'll take to make it ours again, again
[Verse 2]
Everybody knows that I'm right
But I hate myself for not lettin' go and
For putting up such an emotional fight
That leads to rejection, then suppression
Then mistaking, conversation
Oh man I'm so tired, I've been so tried
And to make things work
I pull it all inside
@doretheastarnes7790
I dont blame u..for running.
Ive never seen the darkest places youve been..so please can you tell me something.
To make it ours again..
Ppl come and they go...
And I'll always..love u for who u are..
You go res
@Siris35
I cannot figure out why the artist with the best voices hasn't made that big break. Res, your voice is beautiful, and your lyrics hold truth. This is a beautiful song telling a story with visualization.
@jubai12345
For Real
@501Jeanz
Say iT, and why haven't I ever heard of her...what in the world! Her voice gave me the chills, so beautifully unique, L🖤ve iT...and I want to heard more.
@d12cov38
she used to sing with Talib back in the day, i thought she was gonna be Beyonce level etc, industry just not fair
@isaiahmarcel9651
She's Not a industry Chick‼️She's TOO GENUINE‼️SHE'S Haley's Comet🤤🤤🤤😱😘😇
@LADAWNREYNOLDS
Totally agree
@emmanuel411555
A Chicago staple.....Family Den, Dating Game, President Lounge, Mr. G’s, Geno’s You gotta be from the land to understand this groove Jo
@jonathangraham4960
@Emmanuel Butler. Just moved to Chicago from Arkansas and this was the first song I heard that blew me away. My aunties and uncles moved to Chicago in the 40's-early '70s and this stepping music has made it to the club my uncle nem own in Arkansas. This is the last song he plays at the end of the night and man the Chi-town people go crazy when this is played. Hell, we moved to the Chi and now they're moving back to Arkansas.
@angelasanders5586
Emmanuel Butler yes.
@angelabell6790
Damnnnn Emmanuel you Hit All The Spots You have to be from CHI TOWN to be able to understand what we are talking about