There are multiple artists named Riley:
1) American alternative R&B sing… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named Riley:
1) American alternative R&B singer Riley Buccola
2) The solo moniker of Amber Riley

1) American singer Riley Buccola
Riley Buccola, performing as RILEY (previously formatted as R I L E Y, and RILEY JVMES) is an alternative R&B singer and tour manager from Huntington Beach, California.

RILEY began writing music while in high school, but went to cosmetology school after graduating, becoming a hairdresser. He ended up tour managing for friend's bands, eventually leaving his salon job to manage a US tour for Pacific Dub. He tour managed his way through the Warped Tour scene, eventually becoming the tour manger for Capital Cities and blackbear.

It was after seeing the crowd during blackbear's Coachella set that RILEY decided to become a performer himself. Before finishing his EP, " Love Was Never Enough", he was performing on Warped Tour while simultaneously tour managing Chase Atlantic on the same tour.

2) The solo moniker of Amber Riley
RILEY is the solo moniker of American actress, musician, author and activist Amber Riley, better known for her role as Mercedes Jones in the hit TV show "Glee”. Her self-titled debut EP was released in October 2020, and was supported by the singles "A Moment", "BGE" and "Creepin".

Buried Alive
Riley Lyrics

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Yeah I've been up and down
Trying, trying to find some way out
Some way out

I know I'll be okay
She living with a heart so cold
Can't find a way, now

Yeah let me tell em I never wanted anything but a lil time baby
You kept me on the side baby
I know I'll blow your mind baby
Never saw the city lights shining this bright baby
You said its ride or die baby

I know, I know
Maybe you're home
And now I'm alone
I find myself listening, listening
I know i've been rough
Now I've found myself listening, listening

I'm buried alive, buried alive

Try and come and find me, find me
I've been up and down now here for a minute
I know that you thought that us was so wrong
But he won't love you better than me when I'm gone

Girl I know that you will, yeah
I know you better do the things that you say you were, say you were
It's hard for me to sleep now that I know you're still here calling
You know I let my guard down, thought we were onto something
So hard to take this
Maybe we'll make this

Cause maybe you're home
And now I'm alone
I find myself listening, listening
I know i've been rough
Now I've found myself listening, listening

Buried alive, I'm buried alive
No one can save me now
You wanted everything that I just couldn't give

No one will love you
Better than I can

No one will love you
Better than I can

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in "Buried Alive" by Riley convey feelings of being trapped and conflicted in a relationship. The first few lines express a sense of desperation and a struggle to find a way out. The repetition of "trying, trying to find some way out, some way out" suggests the singer's repeated attempts to escape their circumstances.

The following lines indicate that the person they are addressing has a cold heart and is unable to find a solution either. The phrase "living with a heart so cold, can't find a way now" implies that the person they are in a relationship with is emotionally distant and unable to find a resolution to their issues.

The next verse speaks directly to the person they are addressing, emphasizing that all the singer ever wanted was some time and attention. However, they were kept on the sidelines, suggesting that they were not given the importance they desired. Despite this, they express confidence that they can leave a lasting impression and impress the person.

The chorus repeats the phrase "buried alive" as a metaphor for feeling trapped and suffocated in the relationship. The singer begs the person to try and find them, further emphasizing their desire for escape and the feeling of being lost.

The bridge explores the conflicting emotions the singer experiences. They acknowledge that they have been rough in the past but have now found themselves listening. This suggests a growth in self-awareness and a willingness to reflect on their actions. They are buried alive but also hint at the possibility of making things work or finding a resolution.

The outro serves as a final plea to the person, acknowledging that they might find another lover but asserting that no one will love them better than the singer can. It conveys a bittersweet realization that even though they may not be able to give everything the person desires, their love is irreplaceable.

Overall, "Buried Alive" explores the complex emotions of feeling trapped, desperate for escape, and conflicted within a relationship, while simultaneously showcasing a love that is deep and irreplaceable.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah I've been up and down
I have experienced both highs and lows in my life

Trying, trying to find some way out
I have been desperately searching for an escape

Some way out
Any kind of escape or solution to my situation

I know I'll be okay
I am confident that I will be fine

She living with a heart so cold
She has a cold and unfeeling heart

Can't find a way, now
She is unable to find a solution or escape now

Yeah let me tell em I never wanted anything but a lil time baby
I only ever desired a little bit of time, my love

You kept me on the side baby
You kept me as a secondary option, my love

I know I'll blow your mind baby
I know I will amaze and impress you, my love

Never saw the city lights shining this bright baby
I have never seen the city lights so dazzling and radiant, my love

You said its ride or die baby
You claimed that it was a situation where we stick together no matter what, my love

I know, I know
I am aware, I understand

Maybe you're home
Perhaps you have found your place, your destiny

And now I'm alone
And now I am by myself, without you

I find myself listening, listening
I find myself paying attention, focusing

I know i've been rough
I acknowledge that I have been harsh or unkind

Now I've found myself listening, listening
Now I have found myself truly listening and understanding

I'm buried alive, buried alive
I feel trapped, imprisoned, and suffocated

Try and come and find me, find me
Try your best to locate me, to find me

I've been up and down now here for a minute
I have been experiencing highs and lows for a while now

I know that you thought that us was so wrong
I am aware that you believed our relationship was completely incorrect

But he won't love you better than me when I'm gone
But he will not be able to love you more than I do when I am no longer here

Girl I know that you will, yeah
Girl, I know that you are capable, yes

I know you better do the things that you say you were, say you were
I know you will follow through with the things you promised, or claimed to do

It's hard for me to sleep now that I know you're still here calling
It is difficult for me to sleep now that I am aware you are still reaching out to me

You know I let my guard down, thought we were onto something
You know I lowered my defenses, believed that we were progressing in our relationship

So hard to take this
It is incredibly difficult for me to handle or accept this situation

Maybe we'll make this
Perhaps we can still salvage and make this relationship work

Cause maybe you're home
Because maybe you have found your place, your true home

And now I'm alone
And now I am left on my own

I find myself listening, listening
I find myself paying attention, really listening

I know i've been rough
I acknowledge that I have been harsh or unkind

Now I've found myself listening, listening
Now I have found myself truly listening and understanding

Buried alive, I'm buried alive
I feel trapped, imprisoned, and suffocated

No one can save me now
There is no one who can rescue me at this point

You wanted everything that I just couldn't give
You desired everything that I simply could not provide

No one will love you
There is no one who will love you