Throughout his childhood, James would sing regularly, but never in public.[2] He eventually moved to New York where he was influenced by his aunt, a former singer for Prince.[3] His love for the album Purple Rain landed him in a studio at the age of 19.[3] His skills as a songwriter began with the song Portrait, leading up to a credit on the single Use Me by R&B singer Miguel[4] after forming a bond with him on MySpace.[5]
James performed in and around New York with artists such as Luke James and Wynter Gordon. In 2013 he released his first EP, a three-part entitled Coke, Jack and Cadillacs. Each part represented important themes in his life - first love, first drink, first car.[2] The WP featured songs that included A.D.I.D.A.S. and Pledge Allegiance. It also featured Asher Roth on the song Lisa.[6]
James signed with ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records in 2015 and subsequently released Permission, his first single from a major record label, reaching #13 on the Adult R&B Songs chart.[1] His debut album, "ELDORADO" was released May 27, 2016. It debuted at #3 on the Billboard R&B albums chart
New Religion
Ro James Lyrics
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I said get on your knee
That's just how the dice explodes
When you play this game with me
I just seen some things
That might test your faith
But I can't be the only one
In here that's lost his way
Girl, I have my reasons
Seems I have no self-control
The truths I know I don't
So please forgive me
Oh, oh, ooh
She said I'm kinda conceived
You can bet I had that before
With this blood on the lead
I'm a black man with some capital
Oh, watch me do what a man gon' do
Lose your mind when my hand's on you
Girl, you know temptation gives the best of me
I need a new religion
Girl, I have my reasons
Seems I have no self-control
The truths I know I don't
So please forgive me
I need a new religion
And girl, I have my reasons
Even though I want it all
The truth is I need something to
Believe in
Oh, ooh, oh
I can't help myself to bring the ??
I don't know how quiet you have turned
I can be the only one around you
If you look
Draw me in this ring of fire
I need a new religion
Girl, I have my reasons
Seems I have no self-control
The truths I know I don't
So please forgive me
I need a new religion
And girl, I have my reasons
Even though I want it all
The truth is I need something to
Believe in
Oh, ooh, oh
In Ro James's song "New Religion," the lyrics depict a man who is in need of something to believe in, something that can serve as a guiding principle in his life, like a new religion. He seems to be admitting that he has lost his way and is struggling to keep himself under control, especially when it comes to temptation. He wants his partner to understand his need for a new sense of purpose in his life and why it is so significant to him.
The opening of the song sets the tone for the rest of it, with the woman in the song telling the singer that he needs a change in his life. She suggests that he "get on his knees," which could be taken as a religious reference, inviting him to humble himself and become more receptive to a new spiritual practice. He acknowledges that he's seen things that have tested his faith, hinting at a struggle with belief and morality. He feels alone in his struggle, but he's confident that he's not the only one who's lost his way.
What makes the song compelling is its honesty and vulnerability. The line "Seems I have no self-control The truths I know I don't" is a stark admission of weakness, which is likely to resonate with many listeners. Furthermore, the chorus repeats the message of the need for a new religion, which doesn't necessarily mean a literal religion, but a belief system or perspective that can provide clarity and direction in life.
Line by Line Meaning
She said boy, you need it
She told him he needed something
I said get on your knee
He asked her to show him respect
That's just how the dice explodes
Taking chances might lead to unexpected outcomes
When you play this game with me
When you take risks with me
I just seen some things
He has experienced some unusual things
That might test your faith
That might make her doubt her beliefs
But I can't be the only one
He can't be the only person going through this
In here that's lost his way
Feeling lost and confused
I need a new religion
He needs something new to believe in
Girl, I have my reasons
He has his own motives for needing something new
Seems I have no self-control
He doesn't have control over his own actions
The truths I know I don't
He is unsure of what he believes in
So please forgive me
He asks for forgiveness for his mistakes
She said I'm kinda conceived
She tells him that she is aware of his intentions
You can bet I had that before
She has experience with someone like him before
With this blood on the lead
With her lineage making her who she is
I'm a black man with some capital
He is a wealthy Black man
Oh, watch me do what a man gon' do
He is confident in his manhood
Lose your mind when my hand's on you
He is physically attractive and knows it
Girl, you know temptation gives the best of me
He struggles with temptation
Even though I want it all
He desires everything
The truth is I need something to believe in
He needs something new to have faith in
I can't help myself to bring the ??
Unclear meaning
I don't know how quiet you have turned
He doesn't understand why she is quiet
I can be the only one around you
He wants to be the only one with her
If you look
Unclear meaning
Draw me in this ring of fire
He wants to be pulled in deeper
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B V
this song is incredible from the lyrics to the beat. on #repeat4life
g10118
really is, I can't even believe it
Shekhi
Gives me chills!!
Lisa Foster
Best album in the last.....ever. The best album ever. Frank Ocean almost had it. Ro James HAS the sound and the voice a lot of us were waiting for. That's why Frank Ocean was so popular, because we thought he had it. When I heard the entire album, I was shook. He has the most underrated album in the history of music.
Decebian Hunter
Fr tho, Frank be playing too much ππ
Michelle β¨
Agreed
Micah Gray
Yβall better wake tf up & stop sleeping on my brother Ro James his music π₯π₯π₯
Vincent2wice
My job doesn't allow me to use drugs or abuse alcohol...
BUT
Believe me this song gets me HIGH everytime!!
g10118
Mine does, these tracks take you to a different world no matter what.
Channette Higgens
This is a really Good Album.. I will be purchasing and Bumping...Loving Ro James!!!!