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
Plan B
Ro James Lyrics
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Oh, baby
Put your keys on the counter
Keep my eye on the clock
Ain't no need to be nervous
Girl, I just wanna talk (about)
Love sometimes hurts you
(But we don't deserve it)
And we both searchin' for the one
I understand
So if you can't find someone like me
I'll be right here, baby
I'll be right here, baby
Don't stress it, we can always go to plan B
You, you, you know that I deserve you (oh, baby)
So tell me, can we plan?
Come plan, I'm callin' for you
Don't stress it, we can always go to Plan B
Come plan, I'm callin' for you
I'ma probably hit your line
I'ma have to slide and sit aside
Know you ain't forget them nights
So don't make me chase ya
Know I gotta have that sexin' from you
Every day ain't enough
Shouldn't even be a question for you
Girl, you know how we get down
Don't you need someone like me?
I'll be right here, baby
I'll be right here, baby
Don't stress it, we can always go to plan B
You, you, you know that I deserve you
Oh, tell me, can we plan?
Come plan, I'm callin' for you
Don't stress it, we can always go to Plan B
Come plan, I'm callin' for you
I know that we're focused on ourselves
Ain't gotta run away this weekend
Ooh, ooh
As long as we remain friends
Tell me, can we plan?
Hit me like a lightning strikes
Like 1999
Back when the music was right
Hit me like a heartbeat so fast
Like a heart attack
I don't know where you're at
I don't know where you are
Who do you think you are?
Who do you think I think I am?
Ro James's song Plan B is a smooth, introspective meditation on love and relationships. The song finds James reassuring a hesitant partner, encouraging her to let go of her fears and open herself up to the possibility of love. Over a sultry, slow-burning groove, he reminds her that love can be painful but that they both deserve to find someone who will love them for who they are. "Love sometimes hurts you, but we don't deserve it," he sings, "And we both searchin' for the one, I understand."
Line by Line Meaning
(Tick-tock)
Time is ticking, implying that there is a sense of urgency or deadline
Oh, baby
Informal address to a loved one
Put your keys on the counter
Asks the listener to stay for a while
Keep my eye on the clock
Shows that the artist is conscious of time
Ain't no need to be nervous
Relaxes the listener
Girl, I just wanna talk (about)
The singer wants to discuss an important topic, potentially a difficult one
Love sometimes hurts you
Acknowledges the pain that can come with love
But we don't deserve it (But we don't deserve it)
Suggests that both the artist and the listener are deserving of love without pain
And we both searchin' for the one
The artist and listener are both looking for a special person
I understand
The artist empathizes with the listener
So if you can't find someone like me
The singer is confident in their worth
I'll be right here, baby
The artist is willing to wait and be patient
Don't stress it, we can always go to plan B
Suggests that the singer has a backup plan or alternative option in mind
You, you, you know that I deserve you (oh, baby)
The singer reiterates their belief in their own worth and expresses affection for the listener
So tell me, can we plan?
The singer wants to discuss a specific course of action
Come plan, I'm callin' for you
The artist is actively initiating this conversation and suggesting that they have a role to play in it
I'ma probably hit your line
The artist intends to make contact
I'ma have to slide and sit aside
The singer will need to be patient and wait for an opportunity to engage
Know you ain't forget them nights
The singer reminds the listener of past experiences they shared together
So don't make me chase ya
The artist wants the listener to reciprocate their feelings without hesitation
Know I gotta have that sexin' from you
The artist desires sexual intimacy with the listener
Every day ain't enough
The artist wants more from the relationship
Shouldn't even be a question for you
The singer believes that their feelings are obviously reciprocated
Girl, you know how we get down
Suggests that the artist and listener have a shared history and understanding
Don't you need someone like me?
Rhetorical question, suggesting that the listener recognizes the value of the singer
Oh, tell me, can we plan?
The singer is still interested in discussing a specific course of action
I know that we're focused on ourselves
Acknowledges that both parties may be occupied with individual priorities
Ain't gotta run away this weekend
Suggests that the artist wants to spend time with the listener, but is flexible with timing
Ooh, ooh
Exclamation of excitement or enthusiasm
As long as we remain friends
Emphasizes the importance of an enduring relationship, regardless of its nature
Hit me like a lightning strikes
The singer wants an intense emotional or physical reaction from the listener
Like 1999
Suggests that the artist wants a nostalgic, classic feeling
Back when the music was right
Further emphasizes the nostalgic feeling desired by the artist
Hit me like a heartbeat so fast
Continues the metaphor of a strong physical reaction to the listener
Like a heart attack
Emphasizes the intensity of the singer's desire
I don't know where you're at
Uncertainty about the listener's feelings or location
I don't know where you are
Literal repetition of the previous line
Who do you think you are?
Questioning the listener about their identity or intentions
Who do you think I think I am?
Self-awareness about how the singer may be perceived by the listener
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Optimistic Lane
Brandy sounds like a GROUP by herself lmaooo harmony, vocal stacking QUEEN
Petrice Butler
Brandy is soo pretty, I love her beautiful voice
Calvin Anderson
Princess Layer
ARandomDad
Rocka7 I want her and T Pain to do a song together
Angel of Scorpio
Yesss
Patricia Perry
She definitely sanging her but off
Will H
I love this song. Brandyβs backing vocals are out of this world. Her harmonies are magical. My only complaint is that this song IS NOT long enough π©
Optimistic Lane
Brandy is on the entire song, guys. You need really good headphones to hear every single insane harmony she came up with. Pay attention to moments like @1:38 - 1:40 when she adds harmony to the βsomeone like meβ part. Or the moment that you can barely hear @2:43 where she counters his run on βwasβ. Itβs so LOW, you can barely hear the ascending run that she does. THIS is why sheβs the vocal bible. She hears things no one else does, in her mind. The new album will show more of this.
A Carroll
She she low key carried the song. She made me like his part.
tj6758
Omg, So I Heard The Deep Low Run @2:45 And Was Amazed. I Search Through The Comments To See If Anyone Else Heard It B/c You Need Headphones To Hear It And I Saw Your Comment! ππΎπ₯