Robyn's parents are actors, and she herself was involved in acting at the age of 9, with an extra role in Kronbruden at the Swedish theatre Dramaten. In 1991, at the age of 12, Robyn recorded the theme song named "Du kan alltid bli nummer ett" ("You can always be number one") for the Swedish television show Lilla Sportspegeln. In the same year she performed this song on television show Söndagsöppet. Robyn was rediscovered by Swedish pop singer Meja in the early 90s. Meja and her band Legacy of Sound visited Robyn's school and were involved with a musical workshop.
Following the completion of her middle school education, Robyn signed to Ricochet Records Sweden, a subsidiary of BMG. She collaborated with producers Max Martin and Denniz Pop. Writing duties were assisted by Ulf Lindstrom and Johan Ekhe, who also helped to produce the album, and they stayed on board with Robyn until 2003.
Robyn started her career in the pop music industry at the age of 16. She signed a record deal with RCA Records in 1994 to release her debut single "You've Got That Somethin'" in Sweden, followed by her breakthrough single "Do You Really Want Me (Show Respect)". In October 1996 she released her debut album Robyn Is Here. Robyn's US breakthrough came in 1997, when the dance-pop singles "Show Me Love" and "Do You Know (What It Takes)" reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Her second album My Truth was released in May 1999 in Sweden, with subsequent releases elsewhere in Europe. The single "Electric" was a hit across Europe, and propelled My Truth to second position in Sweden. Despite her success in the US market with her debut album, My Truth did not receive an international release.
In 1999, Robyn contributed to Christian Falk's debut solo album Quel Bordel, appearing on the tracks "Remember" and "Celebration". In 2000, she appeared on the track "Intro/Fristil" on Petter's self-titled album. In 2001, Robyn contributed the song "Say You'll Walk the Distance" to the soundtrack for the film On the Line.
In November 2002, Robyn swapped labels at BMG (from RCA to Jive Records) and released her third album Don't Stop The Music in Sweden. She issued the singles "Keep This Fire Burning" and "Don't Stop The Music" in Scandinavia and mainland Europe. The lead single "Keep This Fire Burning" was covered by British soul singer Beverley Knight.
The decade-long relationship between Robyn and BMG ceased in 2004. When they reacted negatively to "Who's That Girl", which showcased a new electropop sound, Robyn decided to release music on her own. In early 2005, she announced she would be leaving Jive Records to start her own record label, Konichiwa Records. In May 2004, Robyn's Best was released in America. It is essentially a condensed version of her debut album, containing no material from her later releases. In 2006, following her departure from BMG, the compilation Det Bästa Med Robyn (The Best of Robyn) was released in Sweden.
Robyn released the single "Be Mine!" in March 2005, followed a month later by her fourth studio album Robyn. This album became her first number one album upon its release in Sweden. Collaborators of this album include names like Klas Åhlund from Teddybears, the Swedish duo The Knife and former Cheiron producer Alexander Kronlund. Sampling influences from electronic, rap and R&B music, Robyn received rave reviews, and gained the singer three Swedish Grammy Awards in 2006 for "Årets Album" (Best Album), "Årets Kompositör" (Best Writer, alongside Klas Åhlund) and "Årets Pop Kvinnlig" (Best Pop Female). Robyn released three more singles from the eponymous album: "Who's That Girl", "Handle Me" and "Crash and Burn Girl".
In 2006 she featured on the Basement Jaxx track "Hey You", taken from their album Crazy Itch Radio. The year also marked the release of Christian Falk's second album People Say, on which Robyn contributed the tracks "Dream On" and "C.C.C.". In December 2006, she released The Rakamonie EP in the UK.
In March 2007, Robyn released the single "Konichiwa Bitches" in the UK, followed by the revised edition of the album Robyn in April 2007. This version contains slightly altered versions of two of the original songs and two new tracks: "With Every Heartbeat" (a collaboration with Kleerup) and "Cobrastyle" (a cover of a 2006 single by Swedish rockers Teddybears). The second single from this revised album was "With Every Heartbeat", issued in late July 2007 and reaching number one on the UK singles chart. Follow-up singles "Handle Me", "Be Mine!", "Who's That Girl" and "Dream On" were top thirty hits. Also in 2007, Robyn contributed vocals to Fleshquartet's single "This One's For You", from their album Voices of Eden.
The Rakamonie EP was released in January 2008 in the US under Cherrytree Records, a subsidiary of Interscope, and the US edition of her self-titled album was released in April 2008. "With Every Heartbeat (with Kleerup)", "Handle Me" and "Cobrastyle" were top ten club hits, and the former received airplay at US pop and dance radio stations. She was also featured on "Sexual Eruption (Fyre Department remix)" by Snoop Dogg.
Robyn completed a short US tour to promote the album Robyn, and was the supporting act for Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour at select European dates in 2008. In January 2009, Robyn won a Swedish Grammis Award for Best Live Act 2008. In 2009 she featured on the single "The Girl and the Robot" from the album Junior by Norwegian electronic band Röyksopp.
In 2010 Robyn announced she planned to release three albums in the same year. To promote the first part, she released the songs "Fembot", "Dancehall Queen" (produced by Diplo) and "None of Dem" (featuring Röyksopp) to digital outlets as promotional singles on 13 April 2010. Klas Åhlund was the main producer of all Body Talk albums.
Robyn released Body Talk Pt. 1, on 14 June 2010 in the Nordic countries through EMI and on 15 June 2010 in the US through Interscope. This mini-album was preceded on 1 June 2010 by the lead single "Dancing On My Own". The song became Robyn's first number one hit in Sweden, and her fourth top ten hit in both the UK and the US, peaking at #8 on the UK Singles Chart and at #3 on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs chart. Later The Guardian and Slant Magazine rated "Dancing On My Own" as the best song of 2010, and Pitchfork Media ranked it 4th in their Top 100 Tracks of 2010. On 30 August 2010, Robyn performed at Polar Music Prize 2010 a cover of "Hyperballad", with Björk being in the audience.
On 6 September 2010, Body Talk Pt. 2 was released in the UK. It was preceded on 5 September 2010 by the single "Hang With Me", a dance version of an acoustic song from Body Talk Pt. 1. This album also contains a duet with Snoop Dogg on "You Should Know Better (feat. Snoop Dogg)". On 12 September 2010 Robyn performed a remixed version of "Dancing On My Own" with deadmau5 at MTV Video Music Awards 2010.
Robyn released on 22 November 2010 (US and Scandinavia) the third and final part of the Body Talk series, entitled Body Talk. The album includes five songs from each previous Body Talk parts, along with five new songs. The new tracks have been made available separately as Body Talk Pt. 3 in the United States and Germany. The album was promoted mainly by the release of the single "Indestructible" on 1 November 2010. Body Talk received extremely favorable reviews from most music critics and featured on many year-end lists.
On 1st April 2011, Robyn issued the single "Call Your Girlfriend".
Official site: http://www.robyn.com
Do You Really Want Me
Robyn Lyrics
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Cause this is something every man should know
Oh this is a lesson about how
You treat your girl right just let it show
That you love her that you need her say
That you want her in every way
You gotta show your girl a little respect
Or you won't get nothing back but hate
It's those little things that mean so much
You gotta treat her right
Or get out of her sight
Do you really want me am I really special
Taking is so easy boys giving back unusual
If you really want me don't make me wait too long
Respect and love is the key just listen to my song
Safe is how she wants to feel
Protect her with all you've got
Oh she wants to know your love's for real
And be a good lover make her hot
Then she'll do everything love you day and night
She'll do anything just do her right
It's those little things that mean so much
You gotta treat her right
Or get out of her sight
[Chorus:]
Girls don't give up, give your best
No part time job, no time to rest
Let him know what's up before
So he can give you more and more
The lyrics to Robyn's song "Do You Really Want Me" focuses on the importance of respecting and loving your partner in a relationship. Robyn emphasizes the idea that treating your girl right is essential to a happy and loving relationship. She notes that acknowledging your partner's worth, showing love and affection in various forms, and giving respect are crucial elements that should not be taken for granted.
Furthermore, the singer expresses the idea that the small actions in a relationship represent a bigger picture. It's not about grand gestures, but rather it’s how you treat your partner daily that matters. She implies that men should not expect to take without giving in return. Instead, they should reciprocate their partner's love and appreciation through kind gestures and actions.
The song concludes with Robyn suggesting that women should give their best in a relationship by communicating their needs and what they expect. She emphasizes that if women let their partners know what they want, they will be able to give more and more to the relationship. Overall, the message of the song emphasizes mutual respect, reciprocity, and communication in a romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Boy listen carefully to me now
Pay attention, this is important.
Cause this is something every man should know
This is advice every man should take to heart.
Oh this is a lesson about how
This is a message about how to treat your significant other.
You treat your girl right just let it show
Display affection and care to her, don't hold back.
That you love her that you need her say
Tell her that you love and need her in your life.
That you want her in every way
Express to her that you desire her completely.
You gotta show your girl a little respect
Respect her feelings and treat her with kindness and consideration.
Or you won't get nothing back but hate
If you mistreat her or take her for granted, she may resent you.
It's those little things that mean so much
Small gestures of love and care can mean a lot.
You gotta treat her right
Treat her with kindness, empathy, and respect.
Or get out of her sight
If you're not willing to treat her well, she doesn't want to be with you.
Do you really want me am I really special
Do you truly want to be with me, or am I just another option?
Taking is so easy boys giving back unusual
Men often take more than they give in relationships.
If you really want me don't make me wait too long
If you're truly interested in me, don't keep me waiting forever.
Respect and love is the key just listen to my song
Respect and love are the essential ingredients for a successful relationship.
Safe is how she wants to feel
She wants to feel safe and secure in the relationship.
Protect her with all you've got
Take actions to ensure her safety and well-being.
Oh she wants to know your love's for real
She wants to be confident that your love for her is genuine.
And be a good lover make her hot
Be passionate and attentive in your physical relationship.
Then she'll do everything love you day and night
If you treat her well, she'll reciprocate and love you unconditionally.
She'll do anything just do her right
If you treat her with kindness, she'll go above and beyond for you.
Girls don't give up, give your best
Women should strive to be their best selves, even in a relationship.
No part time job, no time to rest
A successful relationship requires constant effort and commitment.
Let him know what's up before
Communicate your expectations and needs early on in the relationship.
So he can give you more and more
If he understands what you need, he can work to meet those needs and make you happier.
Chorus:
Musical refrain.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHAN OSKAR ANDREAS EKHE, ROBIN MIRIAM CARLSSON, ULF PETER LINDSTROM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SpicyTrekker
Boy listen carefully to me now
Cause this is something every man should know
Oh this is a lesson about how
You treat your girl right just let it show
That you love her that you need her say
That you want her in every way
You gotta show your girl a little respect
Or you won't get nothing back but hate
It's those little things that mean so much
You gotta treat her right
Or get out of her sight
Do you really want me am I really special
Taking is so easy boys giving back unusual
If you really want me don't make me wait too long
Respect and love is the key just listen to my song
Safe is how she wants to feel
Protect her with all you've got
Oh she wants to know your love's for real
And be a good lover make her hot
Then she'll do everything love you day and night
She'll do anything just do her right
It's those little things that mean so much
You gotta treat her right
Or get out of her sight
Girls don't give up, give your best
No part time job, no time to rest
Let him know what's up before
So he can give you more and more
@jaderfly
Them: where did you get your confidence?
Me: points to this entire album
No joke, listening back now in 2021 I see how important this album was to a young impressionable girl. THANK YOU SISTER 💞
@raylow9878
My first cassette i ever bought in my life. Thank you Robyn!
@sanabria87
ray low oh man I feel old now the first cassette I remember owning was either a new kids on the block one or a raffie one
@bluflamewowlyout1943
Tru! Mines too. It established my love for REAL music
@americannostalgiagarage
Mine was Jodeci- x’s we share. Such a better time in history
@survivinggaming4298
I used to wear this CD out..!!💯💯💯
@isaaccastro2349
Love this Beautiful Gemini Robyn. Back in the day old school jam. Robyn's music be AGELESS and TIMELESS forever ❤
@kramlaforte4054
August 2019 who is still grooving to this masterpiece?
@EmoAnthony91
Well I'm over here in the 2020 apocalypse still vibing
@Ben-vp8le
Love this song