Lowe was born into a very musical family in Devon in 1990. She started playing music from a very young age (5) and this continued throughout her education in to what is now her career. Training in jazz, Rosie studied music throughout her education where she moved to London in 2007 to complete a Popular Music degree at Goldsmiths University.
After leaving Goldsmiths University, Rosie signed to Domino publishing, wrote and released her first EP entitled "Right Thing" (via 37 Adventures) in December 2013. She co-produced this with producers Dave Okumu and Kwes.
After a period away from the limelight, in November 2018 she released the single "The Light" and announced her forthcoming second album YU and some 2019 tour dates.
Critics describe Lowe's music as "Effortless R&B beats, experimental electronica, minimalism, the art of understatement."
Towards the end of 2014, she released her 1st single "Water Came Down", and 2nd single "How'd You Like It" from her debut album Control which was released in 2016.
For You
Rosie Lowe Lyrics
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I'll paint the cracks for you
I'll write it down for you
And I'll give it up for you
But what you gonna give me for giving it all?
And what you gonna give me for giving it all?
What you gonna give me for giving it all?
And I'll hide it all for you
I'll sing you lies, hide the truth
At beck and call for you
Only you
But what you gonna give me for giving it all?
And what you gonna give me for giving it all?
What you gonna give me for giving it all?
Tell me, do you think I'm crazy?
Begging for your love to take me
Promised I would never be
The one who get down on my knees for love
Cause I'm giving it up
Giving it all
Giving it all
So I'm giving it all
Giving it all
Giving it all
Giving it all
Giving it all
Giving it all
Giving it all
Giving it all
Cause I'm giving it all
Rosie Lowe's song "For You" is a ballad that talks about the lengths someone is willing to go to keep a relationship afloat. The song talks about making sacrifices for the other person, such as changing oneself to fit the other person's expectations and presenting a perfect version of oneself. The singer offers to "change it all for you/ paint the cracks for you/ write it down for you/ give it up for you." She is willing to do everything in her power to make this relationship work, even if it is at the expense of her own mental health.
The second verse reaffirms her commitment to the relationship where she is willing to "hide it all for you/ sing you lies, hide the truth/ at beck and call for you/ only you." Here, the singer talks about hiding her true feelings and presenting a facade to make the relationship seem perfect. The chorus repeats the same question multiple times, "what you gonna give me for giving it all?" The singer is questioning the other person's commitment to the relationship and asking if the other person is willing to put in as much effort as she is.
Overall, "For You" is a song about the imbalanced commitment in a relationship. The singer is willing to give everything up for the other person and is questioning the other person's commitment to the relationship. The song highlights the importance of mutual effort and how one-sided devotion can lead to mental exhaustion.
Line by Line Meaning
And I'll change it all for you
I am willing to alter my entire life for you.
I'll paint the cracks for you
I will mend the imperfections in our relationship for you.
I'll write it down for you
I will express my feelings towards you in written form for you.
And I'll give it up for you
I will sacrifice my own desires for the sake of our relationship.
But what you gonna give me for giving it all?
I am curious about whether you are willing to reciprocate my efforts.
And what you gonna give me for giving it all?
I am still curious about whether you are willing to reciprocate my efforts.
What you gonna give me for giving it all?
I am still curious about whether you are willing to reciprocate my efforts.
And I'll hide it all for you
I am willing to conceal or suppress my true emotions and events for you.
I'll sing you lies, hide the truth
I will fabricate stories and hide the reality from you for your comfort.
At beck and call for you
I am always at your beck and call, ready to assist and help you out.
Only you
I am dedicating my attention, affection, and care to only you.
Tell me, do you think I'm crazy?
I am questioning whether my actions are insane or justified by love.
Begging for your love to take me
I am humbly requesting for your love and affection to accept me.
Promised I would never be
I guaranteed that I would never turn into someone who begs for love.
The one who gets down on my knees for love
I vowed never to stoop so low to plead for love.
Cause I'm giving it up
My heart is all yours, I'm surrendering myself to you completely.
Giving it all
I am putting in all my effort and dedication into our relationship.
So I'm giving it all
Everything I have I am giving to you.
Giving it all
I am putting in all my effort and dedication into our relationship.
Giving it all
I am putting in all my effort and dedication into our relationship.
Giving it all
I am putting in all my effort and dedication into our relationship.
Giving it all
I am putting in all my effort and dedication into our relationship.
Giving it all
I am putting in all my effort and dedication into our relationship.
Giving it all
I am putting in all my effort and dedication into our relationship.
Giving it all
I am putting in all my effort and dedication into our relationship.
Contributed by Levi O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.