Samantha Bowers, known professionally as Sammy Rae, grew up in Ansonia, Con… Read Full Bio ↴Samantha Bowers, known professionally as Sammy Rae, grew up in Ansonia, Connecticut, and began her musical career on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/willsing4fun) where she gained attention with her unique sound, metaphoric lyrics, and innocent music conveying powerful messages. Starting with her piano and beautiful voice she soon released her first single "Blast Off" onto iTunes in the spring of 2010.

She relocated to New York City and now fronts the Funk/Jazz-Rock ensemble Sammy Rae & The Friends.

Kick It to Me
Sammy Rae Lyrics

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I know we used to have a lot of bad days
My stomach kept to hurt and in the worst way
Singing the blues all on my own in a dark room
Nobody there all on my own in the dark room

And now I guess we got a lot we couldn't lose
You finally get the cigarettes
I ain't been singing the blues needing this much

Since I've been living with you love me too much
And I say

Kick it to me I can't make it better for you
Kick it to me I can't make you better for it
Kick it to me I can't make it better for you
Kick it to me I can't make you better for it
Kick it to me I can't make it better for you
Kick it to me I can't make you better for it
Kick it to me I can't make it better for you
Make it better and so better

I know we didn't think that it won't turn out
It started off too quick you got no burn out
Turnin' and send a home when the night comes
Let it go send a home when the night comes

And now all this has headed to the same place
And nowadays we're working thing
Some still here still bright when the night comes
Still burnin' still bright when the night comes

Kick it to me I can't make it better for you
Kick it to me I can't make you better for it
Kick it to me I can't make it better for you
Kick it to me I can't make you better for it
Kick it to me I can't make it better for you
Kick it to me I can't make you better for it
Kick it to me I can't make it better for you
Make it better cause it's so better

I didn't feel it on the first day
But now I got it in the worst way
And don't you feel alright
I get it better and it gest better everyday

I didn't think it was a good look
You get to worry that we could look
And don't you feel okay
I get it better and it gest better everyday

And if I open the gates
And I let in the light
You're gonna get all of me or none at all
You're gonna get all of me or none at all

And if walkin' away
And let it in
No I get all of you or none at all
I wanna get all of you or none at all

I didn't feel it on the first day
But now I got it in the first way
Oh don't you feel okay
I get it better and it gest better everyday

I didn't think it was a good look
You get to worry that we could look
And don't you feel okay
I get it better and it gest better everyday

I didn't feel it on the first day
And now I got it in the first way
Oh baby don't you feel alright
It got me feelin' better every single day

I didn't think it was a good look
You get to worry that we could look

And don't you feel okay
I get it better and it gest better everyday no no no

Overall Meaning

In Sammy Rae's song Kick It to Me, the singer looks back on a difficult period in her life when she used to sing the blues alone in a dark room. However, she is now in a much better place thanks to a relationship. Her partner has provided her with support and companionship, and she no longer feels the need to sing the blues alone. The song's title is a plea for her partner to open up to her and share their struggles so that she can provide support in the same way.

The lyrics paint a picture of two individuals who have been through tough times but have come out the other side stronger as a couple. They have learned to work through their problems together, and their relationship has grown as a result. The repetition of the phrase "Kick it to me" underscores the theme of communication in the song – the importance of being open and honest with one another.

The second half of the song features a call-and-response chorus, with Sammy Rae's voice layered over itself to create a powerful, multi-layered sound. This mirrors the complexity of the emotions being expressed in the song – the pain of the past, the hopefulness of the present, and the uncertainty of the future.

Line by Line Meaning

I know we used to have a lot of bad days
We had a lot of unpleasant times in the past

My stomach kept to hurt and in the worst way
I was in a lot of pain and discomfort

Singing the blues all on my own in a dark room
I was feeling unhappy and alone in a dark space

Nobody there all on my own in the dark room
I was alone and lacked companionship

And now I guess we got a lot we couldn't lose
We now have a lot that we value and want to keep

You finally get the cigarettes
You have gotten something you wanted for a long time

I ain't been singing the blues needing this much
I haven't felt this unhappy in a long time

Since I've been living with you love me too much
I have felt more loved since I've been with you

And I say
I express myself as follows

Kick it to me I can't make it better for you
Share it with me, but I cannot fix it for you

Make it better and so better
Improve it and make it better

I know we didn't think that it won't turn out
We thought it might not have a good outcome

It started off too quick you got no burn out
It began too fast and didn't slow down

Turnin' and send a home when the night comes
Retreat and return home when night falls

Let it go send a home when the night comes
Let it go and return home when it's dark

And now all this has headed to the same place
Everything is heading toward the same direction

And nowadays we're working thing
We are fixing things and working on our relationship

Some still here still bright when the night comes
Some things still remain and shine even in dark times

Still burnin' still bright when the night comes
There are still things that keep shining even when it's dark

I didn't feel it on the first day
I didn't feel this way on the first day

But now I got it in the worst way
Now I am experiencing it in the most intense way

And don't you feel alright
Don't you feel good and happy?

I get it better and it gest better everyday
I am doing better and improving every day

I didn't think it was a good look
I didn't think it looked good or promising

You get to worry that we could look
You were worried that it might not work out

And if I open the gates
If I open up, reveal myself

And I let in the light
And let in the positivity and happiness

You're gonna get all of me or none at all
You will either get everything or nothing

And if walkin' away
If leaving

No I get all of you or none at all
I want all of you or nothing

Oh baby don't you feel alright
Hey baby, aren't you feeling good and happy?

It got me feelin' better every single day
It is making me feel better each day

Kick it to me I can't make you better for it
Share it with me, but I cannot fix it for you

Make it better cause it's so better
Improve it because it will be better

I didn't feel it on the first day
I didn't feel this way on the first day

And now I got it in the first way
Now I am experiencing it in the most intense way

I get it better and it gest better everyday
I am doing better and improving every day

no no no
No meaning - just repetition

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@amelyahawe3805

3y↑54

I know we used to have a lot of bad days
My stomach got to hurting in the worst way
Singing the blues, all on my own in a dark room
Nobody there, all on my own in a dark room
Nowadays we got a lot of good news
You finally kicked the cigarettes, I ain't been
Singing the blues nearly as much
Since I been living with you, love me too much
And I say
Kick it to me, I could make it better for ya
Kick it to me, I could make you better for it
Oh, kick it to me, I could make it better for ya
Kick it to me, I could make you better for it
Mmm, kick it to me, I could make it better for you
Kick it to me, I could make you better for it
Oh, kick it to me, I could make it better for ya
Make it better, it's all better
I know we didn't think that it would turn out
You start it off too quick, you're gonna burn out
Turn in, you send her home when the night comes
Let her go, send her home when the night comes
Nowadays we're headed to the same place
Nowadays we're working at the same pace
I'm still here still bright when the night comes
Still burning, still bright when the night comes
Kick it to me and I'll make it better for ya
Kick it to me, I could make you better for it
Oh, kick it to me, I could make it better for ya
Kick it to me, I could make you better for it
Mmm, kick it to me, I could make it better for you
Kick it to me, I could make you better for it
Oh, kick it to me, I could make it better for ya
Make it better, 'cause it's all better
I didn't feel it on the first day
But now I got it in the worst way
And don't it feel alright?
I get it bad and it gets better every day
I didn't think it was a good look, no
You get too worried how it could look
And don't it feel okay?
I get it bad and it gets better every day
And If I open the gates
And I let it in the light
You're gonna get all of me or none at all
You're gonna get all of me or none at all
And if walking away
Ain't letting you go, no, no
I'm gonna get all of you or none at all
I wanna get all of you or none at all
I didn't feel it on the first day
But now I got it in the worst way, ooh, ahh
Don't it feel okay?
I get it bad and it gets better every day
I didn't think it was a good look, no
You get too worried how it could look, no
Oh, and don't it feel okay?
I get it bad and it gets better every day
I didn't feel it on the first day
And now I got it in the worst way
Oh, baby, don't it feel alright?
He's got me feeling better every single day
I didn't think it was a good look
You get too worried how it could look
And don't it feel okay?
I get it bad and it gets better every day, no, no, no

@moze1786

3y↑5

Lyrics: I know we used to have a lot of bad days
My stomach got to hurting in the worst way
Singing the blues, all on my own in a dark room
Nobody there, all on my own in a dark room
Nowadays we got a lot of good news
You finally kicked the cigarettes, I ain't been
Singing the blues nearly as much
Since I been living with you, love me too much
And I say
Kick it to me, I could make it better for ya
Kick it to me, I could make you better for it
Oh, kick it to me, I could make it better for ya
Kick it to me, I could make you better for it
Mmm, kick it to me, I could make it better for you
Kick it to me, I could make you better for it
Oh, kick it to me, I could make it better for ya
Make it better, it's all better
I know we didn't think that it would turn out
You start it off too quick, you're gonna burn out
Turn in, you send her home when the night comes
Let her go, send her home when the night comes
Nowadays we're headed to the same place
Nowadays we're working at the same pace
I'm still here still bright when the night comes
Still burning, still bright when the night comes
Kick it to me and I'll make it better for ya
Kick it to me, I could make you better for it
Oh, kick it to me, I could make it better for ya
Kick it to me, I could make you better for it
Mmm, kick it to me, I could make it better for you
Kick it to me, I could make you better for it
Oh, kick it to me, I could make it better for ya
Make it better, 'cause it's all better
I didn't feel it on the first day
But now I got it in the worst way
And don't it feel alright?
I get it bad and it gets better every day
I didn't think it was a good look, no
You get too worried how it could look
And don't it feel okay?
I get it bad and it gets better every day
And If I open the gates
And I let it in the light
You're gonna get all of me or none at all
You're gonna get all of me or none at all
And if walking away
Ain't letting you go, no, no
I'm gonna get all of you or none at all
I wanna get all of you or none at all
I didn't feel it on the first day
But now I got it in the worst way, ooh, ahh
Don't it feel okay?
I get it bad and it gets better every day
I didn't think it was a good look, no
You get too worried how it could look, no
Oh, and don't it feel okay?
I get it bad and it gets better every day
I didn't feel it on the first day
And now I got it in the worst way
Oh, baby, don't it feel alright?
He's got me feeling better every single day
I didn't think it was a good look
You get too worried how it could look
And don't it feel okay?
I get it bad and it gets better every day, no, no, no

All comments from YouTube:

@pedroaguirre258

4y↑249

so, someday this band will conquer the world, in the mean time that it is, you all win my heart with this song

@ClockworkDave

3y↑8

I truly believe this. Her voice is my special place.

@udayaa2397

3y↑4

agreed

@ssssssloth

4y↑134

I've had this song on repeat for about an hour now and I just realized this video did not have a lot of comments. I'm leaving this one here for support, because this is legitimately a GREAT song!

@amethystgarfunkleconnoisse4700

4y↑271

I love the fact that I can hear the smile in her voice at 2:03

@dreamingofclare

3y↑15

thanks for the time stamp.. just heard of this song for the first time, and that part is my absolute fav!

@superduperjoi6800

3y↑7

Ikr she is cute

@elijah9146

3y↑5

Yessss

@agnesg

50w↑1

i was just thinking that!! <3

@oddwill4960

3y↑64

This sounds straight out of musical. This is genuinely full of bliss, I love it

@khbgkh

22w

I swear the bridge is reminiscent of something in Hamilton but I can’t put my finger on it

@ryanschulz7653

4y↑338

I was just enjoying myself listening to this song but then I heard the lick and I felt so caught off guard

@juliansolomone7442

4y↑28

And the oriental riff played at 4:04

@superduperjoi6800

3y↑10

THE LICC IKR I GEEKED

@jaqqwieb7670

3y↑16

As a saxophone player I felt unrelenting rage

@dannipery5757

3y↑2

ME TOO

@tooshxde

@@dannipery5757 what is the lick?

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@olaetin6305

4y↑75

4:22 there he is

@superduperjoi6800

3y↑1

I had to come here for that

@eliasgitterman6266

2y↑1

lmao

@urvivelani7098

3y↑53

someone give this woman a grammy!

@fd_unger

52w↑12

She's just so full of talent! Mark my words, she'll be huge some months from now

@ph0bya

3y↑23

her voice is like velvet i cant explain it

@clacl8647

2y↑3

exactly!

@graceg3182

5y↑77

Seriously, this song is so underrated!! Keep making bops like this; you’re gonna blow up :)

@user-jj6xp2ln4d

3y↑36

This just makes me feel good.

@amelyahawe3805

3y↑54

@theDDagenda

5y↑41

my favorite of Sammy’s. also one of my favorite songs ever.

@broccolihart1

1y↑6

The opening sax solo lays down the foundation of a great song instantly. Just put on your seatbelt, put your arms up and ride this coaster all the way through to the ending.....I guarantee you're gonna wanna ride again.

@tropikittymalee3271

4y↑10

Her giggle on the second strands of kick it to me made me fucking beam.

@dominikakoscielak5391

4y↑45

I want this on my wedding !

@sammyfofanny

Same!

@blocklemon7801

50w

🎉

@brandonfu3753

44w↑2

this sax player is amazing lmfao

bro just quoted:
4:04 the asian riff
4:12 strasbourg st. denis
and of course the lick at 4:22

@equalsuequals

4y↑67

sick lick 4:21

@lepulu4137

4y↑3

*The Lick

@equalsuequals

4y↑5

Nate Lepulu maybe I should put a haha at the end of my comment to make it a bit more obvious

@lepulu4137

4y↑3

equalsuequals haha I’m slow ur good

@jjvillalobos1244

4y↑2

It makes me chuckle every time, what a legend

I also love how sammy rae almost sings the lick AGAIN but saves it.

@jonathansnow4539

3y↑7

My girlfriend and I are doing long distance and while it is never easy, we still love each other. She sent me this song, and it put a smile on our faces because it reminded us so much of our journey. Thank you for another pleasant memory! I hope this song gets more traction so it can put more smiles on faces like it did with us

@DrawAlexie

3y↑29

This artist was recommanded to me on spotify and i'm so glad it did :0 All these good vibes ! J'adooore 😊

@SirFaceFone

2y↑4

Her voice and the music sound unbelievably smooth. ✨

@Jambo2340

3y↑5

This is honestly one of the best songs I have ever heard. It has everything in it. What an amazing and talented group!

@m.j.carter5743

3y↑12

heard this song now i can’t stop listening to your music!!!!

@cedricsankara9809

1y↑2

I absolutely love her voice inflections omg

@JohnSendrey

51w↑2

I sort of randomly ended up at one of her concerts a few years ago but could get no friends to go. There are some bands you like just because you hear them playing over and over on the radio (or online these days), but Sammy Rae had the kind of music you just start to love the first time you hear it. And she's got such a good stage presence and chemistry with her Friends. I fell in love instantly with the beautiful person she and her magnificent voice. Why she's not even more popular I have no clue, but I don't mind being part of an exclusive group of fans.

@joegmz14

Sweet and smooth music and the whole package vocals and voicings of horns
Royal horn
Reyhorns samrae full package
Awesome

@gracemelodyjuell

2y↑9

The fact that The Lick happens at 4:20 😎

@josemadrid9832

3y↑5

I came here expecting at least 100k views.
This song is so good! It needs more attention

@_ashleyc_

3y↑7

Found this on a random playlist in Spotify and didn't regret! Absolute diggin the vibe!

@tanyachaturvedi39

3y↑2

I'm obsessed with them❤️ everyone who's here has an ELITE taste in music😍

@memeworksanimations2689

3y↑4

4:22 the lick

@elijah4929

3y↑15

Sammy, I know you'll probably never see this, but you inspire me with your lyricism and soul, and a whole lot more. Keep it up, you're doing it RIGHT!

@Meowalu

45w

I love how fun it sounds like she's having singing this!! Such a vibe

@thepikarivera7706

29w

The intro and outro of this song are perfect.

@shiki121

3y↑4

Im so proud of myself coz I discovered this just now omg!!

@miriamshamess9685

4y↑3

Love the song!!! 💕💖💞💓💗💓💞💞💝💘💖❣️💕💜❤️💕💘💘❣️💞💞💝💓💞💝💕💕💘💝💞💕💓💗💘💘❣️❣️💖💕💘💘❣️💕💞❣️💖💖💕💝💘💞

@NotOneToFly

3y↑1

Heard this on 90.3, HAD to Shazam it. You guys are something special!

@DIASTCartoons

2y↑2

I've been hooked on this song for a few weeks now! 2:12 - 3:00 is my favorite part!

@allandunn1431

3y↑2

This is beautiful. Everything in it is perfection.

@therealsamsclub2325

Just discovered this song and it just warms my heart and makes my soul smile. Thank you Sammy Rae ♥️💕

@Lily-ed2sc

3y↑2

Don't ever stop making music Sammy ❤

@FlameofDemocracy

Excellent vibe.

@lisa162yt

3y↑1

This song was playing in the restaurant waiting area as I was waiting to be seated. Shazam’d it now I’m here. Love it.

@mridukaushik4002

4y↑2

Girl...your voice is so uniquely beautiful

@jakobbailey

2y↑1

What a marvelous band, what a fabulous song.

@motorbotor69

40w

My ears have been blessed

@ApostledkWard

45w

I low-key listen to my 19-year-old daughter's playlist. I heard this song and danced with my son. I like your style.

@yasskym3267

5y↑9

audio version is dope <3

@pascalarcade2330

16w

Dis donc c'est vach'té bien Sammy Rae, connaissais pas, merci ma nièce Aurore

@michaelheller_KW

2y↑1

This song is incredible

@chrishk

2y↑1

oh i love this song

@antonsederquist2131

3y↑4

The lick at 4:22 iykyk

@stitch1318

49w

I found this song in a live stream, this is has been an ear worm ever since! Underrated song btw :((

@lynnwillis441

39w

Just got tickets to see them in Salt Lake City and i CANNOT WAIT!

@_eIIa_

1y↑1

the lick genuinely made me laugh, its so perfect

@m.e.l.saniepic3419

1y↑1

I also noticed it and hoped someone else would too.

@abdenourteggour7110

38w

Feels like I found a gemstone

@davidgreiner8872

30w

Just heard this today for the first time, love it!

@tickeda3424

3y↑1

please come to JAPAN!!!!!
日本から聴いてます！！

@pedroaguirre258

4y↑2

What an amazing song!!

@shyeyebee

I really love your music and I hope you continue to enjoy and prosper this career for the rest of your life

@mridukaushik4002

Just listen to this song basking in the winter's sun...its the best feeling

@CClearly0

4y↑1

Love me my Sammy Rae !
Listen to you and friends more and more - especially when i need a perk !!!
Thank you !!

@BarbWalker777

30w

Beautiful voice..beautiful song!

@robinadris3501

4y↑2

You are on spotify on a cill play list

@JuliaSilva-mk9wt

I'm in love with her voice 😍

@flysolbjj

4y↑3

Please please please come to Germany!

@elizabethmetcalf6937

Absolutely amazing!!!

@AlysonHolder

3y↑1

love love love !!!!!!

@mj3461

4y↑2

Keep making music this is so good!

@wendelle

3y↑6

Found this song courtesy of my 20 year old daughter's Spotify playlist. Love, love, love it.

@susanwagersfarzalo8260

2y↑1

My 20ish daughter is taking me to her show in a few days!👏💐

@wendelle

@@susanwagersfarzalo8260 My daughter took me to see Sammy Rae & The Friends in Glasgow lastnight....fantastic gig! Hope you had a great night with your daughter too 💖

@keytomidiary2554

4y↑6

aye this played in daniel caesar’s 2019 wpg concert!! ty 🥰

@Firesite8514

I LOVW THIS SONG SOOO MUUUCCCHHHHHHHHH

@loveartwithmywholeheart

dis makes me happy

@jasjeet30

4y↑1

I don't know why I want to dance alone on this song.

@astryaryastri6256

playing this song everytime everyday cause love so much with this song :")

@FranklinOPT

We are going to see SR + TF and we're so excited!

@jigsaw924

4y↑12

THE LICK!

@imjojomay

3y↑3

I hear Christina Grimmie in this song so SO FREAKING MUCH!

@paulgleitsmann6816

You guys really dropped something special here! Amazing work <3

@timkoh1316

11w

That sax player hit the oriental riff into strasbourg into lick combo at 4:00 💀

@poucamille9647

Best discovery of the week! (well, it's monday, but still a great find)
-From France

@erindelong9290

Love this!!

@znansjwna

I LOVE THIS SO G

@bismarcksenpai7782

Love your song!

@Ladd-wl2fk

28w

Beautiful ❤

@cedricvanderswalm9917

♥️♥️♥️

@tanam-tanamubi

31w

wanna play this song at my wedding someday hehe

@copperheadcurls

Sooooo good!!! Just found y'all from Live at the Print Shop

@justinefae7049

2y↑2

heard my crush listening to this bet i'd marry him someday

@yoonriqq

Underrated song 👍

@hannnsannn

2y↑2

4:22 ikyk

@moze1786

3y↑5

@yesusianan2029

❤️❤️❤️

@TONY-jh8fw

4y↑1

sweet stuff .peeps

@dr1kk3r

4y↑5

200 likes and non dislike. Yay!

@anaktalaesepri

4y↑3

Nice

@jblake4641

Wonderful song and production. Should have had more exposure.

@liammelnick5919

42w

everybody talking about the lick, but nobodies talking about the strasbourg st denis quote

@bit_banger

What a great song and band! Only thing that could make this song better is the letting the rhythm guitar off the chain for a solo. Would sound so good in this song