Sey first released the track Sunshine in October 2012. Working with producer Magnus Lidehäll, she released the single Younger in 2013, followed by Hard Time (May 2014) and Pistols at Dawn. In October 2014, Seinabo Sey released the EP "for Madeleine", dedicated to and named after her mother. The EP was produced by Lidehäll and written by, among others, Salem Al Fakir, Oscar Linnros and Vincent Pontare along with Seinabo Sey herself. Alongside previous singles, it features You and River.
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You
Seinabo Sey Lyrics
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I love all the ways we try
We will be fine
'Cause you know I try my best
I know you need to rest
You know I let the hard things go
You know I feel you light
You know I love you
The best way I
Know how (know how)
Oh, we cannot be perfect
But we are good enough to try
I know how
But we were never perfect
I know how to love you, baby
Just lean on me drive me crazy
But I'm still gon' love you, baby
Yeah, I'm still gon' need you around
I know how to love you, baby
Just lean on me, drive me crazy
But I'm still gon' love you, baby
Yeah, I'm still gon' need you around
Yeah, I'm still gon' need you, baby
Come on inside
Of you I can not grow tired
Come back inside
'Cause you know I love you hard
I see, I see it all
Go too far my fault
When I fly, I fly to high
Baby, let's burn the sky
Come on give me a smile
Your turn
Know how, know how
Oh, we can not be perfect
But we are good enough to try
I know how
But we were never perfect
I know how to love you, baby
Just lean on me, drive me crazy
But I'm still gon' need you around
Yeah, I'm still gon' need you, baby
I know how to love you, baby
Just lean on me, drive me crazy
But I'm still gon' love you, baby
Yeah, I'm still gon' need you around
Yeah, I'm still gon' need you, baby (need you around)
(I'm still gon' need you, baby)
Seinabo Sey's song "You" is a powerful declaration of individuality and self-worth. The lyrics express a refusal to conform to the expectations and demands of others, with the singer stating that she owes nothing to anyone but herself. The repeating phrase "I owe you nothing" is a firm rejection of anyone who tries to impose their opinions or desires on her.
The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer asserting her right to be herself without pretense or deception. She refuses to put on a show or act a certain way to please someone else. The second verse reinforces this idea, with a powerful metaphor comparing her tears to the ocean and her fears to devotion. This suggests that her emotions are deep and significant, and not something to be minimized or dismissed.
The chorus repeats the central message of the song: the singer owes nothing to anyone else but herself. She will not be controlled or manipulated by anyone, and will continue to be true to herself no matter what. The bridge is a poignant plea to be allowed to express her individuality without being judged or criticized. She asks to be let down easy, perhaps implying that others have hurt her in the past by not accepting her for who she is.
Overall, "You" is a fierce and uncompromising statement of self-determination and empowerment. The singer refuses to be defined or limited by the expectations of others, and instead embraces her own uniqueness and authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
I owe you nothing
I don't owe you anything- not a smile, a move, or an explanation
I be myself and I ain't fronting, eh, nah, nah, nah
I'm being true to who I am and not putting on a show for anyone
I don't have to smile for you
I don't have to fake happiness to please you
I don't have to move for you
I don't have to do what you want me to do
I don't have to dance, monkey dance, monkey dance, monkey dance for you
I won't be your performing monkey to entertain you
See, I won't help you understand
I won't explain myself or my decisions to you
I don't need no helping hand, no
I don't need your assistance, guidance, or approval
See, these aren't tears, this is the ocean
The emotions I'm feeling are much deeper than just a few tears
These aren't fears, this is devotion
My feelings aren't borne out of fear, but out of a deep sense of commitment and loyalty
I don't have to walk for you
I don't have to go where you want me to go
I don't have to talk to you
I don't have to communicate with you if I choose not to
See, I'm not on display
I can't be put on display for your entertainment
Never was, never will ever be for you
I was never meant to be controlled or manipulated by you
Why you always have to try me?
Why do you incessantly test me and push my boundaries?
You think that I'm gon' follow blindly
You think I'm someone who can be blindly led and influenced by you
Oh, let me down easy
If you're going to reject me or if things don't work out, please do it in a way that isn't mean or hurtful
I owe you nothing
I don't owe you anything- not a smile, a move, or an explanation
Nah, nah, nah
A light-hearted and playful ending to emphasize the singer's defiance and confidence
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Joakim Hultqvist, Rasmus Lindelow, Seinabo Sey, Simon Hessman
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Gert Adam
You
by Seinabo Sey
Won't you tell me to my face
If I'm bound to be replaced
I've been thinking you might be the one
Won't you show me where you're coming from
I've been saving you a space
You already won this race
Cause it seems like you are on the run
Won't you tell me what you're hiding from
I need you so I
I need you so I
I need you so I will stay
Yes I will be standing right where you left me
Until you look my way
If you tell me what to do
I'll move mountains showing proof
If you let me i'll turn on the light
Show you all I see in you is right
We might need to speak the truth
All the lies are feeling used
Are you sure you nothing good will come
If we keep on marching to this drum
I need you so I
I need you so I
I need you so I will stay
Yes I will be standing right where you left me
Until you look my way
Won't you tell me to my face
If I'm bound to be replaced
I've been thinking you might be the one
Won't you show me where you're coming from
Won't you tell me to my face
If I'm bound to be replaced
I've been thinking you might be the one
Won't you show me where you're coming from
Won't you tell me to my face
If I'm bound to be replaced
I've been thinking you might be the one
Won't you show me where you're coming from
Won't you tell me to my face
If I'm bound to be replaced
I've been thinking you might be the one
Won't you show me where you're coming from
Won't you tell me to my face
If I'm bound to be replaced
I've been thinking you might be the one
Won't you show me where you're coming from