In 2004 she released her debut album Unlikely Emergency, which included the single "Just Another Day" which gained significant airplay on many Canadian radio stations. The album was released with the production help of Hawksley Workman, who contacted the CBC after hearing her perform on a local Live radio broadcast. The album was recorded at his studio and released on Workman's Isadora imprint.
Serena is currently signed to EMI Music Canada, and in late 2006, she released her major label debut featuring a collection of Canadian cover songs If Your Memory Serves You Well. This sophomore release featured three originals, including the standout single "Weak In The Knees", which was also featured on the 2007 'Women & Songs Volume 11' compilation.
Ryder soon found herself opening major concerts for the likes of Aerosmith and she won the 2008 Juno Award for "Best New Artist."
In November 2008, Serena released her third album, Is It O.K., mixing original work with a reprise of "Weak In The Knees". She was nominated for two Juno Awards for 2009 - including 'Artist of the Year' and 'Adult Alternative Album of the Year' for "Is it o.k.", which was eventually released in the USA almost a year later on Atlantic Records. Serena generated further awareness stateside with a duet with American Idol graduate Jason Castro on his debut album.
Hey There
Serena Ryder Lyrics
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Ooh, we've got the real thing, real thing
There'll never be a better way
Or a love too late
There ain't no one can take your place
Hey there, hey there
Ooh, we've got the real thing, real thing
Or a love too true
There ain't nobody else like you
Been a long time
Since I've been in love
Always leaving
Never good enough
Then that feeling
When I saw your face
There ain't no one can take your place
Hey there, hey there
Ooh, we've got the real thing, real thing
There'll never be a better way
Or a love too true
There ain't nobody else like you
When you saw me
With a broken heart
You said, baby
You are worlds apart
From that darkness
And those other girls, too
There ain't nobody else like you
Hey there, hey there
Ooh, we've got the real thing, real thing
There'll never be a better way
Or a love too true
There ain't nobody else like you
Ain't gonna worry no more
Nobody's leaving me behind
No more crying
No more tears to hide
Hey there, hey there
Ooh, we've got the real thing, real thing
There'll never be a better way
Or a love too late
There ain't no one can take your place
Hey there, hey there, hey there
Hey there, hey there
Ooh, we've got the real thing, real thing
There'll never be a better way
Or a love too true
There ain't nobody else like you
Hey there, hey there
Hey there, hey there
Hey there, hey there
There ain't nobody else like you
There ain't nobody else like you
There ain't nobody else like you
There ain't nobody else like you
The lyrics to Serena Ryder's "Hey There" are about the power of love and the feeling of finally finding someone special after a period of uncertainty and loneliness. The song expresses gratitude and appreciation for the person who has brought love into the singer's life and the fact that they have found the "real thing." The refrain "There'll never be a better way, or a love too true" emphasizes how rare and valuable this kind of love is.
The verses describe the singer's journey to finding love, describing a past where she felt like she was always leaving and was never good enough. The line "when I saw your face, there ain't no one can take your place" suggests that the singer has finally found someone who feels like home. The second verse goes on to describe how the person was there for the singer during a time of heartbreak and darkness, highlighting how powerful their connection is.
The chorus repeats the phrase "there ain't nobody else like you" as a declaration of love and commitment. The final lines of the song - "Ain't gonna worry no more, nobody's leaving me behind, no more crying, no more tears to hide" - convey a sense of peace and contentment that comes from finally finding the "real thing" in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey there, hey there
Hello, how are you? We have something genuine and authentic between us.
Ooh, we've got the real thing, real thing
We have a real relationship that is based on honesty and truthfulness.
There'll never be a better way
This is the best way to be in love and to have a meaningful relationship.
Or a love too late
It's never too late for us to fall in love and have a sincere connection.
There ain't no one can take your place
Nobody can replace your position or significance in my life.
Been a long time, since I've been in love
It's been a long time since I have genuinely and sincerely felt loved.
Always leaving, never good enough
I have always felt like I was not enough for someone and they always left me.
Then that feeling, when I saw your face
But that feeling changed the moment I saw your face, and I felt that I am enough for you.
When you saw me, with a broken heart
When you saw me in my vulnerable state with a broken heart and picked me up.
You said, baby, you are worlds apart
You said that you and I are different from others, and we belong together.
From that darkness, and those other girls, too
You pulled me out of the darkness, and you showed me that I am different from those other girls who didn't treat me well.
Ain't gonna worry no more
I won't worry anymore because you are here with me, and we can face anything together.
Nobody's leaving me behind
You won't leave me alone because we are in this together now.
No more crying, no more tears to hide
I won't have to cry or hide my emotions anymore because you understand me.
Hey there, hey there, hey there
Hello again, how are you? How is our relationship doing?
There ain't nobody else like you
You are unique, and there is nobody else in the world who can replace you.
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