Her songs and vocals have been heard by millions, earning multiple awards and countless accolades, but only now is Sevyn Streeter poised to take her own place in the spotlight. The acclaimed singer/songwriter is currently readying her eagerly awaited Atlantic debut album, a bright and brazen mix of pop, soul, hip-hop, and R&B, spiced by her characteristic gospel-inspired vocals and knack for irrepressible hooks and harmonies.
Sevyn grew up in Haines City, Florida where she first discovered her voice while singing in church. She began performing regularly, winding up on the legendary stage of New Yorkβs Apollo Theatre at just 10 years old. The following years saw her honing her craft with tours alongside Bow Wow, B2K, Mario and Beyonce and well received TV performances on Soul Train, Showtime At The Apollo, and the annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards.
An avowed student of R&B, soul, and hip-hop β with influences spanning Michael and Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston and Celine Dion, Tank and Dru Hill, Jagged Edge and 112 β Sevyn furthered her musical vision by mastering the craft of songwriting. She quickly proved to be an in-demand writer and vocalist, called upon by a remarkable roster of top studio superstars, including Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, Babyface, Polow da Don, Jean Baptiste/Free School, Pop & Oak, and The Runners, among others.
In 2011, Sevyn co-wrote singles featured on acclaimed albums by two extraordinary R&B icons, Kelly Rowlandβs "HERE I AM" and Mary J. Blige's "MY LIFE II...THE JOURNEY CONTINUES", but her breakthrough came with the arrival of Chris Brown's massively successful "F.A.M.E." The album saw Sevyn co-writing a number of the album's biggest singles β including "Next To You (Feat. Justin Bieber)", "Wet The Bed (Feat. Ludacris)", and the million-selling smash, "Yeah 3x" β while her distinctive voice can be heard on such tracks as the top 5 R&B/Hip-Hop hit, "She Ain't You." "F.A.M.E." proved an unqualified pop sensation, receiving RIAA gold certification and the 2012 Grammy Award for "Best R&B Album." The phenomenal success of "Yeah 3x" and "Wet The Bed" earned Sevyn a prestigious pair of ASCAP Awards, acknowledging the tracks among the year's most-performed songs.
Just one year later, Brown once again enlisted Sevyn's songwriting services for his #1 blockbuster, "FORTUNE." This time out, the Grammy-winning superstar chose to highlight her remarkable voice on a number of duets as well as backing vocals throughout. As if that werenβt enough, Sevyn can be seen in Brownβs MTV Video Music Award-winning clip, "Turn Up The Music."
A remarkably prolific songwriter, Sevyn's songs will be heard on an array of upcoming albums from such stars as Brandy, Fantasia, and Kelly Rowland. Her most recent songwriting successes include "New Day", the Swizz Beatz-produced lead single from Alicia Keys' hugely anticipated new album, "GIRL ON FIRE."
Blessed with boundless talent and effervescent energy, Sevyn is now focused like a laser beam on her as-yet untitled solo debut. With a powerhouse sound that's not dissimilar from the gifted young artist herself β soulful and sophisticated, sexy and strong, heartfelt and honest, flirty and fun β Sevyn is finally ready to join the ranks of her heroes at the center of the stage and the top of the charts.
Been A Minute
Sevyn Streeter Lyrics
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I ain't thinking 'bout him at all, uh uh
Called it quits, I've done my shit
I ain't look back, ain't nothing to be sad for, uh uh
Just one of those things when you know it's over
Better walk away, no reason to hold on, oh
Boy, it's easy to be off you
I don't see you, I don't call you
Been a minute since you call me, call me, call me, call me
Call me, call me
Been a minute since you got naughty, naughty, naughty, naughty
Naughty, naughty
Been a minute since my body, body, body, body
Been on your body, body
Been a minute since all that, oh yeah
And I think I might want that back
Do you know it, do you think
We should try you and me again
Or should we just stay friends?
Fuck and we know it then
It's been a minute since I called you
Saying you should fall through
For a little private party
How you grindin' your body all over my body
I'm sorry
Some days, I wish I could go back to you
Erase all the games and bullshit I put you through
And other times, I'm thinking
Easy to be of you
I don't see you, I don't call you
Then you call me, oh damn
Been a minute since you call me, call me, call me, call me
Call me, call me
Been a minute since you got naughty, naughty, naughty, naughty
Naughty, naughty
Been a minute since my body, body, body, body
Been on your body, body
Been a minute since all that, oh yeah
And I think I might want that back
I don't know if I wanna keep you
Or if I just wanna touch you
I'm not sure if I wanna tie you down and fuck you
Or if I just wanna say, "Fuck you"
But i wont forget what you did to me
Oh, I kinda want that old thing back
Oh, how you do me like that
Shit, goddamn, got me so confused
Shit, goddamn, I don't want nothing new
Now you on my phone
How you even know that I was up at night
Kinda want somebody else up in my zone
I'm just playing, but I'm saying
Boy, what took you so long?
Been a minute since you call me, call me, call me, call me
Call me, call me
Been a minute since you got naughty, naughty, naughty, naughty
Naughty, naughty
Been a minute since my body, body, body, body
Been on your body, body
Been a minute since all that, oh yeah
And I think I might want that back
The song "Been A Minute" by Sevyn Streeter is about an ex-lover who comes back into her life after a period of time has passed. When he left, she was able to move on and not think about him, but now that he's back, she finds herself questioning whether she should give him another chance or just keep things as friends. The chorus repeats the phrase "been a minute" to emphasize the length of time that has passed since they were together.
Throughout the verses, Sevyn expresses mixed feelings towards her ex-lover. On one hand, she misses the physical intimacy they shared, as she sings "Been a minute since my body been on your body." On the other hand, she acknowledges that he did her wrong in the past and wonders if she truly wants him back in her life. The line "I'm not sure if I wanna tie you down and f*ck you, or if I just wanna say, f*ck you" shows the conflicted nature of her emotions.
Overall, "Been A Minute" is a relatable song that explores the complexities of past relationships and the feelings that arise when an ex resurfaces in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Since you been with me
I ain't thinking 'bout him at all, uh uh
Ever since you came into my life, I haven't thought about my past love interest
Called it quits, I've done my shit
I ain't look back, ain't nothing to be sad for, uh uh
I ended the previous relationship and moved forward, there is no reason to be sad
Just one of those things when you know it's over
Better walk away, no reason to hold on, oh
When a relationship is done, it is best to walk away and not hold on
Boy, it's easy to be off you
I don't see you, I don't call you
But then you call me, oh damn
It is easy for me to not communicate or think about you, but then you contact me and it changes everything
Been a minute since you call me, call me, call me, call me
Call me, call me
Been a minute since you got naughty, naughty, naughty, naughty
Naughty, naughty
Been a minute since my body, body, body, body
Been on your body, body
Been a minute since all that, oh yeah
And I think I might want that back
It's been a while since we last talked, been intimate, and were physically engaged with each other, but I miss that feeling and want it back
Do you know it, do you think
We should try you and me again
Or should we just stay friends?
Fuck and we know it then
Do you think we should rekindle our relationship or just remain friends? We know if we do, it will involve sex
Some days, I wish I could go back to you
Erase all the games and bullshit I put you through
And other times, I'm thinking
Easy to be of you
I don't see you, I don't call you
Then you call me, oh damn
At times, I wish I could undo the mistakes I made in our past relationship, but then there are moments where it's easier to not think about you until you unexpectedly call me
I don't know if I wanna keep you
Or if I just wanna touch you
I'm not sure if I wanna tie you down and fuck you
Or if I just wanna say, "Fuck you"
But i wont forget what you did to me
Oh, I kinda want that old thing back
Oh, how you do me like that
Shit, goddamn, got me so confused
Shit, goddamn, I don't want nothing new
Now you on my phone
How you even know that I was up at night
Kinda want somebody else up in my zone
I'm just playing, but I'm saying
Boy, what took you so long?
I am not sure about my feelings towards you. I don't know if I want to continue our relationship or just have sexual encounters. I won't forget how you treated me, but I do miss the way we used to be intimate. You confuse me, and I don't want anything new in my life, yet here you are, knowing when I'm available at night. I'm not serious about someone else, but I'm jokingly asking what took you so long to contact me again.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Amber Denise Streeter, August Anthony Alsina, Shondrae Crawford
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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August always touch me with his voice
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@timorasthill
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@immature1990
Both underrated artists on a track together =π₯
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I strongly agree ππΎ
@leedaboo__4713
Soooo underrated it hurts
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90s lover Agree π―