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 York’s 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 – with influences spanning Michael and Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston and Celine Dion, Tank and Dru Hill, Jagged Edge and 112 – 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 Rowland’s "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 – including "Next To You (Feat. Justin Bieber)", "Wet The Bed (Feat. Ludacris)", and the million-selling smash, "Yeah 3x" – 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 weren’t enough, Sevyn can be seen in Brown’s 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 – soulful and sophisticated, sexy and strong, heartfelt and honest, flirty and fun – Sevyn is finally ready to join the ranks of her heroes at the center of the stage and the top of the charts.
How Bad Do You Want It
Sevyn Streeter Lyrics
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What comes next I never really know
A million miles left to go,
Them guns go pow, but I'm ready for the war!
'Cause I'll never run away
From who knocking at my door
I never paid attention to whoever tells me no
I'll take your crown, take your town
If the sky start falling now
And the world stop turning 'round
Oh yeah, did you give your everything?
You better give your everything
'Cause if you wanna ride with me
Oh yeah, make me come alive baby
Oh yeah, so if you wanna ride with me
Oh yeah, if you wanna ride with me
Show me how bad do you want it?
How bad do you want it?
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
How bad do you?
Coming for it all, going for the gold
Hot behind the wheel, I'll never lose control
Sun go down, the night unfold
Run free & wild, do anything I want!
'Cause I'll never run away,
From who knocking at my door
I never paid attention to whoever tells me no
I'll take your crown, take your town
Better stay ready, better stay ready
If the sky start falling now
And the world stop turning 'round
Oh yeah, did you give your everything?
You better give your everything!
'Cause if you wanna ride with me
Oh yeah, make me come alive baby
Oh yeah, so if you wanna ride with me
Oh yeah, if you wanna ride with me
Show me how bad do you want it?
How bad do you want it?
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
How bad do you?
Better show me now
Before your time run out
Better show me
Before your time run out
Show me how bad do you want it?
How bad do you want it?
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Show me how bad do you want it?
The lyrics of Sevyn Streeter's "How Bad Do You Want It" are a testament to her tenacity and determination. She sings about the choices she's made in life and the uncertain road ahead of her. The chorus of the song provides a challenge to anyone who wants to join her journey to show her just how bad they want it.
The first verse highlights the unpredictability of life, with the singer unsure of "what comes next." However, despite the obstacles that may arise, she is ready to face them head-on. She refuses to run away from anyone who knocks at her door or who tells her no. Instead, she is willing to take on challenges and succeed, even going so far as to "take your crown, take your town."
The second verse further emphasizes the singer's confidence and independence. She drives "hot behind the wheel" and is in control of her own destiny - she "will never lose control." The idea of running "free & wild, do anything I want!" further illustrates her drive to follow her dreams and ambitions.
Finally, the chorus repeats the challenge to anyone who wants to join her in her journey. She wants someone who will make her come alive and will show her just how bad they want it. The song ends with a final plea to show her how bad someone wants it before time runs out.
Overall, Sevyn Streeter's "How Bad Do You Want It" is a powerful anthem for anyone who refuses to give up on their dreams. The lyrics celebrate determination, hard work, and the drive to succeed against all odds.
Line by Line Meaning
World goes round, life I chose
Life is full of ups and downs and I have no control over it, but I choose to live my life the way I want to.
What comes next I never really know
I don't know what will happen in the future and I live in the present moment.
A million miles left to go
There's still a long way to go and there's plenty of room for growth and progress.
Them guns go pow, but I'm ready for the war!
Challenges come my way, but I am ready to face them head-on.
'Cause I'll never run away
I never run away from challenges and face them with courage and determination.
From who knocking at my door
I am always ready to face any challenge or opportunity that comes my way.
I never paid attention to whoever tells me no
I don't let anyone discourage me and I keep pushing forward towards my goals.
I'll take your crown, take your town
I am determined to be successful, and if someone is in my way, I won't hesitate to take them down.
Better stay ready, better stay ready
Always be prepared for whatever comes your way.
If the sky start falling now
Even if the worst happens, I won't give up and will keep pushing forward.
And the world stop turning 'round
Even if the world falls apart, I won't give up and will keep pushing forward.
Oh yeah, did you give your everything?
Did you truly give everything you had, or could you have done more?
You better give your everything
Don't hold back anything, give it your all.
'Cause if you wanna ride with me
If you want to join me in my journey towards success.
Make me come alive baby
Inspire me and push me to be my best.
Show me how bad do you want it?
Prove to me that you have a strong desire to succeed.
Coming for it all, going for the gold
I am determined to achieve all my goals and be the best.
Hot behind the wheel, I'll never lose control
I am in control of my life and I won't let anyone or anything take that away from me.
Run free & wild, do anything I want!
I live my life on my own terms and do what makes me happy.
Better show me now
Don't wait until it's too late to take action, do it now.
Before your time run out
Time is precious, don't waste it and take action before it's too late.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: THEODORE ECONOMOU, CLAYDEE LUPA, JAMES ABRAHART, CHLOE ANGELIDES, ANDREW CEDAR, JUSTIN SCOTT FRANKS, JAMES SMITH, AMBER STREETER
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Lyrics
World goes round, life I chose
What comes next I never really know
A million miles left to go,
Them guns go pow, but I'm ready for the war!
'Cause I'll never run away
From who knocking at my door
I never paid attention to whoever tells me no
I'll take your crown, take your town
Better stay ready, better stay ready
If the sky start falling now
And the world stop turning 'round
Oh yeah, did you give your everything?
You better give your everything
'Cause if you wanna ride with me
Oh yeah, make me come alive baby
Oh yeah, so if you wanna ride with me
Oh yeah, if you wanna ride with me
Show me how bad do you want it?
How bad do you want it?
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
How bad do you?
Coming for it all, going for the gold
Hot behind the wheel, I'll never lose control
Sun go down, the night unfold
Run free & wild, do anything I want!
'Cause I'll never run away,
From who knocking at my door
I never paid attention to whoever tells me no
I'll take your crown, take your town
Better stay ready, better stay ready
If the sky start falling now
And the world stop turning 'round
Oh yeah, did you give your everything?
You better give your everything!
'Cause if you wanna ride with me
Oh yeah, make me come alive baby
Oh yeah, so if you wanna ride with me
Oh yeah, if you wanna ride with me
Show me how bad do you want it?
How bad do you want it?
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
How bad do you?
Better show me now
Before your time run out
Better show me
Before your time run out
Show me how bad do you want it?
How bad do you want it?
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Show me how bad do you want it?
Written by Theodore Economou, Claydee Lupa, James Abrahart, Chloe Angelides, Andrew Cedar, Justin Scott Franks, James Smith, Amber Streeter • Copyright © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management US, LLC
@bonfacekawinzi9317
who else is coming back in 2024 to check out this absolute banger
@RoyJones.
👌🔥
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R.I.P (Paul Walker)miss you again in 2019 !
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yuzaki ki R.I.P
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I didn't know💔😢
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R.I.P Paul Walker
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See you again 😭
@azpeckk
R.I.P still missing in 2021
@matisskarklis8936
I`m still listening this song on 2021, it`s still one of my favorite.
@keilanbrown137
I just started listening.