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.
Shattered
Sevyn Streeter Lyrics
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Don't know where we went wrong
Why it gotta come to this for?
Can't get caught up throwing stones at a glass house
If you look in the mirror
And I look in the mirror
Ain't nobody perfect
'Cause you keep pointing fingers
And I keep pointing fingers
It's like we're throwing stones at a glass house
And it shatters
What you giving me that look for?
Baby, this ain't nothing but a conversation
This love ain't it, locked down
Got me feeling like I'm on probation
I keep holding on
I need you to chase me like you chase paper, baby
Roll with me like you rolling papers
I'm open if you open
Open if you open
I'm down, down
If you look in the mirror
And I look in the mirror
Ain't nobody perfect
Ain't nobody perfect
'Cause you keep pointing fingers
And I keep pointing fingers
It's like we're throwing stones at a glass house
And it shatters
Watch it shatter
It keeps shattering
Nothing matters
If it's no trust between these four walls
And it's all built up on lies and falls
Then it shatters
Control me, squeeze me and hold me
Then it shatters
Control me, squeeze me and hold me
Then it shatters
Control me, squeeze me and hold me
Then it shatters
Control me, squeeze me and hold me
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
If you look in the mirror
And I look in the mirror
Ain't nobody perfect
Ain't nobody perfect
'Cause you keep pointing fingers
And I keep pointing fingers
It's like we're throwing stones at a glass house
And it shatters
Watch it shatter
It keeps shattering
Nothing matters
If it's no trust between these four walls
And it's all built up on lies and falls
Then it shatters
Control me, squeeze me and hold me
Then it shatters
Control me, squeeze me and hold me
Then it shatters
Control me, squeeze me and hold me
Then it shatters
Control me, squeeze me and hold me
"Shattered" is a song about a couple who are going through a rough period in their relationship. They've reached a point where the trust between them is gone, and they're throwing "stones at a glass house." The singer is pleading with her partner to take a step back and see that they're both imperfect and that no one is perfect. She's asking her partner to stop pointing fingers and to stop playing the blame game. The lyrics "if it's no trust between these hard walls and it's all built up on lies and falls, then it shatters" suggest that trust is an essential element in any relationship, and without it, everything falls apart.
The lyrics also suggest that the couple still has hope despite the challenges they're facing. The singer is holding on and asking her partner to chase her like he would money. She's open to fixing their relationship, hoping that they can work out their issues rather than giving up. The chorus emphasizes that no one is perfect and that they're both guilty of pointing fingers, leading to the fragile state of their relationship.
In conclusion, "Shattered" is a poignant song about the fragility of relationships and how they can crumble when trust is lost. The singer's vulnerability and willingness to work on their relationship give us hope that they will get through this rough patch.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm feeling like we're nowhere near home
I feel lost and disconnected from our relationship.
Don't know where we went wrong
I'm not sure when things started falling apart between us.
Why it gotta come to this for?
I don't understand why our relationship has to end like this.
Can't get caught up throwing stones at a glass house
We can't continue to criticize and hurt each other, or else we'll destroy what's left of our relationship.
If you look in the mirror
If you reflect on yourself and your actions
And I look in the mirror
If I reflect on myself and my actions
Ain't nobody perfect
Nobody is flawless or without fault.
'Cause you keep pointing fingers
Because you keep blaming me.
And I keep pointing fingers
Because I keep blaming you.
It's like we're throwing stones at a glass house
We're attacking each other and our relationship, even though it's fragile and can easily break.
And it shatters
And our relationship crumbles under the weight of our arguments.
What you giving me that look for?
Why are you looking at me like that?
Baby, this ain't nothing but a conversation
We're just talking, not arguing.
This love ain't [?] locked down
Our love isn't secure or certain.
Got me feeling like I'm on probation
I feel like I'm being judged and evaluated by you all the time.
I keep holding on
I'm trying to hold on to our relationship.
I need you to chase me like you chase paper, baby
I need you to pursue me and our relationship with the same intensity and focus as you would your career or money.
Roll with me like you rolling papers
Stick by me and support me like you would roll and smoke a joint.
I'm open if you open
I'm willing to be vulnerable and honest, if you are too.
I'm down, down
I'm committed and ready to work on our relationship.
Watch, it shatters
Our relationship falls apart before our eyes.
It keeps shattering
Our relationship continues to break down and fall apart.
Nothing matters
Nothing we do or say seems to make a difference, it's all falling apart anyways.
If it's no trust between these hard walls
If we can't trust each other within the confines of our relationship.
And it's all built up on lies and falls
And our relationship is built upon falsehoods and failures.
Then it shatters
Then our relationship will inevitably fall apart.
Know me, squeeze me and hold me
Get to know me intimately, hug and hold me tightly.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Amber Streeter, Cameron Wallace, Ursula Yancy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I'm feeling like we're nowhere near home
Don't know where we went wrong
Why it gotta come to this for?
Can't get caught up throwing stones at a glass house
If you look in the mirror
And I look in the mirror
Ain't nobody perfect
Ain't nobody perfect
'Cause you keep pointing fingers
And I keep pointing fingers
It's like we're throwing stones at a glass house
And it shatters
What you giving me that look for?
Baby, this ain't nothing but a conversation
This love ain't [?] locked down
Got me feeling like I'm on probation
I keep holding on
I need you to chase me like you chase paper, baby
Roll with me like you rolling papers
I'm open if you open
Open if you open
I'm down, down
If you look in the mirror
And I look in the mirror
Ain't nobody perfect
Ain't nobody perfect
'Cause you keep pointing fingers
And I keep pointing fingers
It's like we're throwing stones at a glass house
And it shatters
Watch, it shatters
It keeps shattering
Nothing matters
If it's no trust between these hard walls
And it's all built up on lies and falls
Then it shatters
Know me, squeeze me and hold me
Then it shatters
Know me, squeeze me and hold me
Then it shatters
Know me, squeeze me and hold me
Then it shatters
Know me, squeeze me and hold me
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
If you look in the mirror
And I look in the mirror
Ain't nobody perfect
Ain't nobody perfect
'Cause you keep pointing fingers
And I keep pointing fingers
It's like we're throwing stones at a glass house
And it shatters
Watch, it shatters
It keeps shattering
Nothing matters
If it's no trust between these hard walls
And it's all built up on lies and falls
Then it shatters
Know me, squeeze me and hold me
Then it shatters
Know me, squeeze me and hold me
Then it shatters
Know me, squeeze me and hold me
Then it shatters
Know me, squeeze me and hold me
@LondonsPointOfView1
It's the nostalgia for me.. My fav project from her. So talented !
@diverse1879
She should get really big and famous there's something about how she
puts her music together she's unique in a way
@Tybby22
Yesssss
@sherissecox9050
Sevyn is one of those beautiful individuals who comes once in a lifetime. True talent at it's best.
@anna-kayecurry3893
LOVE every song from her album!! Pure PERFECTION! One of my fave female artists.
@rollmy3
yes
shes so talented and perfect
@mzfuturewwe
Yesss the same here I wish she was seen more and have more recognition like she deserve!!!!! She is so talented and should have more awards and be bigger!!!!
@KaneshiaHMusicTV
I always have this song on repeat!! Love it :)
@endlessevanescence3502
Sevyn Streeter...it doesn't matter to me how underrated she is, she's phenomenal every step of the way since from the first second of her "It Won't Stop" days. 💜
@thaflat8371
Its 2022 and I’m still listening to the album in my car.