1. A Collaboratio… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 9 artists with the name Shades:
1. A Collaboration project of Alix Perez and EPROM.
2. A Hip-Hop artist from Bradford, UK
3. A four piece electronic band from Boise, Idaho.
4. A pop solo project.
5. A rock band from Votkinsk, Russia.
6. A co-educational collegiate a cappella group founded to celebrate music of the African diaspora and other world cultures.
7. A post-hardcore band from Newcastle Upon Tyne.
8. A R&B/pop group signed to Motown, releasing a selftitled album in 1997. The album featured the hits 'Serenade' & 'Tell Me (I'll Be Around). Also included is a cover of The Bee Gees 'How Deep Is Your Love'.
9. A dark folk project from Portugal.
10. A metal project with Arima Emily as the vocalist.
4. SHADES is Ana, a girl who always saw at parties and concerts they went. When we met told us of his strong interest in music and acting, the chemistry with Negative Youth team came quickly, JC and Cas (the musicians in our team, also known as Ritualz and Teehn Bwitches ), who were interested in producing music different from their own projects, he offered to work together. SHADES was then born. Inspired by the emotional pop music of the past 30 years and dance music styles such as reggaeton, jungle, drum & bass and trip-hop, SHADES aims to create a new kind of pop for our generation, one that is made entirely in the style DIY, but has ambitions of a proposed big pop record label. For this project we became very talented collaborators, our friends Jaime Martinez and Santiago Cendejas in the visual, and Petit Pistoletto in coordinating fashion. "Spectacular" and "Throwdown" are the first issues, expect much more." -Negative Youth
6. It is the group's mission to "offer a unique, musically excellent, and spiritually enriching performance experience to audiences at Yale University and beyond." Drawing from the diverse backgrounds of its members, Shades strives to portray authentically the depth and complexity of ethnic experience in America. The group was established by Titilayo Ngwenya and a small group of other Yale freshmen in 1988 at a pre-orientation program for freshmen of color then known as PROP, now known as Cultural Connections. Performances during the early years of Yale's youngest singing group included free Valentine's Day concerts at midnight on Valentine's Day in Durfee's Sweet Shop (now known as Durfee's Convenience Store) on Old Campus. Currently, Shades presents four annual singing jams on campus and, in recent years, has traveled extensively to Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Japan, and South Africa. The group's most notable tour was in August of 2003, when Shades was invited to Phokeng, South Africa, to sing for the enthronement ceremony of Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi, King of the Royal Bafokeng Nation. The group's performance at a soccer stadium of over 20,000 included former president Nelson Mandela and the royal family of Botswana.
Shades has very active alumni devoted to helping current members. The group's two closing songs, arranged by the founding members and usually sung with any alumni who are in the audience, are "Shut de Do," a traditional Caribbean folk song, and "Amen/We Shall Overcome," a medley of two traditional negro spirituals connected to the American Civil Rights Movement. In recent years, Shades has had several alums pursue successful careers in music upon graduation. Cicily Daniels, Anika Larsen and Nicole Lewis are some of the Shades alums who have been on Broadway.
Who Are You
Shades Lyrics
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I've heard around town that you are a sweetheart
Is that true?
My friends they talk about you
They say the things that you
Are done in such a gentle way
So I need to know
Chorus
Who are you, who are you
With that charming smile
I've gotta know cause it's driving me wild
You see I heard through the town
Wonder if it's true
What do I say, what do I do to find out?
Verse Two
I dream of the way, that our eyes meet
And you'll finally say
Hey love I think you're s***
I'll do anything if you let me
Until then I'll just wait for the day
So I gotta know
Chorus
Who are you, who are you
With that charming smile
I've gotta know cause it's driving me wild
You see I heard through the town
Wonder if it's true
What do I say, what do I do to find out?
Who are you, who are you
With that charming smile
I've gotta know cause it's driving me wild
You see I heard through the town
Wonder if it's true
What do I say, what do I do to find out?
Who are you?
Who are you?
Who are you?
Who are you?
I wanna know...
Come on girl let's go
Who are you?
Come on, let's go
The lyrics of Shades’s song “Who Are You” suggest a love interest that the singer wants to learn more about. The singer has heard about the love interest from friends, and the friends are saying positive things about the character of the love interest, such as they are sweet and gentle. The singer is fascinated by the love interest and wants to find out more about them. They dream of the moment when their eyes meet and the love interest acknowledges their attraction to the singer. Until then, the singer is willing to wait and wants to know who this mysterious person with a charming smile is.
Throughout the song, the singer is contemplating how to approach the love interest and learn more about them. The chorus repeats the phrase “Who are you” over and over, highlighting the curiosity and infatuation that the singer has. The repeated line also shows the confusion that the singer feels about how to speak to the love interest and find out more about them. There is an urgency to the singer's question, making it seem like they cannot stop thinking about this person and want to know who they are right away.
Overall, the lyrics of “Who Are You” by Shades convey a whimsical love story about the singer trying to uncover the mystery of their love interest. The song portrays the singer's struggle to approach their love interest and find out more about them.
Line by Line Meaning
I've heard around town that you are a sweetheart
I have heard rumors circulating that people think you are sweet and kind.
Is that true?
I am curious to know if these rumors about you being a sweetheart are actually true.
My friends they talk about you
My group of friends frequently mention and discuss you.
They say the things that you
They talk about things that you have done or said.
Are done in such a gentle way
According to my friends, the kind things you do are done in a soft and tender manner.
So I need to know
I feel compelled to find out more and verify these rumors about you.
Who are you, who are you
I want to know more about you and who you really are.
With that charming smile
Your smile is very captivating and attractive to me.
I've gotta know cause it's driving me wild
The curiosity and mystery surrounding you is causing intense emotions within me.
You see I heard through the town
I gathered information about you from various sources and heard stories about you through word of mouth.
Wonder if it's true
I am unsure if the rumors about you are actually accurate and real.
What do I say, what do I do to find out?
I am unsure of how to approach you or investigate further to uncover the truth about you.
I dream of the way, that our eyes meet
I fantasize about the moment our eyes will connect and we will have a deep connection.
And you'll finally say
At that moment, I hope you will speak to me and share your honest thoughts and feelings.
Hey love I think you're s***
I hope you will confess your attraction and desire for me.
I'll do anything if you let me
If you feel the same way, I am willing to do anything to make you happy and keep you in my life.
Until then I'll just wait for the day
However, until that moment arrives, I am willing to bide my time patiently and wait for you.
Come on girl let's go
I am eager to take action and learn more about you, so I am urging you to join me and come along for the journey.
Contributed by Molly P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.