Shay Lia’s work relays the artist’s uncontained energy with an approach that is stylish, timeless and can be likened to the boundless energy of the sun. She’s an out-of-the-box thinker that refuses to be confined by a singular construct of an artist. Her self-assured approach shines particularly bright on her 2019 debut EP “Dangerous” - one that critics have called “meticulous” and “confidently succinct.”
Following the public acclaim and accolades (including a Polaris Prize nomination) of her 7-track debut project in 2019 and an epic collaborative exchange with KAYTRANADA, Shay Lia has taken her place amongst her her global contemporaries (Jorja Smith, H.E.R, Snoh Aalegra, Mereba and Kiana Lede).
Shay Lia is ready to show you just how versatile she is in 2020 - shifting into a diversified artistic output while returning to her roots. An intentional approach that is sure to resonate in a world that could always use a little more soulful sensuality. Blending thoughtful cultural context with contemporary collective emotion, her work resonates globally - ripe with joy and vibrance.
Voodoo
Shay Lia Lyrics
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Baby we've been lyin' for so long, now
Lost confidence, cravin' assurance
I'm not as good as them to reason with
Breathe, don't let them control you
Sing your truth, let it spark within you
Hmm, got some treasure
Shay look, it's all around you
Don't be scared girl, it's up to you
Ooh, ooh, uh, uh
Where was your voodoo? (Voodoo, voodoo)
The way I feel you (feel you, feel you)
The way I want you (want you, want you)
What'd you do to my mind?
Baby come over, let me show you pleasure
Oh yeah, hmm
I wanna thank you
For seeing me through
Seeing me higher (higher, higher)
Challenge me for the better
Woo, ooh ooh hoo
Breathe, don't let them control you
Sing your truth, let it spark within you
Hmm, got some treasure
Need somewhere to belong to make me respond
Shay look, it's all around you
Don't be scared girl, it's up to you
Ooh, ooh
Hey (hey)
Come here baby, let me make you over
I've been waitin', you've been waitin', so long
When I get there, we ain't wastin' no time
You need someone to give you love, I'll be the one
This sensations, swear it feels amazin'
My heart's racin', and you're the one to blame, honey
If you ever go through complications
and you need someone to hold you up, I'll be the one
Breathe, don't let them control you
Sing your truth, let it spark within you
Shay look, it's all around you
Don't be scared girl, it's up to you
Ay Shay, say some shit in French?
What do you want me to say?
I don't know how you say uh, ooh, how you say
"My place or your place?"
Ooh, "on va chez toi ou on vas chez moi"
Ooh that sound sexy, say that again
No, are you kidding? I don't need to repeat that
In Shay Lia's "Voodoo," the lyrics describe the struggles that the singer is facing after experiencing a painful breakup. She feels alone and is grappling with her insecurities, feeling like she's not as good as others to reason with. The chorus asks her ex-partner where his voodoo is and how he made her feel the way she did. However, the rest of the song is a call for her to take control of her life and her emotions. Shay tells herself to breathe and not to let others control her. She also acknowledges the treasures in her life, but feels like she needs somewhere to really belong to fully respond. The song concludes with Shay longing for a connection and offering to be there for someone in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Alone with my pain, all gone down the drain
I'm by myself in pain, and everything seems hopeless and gone.
Baby we've been lyin' for so long, now
Our relationship has been based on lies for too long.
Lost confidence, cravin' assurance
I've lost confidence in myself, and I'm craving someone to reassure me.
I'm not as good as them to reason with
I don't feel like I'm as good as others to be able to reason with them.
Breathe, don't let them control you
Take a deep breath and don't let others control you.
Sing your truth, let it spark within you
Sing your truth and let it ignite a fire within you.
Hmm, got some treasure
I have something valuable within me.
Need somewhere to belong to make me respond
I need a place to belong in order to feel motivated and respond.
Shay look, it's all around you
Shay, it's all around you, you just need to open your eyes.
Don't be scared girl, it's up to you
Don't be afraid, it's your choice.
Where was your voodoo? (Voodoo, voodoo)
Where is your magic that you used to have?
The way I feel you (feel you, feel you)
The way I feel you is intense and real.
The way I want you (want you, want you)
I want you badly.
What'd you do to my mind?
What did you do to make me feel this way?
Baby come over, let me show you pleasure
Come over and let me show you an enjoyable time.
I wanna thank you
I want to express my gratitude.
For seeing me through
For being there for me.
Seeing me higher (higher, higher)
You helped me to reach a higher level.
Challenge me for the better
You pushed me to be better.
Hey (hey)
Hey.
Come here baby, let me make you over
Come here and let me make you feel new and refreshed.
I've been waitin', you've been waitin', so long
We've both been waiting for this moment for a long time.
When I get there, we ain't wastin' no time
When I arrive, we won't waste any time.
You need someone to give you love, I'll be the one
You need someone to love you, and I'll be that person.
This sensations, swear it feels amazin'
This feeling is indescribably amazing.
My heart's racin', and you're the one to blame, honey
My heart is beating fast, and it's because of you.
If you ever go through complications
If you ever go through tough times.
and you need someone to hold you up, I'll be the one
And you need someone to support you, I'll be that person.
Ay Shay, say some shit in French?
Hey Shay, can you say something in French?
What do you want me to say?
What would you like me to say?
I don't know how you say uh, ooh, how you say
I'm not sure how you say uh or ooh in French.
"My place or your place?"
"My place or your place?"
Ooh, "on va chez toi ou on vas chez moi"
"Shall we go to your place or mine?"
Ooh that sound sexy, say that again
That sounds sexy, say it again.
No, are you kidding? I don't need to repeat that
No, I'm not going to say that again. It's not necessary.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Shanice Dileita Mohamed, Simmie Sims, Stacey Shopsowitz, Rob Neal Christian, Jeff Hazin, Evan Miles
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