At the age of five, Skye's life took a turn into a different direction and things at home didn't seem the same. This inspired her to begin writing to express her emotions through lyrics and poetry. As she grew older, Skye continued to rely on her music to get her through difficult times and to inspire others. Skye's mother being a therapist, helps to inspire her daughter to have a wise outlook on life. Her father, comedian and director Robert Townsend, has helped to guide Skye with her career and she clearly displays a close bond with him.
At the age of thirteen, she decided to take a leap of faith and put her videos on Youtube™. She continued to create more although she was concerned with how people would percieve her and whether she'd be understood. Two years later the fifteen year old singer has been featured on several mainstream blogs [MediaTakeOut, Black Celebrity Kids, Bossip, and the Pastry website] and collectively has a total of over 2.5 million hits on Youtube. Infront of the camera, it may appear that Skye just sits and makes videos with tons of time to spare however the creative artist has quite alot under her sleeves.
For the past year, Skye has been designing and hopes to release a clothing line in early 2010 and has been having discussions with several well known major record labels. In May of 2009, Skye began completing a demo and hopes to take over the music industry with a different flavor. Not only does she sing R&B but has studied pieces with classical, rock, pop, latin, italian, french, acoustic, reggae and broadway influences. She hopes to present a variety in sounds wrapped up in one genre to attract the attention of all types of people.
The Skye is the Limit for this old soul and big things are destined to happen! Look out!
Power
Skye Townsend Lyrics
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Of waiting by the phone
Of feeling like I am alone
Feeling like you're busy and I'm always home
I'm thinking that it's starting to annoy ya
Oh I'm tired
Of feeling I'm begging you
To give a damn
Oh you
You have so much power over me and I hate you know it
And I hate that you know it
Trust me I get it
I described vivid pictures to you
And You had all your brushes ready
But I wasn't ready to paint yet
But do you understand what it means when I say I love you?
I see beauty in your darkness.
What makes you most beautiful is that you not only showed me your heaven
But let me witness your hell.
Being so human is what made me fall in love with you I guess.
Your flaws make you so damn beautiful.
You gimme That “I haven’t seen you in years but still my stomach
Drops” kinda love.
That “anyone else that isn’t you will be settling” kinda love
It's crazy how when you fall in love it's so unexpected you know?
You meet this person.
Who is so imperfectly perfect for you.
And you swear that nothing can break you apart until something does.
So you begin fighting.
Not for one another but against one another
Until you realize that the root of it all is love.
And in that moment, in that moment, every argument is irrelevant and the
Only thing that matters is that you guys have one another
Why is it that I always tend to push away the people that I hope will stay?
Oh I hate that you know it
I swear I hate that you know
(X3)
You know that I will fight for us until the end
And I know that what we've found is true love I swear
Oh you
You have so much power over me and I hate you know it
And I hate that you know it
The song "Power in 2" by Skye Townsend speaks to the feelings of frustration and vulnerability that arise in relationships where one person feels powerless and unimportant. In the first verse, the singer is tired of waiting by the phone and feeling alone, while the second verse explores the theme of unexpectedly falling in love and the complexities that come with it. The chorus, "You have so much power over me and I hate that you know it," captures the sense of being controlled by someone else's emotions and actions, even as you try to resist it.
The song's emotional intensity is reflected in the imagery and metaphors used throughout the lyrics. The line "I see beauty in your darkness" speaks to the idea that even the darkest aspects of a person can be attractive and interesting, while "You give me that 'I haven’t seen you in years but still my stomach drops' kinda love" captures the feeling of butterflies in the stomach that can come with intense attraction and desire. The final verse of the song looks at the idea of fighting against each other in a relationship, but ultimately realizing that the only thing that matters is the love that you share.
Overall, "Power in 2" is a powerful and emotion-filled song that speaks to the complexities of love and relationships. It offers a nuanced and insightful view into the struggles that can arise when one person feels powerless and vulnerable in a romantic partnership.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tired
I am exhausted both mentally and physically
Of waiting by the phone
I am tired of constantly waiting for your call
Of feeling like I am alone
I always feel lonely even though I have you in my life
Feeling like you're busy and I'm always home
I feel like you always have something to do, while I am stuck at home not doing anything meaningful
I'm thinking that it's starting to annoy ya
I feel like my constant presence is starting to bother you
Oh I'm tired
I am tired of everything that has been happening between us
Of feeling I'm begging you
I feel as if I'm constantly pleading with you
To give a damn
I want you to show some kind of concern or care towards me
You know it's true
You are fully aware of how I feel
Oh you
Referring to the person she is speaking to
You have so much power over me and I hate you know it
I feel powerless when it comes to you and I don't like that you're aware of this fact
And I hate that you know it
I don't like that you have this control over me
Trust me I get it
I understand where you're coming from
I described vivid pictures to you
I've painted a detailed picture of my life and my emotions to you
And You had all your brushes ready
You were prepared to listen and provide support
But I wasn't ready to paint yet
I wasn't ready to fully express my feelings yet
But do you understand what it means when I say I love you?
Do you truly understand the depth of my love for you?
I see beauty in your darkness.
I am able to see the good in you even when you are going through tough times
What makes you most beautiful is that you not only showed me your heaven But let me witness your hell.
I appreciate that you've let me see both your happy moments and your struggles
Being so human is what made me fall in love with you I guess.
I fell in love with you because you are so authentic and real
Your flaws make you so damn beautiful.
The imperfections in you make you unique and lovely
You gimme
That “I haven’t seen you in years but still my stomach Drops” kinda love.
You make me feel the same butterflies as when we first met
That “anyone else that isn’t you will be settling” kinda love
I don't want anyone else but you, because you're the one for me
It's crazy how when you fall in love it's so unexpected you know?
Falling in love can happen at any moment, often without us realizing it
You meet this person.
You encounter someone who changes your life
Who is so imperfectly perfect for you.
They are flawed, but their flaws fit perfectly with your own
And you swear that nothing can break you apart until something does.
You're convinced that your love for each other is strong enough to withstand anything, until it is ultimately tested
So you begin fighting.
You start arguing with each other
Not for one another but against one another
Your fights become personal attacks rather than constructive criticism
Until you realize that the root of it all is love.
At some point, you both realize that the only reason you're fighting is because you care about each other so much
And in that moment, in that moment, every argument is irrelevant and the Only thing that matters is that you guys have one another
At that point, you both remember how much you love and need each other, making every disagreement seem insignificant
Why is it that I always tend to push away the people that I hope will stay?
I have a tendency to distance myself from those who mean the most to me, even though deep down I want them to stay in my life
You know that I will fight for us until the end
I will never give up on our relationship
And I know that what we've found is true love I swear
I am confident that what we have between us is real, genuine love
Contributed by Allison R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.