In the late 1970s, Skyy signed to Salsoul Records. After several albums that saw moderate success in the R&B market, the group crossed over to the mainstream in a big way with the release of the Skyy Line album in late 1981. Featured on this album was the single "Call Me," which gave the group their first (and only, to date) top 40 hit on the pop charts, peaking at #26 in 1982. It also became the first of several #1 R&B hits for Skyy. Meanwhile, the group continued to record for the Salsoul label up through the release of their 1984 Inner City album (Salsoul would fold in 1985), scoring several additional hits on the R&B chart during that time.
In the mid-1980s, the group signed with Capitol Records and released their next album, From the Left Side in 1986. Apart from the top ten R&B single, "Givin' It (to You)," the album saw limited success, and the group left Capitol soon thereafter.
Things were looking rather bleak for the band by the late 1980s. However, after signing to Atlantic Records, Skyy launched a major comeback in 1989 with the release of their extremely successful Start of a Romance album. This release spun off two consecutive #1 R&B singles, with both the title track ("Start of a Romance") and the Quiet Storm classic, "Real Love" claiming the top spot. "Real Love" also became the group's second and final crossover pop hit peaking at #47 on the Top 50 Billboard charts in early 1990. The first single released from the album, "Love All the Way" had also cracked the R&B top 50. Unfortunately, by the release of the Nearer to You album in 1992, the hits had again dried up, and the band has not released a new studio album since then.
If I were you
Skyy Lyrics
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You were just talking shit let's do what you said
Don't know what it is but it's something
Yes I love it when we're touching
How we turn nothing into something
You told your friends that I was your downfall
Then you sent me messages led to withdrawal
That's when I saw some pictures of you and him that hurt
Now I can't forget her
You can fuck me up if I let you
You gon let me down if i let you
You could hold me down if I let you
Really make me clown if I let you but I don't
I don't cause I know better
My guard up cause I know better
I can't trust you cause you're no better
You said you love me just to get in my head
I said I love you just to get in your bed
Difference is when I said that shit I meant that shit
Got love for you but trust I'll end that shit
Never lose love just love from distances
And we all got some problems and some shit we can't resolve
Get sick to my stomach seeing you inside his arms
Notice that I struggle with ignoring all your calls
Only got one weakness and that is having a heart
You can fuck me up if I let you
You gon let me down if i let you
You could hold me down if I let you
Really make me clown if I let you but I don't
I don't cause I know better
My guard up cause I know better
I can't trust you cause you're no better
The lyrics of Skyy's song "If I Were You" depict a complex and tumultuous relationship filled with emotional highs and lows. The singer expresses a strong desire to be close to their partner, despite feeling conflicted about the situation. The mention of wanting to touch their partner and being unable to get them out of their head suggests a deep longing and attraction. The lyrics also mention the partner making hurtful comments about the singer to others, which leads to feelings of betrayal and emotional pain.
The singer struggles with trusting their partner, as indicated by lines like "You can fuck me up if I let you" and questioning whether their partner will let them down. There is a sense of self-awareness and self-preservation in the lyrics, as the singer acknowledges their own vulnerabilities and weaknesses. Despite feeling love for their partner, the singer understands the importance of setting boundaries and protecting themselves from further harm.
The theme of love and trust plays a central role in the lyrics, with the singer grappling with conflicting emotions. There is a sense of resignation and acceptance that the relationship may not be healthy or sustainable. The lyrics highlight the singer's inner conflict between their feelings of love and the need to prioritize their own well-being. The repeated refrain of "I know better" emphasizes the singer's determination to guard their heart and not allow themselves to be taken advantage of.
Overall, the lyrics of "If I Were You" delve into the complexities of love, trust, and self-preservation in the context of a challenging relationship. The singer navigates feelings of hurt, betrayal, and longing, ultimately coming to a realization that they must prioritize their own emotional well-being and set boundaries in order to protect themselves from further harm. The song resonates with listeners who may have experienced similar struggles in their own relationships, capturing the emotional turmoil and inner conflict that can accompany matters of the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna touch you can't get you out my head
I have a strong desire to be close to you and I can't stop thinking about you
You were just talking shit let's do what you said
You were only saying hurtful things, now let's see if you follow through on your promises
Don't know what it is but it's something
I can't quite explain it, but there is definitely a connection between us
Yes I love it when we're touching
I enjoy the intimacy we share when we are physically close
How we turn nothing into something
It's amazing how we can create meaningful moments out of seemingly insignificant interactions
You told your friends that I was your downfall
You shared with others that I was the cause of your failures or struggles
Then you sent me messages led to withdrawal
Your messages made me feel emotionally drained and distant
That's when I saw some pictures of you and him that hurt
Seeing images of you with someone else caused me pain
I guess I should've listened
Perhaps I should have paid more attention to warning signs
Now I can't forget her
I can't seem to erase memories of her from my mind
You can fuck me up if I let you
You have the power to cause me pain if I allow you to
You gon let me down if I let you
If I put my faith in you, you will disappoint me
You could hold me down if I let you
If I allow you, you could keep me emotionally grounded
Really make me clown if I let you but I don't
You could make a fool out of me, but I won't let you
I don't cause I know better
I won't let myself be treated poorly because I have learned from past experiences
My guard up cause I know better
I am cautious and protective of my emotions because I am aware of the risks
I can't trust you cause you're no better
I struggle to trust you because your actions have not proven trustworthy
You said you love me just to get in my head
Your declarations of love were only to manipulate my thoughts and emotions
I said I love you just to get in your bed
I expressed love to you only to satisfy my physical desires
Difference is when I said that shit I meant that shit
While I spoke insincerely, you spoke with genuine intent
Got love for you but trust I'll end that shit
I care about you, but I will cut ties if trust is broken
Never lose love just love from distances
I may never stop loving, but I will keep my distance to protect myself
And we all got some problems and some shit we can't resolve
We all have issues that are difficult to overcome and may lead to problems
Get sick to my stomach seeing you inside his arms
I feel physical discomfort when I see you in the arms of another
Notice that I struggle with ignoring all your calls
I find it challenging to ignore your attempts to contact me
Only got one weakness and that is having a heart
My only vulnerability is my capacity for love and empathy
You could make me clown if I let you but I don't
You could humiliate me, but I won't allow it
I don't cause I know better
I won't let myself be taken advantage of because I have wisdom and experience
My guard up cause I know better
I am cautious and vigilant because I have learned from past mistakes
I can't trust you cause you're no better
I struggle to have faith in you because you have not shown improvement in your behavior
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jared Moering
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sam Wang
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17:37 Dream World
20:26 The Most Beautiful Thing I'll Never Have
23:26 Moonlight
Tri
A story for the girl in the picture:
Ren sighed sadly in the twilight. Her mothers passing was a loss for the kingdom and left a whole in Ren's heart. Contrary to the meaning of her name, she wore a long black dress that flowed in the wind as she stood on the balcony. The lanterns being let loose in the sky in honor of her mother brought tears to her eyes, because her mother had been her whole world her entire life up to this point. She clutched the pendant given to her by her mothers servant.
"You're mother wanted you to have this," The servant had said. "She told me it was her mothers before her and always brought good luck and love to her life. I'm so sorry for your loss."
Tears ran down Ren's face as she leaned on the balcony railing. The cold breeze made her feel as if she couldn't be more lonely than she was in this moment. After the loss of her father two years before to the sorcerer's prophecy, it was her turn to take over the rule of the kingdom, and she didn't know if she had the strength left to do this on her own.
The pendent glowed in the waning sunlight and reflected off of Ren's tears. As she tried not to sob, in the silence she heard the cry of a nightingale, her mother's favorite bird. She knew it meant something.
She suddenly felt her mother's presence as if she were standing right next to Ren. She turned around and there was the nightingale, chirping away happily in great contrast to Ren's weeping. She smiled through it and walked towards the nightingale stooping to put her finger on the ground. The nightingale flew off rather than hopping onto Ren's finger. As the nightingale gracefully flitted through the air, Ren thought she heard a voice on the air. She couldn't make out the shape of the words, but she nevertheless felt that it was telling her it would be alright; that she could do this, and that she was not alone.
ⅉ ᵒᵗ7
She called to the sky,her prayer an empty promise
Bound by obligation a free spirit was captured,trapped
They smiled at her alluring aura ,her silhouette kissed by the setting sun welcoming darkness to embrace a broken soul
She wanted to be free, the lanterns were brightly mocking her as the lit the heavens soon to be decorated in diamond like stars. She wanted a choice but none she would have
So child wear the crown,head held high stride through your duties with pride...the wind whispered
"All hail the new queen" the cheers continued ,she looked down on the crowd and a tear fell with a smile on her face
"They shall never see my shattered heart,smile Areli" So she did,a smile worth the god's envy and freedom from the hells fire which scorched at her dreams
The Nightfall Queen was born
Mustafa Avşaroğlu
Thank you for adding my tracks EMVN 😊🦋
Eugenia&Robert
You deserve this Mustafa🎶🎧your music helps us to forget any worries and to enjoy every moment of life, thank you🤗
Mustafa Avşaroğlu
@Eugenia&Robert Thank you 😊🦋
Wim Nelis
You have reached a point where just knowing your name is on the piece, I know it will be good. Keep up the good work Mustafa 🙏🏻
Frost
thank you for composing this wonder
Mustafa Avşaroğlu
@Wim Nelis Thank you, I'll do the best I can 😊🦋
Jade
when you want to use the music to study but you end up admiring the art instead :')
Nicolas Vahin
yup I was preparing for an exam and then I only admiring the art haha so captivating
Jesslyn Rose Magbanua
Its from WLOP. Check out all of his art. Captivating, indeed.
Fairly Vague
How do you study to this without falling asleep?!? I couldn’t do it no matter how wide awake I was when I started lol