Snoh Aalegra's career started at age 9 when she began writing songs in her bedroom. In 2001, Snoh signed an artist development deal with Sony Music Sweden where no music was released throughout this deal. In 2009 Snoh started releasing music under the mononym Sheri, later releasing her first album First Sign with Universal Music Sweden. Although physical copies of this album do still exist, Snoh's existence as Sheri has been wiped from the internet excluding the 2 singles leading up to the album's release, “Hit and Run” and “You Got Me Good”. Snoh signed with ARTium Recordings under producer No I.D. in 2013.
In July 2014 Snoh changed her name to Snoh Aalegra, later releasing her first EP There Will Be Sunshine in October of the same year. April 2016 Snoh releases her second EP Don’t Explain. In October 2016, Snoh released her debut album FEELS under her new name. Snoh describes FEELS as “cinematic soul” and this album is Snoh’s big break. Snoh's song “Time” was sampled in Drakes “Do Not Disturb” and Apple samples “Nothing Burns Like The Cold” in the commercials for the iPhone XS.
August 2019 Snoh releases her sophomore album -Ugh, Those Feels Again which peaked at number 3 on the Billboard R&B Album Sales chart, number 6 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart, and number 73 on the Billboard 200 chart. March 2020 Snoh signed a recording contract with Roc Nation/Universal Music Group in addition to her deal with ARTium Records. Snoh released her first single “Dying 4 Your Love” under the 2 labels in July of 2020.
July 9th, 2021 Snoh released her 3rd studio album under her new record deal, TEMPORARY HIGHS IN THE VIOLET SKIES. This album included 2 Tyler, the Creator features, and features leading singles D4YL and Lost You. The album peaked at number 16 on Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums.
In 2019 Snoh won a Skap Soulpris award and won the 2020 Soul Train Award for Best New Artist. 2021 Snoh won the IHeart Radio award for Best New R&B artist and was also nominated for IHeart R&B Artist of the Year.
Don't Explain
Snoh Aalegra Lyrics
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Just say you'll remain
I'm glad you're back
Don't explain
Quiet, don't explain
There's nothing to gain
Skip that, lipstick
Don't explain
You know that I love you
And what love endures
Nothing rates above you
For I'm so completely yours
Cry a tear, folks chatter
And I know you cheat
Right or wrong don't matter
When you're with me, my sweet
Hush now, don't explain
You're mine, young and pained
My life, yours love
Don't explain
You know that I love you
And what love endures
Nothing rates above you
For I'm so completely yours
Cry a tear, folks chatter
And I know you cheat
Right or wrong don't matter
When you're with me, my sweet
Hush now, don't explain
You're mine, young and pained
My life, yours love
Don't explain
The lyrics to Snoh Aalegra's song "Don't Explain" appear to be a plea to a lover to stay, despite any external judgments or problems in the relationship. The singer asks the lover not to explain their previous absence or any rumors that may be circulating about infidelity, instead encouraging them to simply stay and be together. The singer acknowledges that their love endures, and that nothing is more important than the bond they share.
The repetition of "hush now, don't explain" and "quiet, don't explain" implies a sense of urgency and intensity, as if the singer is afraid that any explanation might threaten the fragile state of their relationship. This is reinforced by the lines "nothing to gain" and "skip that, lipstick", which suggest that any reasoning or justification is irrelevant. Rather, what is important is the connection between the two lovers, even if it defies societal norms or expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Hush now, don't explain
Please do not bother explaining anything
Just say you'll remain
Just promise me that you will stay
I'm glad you're back
I am happy that you have returned
Don't explain
Please do not try to justify anything
Quiet, don't explain
Stay silent and do not try to make excuses
There's nothing to gain
There is no benefit in explaining things now
Skip that, lipstick
Forget about the marks on your lips
Don't explain
Do not try to defend your actions
You know that I love you
You are aware that I love you
And what love endures
Love withstands all obstacles
Nothing rates above you
You are my highest priority
For I'm so completely yours
I belong to you completely
Cry a tear, folks chatter
People will talk and criticize us
And I know you cheat
I am aware that you have been unfaithful
Right or wrong don't matter
It does not matter if you were right or wrong
When you're with me, my sweet
As long as you are with me, my love
You're mine, young and pained
You belong to me, and I know you are hurting
My life, yours love
My life belongs to you and your love
Contributed by Gianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
sehna
Hush now, don't explain
Just say you'll remain
I'm glad you're back
Don't explain
Quiet, don't explain
There's nothing to gain
Skip that lipstick
Don't explain
You know that I love you
And what endures
Nothing rates above you
For I'm so completely yours
Cry to hear folks chatter
And I know you cheat
Right or wrong, don't matter
When you're with me, my sweet
Hush now, don't explain
You're my joy and pain
My life's yours, love
Don't explain
You know that I love you
And what endures
Nothing rates above you
For I'm so completely yours
Cry to hear folks chatter
And I know you cheat
Right or wrong, don't matter
When you're with me, my sweet
Hush now, don't explain
You're my joy and pain
My life's yours, love
Don't explain
Tainaly Silva
Hush now, don't explain
Just say, you'll remain
I'm glad, you're back
Don't explain
Quiet, don't explain
There's nothing, to gain
Skip that, lipstick
Don't explain
You know that I love you
And what love endures
Nothing rates above you
For I'm so completely yours
Cry a tear, folks chatter
And I know you cheat
Right or wrong don't matter
When you're with me, my sweet
Hush now, don't explain
You're mine, young and pained
My life, yours love
Don't explain
You know that I love you
And what love, endures
Nothing rates above you
For I'm so completely, yours
Cry a tear, folks chatter
And I know you cheat
Right or wrong don't matter
When you're with me, my sweet
Hush now, don't explain
You're mine, young and pained
My life, yours love
Don't explain
Drew Velasquez
She has the same bewitching vibe of a James Bond theme song. I absolutely love it!
Melanie Lacey
That was exactly my first impression.
Clockwork
@Melanie LaceyI’ve come to realize I love anything that sounds like a “James Bond” theme song.
Alexander Braden
How does this not have more views….criminally underrated
TeeDee215
Absolutely! Ppl sleep on her, and I don’t get it. I close my eyes and get lost in the vibe. I’m not big on a lot of remakes. And Billie Holiday? Are you serious??? Taking that on, and putting that crazy, delicate, come here baby fk all that other ish…WHAT??? Come on. Give this woman her flowers!!!
Bokii
This album should have an remake, one of the best work snoh has put out!
Ami Uthman
This actually a remake of an original recording
sehna
Hush now, don't explain
Just say you'll remain
I'm glad you're back
Don't explain
Quiet, don't explain
There's nothing to gain
Skip that lipstick
Don't explain
You know that I love you
And what endures
Nothing rates above you
For I'm so completely yours
Cry to hear folks chatter
And I know you cheat
Right or wrong, don't matter
When you're with me, my sweet
Hush now, don't explain
You're my joy and pain
My life's yours, love
Don't explain
You know that I love you
And what endures
Nothing rates above you
For I'm so completely yours
Cry to hear folks chatter
And I know you cheat
Right or wrong, don't matter
When you're with me, my sweet
Hush now, don't explain
You're my joy and pain
My life's yours, love
Don't explain
Victoria King
thanksss
queen V
Amazing