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.
Emotional
Snoh Aalegra Lyrics
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But what if he hurts me?
Oh
Faith like broken hearts
Warm like mothers arms
Holding me close in the dead of the dark
You're fake like false alarms
I've been holding on for way too long
I can feel the fever coming on
Oh
So what if I'm emotional?
I feel it in my bitter bones
Oooh I need somebody to hold me
Oooh I need your body to tell me I'm the only one
Oh, can anybody help me now?
Cause I'm on on a high that's coming down
Ooh I need somebody to hold me
You don't need to tell me, I know that it's love, cause it hurts
I wanna love him
But what if he hurts me?
Oh
Dress my open wounds
I'm not over you
I'm just a puppet you played for a fool
Your sex is my abuse
I've been holdin' on for way too long
But I can feel the fever coming on, oh Lord
So what if I'm emotional?
I feel it in my bitter bones
Oooh I need somebody to hold me
Oooh I need your body to tell me I'm the only one
Oh, can anybody help me now?
Cause I'm on on a high that's coming down
Ooh I need somebody to hold me
You don't need to tell me, I know that it's love, cause it hurts
Baby please I need you darling
I’m bleeding darling
I know that it’s love
So what if I'm delusional?
Don't wanna face it any more, no no
Oooh I need somebody to hold me
You don't need to tell me, I know that it's love, cause it hurts
In "Emotional," Snoh Aalegra poignantly delves into the complexity of intimate relationships. The lyrics express her desire for love, yet simultaneously highlight her trepidation and fear of getting hurt. She opens up about the challenges of balancing her emotional vulnerability and the potential of getting hurt. She talks about the feeling of tearing and the pain of heartbreak. It is a vulnerable confession of her emotional struggles and a reflection of the fragility that comes with exposing oneself to love.
The lyrics exhibit Aalegra's struggle to cope with the ebb and flow of emotional highs and lows in relationships. She speaks of needing someone to hold her; someone to affirm her and make her feel safe. The contrast between the warmth of a mother's embrace and the fear of false alarms showcases her longing for grounded love. Her heart is "broken" but still in search of someone to "dress" her "open wounds." She is seeking a true connection that can provide her with the comfort and security she craves.
In conclusion, Emotional is a song about the fear and fragility that comes with entrusting oneself to love. Snoh Aalegra brings her A-game as she delivers an emotionally charged ballad that many can relate to. The lyrics are introspective, vulnerable, and nuanced, and they create a powerful brew of emotions that anyone can identify with.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna love him
The singer desires to love someone.
But what if he hurts me?
The singer is worried about being hurt in the process of loving this person.
Faith like broken hearts
The singer's faith in love is damaged.
Warm like mothers arms
The artist craves warmth and comfort.
Holding me close in the dead of the dark
The artist desires someone to comfort them during their darkest moments.
You're fake like false alarms
The singer feels deceived by someone.
I've been holding on for way too long
The singer has been holding onto something for too long, possibly a relationship or emotions.
I can feel the fever coming on
The artist senses intense emotions coming on.
So what if I'm emotional?
The artist questions their tendency to feel deeply.
I feel it in my bitter bones
The artist expresses a physical and emotional sensation of distress.
Oooh I need somebody to hold me
The singer desires emotional support and physical comfort.
Oooh I need your body to tell me I'm the only one
The artist desires physical intimacy as a source of emotional validation.
Oh, can anybody help me now?
The singer is in need of help and support.
Cause I'm on on a high that's coming down
The singer is experiencing an emotional high that they fear will not last.
You don't need to tell me, I know that it's love, cause it hurts
The singer recognizes that their intense emotions are a sign of love, even if it causes pain.
Dress my open wounds
The artist has been emotionally wounded and desires healing.
I'm not over you
The artist is still dealing with emotions from a past relationship.
I'm just a puppet you played for a fool
The singer feels manipulated and used by someone in their past.
Your sex is my abuse
The singer has been hurt by someone in the context of a sexual relationship.
Baby please I need you darling
The artist desires emotional support from a specific person.
I’m bleeding darling
The artist is expressing emotional pain.
I know that it’s love
The artist recognizes their emotions as love, despite the pain it causes.
So what if I'm delusional?
The singer acknowledges that their feelings may not be entirely rational.
Don't wanna face it any more, no no
The artist is tired of facing their emotions.
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Todd Holland
Girl got the whole package. Micheal Jackson outfit, flowing melodically like Jasmine Sullivan, range like Amy Winehouse & She's just one person. Song is so underrated. Keep blowing them away with hits Snoh!!
Louie
how this song never blew up is beyond me
Raphael
15 years old me was absolutely crazy about this song and was quite desperate that no one knew this song. I still hope people will discover this song in the future. Because it surely gets 100/100 at the test of time.
Bobotheclown
shes got the most unique voice ever. i hope she becomes number one she deserves it for real.
Shad Zion
She's keeping old school R&B going strong.
lorenzo chiriotti
a few days ago for a vacation I was in a shop in Harlem (NY city) in the shop I hear this song, it created an atmosphere and for a second it made me feel part of that community, I felt like I was at home! a hug NY city from an Italian!
Raphael
What an amazing woman! The sound feel so good with the video, I love the way she moves, and her voice is <3 <3
BBGoddessYT
Her voice sounds like Jasmine Sullivan & Amy Whinehouse 💙
Terea Goddard
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Kevin Glover
exactly