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.
Find someone like you
Snoh Aalegra Lyrics
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Even when you're not around, I feel you boy, I feel you boy, yeah
Tangled in your love and your energy
Perhaps it was the way that you smiled
I see you boy, oh I need you boy, yeah, yeah, yeah
I've been waitin' my whole life, to find someone like you
Find someone like you, yeah, yeah, yeah
Find someone like you
Maybe I, I want this, I want this to last forever
Maybe I, I want this, can we make this last forever?
Nothing's ever perfect but you're perfect to me (uh huh)
And fuck bein' asleep, you're a dream, I need you
Though we got a past, I want you, yeah
And even when it's bad, I love you
I've been waitin' my whole life, to find someone like you
Find someone like you, yeah, yeah, yeah
I've been waitin' my whole life, to find someone like you
Find someone like you (oh, baby, can we make it last, yeah?)
So maybe I, I want this (oh I, I)
I want this to last forever (we can make it last), oh yeah, yeah
Maybe I, I want this, can we make this last forever?
(Can we, can we make it last? Yeah) Oh yeah, yeah
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
I've been waitin' my whole life, to find someone like you (like you)
Find someone like you (like you, you, yeah)
I've been waitin' my whole life, to find someone like you
Find someone like you (tell me can we make it last? Yeah)
I want this (yeah), I want this to last forever (oh, I), ooh, ooh
I want this (oh)
Can we make this last forever? (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
In "Find Someone Like You", Snoh Aalegra sings about finding true love that feels almost too perfect to be true. She describes how this person's mere presence and the way they talk to her, even when they're not around, makes her feel alive with their energy and love. She believes that despite their imperfections and past mistakes, this person is perfect for her and she wants to spend her life with them. Even when things get tough, she still loves them and wants to make their relationship last forever.
The song conveys a message of hope and a desire for a love that feels meant to be. Snoh Aalegra's smooth vocals and heartfelt lyrics create a beautiful and emotional love ballad that leaves listeners feeling warm and fuzzy inside. The song speaks to the universal desire to find a partner that complements us and makes us feel whole, and the idea that such love is worth waiting and searching for.
Overall, "Find Someone Like You" is a beautiful song about the power of love and the hope that there is someone perfect out there for each of us.
Line by Line Meaning
Somethin' 'bout the way that you talk to me
I am captivated by the way you speak to me, even when you are not here, your presence is felt.
Even when you're not around, I feel you boy, I feel you boy, yeah
Even when you're not physically present, I still feel your energy and aura around me.
Tangled in your love and your energy
I am grateful for the affection you give me and the positive energy you radiate through me.
Perhaps it was the way that you smiled
Your smile has a special effect on me, it's one of the reasons that drew me towards you.
I see you boy, oh I need you boy, yeah, yeah, yeah
I see you as someone I can depend on and someone I need in my life now and forever.
I've been waitin' my whole life, to find someone like you
I've been longing for someone with the qualities like you for my entire life.
Find someone like you, yeah, yeah, yeah
Finding and having someone with your characteristics is like a dream come true for me.
Nothing's ever perfect but you're perfect to me (uh huh)
Although nothing in life is perfect, you are imperfectly perfect in my eyes.
And fuck bein' asleep, you're a dream, I need you
You are someone so special that I never want to lose, I need you to always be there for me.
Though we got a past, I want you, yeah
We have had our past situations and disagreements but it doesn't change my mind, I still want to be with you.
And even when it's bad, I love you
Even in our worst moments, I still love you and desire to be connected with you forever.
So maybe I, I want this (oh I, I)
I am unsure and hesitant, but a part of me wants to make this work and be with you.
I want this to last forever (we can make it last), oh yeah, yeah
I desire for us to have a long-lasting and fulfilling relationship, and we can make it happen.
Can we make this last forever?
I am hopeful that we can build a timeless relationship that will stand the test of time.
Writer(s): George Stuart Moore, Marcus James, Jonah Christian, Snoh Aalegra
Contributed by Parker F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@zodiacastology9349
Somethin' 'bout the way that you talk to me
Even when you not around, I feel you boy, I feel you boy, yeah
Tangled in your love and your energy
Perhaps it was the way that you smiled,
I see you boy, oh I need you boy, yeah, yeah, yeah
I've been waitin' my whole life, to find someone like you
Find someone like you, yeah, yeah, yeah
I've been waitin' my whole life, to find someone like you
Find someone like you
Baby I, I want this, I want this to last forever
Baby I, I want this, can we make this last forever?
Nothing's ever perfect but you're perfect to me (uh huh)
And fuck bein' asleep, you're a dream, I need you
Though we got a past, I want you, yeah
And even when it's bad, I love you
I've been waitin' my whole life, to find someone like you
Find someone like you, yeah, yeah, yeah
I've been waitin' my whole life, to find someone like you
Find someone like you (oh, baby, can we make it last, yeah?)
So baby I, I want this (oh I)
I want this to last forever (we can make it last)
Oh yeah
Baby I, I want this
Can we make this last forever?
(Baby can we, can we make it last, yeah?), Oh yeah, yeah
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
I've been waitin' my whole life, to find someone like you (like you)
Find someone like you (like you, you, yeah)
I've been waitin' my whole life, to find someone like you
Find someone like you (tell me can we make it last, yeah?)
I want this (yeah), I want this to last forever (oh, I), ooh, ooh
I want this (I want this, oh)
can we make this last forever? (Yeah, yeah), ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
@HDpiano
Under-appreciated AF.
@ShaunFitt
I just got married last Sunday and this song was the song my wife walked down to instant tears and emotion very powerful song especially when you first see your bride in her dress and make up looking so beautiful it’s such a great wedding song.
@LifewithSubstance
congratulations
@ShaunFitt
@Life with Substance thank you 🙏🏽
@Gdzgrl7106
@Shaun Fitt congratulations 🍾
@lashandahill3596
Congratulations
@tajthegreatone9326
CONGRATULATIONS 🎉
@MyFragranceTrail
Idk who he is but this IS our wedding song 🕊🕊🕊🙏🙏🙏
@energyrevolution1654
Michael b Jordan.
@kyjuanruffin9838
Mine too