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.
You Keep Me Waiting
Snoh Aalegra Lyrics
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You said I made you want to change
But here we are another summer's over
It's all the fucking same
This conversation is getting older and older
And I'm not sure that it will ever end
Tell me again it's not you it's the situation
You keep me waiting
With the worst of you
You keep me waiting
With the worst of you
And you call that love
You give me nothing
But I still can't get enough
And I call that love
And I call that love
You give me nothing
But I still can't get enough
And I call that love
Baby, you know when I call that love
You give me nothing
But I still can't get enough
And I
Dear Ms. Aalegra, Lord I know you're fine
I know I'm not always on call, but I'll be on time
You heard from your ex-man, I can read your mind
I'm trying to get inside that thing that's in between your eyes
I need a real woman, that summer I had to realize
I'm done with the games, we should burn money in paradise
In a Vetements jacket and a pair of Docks
Make it rain in southern California, that's a paradox
Saying I'm always skating, but I keep you here waiting
Girl you know I idolize you like I'm Clay Aiken
Girl you know I fantasize about you laying naked
In a villa in Negril drinking wine as if we Jamacian
Call me Liam Neeson, tell them niggas you takin'
You just so advanced, them other bitches is basic
You bad on your own, but we so much better together
Just give me the green light, I'm ready when you ready
Told me just to wait a little longer
Cause all that gets you through the night
Is the thought of us together
So you think that when you hold her
This conversation is getting older and older
And you keep getting harder to defend
Tell me again it's not you it's the situation
Tell me again I should just understand now
You keep me waiting baby
With the worst of you
You keep me waiting
With the worst of you
And you call that love
In "You Keep Me Waiting," Snoh Aalegra sings about a tumultuous relationship that leaves her waiting for the love and commitment she desires. The song builds on the themes of love, anxiety, and uncertainty that are present throughout her album "Feels." In the first verse, Aalegra pleads for her lover to express his affection, believing that his love can sustain her through the long winter ahead. She recalls his past promises to change and his admission that she has had a positive influence on him, but despite the passage of time, their relationship remains stagnant. She laments the repetitiveness of their conversations, which focus on his inability to prioritize their relationship over other aspects of his life.
The chorus repeats the title phrase, "you keep me waiting," driving home the central premise of the song. Aalegra's lover is unreliable, offering her only the worst of himself while keeping her around using the promise of love. She acknowledges that this behavior is unhealthy, but she cannot help but crave his attention nonetheless. In the second verse, the song shifts to incorporate a rap verse from Vince Staples, in which he describes his desire for genuine commitment from a woman he admires. He offers to meet her halfway, showing his frustration at the games that people play in relationships.
Overall, "You Keep Me Waiting" is a relatable depiction of the anxiety and uncertainty that can accompany a wavering relationship. The song's combination of vulnerability and raw emotion paints a vivid picture of the complexity of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me you love me in October
You want me to believe that you love me, but only when it suits you.
You said I made you want to change
You made empty promises to change for me, but nothing has really changed.
But here we are another summer's over
Time has passed and we're still stuck in the same cycle of disappointment.
It's all the fucking same
Nothing has improved, it's all just a repeat of the same mistakes.
This conversation is getting older and older
We keep having the same conversation, but nothing ever changes.
And I'm not sure that it will ever end
I'm losing hope that we'll ever make progress in our relationship.
Tell me again it's not you it's the situation
You're trying to shift the blame onto external factors instead of taking responsibility for your actions.
Tell me again it's out of your control
You're making excuses for your behavior instead of taking ownership of it.
You keep me waiting
You make me wait for you, even when it's inconvenient or disrespectful.
With the worst of you
You only give me the worst parts of yourself, instead of trying to improve or better our relationship.
And you call that love
You try to justify your behavior by claiming it's love, but it's really just selfishness.
You give me nothing
You don't give me anything positive or beneficial for myself or our relationship.
But I still can't get enough
Despite everything, I still crave your attention and affection.
And I call that love
I try to convince myself that what we have is love, but it's really just unhealthy attachment.
Dear Ms. Aalegra, Lord I know you're fine
I acknowledge that you're attractive and desirable.
I know I'm not always on call, but I'll be on time
I may not always be available, but I'll make effort to show up for you when it counts.
You heard from your ex-man, I can read your mind
I know you still communicate with your ex and can tell what you're thinking.
I'm trying to get inside that thing that's in between your eyes
I want to understand your thoughts and emotions better.
I need a real woman, that summer I had to realize
I want a partner who is authentic, genuine, and committed to our relationship.
I'm done with the games, we should burn money in paradise
I'm tired of playing games and want to enjoy a carefree and luxurious lifestyle with you.
In a Vetements jacket and a pair of Docks
I want to dress stylishly and impressively with you.
Make it rain in southern California, that's a paradox
I want to indulge in extravagant spending while living in a place known for its dry climate.
Saying I'm always skating, but I keep you here waiting
I'm aware that I'm putting in minimal effort into our relationship, but still expect you to stick around.
Girl you know I idolize you like I'm Clay Aiken
I admire and respect you deeply, like a fan of Clay Aiken.
Girl you know I fantasize about you laying naked
I have sexual desires for you and imagine being intimate with you.
In a villa in Negril drinking wine as if we Jamacian
I want to relax and enjoy tropical paradise with you, while imbibing Jamaican culture through alcohol.
Call me Liam Neeson, tell them niggas you takin'
I want to be protective of you and make it known that you're taken by me.
You just so advanced, them other bitches is basic
I view you as superior and more sophisticated than other women.
You bad on your own, but we so much better together
You have your own strengths and qualities, but our connection is special and greater than the sum of its parts.
Just give me the green light, I'm ready when you ready
I'm willing to commit and move forward in our relationship, if you are as well.
Told me just to wait a little longer
You asked me to be patient and wait for you to figure things out.
Cause all that gets you through the night
You rely on the idea of us being together to cope with your negative emotions or loneliness.
Is the thought of us together
You cling onto the idea of us being together romantically or intimately.
So you think that when you hold her
You believe that that when you're with someone else, you can replicate or replace the connection you have with me.
And you keep getting harder to defend
Your behavior and actions make it difficult for me to rationalize or justify staying in this relationship.
Tell me again I should just understand now
You want me to simply accept and tolerate your actions or behavior, instead of expecting anything better from you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Snoh Aalegra, Victor Mensah, JP Saxe
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