In 2007, Knowles began to record music again. Her second studio album Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams (2008) deviated from the pop-oriented music of her debut to Motown-inspired sounds from the 60's and 70's. It peaked at number nine on the US Billboard 200 and received positive reviews from critics. She followed this up with the 1980s pop and R&B-inspired EP True (2012) on Terrible Records and her imprint Saint Records. Her third studio album, A Seat at the Table (2016) was released to widespread critical acclaim and became her first number-one album in the United States. The album's lead single, "Cranes in the Sky" won the Grammy for Best R&B Performance. Her fourth studio album, When I Get Home, was released in March 2019 to further critical acclaim.
Knowles was heavily influenced by Motown girl groups and says that her first passion is songwriting. Frequently compared by the media to her sister Beyoncé, Knowles has claimed that they have different aspirations and are musically different. She has been ranked by Billboard as the 100th most successful dance artist of all-time, and in 2017 was honored with the "Impact Award" at Billboard Women in Music. Her other ventures include an endorsement deal with Rimmel London and a line of hip-hop-oriented merchandise for young children.
"Sky away"
Solange Lyrics
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Sky, Sky Away...
I'm so silly thinking of my life (peaceful with you)
No one ever made me feel the way (that I do with you with you).
Still, even so I've got so much to learn (About Love)
But if what I felt with you is not (Then what was?)
Whenever I was in your arms (I was filled with joy)
The look upon my face couldn't express (my feelings baby)
No words could leave my mouth to explain (just Sky away)
[Chorus]
I close my eyes,
My heart flies,
My soul lies,
Another Day, I sky away
Into the clouds,
Butterflies,
Where sun rises happen all day,
I sky away.
Whatever happened to the love we gave? (With me and you)
When everyone insisted that I love (Wasn't even true)
We tried so hard to make sure that we proved (We proved 'em wrong)
But now all that has changed And I am here (While you are gone)
I miss the days, miles away, on the phone (Wishing you were there)
And all the wonderful things that you said (Let me know you care)
I miss the nights we spent, all the moments, (No one can take)
But most of all, I miss just being with you (SKY AWAY)
[Chorus]
Stars and rainbows light up the way
All the spoken words that one can say
Unicorns laugh as we lay
In the field of the reality
Hand and hand we walk, as you'll say
How much you miss me and you care for me
Baby, I'm praying that someday
I'll close my eyes and you'll be there to sky away
With me
Sky away, Sky...away
With me
Sky Away
Sky Away.....
The lyrics of Solange's song "Sky Away" are an expression of longing for a love that has been lost. The song is a melancholic reflection on a past love that was once peaceful and joyful, but has now ended. The singer is filled with regret for their inability to hold on to the love they once shared, and is left with a feeling of emptiness and longing.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics: "Sky, Sky Away/Sky, Sky Away." The repetition of this phrase gives the impression of someone looking up to the sky, perhaps searching for comfort or a way to escape their pain. The singer then reflects on their past relationship, and how it made them feel: "No one ever made me feel the way (that I do with you with you)." They acknowledge that they still have much to learn about love, but what they felt with their lover was real: "But if what I felt with you is not (Then what was?)."
The chorus is a dreamlike escape from the pain of lost love. The singer closes their eyes and "sky[s] away" into their own inner world, where "sun rises happen all day" and "stars and rainbows light up the way." The dreamy imagery suggests a desire to escape reality and find solace in a perfect world where their love could exist once again. However, the chorus ends with a sad reminder that this world is just a fantasy: "But most of all, I miss just being with you (SKY AWAY)."
Overall, Solange's "Sky Away" is a poignant and introspective song that speaks to the pain of losing someone you love. The lyrics are a reflection on what once was, and what could have been, but ultimately leave the listener with a sense of longing and sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so silly thinking of my life
I feel at peace when I'm with you
No one ever made me feel the way
The way I feel about you is truly unique
Still, even so I've got so much to learn
I know I can learn more about love with you
But if what I felt with you is not
I question what I felt with you
Whenever I was in your arms
Being in your arms brought me joy
And no one else could tell me you weren't mine
I knew we were meant to be together
The look upon my face couldn't express
I was so overwhelmed with feelings, I couldn't express them
No words could leave my mouth to explain
All I could do was get carried away
I close my eyes,
I'm picturing a moment with you
My heart flies,
My emotions take over and I feel alive
My soul lies,
I feel at peace when I'm with you
Another Day, I sky away
I escape reality and picture a better day with you
Into the clouds,
I'm imagining a world of pure happiness
Butterflies,
My heart feels like it's fluttering
Where sun rises happen all day,
I have hope for a brighter future with you
Whatever happened to the love we gave?
I'm questioning what went wrong between us
When everyone insisted that I love
People had doubts about our relationship
We tried so hard to make sure that we proved
We wanted to show everyone that we were meant to be
But now all that has changed And I am here
Now, I feel lost without you
I miss the days, miles away, on the phone
I miss the simple moments we had together
And all the wonderful things that you said
I miss the comforting words you told me
I miss the nights we spent, all the moments,
Every moment with you was special to me
But most of all, I miss just being with you
I miss your company the most
Stars and rainbows light up the way
I'm picturing a magical world with you
All the spoken words that one can say
Words alone can't express what I feel for you
Unicorns laugh as we lay
I'm enjoying a carefree moment with you
In the field of the reality
In a world where our love is real
Hand and hand we walk, as you'll say
We're walking towards a brighter future together
How much you miss me and you care for me
Your words of affection bring me peace
Baby, I'm praying that someday
I'm hopeful that we'll be together again
Sky away, Sky...away
Escaping reality with you
With me
Together, forever
Sky Away
Escaping reality with you
Sky Away.....
Escaping reality with you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL MCCLAIN, SOLANGE KNOWLES
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