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 Beyoncรฉ, 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.
Cash In
Solange Lyrics
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Listen to the sounds of despair
We don't need to lay in bed
Waking up from place to place
We don't need to pay a rent
Listen to the sounds of this right here
We don't gotta pave our way
We can live from place to place
Come on, love, let's get away
Listen to the sounds of despair
Take your money to the bank
Tell
me what you're trying to gain
Cause I don't need to pay my rent
Listen to the sounds of this right here
We don't gotta pave our way
We can live from place to place
The lyrics of Solange's song Cash In convey a sense of freedom and liberation from societal expectations and norms. The opening lyrics, "We don't need a love affair, Listen to the sounds of despair," suggest that the singer and their partner do not require a traditional romantic relationship and are content with their current situation. The following verse, "We don't need to lay in bed, waking up from place to place, We don't need to pay a rent," further emphasizes this sense of detachment from societal expectations of stability and commitment.
The repetition of the phrase "Listen to the sounds of this right here" throughout the song implies a certain mindfulness and awareness of the present moment, urging the listener to appreciate the freedom and flexibility they currently possess. The line "We can live from place to place" echoes this sentiment and suggests that the singer and their partner are not tied down to any specific location or lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
We don't need a love affair
We don't need a romantic relationship
Listen to the sounds of despair
Pay attention to the negative emotions around us
We don't need to lay in bed
We don't have to be physically intimate
Waking up from place to place
We can be nomadic and not tied down
We don't need to pay a rent
We don't necessarily need a traditional home
Listen to the sounds of this right here
Pay attention to the current moment
We don't gotta pave our way
We don't have to follow a traditional path
We can live from place to place
We can be free and live in different locations
Come on, love, let's get away
Let's escape from the norm
Take your money to the bank
Take control of your finances
Tell me, baby, what's it gonna be?
What decision will you make?
Contributed by Hailey D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.