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.
I'm a Witness
Solange Lyrics
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You can say what you need in my mind
I'll be your vessel
I'll do it every time
And I won't stop 'til I get it right
Good night
And I won't stop 'til I get it right
Good night (good night)
Takin' on the, takin' on the light
Takin' on the light
Takin' on the light
The lyrics to Solange's song "I'm a Witness" depict the singer as a willing vessel for a higher power or a spiritual force. She sings about how she allows this force to work through her, allowing it to say what it needs to in her mind. Solange is offering herself as a channel to whatever force she believes in, promising to be a willing and obedient participant. She sings that she will continue to work until she gets it right before bidding her audience goodnight. The repetition of the phrase "taking on the light" seems to suggest that she is working on attaining some sort of spiritual enlightenment or breaking through to a higher level of consciousness.
The lyrics are both straightforward and cryptic at the same time, leaving some ambiguity as to what Solange is trying to convey. One interpretation could be that she is simply expressing her desire to be a virtuous person and to strive for the greater good. However, the repeated focus on "taking on the light" might suggest a more esoteric or mystical meaning. It is also worth noting that the song fades out with Solange's voice repeating the phrase "taking on the light" until it eventually disappears into silence. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the struggle to achieve enlightenment, which is never fully achieved but requires constant pursuit.
Line by Line Meaning
You can work through me
I am willing to be a conduit for your thoughts and ideas.
You can say what you need in my mind
I am open to receiving your thoughts and ideas and will make them my own.
I'll be your vessel
I am prepared to channel your energy and your vision through my being.
I'll do it every time
I am reliable and you can count on me to fulfill this role consistently.
And I won't stop 'til I get it right
I am committed to achieving your goal, and will persist until it is accomplished.
Good night
This phrase serves as a signal of closure and completion.
Takin' on the, takin' on the light
This is a repeated phrase that suggests that the singer is facing and addressing something bright and illuminating.
Takin' on the light
This phrase is a reiteration of the previous line, emphasizing the artist's unyielding engagement with a source of light or enlightenment.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Key, Solange Knowles
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Verse]
You can work through me
You can say what you need in my mind
I'll be your vessel
I'll do it every time
[Refrain]
And I won't stop 'til I get it right
Good night
[Chorus]
Takin' on the, takin' on the light
[Refrain]
And I won't stop 'til I get it right
Good night (Good night)
[Chorus]
Takin' on the, takin' on the light
Takin' on the light
Takin' on the light
@missdcomplextv9369
Solange's music does not sound like nobody else and i admire her for that even more. She's a creative genius.
@JosiahAmankwah
Check out Kelsey Lu
@ryanedward9334
I TOTALLY AGREE!! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS 🙏 LOVE IS LOVE
@Victor-ly1cj
@@ryanedward9334 r
@emmasankofa7597
Solange's music makes me feel nostalgic yet futuristic simultaneously.
@rashondamorin3355
Emma Sankofa that part
@gardenofchelsea
This!!
@tfptravel.food.peace.3788
Yes!
@devolvame81
Yep. I can already forsee this does sound like it's like 10 years from now. A true artist.
@Jess-ew3tm
described it perfectly