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 BeyoncΓ©, 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.
Time
Solange Lyrics
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Meu caminho vou seguir
Preciso encontrar meu amor, minha paz
E quem sabe volte a sorrir, volte a sorrir
No seu amor acreditei
Pensei que atΓ© fosse feliz
Ao lado teu, mas compreendi
Para sofrer tanta paixΓ£o
Que faz doer meu coração?
Queimando em mim, como um vulcΓ£o
E atΓ© chorei
Diz por que vocΓͺ nΓ£o sai
Meu caminho vou seguir
Eu preciso encontrar meu amor, minha paz
E quem sabe volte a sorrir, volte a sorrir
Em vocΓͺ, acreditei
Confesso que atΓ© jΓ‘ chorei
Por vocΓͺ
Diz por que vocΓͺ nΓ£o sai
Meu caminho vou seguir
Eu preciso encontrar meu amor, minha paz
E quem sabe volte a sorrir, volte a sorrir
Eu volte a sorrir
Eu volte
Volte a sorrir
Eu sei, ninguΓ©m mais nesse mundo vai
Te amar assim como eu te amei
Eu nΓ£o sei por que vocΓͺ me deixou
Te dei meus sonhos, a minha vida e o meu amor
VocΓͺ brincou
Com meu coração
Levou o melhor de mim
Cansei de ser
De ser brinquedo em suas mΓ£os
Agora vou tentar te esquecer
VocΓͺ brincou
Com meu coração
Levou o melhor de mim
Cansei de ser
De ser brinquedo em suas mΓ£os
Agora vou tentar te esquecer
Te esquecer
In the first verse of Solange's song "Time," the repetition of the word "no" creates a mood of negativity, perhaps signaling a refusal to accept something. The lyrics then shift to the feeling of being understood in a romantic relationship as the singer notes how her partnerβs actions showcasing their hair combing habits made her feel like she had seen into their heart. The partner, in turn, pushes her to give her all, which the singer sees as the only way to know someone's heart accurately. The line βbut we gotta goβ followed by an exclamation of βyeah, we gotta goβ seems to emphasize the urgency of something that needs to happen and sets the stage for a change.
The chorus, with its repeated phrase "you gotta know," suggests that knowledge is crucial to navigating unexplored territories, whether in a romantic or more general sense. Interestingly, much of the rest of the song is made up of questions: "If I call you now, will you listen to me?", "Tell me where you go", "Tell me where's the storm", "I was only yours". Essentially, the song is about needing answers, and Solange is urging her partner and possibly herself to seek them out instead of remaining in a state of confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, no
The singer is expressing concern.
No, no
The singer is continuing to express worry.
No, no
The singer is indicating that something is not okay.
No, no
The artist is emphasizing that there is a problem.
No, no
The artist is stating that this issue cannot be ignored.
I was getting to feel
The singer is expressing a change in emotions.
All the way (by the way you comb your hair)
The singer is describing how their feelings were growing.
Keepin' it real
The artist is indicating that they were sincere in their feelings.
"Give your all", you would say to me
The artist is recalling the encouragement they received from someone else.
Only way to know your heart (if I call you now)
The artist is reflecting on the importance of communication for understanding.
And it gives me hope for the trials
The singer is finding strength and optimism through their understanding.
And the fear of the unknown that moves too close (real close)
The artist is acknowledging their anxiety about the future.
But we gotta go
The singer is recognizing the need to move forward.
Yeah, we gotta go
The singer is reiterating the urgency of their situation.
But the way to do it
The singer is acknowledging that a solution exists.
Just (yay)
The artist is indicating that the solution is simple.
Do us just
The artist is suggesting that the solution is to stay true to oneself.
Then you'll know
The singer is expressing confidence in the effectiveness of the solution.
Go
The singer is encouraging action.
You gotta know
The artist is emphasizing the importance of knowing.
Ooh, ooh, know (tried to let it go)
The artist is recalling a past attempt to move on from something.
Ooh, ooh, know (tell me where you go)
The artist is seeking information about someone's whereabouts.
Ooh, ooh, know (tell me where you are)
The singer is continuing to seek information about someone's location.
Ooh, ooh, know (tell me where's the storm)
The artist is inquiring about the presence of danger or trouble.
Ooh, ooh, know (tell me drive this out your mind)
The singer is asking someone to help them forget about something.
Ooh, ooh, know (I was only yours)
The singer is confessing that they were committed to someone.
Ooh, ooh, know (I was only yours)
The singer is repeating their confession.
You've got to know
The artist is maintaining the importance of knowledge.
Ohh, ohh
The artist is expressing emotions.
Yeah, ohh, ahh
The singer is continuing to express emotions.
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALBERT HAMMOND, JOHN BETTIS, SOLANGE ALMEIDA
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[Intro]
Oh, no
No, no
No, no
No, no
No, no
[Verse]
I was getting to feel
All the way (By the way you comb your hair)
Keepin' it real
"Give your all", you would say to me
Only way to know your heart (If I call you now)
And it gives me hope for the trials
And the fear of the unknown that moves too close (Real close)
But we gotta go
Yeah, we gotta go
But the way to do it
Just (Yay)
Do us just
Then youβll know
Go
[Refrain]
You gotta know
You gotta know
You gotta know
You gotta know
You gotta know
You gotta know
You gotta know
You gotta know
You gotta know
@LORETTAISDRUNK
Jesus christ this woman finds a way to make shit sound so minimal yet so full and luscious still can't get over this album.
@shakearalynch9569
During this time, Solange's music is literally helping me heal! This song, especially, soothes me and empowers me at the time. Thank you, woman!
@christinagraham2915
I was in the same boat when you wrote this album
@daquanbailey7331
Sameee
@Vision-ge6bp
When that beat take off after that last " you gotta know", I enter another dimension!! Lawd
@shashavengesayi6055
I know right, my fav part
@GM1565
Maaaaan, my fav part
@frankbigner6444
Yeassssssssss
@frankbigner6444
,this song shreds
@SuperThickVegan
Same