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.
True Love
Solange Lyrics
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(Okay, okay) I love you Romeo
You're my Juliet girl, come on
Love has truly been good to me
Not even one sad day, a memory I had since you came my way
I hope you know I'll gladly go
Anywhere you take me and ain't no limit to this love
The first time I met you
I didn't sweat you
My Juliet I knew that I'd catch you
Gave you the key to my heart you unlocked it
A perfect match you the plug, I'm the socket
And as time moved on we became friends
I knew was love at first sight and it wasn't 'bout to get wit' this
You was there when I needed you, I remember
Writing letters on the road I want to be wit' you
I know we young and we got time
Little soldiers need love so girl I want to make you mine
We could row together, go to shows together
My best friend, girl, lets grow together
Love has truly been good to me
Not even one sad day, a memory I had since you came my way
I hope you know I'll gladly go
Anywhere you take me and ain't no limit to this love
I'll follow you to the moon and the sky above
We could walk together, rode buses together
Your mom called us killer bees, we stuck together
We at parks playin' hide-go-seek
I find you (you), or you find me (me)
This was meant to be, they call us little one and shorty
Find us hugged up at every school party
We study together, ball together
Somebody said cupid must've brought us together
I love your cute eyes and you love my tight braids
Play video games almost everyday
And when we not together we on the phone
Talkin' 'bout our first kiss and we don't want to be alone
Love has truly been good to me (they way you make me feel, it's gotta be true love)
Not even one sad day, a memory I had since you came my way
(They way you make me feel, it's gotta be true love)
I hope you know I'll gladly go (they way you make me feel, it's gotta be true love)
Anywhere you (come on) take me and ain't no limit to this love
(They way you make me feel, it's gotta be true love)
(Come on, come on) I'll follow you to the moon and the sky above
And I remember so, well, how your smile made me feel bright
Like the sunshine, I'm so glad that you mine
You my Juliet, I never let the jealous ones between
And that's a safe bet
And we can get to studying after school is over
Homework is a must so you can come over
And afterwards we can hit the mall Sip Icee's
And cotton candy after that come chill with the family
Got to tell you how you threw me
I'm so happy that you came in here and changed my world
Bye bye sadness, hello Romie
You're the only boy
That's why Solange is so in love
I'll follow you to the moon and the sky above
(Romeo, Romeo)
(Uh-uh, uh-uh, uh)
(Uh-uh, uh-uh, uh)
(Uh-uh, uh-uh, uh)
The lyrics of Solange's song "True Love" tell the story of two young people deeply in love. They met and became friends, but soon realized that they were meant to be together. The song reflects on the simplicity of their relationship, the fun they had together, and their commitment to each other. The lyrics speak of a love that's pure, innocent, and timeless, unencumbered by the worries and complexities of adult life. The imagery of Romeo and Juliet, the quintessential tragic lovers, invokes a sense of romantic idealism and the belief that true love can conquer all.
The lyrics also capture the essence of the early stages of a romantic relationship, where every moment spent together feels precious and magical. The song is about the joy, excitement, and hope that come with falling in love, but it also acknowledges the challenges and fears that can arise when two people commit to each other.
Overall, "True Love" speaks to the universal human desire for connection, companionship, and love, and it does so in a way that's both uplifting and heartfelt.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart won't let you go
I cannot imagine being without you and my heart cannot bear to leave you.
(Okay, okay) I love you Romeo
I have strong feelings of love for you, Romeo.
You're my Juliet girl, come on
Just like Romeo and Juliet, we are meant to be together, my dear.
Love has truly been good to me
I have been so fortunate to experience true love.
Not even one sad day, a memory I had since you came my way
Since I met you, every memory I have is a happy one and I have not had a single sad day.
I hope you know I'll gladly go
I am willing to go anywhere and do anything for you because I am so in love with you.
Anywhere you take me and ain't no limit to this love
My love for you knows no bounds and I am willing to go anywhere with you.
I'll follow you to the moon and the sky above
I will follow you to the ends of the earth and beyond, my dear.
The first time I met you
When I first met you, I knew there was something special about you.
I didn't sweat you
I wasn't worried or anxious about impressing you because I knew we were meant to be.
My Juliet I knew that I'd catch you
I knew that you were the one for me, just like Romeo knew Juliet was the one for him.
Gave you the key to my heart you unlocked it
I entrusted you with my heart and you opened it up with your love.
A perfect match you the plug, I'm the socket
We are perfect for each other and fit together like a plug and socket.
And as time moved on we became friends
As we spent more time together, we developed a strong friendship.
I knew was love at first sight and it wasn't 'bout to get wit' this
I knew from the moment I met you that we were destined for each other and nothing could come between us.
You was there when I needed you, I remember
You have always been there for me when I needed you and I will never forget that.
Writing letters on the road I want to be wit' you
Even when I was away, I couldn't wait to be with you and wrote you letters to express my love.
I know we young and we got time
I know we are still young and have our whole lives ahead of us, but I am committed to you.
Little soldiers need love so girl I want to make you mine
Even though we are young, we still need love and I want to make you mine.
We could row together, go to shows together
We can do everything together, from rowing to going to see shows.
My best friend, girl, lets grow together
You are not only my partner, but also my best friend and I want us to grow and develop together.
We could walk together, rode buses together
We can spend time together doing anything from walking to taking the bus.
Your mom called us killer bees, we stuck together
Even though others may have labeled us or judged us, we stuck together and supported each other.
We at parks playin' hide-go-seek
We enjoy spending time together and doing things like playing hide-and-seek at the park.
I find you (you), or you find me (me)
We are always searching for each other and find joy in being together.
This was meant to be, they call us little one and shorty
Our relationship was always destined to happen and others refer to us as cute pet names like 'little one' and 'shorty'.
Find us hugged up at every school party
We always find each other at school events and are affectionate and close with each other.
We study together, ball together
We not only have fun together, but also work hard and study together.
Somebody said cupid must've brought us together
People recognize how perfect we are for each other and some even joke that Cupid brought us together.
I love your cute eyes and you love my tight braids
We appreciate each other's unique qualities, such as my partner's cute eyes and my tight braids.
Play video games almost everyday
We enjoy doing simple things together, such as playing video games every day.
And when we not together we on the phone
When we are apart, we still want to be connected and spend time talking on the phone.
Talkin' 'bout our first kiss and we don't want to be alone
We share intimate moments and memories like our first kiss and don't want to be without each other.
And I remember so, well, how your smile made me feel bright
I have such vivid memories of your beautiful smile and how it made me feel happy and bright.
Like the sunshine, I'm so glad that you mine
You bring me so much joy and happiness, you are like sunshine in my life.
You my Juliet, I never let the jealous ones between
You are my one and only, my Juliet, and I will never let others come between us or make me jealous.
And that's a safe bet
I am confident in our relationship and know that we are meant to be together.
And we can get to studying after school is over
We make time for things like studying and prioritize our education and future together.
Homework is a must so you can come over
Even though we have fun together, we also understand the importance of education and prioritize homework before hanging out.
And afterwards we can hit the mall Sip Icee's
After finishing our responsibilities, we can relax and do simple things together like going to the mall and drinking Icees.
And cotton candy after that come chill with the family
We also value time with family and enjoy spending time together after having fun.
Got to tell you how you threw me
I have to express how much you have impacted and changed my life in a positive way.
I'm so happy that you came in here and changed my world
You have come into my life and made it so much better and happier, I am filled with joy because of your love.
Bye bye sadness, hello Romie
Since you have come into my life, there is no more sadness, only happiness and love, my dear Romeo.
You're the only boy
You are the only one for me and I am devoted to you.
That's why Solange is so in love
I am so in love with you because you are the perfect partner for me.
I'll follow you to the moon and the sky above
My love for you knows no bounds and I am willing to follow you anywhere, even to the moon and the sky above.
(Romeo, Romeo)
A reference to the famous line from Romeo and Juliet, emphasizing the strong theme of love in the song.
(Uh-uh, uh-uh, uh)
Ad-libs that add emotional emphasis to the song's themes of love and devotion.
(Uh-uh, uh-uh, uh)
Ad-libs that add emotional emphasis to the song's themes of love and devotion.
(Uh-uh, uh-uh, uh)
Ad-libs that add emotional emphasis to the song's themes of love and devotion.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Luther Vandross, Michael Robinson, Percy Miller, Percy Romeo Iii Miller
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