Teedra Moses is an R&B singer and songwriter. She was born and raised in Ne… Read Full Bio ↴Teedra Moses is an R&B singer and songwriter. She was born and raised in New Orleans and later moved to Los Angeles, California with her mother, Shirley Moses, a gospel singer, after her parents' divorce. Moses brought a little bit of that gospel flair to her own vocal style when she began singing professionally. The final song on her debut album, "I Think of You (Shirley’s Song)", is dedicated to her late mother. Teedra Moses is the mother of twin boys fathered by rapper, Ras Kass.

She released her debut album, Complex Simplicity (executive produced by herself and partner Pauli Pol), on TVT Records on August 10, 2004 in the U.S. The album peaked at #158 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and reached the top ten of the Top Independent Albums chart.

Since then Teedra has gone on to write songs for artists such as Nivea, Christina Milian and Mary J blige she was also featured on two songs from Raphael Saadiq's Ray Ray album and has had her songs showcased on Noah's Arc a LOGO network television series.

On December 28, 2008, Moses released the Lionhearted - Young Hustla Vol III mixtape at a performance in Pasadena, California. It is available for sale on her MySpace page.

Invitation
Teedra Moses Lyrics

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Two, three, four... Ah
We can dance if you wanna
Romance, if you wanna
We can even take that chance if you wanna
But if you want it and you really think you gonna
You have to get it right

First round draft choice, ain't no contender boy

I get inside your head, so now your mind's blown
Thinking about me all the time, you're calling just to say
You think I'm cool as shit you wanna be worth it!
Baby babe, if you really want my love,
You can have all that you want!
But what makes you so, what makes you so different
You so different, boy, from the rest

Chorus:
Can you show me that
This is my invitation to love
You can have all that you want!
This is my, my invitation,
But if you can't provide it,
Then you're uninvited to my love!
This is my invitation to love
You can have all that you want!
This is my, my invitation,
But if you can't provide it,
Then you're uninvited to my love!

My love can be the balance
Cold your summers, warm your winters,
My love is 365, January to December!
I offer my love, if you think you can handle it,
Swear if you can get it right, my love can be a paradise!
My love can be a Paradise!
If you can get it right, it would be so nice!
My love can be your Paradise!
My love supreme, make me the only one in your team!

Chorus:
To my love,
This is my, my invitation to love, to love, baby!
This is my, my invitation to love, to love, baby!
But if you can't provide it,
Then you're uninvited to my love!
My, my invitation, this is all that you want!
This is my, my invitation

If you can't provide it,
Then you're uninvited to my love!

Overall Meaning

"Invitation" by Teedra Moses is a song about love and relationships. The first verse talks about dancing, romance, and taking chances, but emphasizes the importance of getting things right. The second verse talks about how the singer is a first-round draft choice and not just any contender. She has a powerful impact on her lover's mind and is cool enough to be worth their attention. However, the chorus expresses a warning that if someone cannot provide what she is looking for in love, they are uninvited to her heart.

The chorus of "Invitation" is the most important part of the song because it repeats the message of the song. The singer's invitation to love is conditional because it asks for a lot of commitment from the person involved. The invitation is an offer of balance, 365 days a year, and a paradise that can be achieved only if the person can handle it. The uninvited message has a double meaning - it is not only for the people who cannot provide what she wants but also for the people who are not ready to make a commitment.

Overall, "Invitation" by Teedra Moses is a song about the emotional weight of love, and the courage it takes to accept the challenge. It is a song that is both uplifting and cautionary, providing guidance for the people who want to find true love.

Line by Line Meaning

Two, three, four... Ah
The song is starting, counting in.

We can dance if you wanna
We can dance together if that's what you want.

Romance, if you wanna
We can take it further and add romance if that's what you want.

We can even take that chance if you wanna
We can enter any chance together if you want.

But if you want it and you really think you gonna
But you have to be sure that this is what you really want.

You have to get it right
You have to be committed and put in the effort to make this work.

First round draft choice, ain't no contender boy
I am the top prize, and there is no competition.

I get inside your head, so now your mind's blown
I have an impact on the way you think of things, it has blown your mind.

Thinking about me all the time, you're calling just to say
You are always thinking about me, and you call just to hear my voice.

You think I'm cool as shit you wanna be worth it!
You believe that I'm the best and you want to be seen as worthy of my love.

Baby babe, if you really want my love,
If you genuinely desire my love,

You can have all that you want!
You can have all the love that I have to offer.

But what makes you so, what makes you so different
What sets you apart from everyone else?

You so different, boy, from the rest
You are unique when compared to others.

Can you show me that
Can you prove to me that you're different?

This is my invitation to love
I am inviting you to share my love.

But if you can't provide it,
If you cannot give me what I need,

Then you're uninvited to my love!
Then you are not welcome to my love.

My love can be the balance
My love can be the equilibrium in your life.

Cold your summers, warm your winters,
My love can bring you warmth on cold days and cool relief on hot days.

My love is 365, January to December!
My love is not temporary, it is constant and year-round.

I offer my love, if you think you can handle it,
I am willing to give you my love if you are capable of handling it.

Swear if you can get it right, my love can be a paradise!
If you are committed to making this work, my love can be a blissful and heavenly experience.

My love can be a Paradise!
My love can be a beautiful and perfect place.

If you can get it right, it would be so nice!
If you can make this work, it would be a wonderful thing.

My love can be your Paradise!
My love has the potential to be the perfect experience for you.

My love supreme, make me the only one in your team!
My love is unmatched, and I want to be the only person in your life.

This is my, my invitation to love, to love, baby!
I am inviting you to love me, baby!

But if you can't provide it,
If you cannot give me what I need,

Then you're uninvited to my love!
Then you are not welcome to my love.

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