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.
Rescue Me
Teedra Moses Lyrics
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This poor heart of mine
Still feel I can find
A love to call my own
I gave him good love
I made him feel like a man
Now I need someone new
He will (come and) rescue me
I know one day he'll come for me
He will (come and) save me
And I'm waiting and I'm waiting, ooh
He ain't gotta be no gansta (gansta)
He ain't gotta be no baller (baller)
'Cause baby if we strugglin'
I'll ride with you 'til we rise
You for me and
Me for you and
A simple kinda love like
I've always dreamed of
He will (come and) rescue me
I know one day he'll come for me
He will (come and) save me
I'm waiting and I'm waiting, oh-ooh
Want someone to come into my life and truly rescue me
From the pain that a love selfishly has left with me
I need lovin', not any lovin', but good love
Baby, if you're out there, holla back
Want someone to come into my life and truly rescue me
From the pain that a love selfishly has left with me
I need lovin', not any lovin', but good love
Baby, if you're out there, holla back
Oh-ooh
He will (he will come and) rescue me (rescue me)
I know one day he'll come for me
He will (baby I'm waiting, waiting for you) save me (save me)
Want someone to come into my life and truly rescue me
From the pain that a love selfishly has left with me
I need lovin', not any lovin', but good love
Baby, if you're out there, holla back
Want someone to come into my life and truly rescue me
From the pain that a love selfishly has left with me
I need lovin', not any lovin', but good love
Baby, if you're out there, holla back
Want someone to come into my life and truly rescue me
From the pain that a love selfishly has left with me
I need lovin', not any lovin', but good love
Baby, if you're out there, holla back
In Teedra Moses's song "Rescue Me," the singer expresses her desire to find true love once again. She admits that although she once had a relationship where she gave love and emotional support to her partner, she now needs someone who can do the same for her. She longs for someone who can truly rescue her from the pain that a selfish past love has left her with.
The chorus provides a glimmer of hope for the singer as she reminds herself that one day, her savior will come for her. She leaves her criteria for her desired partner open and simply wants someone who is willing to struggle alongside her, without needing to be wealthy or powerful.
The lyrics portray a sense of vulnerability and a longing for authentic love. It shows the singer's willingness to be patient and wait for the right person instead of settling for someone who doesn't fulfill her needs. The song's message is about keeping faith in the possibility of finding real love and allowing oneself to be rescued from a painful past.
Line by Line Meaning
This poor heart of mine
Despite past heartbreak, I still have hope to find love.
Still feel I can find
I'm optimistic and confident that I can find love.
A love to call my own
I desire a love that belongs solely to me.
I gave him good love
I have loved before and gave it my all.
Made him feel like a man
I gave my past love the attention and affection he deserved.
Now I need someone new
I'm ready to move on and find a new love.
And I want someone like you
I'm looking for a specific kind of love, and it's what you'll offer me.
[Chorus]
Emphasizing the hope I have for someone to come save me from my heartbreak.
He will (come and) rescue me
I believe that love will come and rescue me from past trauma.
I know one day he'll come for me
I'm certain that the love I'm waiting for will come to me.
He will (come and) save me
I believe that love will come and save me from my pain.
And I'm waiting and I'm waiting
I'm patiently waiting for my love to appear.
He ain't gotta be no gansta (gansta)
I'm not looking for someone with a tough exterior.
He ain't gotta be no balla (balla)
I don't need someone with money to give me love.
'Cause baby if we strugglin'
If times get tough, I still want my love to stick by my side.
It's alright with me if your by my side
I don't need a fancy lifestyle, I just want love by my side.
Me for you and
As long as there's mutual love, the rest doesn't matter.
You for me
I want someone who loves me just as much as I love them.
A simple kind of love life
I don't need anything fancy, just a simple life filled with love.
I've always dreamed of
This is my ideal kind of love and life.
[Chorus]
Reiterating my hope for love to come rescue me from my heartbreak and pain.
Want someone to come into my life and truly rescue me
I'm actively searching for someone to help heal me from my past hurt.
From the pain that a love selfishly has left with me
My past love left me with pain and trauma that I need help overcoming.
I need lovin' I need love if nothin' else
Above all else, I need love and affection to help heal my heart.
Baby if your out there holla back
I'm putting myself out there, looking for love and hoping it finds me.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Paul Poli, Tedra Moses, Teedra Moses
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