Teyana Taylor's first brush with fame came about when she helped choreograph the music video of Beyoncé's hit "Ring the Alarm". After the success, she was then introduced to the national public on MTV's My Super Sweet 16 in 2007. Producer Pharrell Williams signed Taylor to Star Trak Entertainment in 2007. She appeared in Jay-Z's "Blue Magic" music video in October 2007 and her debut single, "Google Me", was released by Star Trak in February 2008. As well as this, she features on the track "Teach Me How To Dougie" by Cali Swag District, which reached #91 in the US Top 100 Billboard, back in June 2010. Taylor's planned debut album was called From a Planet Called Harlem.
She is a member of a band called U.G.L.Y. along with band mates Mijo, Braxton and Ethan. A snippet of U.G.L.Y.'s single "Wasted" was released early 2010. No further releases from the band have since been mentioned. Taylor has also ventured into acting. She has appeared in the sequel of the 2007 hit film Stomp the Yard, titled Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming, which was released August 2010. She has also made an appearance on the debut episode of House of Glam on Oxygen.
Wake Up Love
Teyana Taylor Lyrics
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I need you right here in my arms
Baby, I'm yearnin'
But I think I got a bone to pick with you (you)
Lately, I been wondering what's with you (you)
I need you to hear me, baby
Wake up, love (wake)
Please wake up love (wake up)
I might just comfort me
But I just need you holding me
Show me some attention
I want you to wake up, love (wake up)
Hear me, baby
It's like a turban
I can wrap my head around this shit but
I need your brown skin
I'm like India when I'm not pissed with you
But how to keep it sane, it's you
I want you to wake up, love (wake)
These sheets won't comfort me
Please wake up, love (wake up)
I might just comfort me
But I just need you holding me
Needed your affection
Wake up, love (wake up)
Hear me, baby
Bright lights are only used for the dark, lil' mama
Drama gonna play a part, pain is art, lil' mama
It just get retouched hung up on the walls
You wanna sell it later, then, cool, we takin' it all
Lil' mama, it's real
I save you from a burning building
I wear the burns as gold medals, turn you on to remember
Even though you scarred me, I took it so I know the feeling
But, fuck it, let's build this bitch to the ceiling
I'm really fuckin' with you
There's a whole lot more than a make up at the breakup
So don't fight back, just write back, baby
I know I demand a lot but you don't like that
So let's just leave the baggage, I'ma hop us on this flight back
I want you to wake up, love (wake)
These sheets won't comfort me
Please wake up, love (wake up)
I might just comfort me
But I just need you holding me
Needed your affection
Wake up, love (wake up)
Hear me, baby
In Teyana Taylor's song Wake Up Love, the lyrics express a yearning desire for the love of her partner. She starts by acknowledging her need for her partner to be physically present and holding her. Despite that, she brings up an issue, which she needs to discuss. She's been wondering what's going on with him lately, and she needs him to listen to her. The chorus repeats the phrase "Wake up, love," which signifies her desire for him to wake up and be present both physically and mentally. She believes that his attention and affection are essential to her well-being.
Later on in the song, Teyana describes their relationship as one that has its fair share of drama and pain, but she's willing to work through it. She compares their love to a turban, which suggests that it has many layers, and it's complicated. She admits that she needs her partner's brown skin, emphasizing the importance of his presence in her life. Despite the ups and downs, she's willing to forgive and forget, and she urges her partner to do the same. The lyrics convey her willingness to build their relationship to the ceiling, to work on their issues, and be there for each other.
In conclusion, Teyana Taylor's Wake Up Love conveys a message of yearning for love, attention, and affection from her partner. The lyrics depict a willingness to work through issues within their relationship and build a stronger bond. The song portrays the importance of being present both physically and mentally in a relationship, acknowledging how it's not just the physical presence that matters.
Line by Line Meaning
One thing's for certain
There's no doubt about it
I need you right here in my arms
I want to have you near me
Baby, I'm yearnin'
I'm craving for you
But I think I got a bone to pick with you (you)
I have something to discuss with you
Lately, I been wondering what's with you (you)
I've been curious about your behavior
I need you to hear me, baby
I want you to listen to me
Wake up, love (wake)
Please wake up
These sheets won't comfort me
I can't get comfort from these sheets
Please wake up love (wake up)
Please wake up, my love
I might just comfort me
I might have to soothe myself
But I just need you holding me
I need you to hold me
Show me some attention
Give me some of your focus
Needed your affection
I require your love
It's like a turban
It's complicated
I can wrap my head around this shit but
I can understand it
I need your brown skin
I need you
I'm like India when I'm not pissed with you
I'm similar to a peaceful country when we're on good terms
But how to keep it sane, it's you
But you're the one who keeps me grounded
Bright lights are only used for the dark, lil' mama
We appreciate the good moments better when we go through the bad ones, babe
Drama gonna play a part, pain is art, lil' mama
Conflict and suffering are inevitable, but they can make us stronger
It just get retouched hung up on the walls
Our memories are recorded and keep us together
You wanna sell it later, then, cool, we takin' it all
We'll keep these memories and celebrate them in the future
Lil' mama, it's real
I'm serious, babe
I save you from a burning building
I protect you from danger
I wear the burns as gold medals, turn you on to remember
I'm proud of my scars because they remind me of my love for you
Even though you scarred me, I took it so I know the feeling
Even though you hurt me, I understand how it feels
But, fuck it, let's build this bitch to the ceiling
Forget about the past, let's take our love to new heights
I'm really fuckin' with you
I'm really into you
There's a whole lot more than a make up at the breakup
There's more to our relationship than just making up after a fight
So don't fight back, just write back, baby
Don't argue with me, just communicate
I know I demand a lot but you don't like that
I know I'm difficult but you don't complain
So let's just leave the baggage, I'ma hop us on this flight back
Let's forget about our issues and focus on our future together
Hear me, baby
Listen to me, babe
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Carl McCormick, Iman Shumpert, Kesington Kross, Steve Thornton, Teyana Taylor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Don
One thing's for certain
I need you right here in my arms
Baby, I'm yearnin'
But I think I got a bone to pick with you (you)
Lately, I been wondering what's with you (you)
I need you to hear me, baby
Wake up, love (wake)
These sheets won't comfort me
Please wake up love (wake up)
I might just comfort me
But I just need you holding me
Show me some attention
I want you to wake up, love (wake up)
Hear me, baby
It's like a turban
I can wrap my head around this shit but
I need your brown skin
I'm like India when I'm not pissed with you
But how to keep it sane, it's you
I want you to wake up, love (wake)
These sheets won't comfort me
Please wake up, love (wake up)
I might just comfort me
But I just need you holding me
Needed your affection
Wake up, love (wake up)
Hear me, baby
Bright lights are only used for the dark, lil' mama
Drama gonna play a part, pain is art, lil' mama
It just get retouched hung up on the walls
You wanna sell it later, then, cool, we takin' it all
Lil' mama, it's real
I save you from a burning building
I wear the burns as gold medals, turn you on to remember
Even though you scarred me, I took it so I know the feeling
But, fuck it, let's build this bitch to the ceiling
I'm really fuckin' with you
There's a whole lot more than a make up at the breakup
So don't fight back, just write back, baby
I know I demand a lot but you don't like that
So let's just leave the baggage, I'ma hop us on this flight back
I want you to wake up, love (wake)
These sheets won't comfort me
Please wake up, love (wake up)
I might just comfort me
But I just need you holding me
Needed your affection
Wake up, love (wake up)
Hear me, baby
Teyana Taylor
THE ALBUM IS OUT NOWWWWWWWW ON ALL PLATFORMS !!! 😢😍🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
BABY BANDIT
I love you teyana your music makes me wanna grab my twin flame and go far away 💯💯💯😘😘😘
Tee Mk
Shit im still listening to KTSE! This album here is something special, Thank You! Iman has bars on this, talent flowing threw yalls veins. Congratulations on new addition, a BEAUTIFUL BLACK FAMILY........STAY TIGHT!!!
Susan Augustt
Congrats beautiful
Najeé Whitter
I don't know how I'm going to let you know how much I love this album. How much I give God thanks for the fact that you were created. You have a beautiful gift and a beautiful family. Wishing you all great abundance in the name of Jesus 🙏💯
Well done TT 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
❤🇯🇲
kevwe gloria
This song is amazing!
Jenn Williams
She has grown so much as an artist and mother hood and being a wife has definitely played a major part in her growth. I’m happy for both of them and I pray for much more success
Briona James
This song still hits and I'm still amazed that Iman wrote his verse and recorded it in 1 take 💪🏾
OptimisticZebra8
Teyana is an extraordinary talent. As someone who grew up listening to Janet Whitney Mary Aaliyah etc...I tend to be a snob with my music but the soul and emotion Teyana emits is undeniable. She is in a class of her own.
John Sila
This woman is the utter definition of raw talent. She has the gift!!!