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.
We Got Love
Teyana Taylor Lyrics
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You better believe it (sing)
We got love, love, love
You better believe it
I got house and the carriage yeah
I got black love in marriage yeah
They gon' say you can't have it but
We gon' break the stigma up
Huxtables turn to Obamas
It ain't about where you been
Where you from, what you got
It's all about love
Self love is the best love
When you go take that wristband off
That pity party been over
Don't need makeup to dress you up
I gave birth on the bathroom floor
Just me, Iman, and headphone cords
Don't let this life defeat you
I hope this message reach you
Throw your hands up
Play catch with the hundreds
Love is the new money
I'm just chillin' with the homies
Home is where the heart is
Throw your hands up
Play catch with the hundreds
Love is the new money
I'm just chillin' with the homies
Home is where the heart is, ahh
We got love, love, love
You better believe it (sing)
We got love, love, love
Ya better believe it (sing)
I live in abundance
Love is the new money
I'm mentally wealthy
Spiritually conscious
I'm fresh outta Onyx
I'm bawlin' and ballin'
I play with the hundreds
Love is the new money
That's my frequency
Spark up burn the sage
Clear the room kill the hate
Love is the new wave
Play catch with the hundreds
Love is the new money
I'm just chillin' with the homies
Home is where the heart is, ahh
Play catch with the hundreds
Love is the new money
I'm just chillin' with the homies
Home is where the heart is, ahh
We got love, love, love
You better believe it (sing)
We got love, love, love
You better believe it (sing)
Play catch with the hundreds
Love is the new money
I'm just chillin' with the homies
Home is where the heart is, ahh
Play catch with the hundreds
Love is the new money
I'm just chillin' with the homies
Home is where the heart is, ahh
(Put your hands up)
(Put your hands up)
(Put your hands up)
(Up)
(Put your hands up)
In Teyana Taylor's song "We Got Love," she is celebrating love in all its forms, whether it's self-love, black love, or love between friends. She begins by asserting that she has a beautiful home, a loving husband, and all the blessings of life. She acknowledges that some people might doubt that she could have it all, but she doesn't let that get to her. Instead, she talks about breaking down stigmas and creating a better world where love is embraced and celebrated.
Taylor also addresses the importance of self-love and acceptance, urging listeners to take off the wristbands of self-pity and not to let the difficulties of life defeat them. She then alludes to the fact that she gave birth alone on a bathroom floor, showing her incredible strength and resilience. The chorus repeats the message of the song, that love is abundant, and all you have to do is believe.
Throughout the song, Taylor makes references to money, but she specifically states that love is the new money. She emphasizes that love should be the priority over material wealth, and encourages listeners to "play catch with the hundreds," to put value in love and not in money. Taylor finishes the song by calling love the "new wave," and it's clear that she sees love as the key to overcoming obstacles and creating a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
We got love, love, love
We have an abundance of love in our lives
You better believe it (sing)
It's true, believe it
I got house and the carriage yeah
I have a house and a nice car
I got black love in marriage yeah
I have a loving and committed marriage with a Black partner
They gon' say you can't have it but
People will tell you that you can't have this kind of happiness
I'm like don't kill the messenger
Don't blame me for the message I'm delivering
We gon' break the stigma up
We'll dismantle and reject negative stereotypes
Huxtables turn to Obamas
We can go from being portrayed as perfect TV families to real, influential political figures
It ain't about where you been
Your past doesn't define you
Where you from, what you got
Your background and material possessions don't determine your worth
It's all about love
It's all about love
Self love is the best love
The most important kind of love is the love you have for yourself
When you go take that wristband off
Stop feeling sorry for yourself and move on
That pity party been over
Stop feeling sorry for yourself
Don't need makeup to dress you up
You don't need external validation to feel good about yourself
I gave birth on the bathroom floor
I had a difficult birth experience
Just me, Iman, and headphone cords
My husband and I were the only ones there during our baby's birth
Don't let this life defeat you
Don't let the difficulties of life break you
I hope this message reach you
I hope this message gets through to you
Throw your hands up
Raise your hands in the air
Play catch with the hundreds
Throw stacks of money around with your friends
Love is the new money
Love is the most important thing in life
I'm just chillin' with the homies
I'm hanging out with my friends
Home is where the heart is
Home is where you feel loved and safe
I live in abundance
I have an overabundance of everything I need
I'm mentally wealthy
I have a lot of inner wealth and happiness
Spiritually conscious
I am thoughtful of my spiritual beliefs and how they impact my life
I'm fresh outta Onyx
I'm bawlin' and ballin'
I just left the strip club and I'm now living my best life
That's my frequency
That's how I live my life and how I want others to live theirs
Spark up burn the sage
Light up sage and cleanse the room of negative energy
Clear the room kill the hate
Remove negative and hateful feelings from your life
Love is the new wave
Love is the new trend
(Put your hands up)
Raise your hands in the air
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bobby Solomon, Brittany Coney, Charles Jackson Ingersoll, Denisia Andrews, Evan Peter Mast, Jahmal Gwin, Johan Lenox, Kanye Omari West, Ronald Preyer, Seven Marcus Aurelius, Teyana Taylor, Vernon Bullock, Mike G. Dean
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@xelaki9360
Wish Ye's verse was still on this
@keenafromphilly
I love how she is bringing back that 90's feel when Black STILL had passion and focus on our empowerment and staying true to US
@SoloJourneyandPJ
Philly'sKeeWee 💯❤️😩😭
@debo3880
Yeeeeess!
@snappytee219
All artists of today need to bring this feeling back to music.Prideful and spiritual what really is important.
@mrlin1687
Yeh man this feels exactly like that... 💪🏽
@soulavenue8
Late 80’s early 90’s.
@SnazTasticKobe
kanyes production never fails, goated.
@bvzonax9003
actually it was produced by 7 Aurelius, MIKE DEAN, Johan Lenox, E*Vax, Boogz and Kanye West
@eliasreyes1875
carolghost yeah but most songs produced by kanye are always amazing