Tinashe Jorgensen Kachingwe[1] (/tiːˈnɑːʃeɪ/ tee-NAH-sheh;[2] born February… Read Full Bio ↴Tinashe Jorgensen Kachingwe[1] (/tiːˈnɑːʃeɪ/ tee-NAH-sheh;[2] born February 6, 1993[1]), known mononymously as Tinashe, is an American singer, dancer, and actress.[3] Born in Lexington, Kentucky, Tinashe moved to Pasadena, California as a child, where she pursued work in entertainment. Her notable roles included as a motion-capture model in the animated film The Polar Express (2004), Robin Wheeler in the Cartoon Network television series Out of Jimmy's Head (2007–2008), and a recurring role in the CBS series Two and a Half Men (2008–2009).

Between 2007 and 2011, Tinashe was a member of the girl group the Stunners. Following their disbandment, she released the positively-reviewed self-recorded mixtapes In Case We Die (2012) and Reverie (2012). Following their success, Tinashe signed with RCA Records and released her third mixtape, Black Water (2013). Her debut single, "2 On" (featuring Schoolboy Q; produced by Mustard), reached number one on the Rhythmic airplay chart, and peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] Her debut studio album, Aquarius (2014), was noted by music critics as one of the most "solid" debuts by a new female artist in years. The album garnered her nominations for Soul Train and BET Awards.[5] Her collaboration with Snakehips and Chance the Rapper, "All My Friends", won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song in 2016.[6] The same year, Tinashe appeared on Britney Spears' single "Slumber Party", which topped Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart. Tinashe's second studio album, Nightride (2016), reached number eight on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the US. Joyride (2018), her third studio album, peaked at number 58 on the Billboard 200 chart and reached number six on the UK R&B Albums chart. After departing RCA, Tinashe independently released the albums Songs for You (2019), 333 (2021) and BB/Ang3l (2023).

C'est la vie
Tinashe Lyrics

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Finally feeling free for the night, I got no worries
Finally got a claim on my life, baby, c'est la vie
I got plenty trees for the flight
Think I'll stay a while, I think I'll stay a while
Ah, baby, stay with me
Finally feeling free for the night, I got no worries
Finally got a claim on my life, baby, c'est la vie
I got plenty trees for the flight

Think I'll stay a while, I think I'll stay a while
Ah, baby, stay with me

It's now or never
'Cause I'm leaving the city at dawn
I'm chasing good weather (weather, weather)
I got lots of cash on me, they'll never find us
Skipping all the cracks and leave it all behind us
(Behind us, behind us, all behind us)
Never
And I like it
You ain't seen nothing (you ain't seen nothing yet)
Never really ever stop, makin' money on the low
I been on my VVS
I be on my head to toe

I'm finally feeling free for the night, I got no worries
Finally got a claim on my life, baby, c'est la vie
I got plenty trees for the flight
Think I'll stay a while, I think I'll stay a while
Ah, baby, stay with me
Finally feeling free for the night, I got no worries
Finally got a claim on my life, baby, c'est la vie
I got plenty trees for the flight
Think I'll stay a while, I think I'll stay a while
Ah, baby, stay with me

Baby, stay with me
(Baby, stay with me)

Stay with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tinashe's song C'est La Vie describe a feeling of liberation and carefree nature. The singer expresses a desire to leave the city behind and embrace life without any worries. The phrase "C'est La Vie" translated from French means "That's Life", indicating the singer's willingness to accept life as it comes and enjoy every moment without any regret. The song describes a night of freedom where the singer has no obligations or responsibilities and can simply enjoy the moment. The singer mentions having "plenty trees for the flight," indicating a desire to escape reality with the help of marijuana.

The chorus of the song reiterates the singer's message of wanting to stay free, and not be weighed down by what society dictates. The singer mentions having a "claim" on their life, indicating that they are now in control and are going to live life on their own terms. The bridge further emphasizes the idea of leaving behind old troubles, and starting afresh. The singer mentions having "lots of cash" and leaving behind all the past troubles. Overall, the song portrays a message of embracing life, accepting oneself, and enjoying every moment.

Line by Line Meaning

Finally feeling free for the night, I got no worries
I am finally able to relax and have no stress tonight

Finally got a claim on my life, baby, c'est la vie
I am taking control of my life and living it how I want, such is life

I got plenty trees for the flight
I have a lot of marijuana to smoke during my trip

Think I'll stay a while, I think I'll stay a while
I am considering staying for some time

Ah, baby, stay with me
I want you to stay and spend time with me

It's now or never
This is the time to take action or never do it

'Cause I'm leaving the city at dawn
I am leaving the city early in the morning

I'm chasing good weather (weather, weather)
I am looking for warmer, more pleasant weather

I got lots of cash on me, they'll never find us
I have a lot of money and nobody will be able to track us down

Skipping all the cracks and leave it all behind us (Behind us, behind us, all behind us)
I am leaving all my past problems behind and starting fresh

Never And I like it
I have never felt this way before, and I am enjoying it

You ain't seen nothing (you ain't seen nothing yet)
You haven't seen the best of me yet

Never really ever stop, makin' money on the low
I am always making money, but doing it discreetly

I been on my VVS
I have been wearing my high-quality, diamond-encrusted jewelry

I be on my head to toe
I am dressed up from head to toe, looking good

Baby, stay with me (Baby, stay with me)
Once again, I want you to stay and spend time with me

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tinashe Kachingwe, David Patino

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Comments from YouTube:

@olgak57

6y↑276

This song evokes a bittersweet melancholy in me...hard to explain. Tinashe is so uniquely gifted.

@byobebenjee9452

4y↑14

i love it it calms me and hypnotizes me. tis my favorite lullaby. i just need to play it on repeat about 20 times.. lol. she is wonderfully uniquely gifted. shes the most beautiful woman alive, to mee..

@LoddyDah

🙏🎶🎧😌

@aalegralopez9819

5y↑70

I've cried to this one... this is some real inspiring song to overcome the obstacles in life that we have to endure day to day. thank you Tinashe

@Unknown10133

2y↑1

Got this song tatted on me ❤️

@Chr1ShawnKPD

7y↑343

She is underrated as fuck

@eddiethomas4371

7y↑20

Chris Shawn GALD SHE PUTTING OUT SHET LIKE THIS. HER RADIO SINGLES WERE TRASH.

@laykantheealien5722

7y↑1

Chris Shawn yesss thank you!!

@laykantheealien5722

7y↑4

nooo i meant to write that to the guy that said she was underrated !!! I love this bitch nothing she has ever done is trash.. uh uhh

@reinventlove1866

true

@Days-vq1ft

Hate to admit it but superlove, 2 on, player, hands on deck, those were trash but songs like this, ghetto boy, aquarius, lucid dreaming, sunburn, they're good

@kainanroberto2767

7y↑505

I love stanning a singer-songwriter-vocalist-dancer-performer-model.

@MomoTaylorJa

7y↑30

Kainan Roberto director,producer and actress

@CNAlisson

6y↑4

and she also keeps me company when I'm high. wich I think is one of her biggest accomplishents

@sweettazcandyy

4y↑5

Kainan Roberto yesssss me too she can do it all. Don’t forget producer.

@robbjonnson4861

4y↑2

THE BEST of all the above

@PaidWithJae

7y↑194

I honestly never listened to Tinashe's music before, but I stumbled upon this track while previewing the album on iTunes earlier. I must say this is a beautifully composed song and when it slows down, it's like heaven to the ears. 💯

@petti5890

7y↑3

Jae Cash o you aint know bout my boo NahShay?

@mattmorganflash

7y↑9

Boy don't sleep on Tinashe. Check out her other projects, you won't be disappointed.

@blackkcinamacritic

Yes should listen too more & hit Dat Sub button🙏🙏🙏

@christine7521

7y↑386

I love how Tinashé releases the poppiest songs that go up to billboard charts but drops such an amazing track / mixtape that showcases her REAL SOUND

LOVE A GIRL WHO CAN DO BOTH

@khadijahjam6835

Kggdee تلرر

@ttimusic9336

✨ S A M E ✨

@caylen9350

7y↑63

This whole album makes me high on her beat and voice, I owe Tinashe a lot for getting me though my hardest time feeling I had someone to relate to on my struggles and just cry with her as her music made me feel like I wasn't alone in my hard times and pain. If not for me finding her, I would have taken my own life a long time ago, she helped me get stronger.

@CNAlisson

6y↑2

deep!

@keefebennett241

So beautiful!!! There’s nothing like genuinely connecting to an artists unique quirks and personality traits that shit makes you feel so hard haha !

@bandana.7077

7y↑119

damn, cannot skip any tracks on this mixtape, everything is so well composed

@mjrowden

7y↑188

Love it! Back to the Tinashe sounds i fell for

@MSPAlexia

Michael Rowden um shes always been the same tinashe..

@alayahfenty

7y↑17

DollhouseMSP I think he means "sound wise"

@MSPAlexia

7y↑12

Well RCA was responsible for her last songs so it doesnt matter.

@Omgleandruh

7y↑297

I swear I underestimated Tinashe. I thought she was a one hit wonder after "2 on" and "hands on deck" but her Nightride album is so freaking dope. "Cest la Vie" and "Sacrafices" were just a few of my favorites. She did really well on this album, havent heard something so dope in a while tbh.

@MsMusicfan13

7y↑60

Go listen to any of her old mixtapes. She is far from a "one hit wonder"

@erickj2346

7y↑12

Amen. She's the truth

@SuperStarfire88

7y↑25

Her first album "Aquarius" is really good also.

@jerzi88

7y↑8

Joi for a commercial release yes! does it compare to her mixtapes, hell no...but it is a nice compliment to them! its like shes got a split personality...

@pebblez1212

7y↑1

Leandra♥ c'est la vie & sacrifices are my two fav songs from the album including ride of your life party favors & ghetto boy 🎶😍

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@petti5890

7y↑51

Haha, 1st thing 1st let me say this is one of my favorites from this mixtape. Secondly, everyone needs to realize that IF Tinashe wanted to be a "sell out" as you'd like to call it, she could do just that & be eating good off either the pop or r&b records she puts out. She could easily continuously put out singles like "2 on" for my niggas that like to turn up, & she could easily throw out singles like "superlove" for those white folks who just lives for pop music. Point Im trying to make is, Tinashe is very versatile. She is no one lane woman, so please stop trying to box her. This is the Tinashe we all (most of us) fell in love with. The mysterious, weird, soulful, relaxing vibe she gives us is so unreal. Nightride was definitely needed. Now lets all be patient for this joyful album she's gonna release pretty soon.

@thomasnicolas3115

6y↑9

As a french, hearing her saying "c'est la vie" is soooo... lovely ! :)

@bizzle123luver

7y↑122

She's back boy she's back

@blackkcinamacritic

3y↑1

She need too hurry and come back now 2021 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@Brenxo

7y↑326

Favorite track off the whole thing & Spacetime!

@MusicLoverM

7y↑2

Mine too.

@danieltongaww

+MusicLover M your cuteee

@denychristophel8215

same

@hinawina_x

7y↑1

yes! same here!

@MusicLoverM

7y↑1

Lol. Ok, thx :D Daniel T

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@demarcusmarrow5984

4y↑8

2:37-3:38 that clarinet & flute in the background!!!

@KTBEverlasting

7y↑36

NIghtride has more of a mixtape feel than Aquarius to me, which is what I've been wanting. Sweet.

@Yizoozername

4y↑13

This is hypnotic and dope! And she went above and beyond with the chopped and screwed snippet at the end.

@TruestDream

7y↑16

I love when she says "Bye" - "Bye Bye" In the back 😍

@Jsbido

7y↑51

Love this track. Probably played it like 10x times today already.

@anchuzaazuera761

3y↑6

This album is so ahead of its time

@jayde9197

7y↑15

arguably the best song from Nightride tbh

@darkskinss

5y↑8

Tinashe did not play with this song bit. She showed such soft authority over her delivery and her ability to work the melody. This song and Sacrifices epitomize the cover art more than any of the other tracks. She is selling sensuality and sublime beauty.

@BobMarley-zw6wr

7y↑18

her voice is so beautiful.. one of my favorites from Nightride, especially listening to it while you're high.

@SC-xo5lr

you right

@r.johnson1170

+Bob Marley Her and Bob Marley actually have the same birthday. Fun fact.

@cloudn9ne131

4y↑13

The Outro still got me in 2020!!!! Baby c‘est la vie

@ersinilbay

7y↑160

wig is levitating

@bambeedl

5y↑9

End part of this track is beautiful

@angelcamalari7273

7y↑6

You can really tell the difference between an artist releasing stuff that they enjoy making, speaks to them, and represents them, and stuff that their label wants released, cause this sounds nothing like Superlove. This right here is art.

@jackyoh971

7y↑19

Tous les fans français ont du cliquez sur cette vidéos...

@imogen9296

4y↑5

God her voice and flow just makes my soul so happy , what a truly talented person she is

@migi5917

7y↑66

She's giving me mad Aaliyah vibes omgggg i wouldn't be suprised of this track is produced by Timbland

@savageg7155

7y↑14

Migi Seviett yes on the Aaliyah vibes but this doesn't sound like a Timbo production

@goodchemistry1

13w

She is a enchantress for making this one, it really makes me feel nostalgic and moody, like your finally moving forward from being stuck in one spot. The slowed beat and slow guitar or whatever it is sounds just majestic and mesmerizing. The beat feels very nocturnal and midnight to me

@ludivine3643

7y↑31

Tinashe tu m'touches avc ce son 💕

@sharonnedwards6027

7y↑70

2:37 FUCK that shit just hit my ass like WHOA

@iloveyou202

Sharonn Edwards ayeeeee it go in I didn't listen to her till this shit wow

@sakazukiamiral290

7y↑93

French Yas !!!!!!! Tinashe tu es la vie !! ❤️

@shanellem

elle parle francais?

@RomOneCuttingStory

7y↑3

Non
c'est comme christina aguilera/pink/ mya et lil kim sur le son de lady marmalade "voulez vous coucher avec moi ce soir"
ou Ricky Martin "ADIO"
c'est juste leur ptite touche perso

@sakazukiamiral290

7y↑1

Shanelle M Quelques mots dans la chanson

@sakazukiamiral290

7y↑2

Romain Painiaye C'est super bien en tout cas, Tinashe est sous-cotée c'est dommage ! Mais elle arrive en force !

@RomOneCuttingStory

7y↑4

c'est surtout qu'en france elle avait fais une belle entrée avec 2 On et un carton avec son concert
contrairement au autre pays

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@HiCrystelle

7y↑18

I'm so obsessed with this song

@devonnarae628

7y↑6

she has the prettiest voice i have ever heard. its hard for me to not like something by her. and its her songs like this that love

@dianablvck2519

7y↑13

Je t'aime Tinashe. Proud of you queen💗💗🔥

@moodmal.4394

7y↑33

Yo this is lokwey the updated aaliyah we need her

@Lyonessi

7y↑6

Omd I'm in love with how many genres this girl can pull like damn she's so flexible with her voice

@ilovelaurynguku

7y↑7

Tinashe totally gets my soul...

@jsva-ri-teashow

7y↑14

I love Tinashe. her music is different! her mixtape is 🔥🔥😍

@sopor6696

7y↑9

This gives me so many feels it makes me wanna cry, like for real. Love you Tina

@authentic1derlad

34w↑2

You guys all have very good taste in music.

@doggonelover2038

7y↑7

nightride is a very inspiring mixtape

@definitelynotryanhuehueheu8608

7y↑64

Favorite song from the mixtape. I love this Tinashe. <3

@MassimilianoDeliso

7y↑5

Frankie Lee O I agree, best one of all!

@CyberSimsShows

5y↑7

one of her best songs

@nicolaslarisse1006

7y↑9

I see there's a lot of french fan (I'm one of them). I listen the album and it's dope. Thanks T. 👌🔥

@ninamarquez7087

6y↑5

yes tinashe lit always since she came out

@iy1789

7y↑6

the best song in the mixtape imo

@laurenminor2591

7y↑12

yasss old tinashe is back

@liamheri3124

2y↑3

Nightride is and still be a masterpiece 🔥🔥▪️▪️ Always listen it

@Xaylocke

6y↑5

My fave off this Legendary and Godly masterpiece!

@Marleyjacksonn

7y↑82

Tinashe je t'aime <3 bébé c'est la vie

@sieg812

7y↑2

Marley Jackson Un français

@Ian24089

5y↑10

This shit gives me chills. Love it.

@franklantic

7y↑42

suddenly, i'm not so excited about joyride anymore. i got what i need with this. #nightride #tinashepleasemarryme

@TheTFACE

7y↑3

pure classic bedroom tinashe 🌿🌿🌿🌿🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@Heavenlyhealing7

7y↑8

Freaken love this song already!!!

@m1chikatsu

7y↑4

the outro is so beautiful

@seancowe320

6y↑2

A total bop. Wig has been SNATCHED.

@ItslifewithAlisa

7y↑20

The perfect Night time vibe to clear my mind , every night 🌕☮️✨🌙

@dctj

5y↑7

Nightride > Joyride

@zaniahsims

2y↑3

This is so relaxing

@as-h989

7y↑25

thank you for releasing this gem of a mixtape on my birthday 💖 i love this song sm

@PrissySolo

7y↑2

Happy Birthday

@as-h989

Prissy Solo Thank you!

@hbic7367

sour honey its my bday today i was a day behind xD

@as-h989

Tyrell Read happy birthday!

@viniciuscruz2599

7y↑11

best song of nightride, love all but this... MAAAAAN <3

@StarC4tcher

6y↑4

Her best song! I love it so much

@natashareddick3819

5y↑1

I have never once disliked a tinashe song, she never fails to impress me with this bomb ass talent

@TamiaRoze

7y↑9

Nice!!!!Great job Tinashe! You should feel really proud of this mixtape. It's amazing!!!

@sushibaby9519

7y↑12

je t'aime Tinashe ♥♥

@elodiejudith5394

7y↑28

J'adore😍!!

@laykantheealien5722

7y↑1

God Tinashe is so talented. unbelievable.. she WILL be big time some day, she deserves it

@stephaniecurrie2286

7y↑7

My favorite track from this mix tape

@user-ie4uk7kb6l

4y↑3

The best album ever <3

@aquapiesworld

7y↑11

yes the tinashe I fell in love with

@fabiees2756

7y↑7

One of my fav song , she never fail to amaze me ❤️

@michaelparker7899

7y↑4

Why isn't this played on the radio people's day would go so much better

@charlicxc1695

4y↑3

This mixtape is sooooo good, i remember listening to it for months straight... guess i was really obsessed

@robertpovey2641

5y↑4

JUST LOVE YOU TINASHE AND EVERYTHING YOU DO!

@alicianascimento6374

7y↑11

I'm so proud of you ♥

@dzanroach

7y↑4

I love the divide in the song. it's like two sides of the same coin.

@beccahbear613

7y↑12

SO SLEPT ON UGHHHHHHH

@naywaindiana3332

4y↑4

This is so powerful

@_jjalen

3y↑2

Love Finding New Music Mann Dis Shii Ah Vibe💯

@hibiskus1410

7y↑6

i love this song so much

@shadycolin2807

7y↑3

Sa voix , C'est la Vie ! ❤️

@Ariescertified

1y↑2

Good times when this came out

@SlayXay

7y↑44

Goddess😩😭💘💖

@yasmincruz1253

7y↑4

definitely my favorite ❤

@zairian2432

7y↑7

Pour une fois je vois des français qui connaissent Tinashe 💙❤️

@amir7worldwide

7y↑2

This Song Makes Me Feel Good.

@NamNguyen-ls6pb

7y↑4

I love you, tinashe

@symleeloo9707

7y↑5

Lovely track

@ivanahumpalot6364

5y↑1

i love your oldschool RnB vibe. you and bryson tiller could conquer the world.

@thehaitienne1538

7y↑22

MA VIE TINASHE♡

@saractoraxo9613

7y↑3

Your voice is so beautiful❤️❤️❤️❤️

@prayforyourenemies1570

7y↑1

Thank you for everything

@cameroncunnings5498

7y↑4

I didn't even let 3 seconds pass before I started loving this!!

@lizp7596

7y↑4

fav track ahhhh so good!!!

@donnadanaanaya2547

7y↑210

Reminds me of Aaliyah ❤️😩💯

@bricethomas3319

7y↑28

ikr .. I believe she's got the voice of our dear angel Aaliyah xoxo

@ThatBoy122

7y↑4

Dana Anaya A little, I hear it in this song

@donnadanaanaya2547

7y↑3

julo yes it's smooth like Aaliyah's tune

@devonnarae628

7y↑6

she reminded me of Aaliyah the first time i heard her

@micmorgan84

Was thinking the same thing.

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@laykantheealien5722

3y↑1

I'm finally on the right meds after being in a deep depression that lasted about 7 years, I'm feeling this song right now 😊🌤☀️🏖🌴🍹🎈

@winderlineetienne3591

7y↑8

Tinashe est super cool elle fantabuleuse

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