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).
Story of Us
Tinashe Lyrics
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Built a castle
Yeah, you're the prince of my heart
And now there ain't no way
They can keep us apart, keep us apart
Yeah, we built a castle of trust
And I'm your queen to be
Now the story of us about to start
Yeah, you're the prince of my heart
And now there ain't no way
They can keep us apart, keep us apart
Yeah, we built a castle of trust
And I'm your queen to be
Now the story of us about to start
Once upon a time you're mine
Once upon a time we start to fall in love
Laid up with you every night
Wish upon a star it ain't too good to be true
Waitin' on something
What you waitin' on, waitin' on? Yeah
Life's too short
Baby gotta take control of what you want, yeah
I'm gonna make you my happy ever after
Yeah, you're the prince of my heart
And now there ain't no way
They can keep us apart, keep us apart
Yeah, we built a castle of trust
And I'm your queen to be
Now the story of us about to start
Yeah, you're the prince of my heart
And now there ain't no way
They can keep us apart, keep us apart
Yeah, we built a castle of trust
And I'm your queen to be
Now the story of us about to start
Know you never felt this way
Thought you been in love before
But it wasn't love, love like this
And you never ever gonna need your space
Who would want space from something
That feel so damn good, don't it?
Ooh whoa oh, ooh oh
Fly me out to Boston, Ritz-Carlton
It's getting later
We're getting louder
Fucking on the bathroom counter
Yeah, you're the prince of my heart
And now there ain't no way
They can keep us apart, keep us apart
Yeah, we built a castle of trust
And I'm your queen to be
Now the story of us about to start
Yeah, you're the prince of my heart
And now there ain't no way
They can keep us apart, keep us apart
Yeah, we built a castle of trust
And I'm your queen to be
Now the story of us about to start
You're the prince of
Built a castle
The song "Story of Us" by Tinashe is a track about two individuals who have fallen in love and have built a relationship based on trust. The main theme of the song is about the singer finding her soul mate and how they have created a life together. The chorus of the song declares that her lover is the "prince of her heart" and that they have built a "castle of trust". In the opening lines of the track, she sings, "You’re the prince of, Built a castle", referring to the strength and foundation of their relationship. She clarifies that their love is true and unbreakable, stating "Now there ain't no way, They can keep us apart, keep us apart".
The lyrics continue to describe the relationship the two share, highlighting the depth of their love. The line "I'm your queen to be" refers to the singer as being the perfect counterpart to the prince's reign, indicating their compatibility. In the second verse, the singer expresses her trust in the relationship, believing that their love is so strong, they will never need space from each other. The bridge of the song delves into their physical relationship, and how they are "getting louder" as the night goes on.
Overall, "Story of Us" is a love song, describing the relationship of two people who have found their perfect match. Tinashe's vocals, combined with the lyrics, make this track a powerful anthem for those who believe in true love.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the prince of
You are the ruler of my heart
Built a castle
We have created a strong foundation of trust and love
Yeah, you're the prince of my heart
And now there ain't no way
They can keep us apart, keep us apart
Yeah, we built a castle of trust
And I'm your queen to be
Now the story of us about to start
Our love is unbreakable and we have built something strong together which will last forever
Once upon a time you're mine
Once upon a time we start to fall in love
Laid up with you every night
Wish upon a star it ain't too good to be true
We fell in love and it feels like a fairytale come true
Waitin' on something
What you waitin' on, waitin' on? Yeah
Life's too short
Baby gotta take control of what you want, yeah
I'm gonna make you my happy ever after
Life is short so we need to take control and pursue what we want. I want to make you mine forever.
Know you never felt this way
Thought you been in love before
But it wasn't love, love like this
And you never ever gonna need your space
Who would want space from something
That feel so damn good, don't it?
You never felt this kind of love before and you never want to be apart from me because our love feels amazing
Ooh whoa oh, ooh oh
Fly me out to Boston, Ritz-Carlton
It's getting later
We're getting louder
Fucking on the bathroom counter
We are enjoying ourselves and our time together, regardless of our location
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Delaney Harter, Eyobed Getachew, Mathias Daniel Liyew, Ozan Yildrim, Tinashe Kachingwe
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Shyrille DelaCruz
I HATE HOW UNDERRATED THIS SONG ISSSS
Juicy DaBoss
Ugh!! I HATE THAT 😒
Toni Letoya
Now this is fucking rnb yasssssssssssssss a whole fucking vibe periodt
AMANDA
LOVE THIS SONGGGGGG
Juicy DaBoss
Yes my prince 🥰🥰😜🤪😘😘🤩😍😛Love the lyrics so sweet and really deep how I feel in my feelings thanks Tinashe
joshua ramich
At 26 years old and the only one person of your entire being who makes a significant difference tells you directly this is the song of your not 1,.
but your 1 .... ( & 3/4 ) relationship. You smile.
Not only do you smile proudly ,. You also smile confidently. # merry Christmas.
Elizabeth Morris
Intoxicated by you ♥️🔥
Iván Fara Núna
Gracias!)))
Prince
Where’s this instrumental from?