Green was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and took an interest in singing, playing the piano, and songwriting at a very young age. At the age of thirteen, she became a member of a female quintet called Younique. Green received her big break at the age of nineteen when she became a backing singer for Jill Scott, who took her on an international tour. She was signed to Columbia Records in November 2001. Green released her first album, featuring the hit "Emotional Rollercoaster", in November 2002 in the U.S. and February 2003 in the United Kingdom. Her second album, featuring the first single "Gotta Go, Gotta Leave (Tired)", was released almost three years later, in June 2005. Green was engaged to Erik Tribbet, a drummer from nearby Camden, New Jersey, with whom she has a son named Jordan.
Affected
Vivian Green Lyrics
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Is just a front and I still want you like I did back then
You walk around this town like
You're somebody's king
But baby trust me there ain't nothing that could
Make me hungry for you again
I'm not affected you've been rejected
There is no debt here to be collected
I don't want no part
How many times do I have to say it
You used to be smart
I'm not affected you've been rejected
And I don't want no more
You used to walk and I got weak
I used to tremble from your speech
You used to get up in my head
When you crawled into my bed
You had me thinking stupidly
Like you and I would someday be
But that's just it baby, I'm not affected by you baby
I'm not affected you've been rejected
Written off my heart
There is no debt here to be collected
I don't want no part
How many times do I have to say it
You used to be smart
I'm not affected you've been rejected
And I don't want no more
You don't make or break me baby
Maybe you just can't tell, I'm not under your spell no more
I've become immune to you.
You so used to running back but I won't let you do that
I'm not affected you've been rejected
Written off my heart
There is no debt here to be collected
I don't want no part
How many times do I have to say it
You used to be smart
I'm not affected you've been rejected
And I don't want no more
In the song "Affected" by Vivian Green, the singer addresses an ex-lover who continues to believe that she still wants him back. She acknowledges that he is still walking around town with a false sense of security, believing that he still holds power over her. However, she is confident in telling him that she has moved on and is not affected by his presence anymore. She insists that he is not owed anything from her anymore and she does not want to be a part of his life again.
The lyrics of the song convey a strong sense of empowerment and independence. The singer presents herself as having regained control over her life and emotions, despite being affected by this person in the past. Her confidence is evident in the way she asserts herself, telling him that he is not owed anything from her anymore. The repeated chorus reinforces the message that the singer has moved on and is not affected anymore, making it clear that any attempts by the former lover to regain her attention would be futile.
Overall, "Affected" is a powerful and relatable song about finding the strength to move on from a toxic ex-partner. It is a message of hope and resilience for anyone who may be struggling to let go of a past relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel you looking at me thinking that my happiness
I sense you watching me, assuming my delight
Is just a front and I still want you like I did back then
You assume this happiness is phony and that I'm still into you like before
You walk around this town like
You strut around as though
You're somebody's king
You're a powerful figure to be reckoned with
But baby trust me there ain't nothing that could
Nothing is capable of
Make me hungry for you again
Making me lust after you once more
I'm not affected you've been rejected
Your past behavior towards me no longer affects me. You are now the one who's been turned down
Written off my heart
My heart doesn't belong to you
There is no debt here to be collected
You don't owe me anything
I don't want no part
I don't want any involvement
How many times do I have to say it
How many times do I have to repeat
You used to be smart
You were once intelligent
And I don't want no more
And I don't want anything else to do with you
You used to walk and I got weak
Your presence used to have a powerful effect on me
I used to tremble from your speech
I was moved by what you said
You used to get up in my head
Your thoughts and ideas would consume my mind
When you crawled into my bed
When you slept with me
You had me thinking stupidly
You made me think foolishly
Like you and I would someday be
As though we had a future together
But that's just it baby, I'm not affected by you baby
However, that's all in the past. You no longer have a hold over me
You don't make or break me baby
You do not have the ability to influence me anymore
Maybe you just can't tell, I'm not under your spell no more
Perhaps you don't realize, but you no longer have power over me
I've become immune to you.
I'm no longer affected by you
You so used to running back but I won't let you do that
You are accustomed to coming back to me, but I won't allow that to happen
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BELL, GREEN, KENNEY, SHAR
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