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.
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Vivian Green Lyrics
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You've played a major part,
Inspired me to see my place, in life
You give me reason to create
Everyday is brand new
There's something you introduce
And you've touched me in those places
That no one but you can reach
You take me to this high
I feel like I can fly
The melodies you send me (la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la)
The music of my heart
The music of my mind
The music of my soul, the music in me
And here I am at this place
I've tried to get to all my life
Where I can give you all my love, so much
Where many people we can touch
I won't disappoint you
Show me the world I'll go with you
No limitations to our journey
Please help me be all i can be
You take me to this high
I feel like I can fly
The melodies you send me
The music of my heart (la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la)
The music of my mind
The music of my soul, the music in me
I've been in love with you, with you all my life
Through everything it's been just you and I
You know my true thoughts, what is deep inside
You allow me to interpret them through you
Hook: (repeat 3x)
You take me to this high
I feel like I can fly
The melodies you send me(la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la)
The music of my heart
The music of my mind
The musicof my soul, the music in me
In Vivian Green's song Music, the lyrics express a deep appreciation for the power and influence that music has had on the artist's life. The opening lines suggest that music has been a consistent and important aspect of the artist's life since childhood, having played a "major part" and inspiring her to see her place in the world. Music, in this sense, is seen as having the ability to shape and direct a person's life trajectory, giving them "reason to create" and introducing them to new perspectives and experiences that can be transformative.
The artist makes clear that the effect of music is not just intellectual or emotional, its impact can be physical too, taking the listener to "this high" and making them feel "like I can fly". There is a sense that the power of music is both all-encompassing and intensely personal, touching the artist in "those places that no one but you can reach". The song is therefore an ode to the enduring and transformative power of music across all aspects of human experience, from heart to mind to soul.
Line by Line Meaning
As far back as I recall,
Since I can remember,
You've played a major part,
You have been a significant influence in my life,
Inspired me to see my place, in life
Motivated me to find and understand my purpose,
You give me reason to create
You provide me with inspiration to be creative,
Everyday is brand new
Each day is a fresh start,
There's something you introduce
You bring something new to my life,
And you've touched me in those places
You have impacted me deeply,
That no one but you can reach
That only you have the ability to touch.
You take me to this high
You elevate me to a higher emotional state,
I feel like I can fly
I feel liberated and weightless,
The melodies you send me (la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la)
The songs you create and share with me,
The music of my heart
The music that resonates with my emotions,
The music of my mind
The music that stimulates my thinking,
The music of my soul, the music in me
The music that defines my innermost being.
And here I am at this place
I have reached a significant point in my life,
I've tried to get to all my life
I have longed for this moment for as long as I can remember,
Where I can give you all my love, so much
Where I can love you completely and deeply,
Where many people we can touch
Where we can impact the lives of many people,
I won't disappoint you
I promise not to let you down,
Show me the world I'll go with you
Take me on an adventure and I will follow you,
No limitations to our journey
There are no restrictions to where we can go together,
Please help me be all i can be
Please guide me to reach my full potential,
I've been in love with you, with you all my life
I have loved you for as long as I can remember,
Through everything it's been just you and I
No matter what, it has always been you and me,
You know my true thoughts, what is deep inside
You understand my deepest thoughts and emotions,
You allow me to interpret them through you
You enable me to express them through music.
Hook: (repeat 3x)
Refrain:
You take me to this high
You elevate me to a higher emotional state,
I feel like I can fly
I feel liberated and weightless,
The melodies you send me(la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la)
The songs you create and share with me,
The music of my heart
The music that resonates with my emotions,
The music of my mind
The music that stimulates my thinking,
The musicof my soul, the music in me
The music that defines my innermost being.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANA SOREY, DARNELL MILLER, ERIC ROBERSON, THADDAEUS TRIBBETT
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