Mulitple collaborations and stand-alone releases followed. In 2019, she duetted with Snelle on “Ze Kent Mij”, which became another Top 40-hit. In 2020, she released her debut album Reflecties. It received critical acclaim upon release, with many critics citing the emotional “Papa” as the album’s stand-out. The album peaked at #12 on the Dutch Album Hot 100 and stayed on the charts for 146 weeks, becoming one of the most successful albums by a Dutch female solo artist of all time. She also collaborated with Kevin on “Als Ik Je Niet Zie” and Kris Kross Amsterdam on their cover of Antonie Kamerling’s “Mij Niet Eens Gezien”. Both songs entered the Top 40.
In 2021, Yade released “In De Nacht” as a stand-alone single. The song became a big streaming hit. It peaked atop the Spotify Top 50, keeping Adele’s “Easy on Me” off the top.
Love & War
Yade Lauren Lyrics
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To the heart, yeah, you went right in
I fell for every word you said
I can't leave but I can't stay
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
Why some things have to be this way
And then we're lost until we're found
And when we're high further from the ground
If all is fair in love and war
I can't do this anymore
If all is fair in love and war
I can't do this anymore
So unfair, so unfair, so unfair to me
So unfair, so unfair, so unfair to me
You told me from the start
Nothing could tear us apart
Now when I look I see a stranger
I can't leave but I can't stay
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
Why some things have to end this way
We build it up to break it down
And then we're lost until we're found
And when we're high further from the ground
If all is fair in love and war
I can't do this anymore
If all is fair in love and war
I can't do this anymore
So unfair, so unfair, so unfair to me
So unfair, so unfair, so unfair to me
The lyrics of Yade Lauren's song Love & War explore the painful experience of being stuck in a toxic relationship that is both beautiful and destructive. The opening lines of the song describe how the singer felt vulnerable and exposed to her lover, who managed to get through her guard and reach her heart. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that this love is not one that is reciprocated equally or fairly. The singer is torn between wanting to leave and stay because of how deep her feelings run.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful as it delves into the grim reality of love and war, emphasizing the injustice of how unfair certain situations can be. The metaphor of building something up just to break it down is also significant in that it represents the cyclical nature of abusive relationships. One moment the couple is high off each other, and the next, they're crashing back down to earth. Despite the pain and heartbreak, the singer is unable to leave the relationship, illustrating how difficult it is to let go of a love that feels so real and all-consuming.
Line by Line Meaning
Cut me through my skin
You have caused me intense emotional pain and hurt me deeply
To the heart, yeah, you went right in
You have hurt me emotionally to the core
I fell for every word you said
I was gullible and believed everything you said to me
I can't leave but I can't stay
I am torn between leaving this relationship and staying in it
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
I am confused and unsure of what to do
Why some things have to be this way
I am questioning why this situation has to be so difficult
We build it up to break it down
We create something strong and meaningful, only to destroy it later
And then we're lost until we're found
After breaking something down, we feel lost until we are able to find a way to move on
And when we're high further from the ground
When we are feeling good, things are actually worse because we have farther to fall when we crash
If all is fair in love and war
The rules of fair play do not apply in matters of love and relationships
I can't do this anymore
I am no longer able to continue in this relationship
So unfair, so unfair, so unfair to me
This whole situation is incredibly unfair to me
You told me from the start
You promised me at the beginning of our relationship
Nothing could tear us apart
That nothing would ever come between us
Now when I look I see a stranger
I no longer recognize the person you have become
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
I am still unsure of what to do
Why some things have to end this way
I am still questioning why our relationship has to end in such a painful way
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: SKY ADAMS, THOMAS H THOM VAN DER BRUGGEN, RAPHAELLA SEDIGHEH MAZAHERI-ASADI, LEON P PALMEN, NILS RONDHUIS, JIMMY J G L JIM TAIHUTTU
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Lyrics: Cut me through my skin
Through the heart, yeah, you went right in
I fell for every word you said
I come here but I can't stay
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
Why some things have to be this way
We build it up, build it up to break it down
And then we're lost until we're found
And when we're high further from the crown
If all is fair in love and war
I can't do this anymore
If all is fair in love and war
I can't do this anymore
So unfair, so unfair, so unfair to me
So unfair, so unfair, so unfair to me
You told me from the start
Nothing could tear us apart
Now when I look I see a stranger
I come here but I can't stay
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
Why some things have to end this way
We build it up, build it up to break it down
And then we're lost until we're found
And when we're high further from the crown
If all is fair in love and war
I can't do this anymore
If all is fair in love and war
I can't do this anymore
So unfair, so unfair, so unfair to me
So unfair, so unfair, so unfair to me
@niattapeu728
Cut me through my skin
Through the heart, yeah, you went right_in
I fell for every word you said
I come here but I can't stay
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
Why some things have to be this way
We build_it up to break_it down
And then we're lost until we're found
And when we're high further from the crown
If_all_is fair_in love and war
I can't do this_anymore
If_all_is fair_in love and war
I can't do this_anymore
You told me from the start
Nothing could tear us_apart
Now when I look I see a stranger
I come here but I can't stay
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
Why some things have to end this way
We build_it up to break_it down
And then we're lost until we're found
And when we're high further from the crown
If_all_is fair_in love and war
I can't do this_anymore
If_all_is fair_in love and war
I can't do this_anymore
So unfair, so unfair, so unfair to me
So unfair, so unfair, so unfair to me
@triplayzzz
Here are the lyrics!^^
Cut me through my skin
Through the heart, yeah, you went right in
I fell for every word you said
I come here but I can't stay
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
Why some things have to be this way
We build it up, build it up to break it down
And then we're lost until we're found
And when we're high further from the crown
If all is fair in love and war
I can't do this anymore
If all is fair in love and war
I can't do this anymore
So unfair, so unfair, so unfair to me
So unfair, so unfair, so unfair to me
You told me from the start
Nothing could tear us apart
Now when I look I see a stranger
I come here but I can't stay
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
Why some things have to end this way
We build it up, build it up to break it down
And then we're lost until we're found
And when we're high further from the crown
If all is fair in love and war
I can't do this anymore
If all is fair in love and war
I can't do this anymore
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Is it weird I love this version waaaaaay more than the original 😅?
Omg thanks for all the likes 🥰
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