Born and raised in Oakland, California, Zendaya began her career as a child model and backup dancer. She made her television debut as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up (2010–2013) and starred as the titular character in the sitcom K.C. Undercover (2015–2018), for the channel. Her feature film debut came in 2017 with the superhero film Spider-Man: Homecoming, and she later starred in its sequels. Zendaya's role as Rue Bennett, a struggling drug-addicted teenager, in the HBO teen drama series Euphoria (2019–present) made her the youngest recipient of the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, which she won twice. Her film roles include the musical The Greatest Showman (2017), the romantic drama Malcolm & Marie (2021), and the science fiction epic Dune (2021).
In addition to her acting career, Zendaya has ventured into music. In 2011, she released the singles "Swag It Out" and "Watch Me", the latter a collaboration with Bella Thorne. She signed with Hollywood Records in 2012. Her eponymous debut studio album, Zendaya (2013), was released to moderate success. The album's lead single, "Replay", reached the top 40 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Zendaya's biggest commercial success as a musician came with her Zac Efron collaboration, "Rewrite the Stars", from The Greatest Showman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) in 2017. The single reached within the top 20 of several record charts and has received multi-platinum sales certifications globally.
Having already collaborated with Labrinth on the song "All for Us" for Euphoria's first season, in 2022 Zendaya co-wrote two songs ("I’m Tired (with Zendaya) - Bonus Track" and "Elliot's Song") for the second season, also performing as a vocalist on the former. Receiving continued acclaim for her performance as Rue, the second season of Euphoria earned her four Emmy nominations. Nominated for Lead Actress in a Drama for the second time, she became the youngest two-time nominee in Emmy history, while her nomination as an executive producer for Outstanding Drama Series made her the youngest woman ever nominated for producing. She received two nominations for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for her lyrical contributions to the show's soundtrack. In 2023, Zendaya won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama at the 80th Golden Globe Awards and received a Screen Actors Guild Awards nomination.
On April 22, 2023, during the second weekend of Coachella 2023, Zendaya joined Labrinth in a surprise performance of "All for Us" and "I'm Tired", which marked her return to the stage in 8 years. She was featured on the opening song "The Feels" of Labrinth's third album Ends & Begins.
My Baby
Zendaya Lyrics
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Falling in love in every part
We can make it happen if you 'bout that action
Now here we go again, here we go again
You know you wanna be my baby
Here we go again, here we go again
You know you wanna be my baby
Let 'em know we in the buildin'
From the floor up to the ceiling
If you 'bout in let's start chillin'
Doing movement we can party
Who's in our business? Everybody
But it's alright 'cause I'm still living
Like two chains baby I'm different, come here now
Let me tell you little som'n little som'n
That you might wanna know about me
I don't play no game, baby listen
Baby if you love then come show me!
We should have listened to each other's hearts
Falling in love in every part
We can make it happen if you 'bout that action
Now here we go again, here we go again
You know you wanna be my baby
Here we go again, here we go again
You know you wanna be my baby
Darling we should take a ride
Cruisin', flirting whole we drive
Nothing could come kill our vibe
Got no worries on my mind
Now we're living, living good
Can get this understood,
Got me trippin', you drive me crazy
You know you wanna be my baby
Let me tell you little som'n little som'n
That you might wanna know about me
I don't play no game, baby listen
Baby if you love then come show me!
We should have listened to each others heart's
Falling in love in ever part
We can make it happen if you 'bout that action
Now here we go again, here we go again
You know you wanna be my baby
Here we go again, here we go again
You know you wanna be my baby
Even though I'm on the grind
Think about you all the time
Now I know that you're the one
Let's have fun, have fun, while we're young
We should have listened to each other's hearts
Falling in love in ever part
We can make it happen if you bout that action
Now here we go again, here we go again
You know you wanna be my baby
Here we go again, here we go again
You know you wanna be my baby
The song "My Baby" by Zendaya is a fun and upbeat track that celebrates love and romance. The opening lines, "We should have listened to each other's hearts, falling in love in every part," suggest that the singer and her lover are deeply in tune with each other and their emotions. They are ready to take things to the next level and make their relationship official.
The chorus, "Here we go again, here we go again, you know you wanna be my baby," is a fun and catchy reminder of the singer's affection for her lover. She is confident in her feelings and knows that they are shared by her partner. The reference to "doing it big" and "letting everyone know we're in the building" suggests that the couple is not afraid to show off their love and affection for each other.
The second verse takes on a more playful and seductive tone, with the singer inviting her lover to join her for a ride and hinting at the pleasures that await them. The playful tone of the song is highlighted in the bridge where the singer tells a potential partner, "If you love then come show me!" This is a fun and flirty way to express her desire for commitment and a deeper emotional connection.
Overall, "My Baby" is a fun and upbeat celebration of love and romance. It is a great reminder that love is playful, fun, and exciting.
Line by Line Meaning
We should have listened to each other's hearts
We should have paid more attention to our emotions and feelings
Falling in love in every part
We fell in love throughout every aspect of our lives
We can make it happen if you 'bout that action
We can have a successful relationship if you're committed and ready to make it work
Now here we go again, here we go again
We're starting a new chapter in our relationship
You know you wanna be my baby
You want to be my significant other
Let's do it big, that's how I'm feeling, Let 'em know we in the buildin'
Let's go all out and make a statement that we're together
From the floor up to the ceiling
We'll make our love known everywhere in the room
If you 'bout in let's start chillin'
If you're committed, let's start having a good time
Doing movement we can party
We can have a good time dancing together
Who's in our business? Everybody
Everyone is paying attention to our relationship
But it's alright 'cause I'm still living
It's okay because I am still enjoying my life
Like two chains, baby I'm different, come here now
I am unique and special, come closer to me
Let me tell you little som'n little som'n that you might wanna know about me
I'm going to share something with you about myself
I don't play no game, baby listen
I'm not interested in playing games, so listen to me
Baby if you love then come show me!
If you love me, demonstrate it to me
Darling we should take a ride
We should go on a trip together
Cruisin', flirting whole we drive
We can enjoy each other's company while driving and flirting
Nothing could come kill our vibe
Nothing can ruin our good mood
Got no worries on my mind
I'm not worried about anything
Now we're living, living good
We're currently living well
Can get this understood
We can communicate our feelings effectively
Got me trippin', you drive me crazy
You make me feel so excited and ecstatic
Even though I'm on the grind
Despite being busy and focused on my career
Think about you all the time
I constantly think about you
Now I know that you're the one
I realize that you're my soulmate
Let's have fun, have fun, while we're young
We should enjoy ourselves while we're still young
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ZENDAYA MAREE COLEMAN, NICHOLAS MATTHEW BALDING, ROBERT CLIFTON III BRACKINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Daniela
Why is Zendaya so underrated as a singer? Her album is dope.
Barbara Ford
✨🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🌊🌊
Victoria Martin
For real
Saiki?
IKR
Wendolyn Ahumada
For real
Cheldori.
IKRR
Farah
Her whole album is fire.
Kyqueen love
I agree
Jayla Richardson
Play the movie
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