At the age of sixteen, Esthero moved from small town Harriston, Ontario on her own to Toronto, where she began singing at open-mic nights, a journey that in 1997 led to a meeting with the president of EMI Publishing Canada, whom she charmed so well during their first meeting that without hearing her sing a single note he was moved to set up and finance recording sessions with Doc, a guitarist and studio engineer. Their debut album, Breath from Another, was released to critical acclaim in 1998 and is widely seen as one of the more accessible albums of the trip-hop genre.
Though she remained active following the moderate success of the debut album, featuring on tracks by such artists as Nelly Furtado and The Black Eyed Peas, it would take over 7 years for a proper follow-up to be released (due to a confluence of factors that included a lengthy creative process, the closure of the WORK record label and marketing delays) in the form of 2005's Wikked Lil Grrrls, an album that crossed genre boundaries with its heavy debt to jazz and hip-hop. The album was preceded in 2004 by a pair of EPs, The O.G. Bitch Remixes (with the title song reaching Number 1 on the Billboard Dance Chart) and We R In Need of a Musical Revolution, which served as a preview of the full length album.
After the release of Wikked Lil Grrrls, Esthero devoted an increasing amount of time to songwriting and production, with her work featuring on albums by Brandy and Kanye West (most prominently on West's single Love Lockdown).
2012 saw the release of Esthero's third full-length album, Everything is Expensive (Universal Music Canada), preceded by the release of Never Gonna Let You Go as the lead single and video. The album was partially funded through a campaign on PledgeMusic in which backers could choose from exclusives such as artwork by the singer. Everything is Expensive debuted on Billboard's Heatseeker chart at #13.
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You Don't Get a Song
Esthero Lyrics
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Get a rise in my reaction
And live in here and name it all
My pretty melody
And take and take and take for granted
Kicked up every seed you planted
You're selfish and you've got the best of me
So you don't get a song, no, no
Not a single note to claim your own
You took everything else so soon
Why don't you just go fuck yourself?
'Cause you won't get a song
No song from me
No, you won't get a song
You said you were my biggest fan
Of wedding bells I ain't complained
But you're so high, it doesn't mean a thing
You took him out for sight of me
I never know until it's bad
How long I just can't
Let you have the rest of me
So you don't get a song, no, no
Not a single note to claim your own
You took everything else so soon
Why don't you just go fuck yourself?
'Cause you won't get a song
No song from me
And I loved you and I still loved you
You're such a bloody mess
But you've made a mess of me
So you don't get a song, no, no
Not a single note to claim your own
You took everything else
Because you just can't help yourself
Go and get a song
Not a single note to claim your own
You took everything else so soon
Why don't you just go fuck yourself?
Do you get a song? This one's for me
Never hear me, my pretty melody
The lyrics to Estheroโs song โYou Donโt Get A Songโ are a powerful message to someone who has taken advantage of the singer. The first verse sets the tone by stating that the person will not get the satisfaction they want from the singer. The lines โGet a rise in my reaction / And live in here and name it all / My pretty melodyโ suggest that the person has taken advantage of the singer emotionally and hopes to continue doing so.
The second verse accuses the person of taking the singer for granted and being selfish. The lines โKicked up every seed you planted / You're selfish and you've got the best of meโ suggest that the person has used the singer's kindness and generosity to their own advantage.
The chorus is a direct statement to the person, stating that they will not get a song from the singer. The lines โNot a single note to claim your own / You took everything else so soonโ reinforce the idea that the person has already taken too much from the singer and will not be given anything else.
The final verse reveals the singer's conflicting emotions. They still love the person, but acknowledge that they have made a mess of their life. The lines โAnd I loved you and I still loved you / You're such a bloody mess / But you've made a mess of meโ show the singer's sadness and frustration.
Overall, โYou Donโt Get A Songโ is a powerful song that illustrates the singer's pain and frustration with someone who has taken advantage of them. The lyrics are raw and emotional, conveying the singer's hurt and anger.
Line by Line Meaning
You won't get the satisfaction
Your actions no longer affect me emotionally.
Get a rise in my reaction
You cannot incite a reaction from me anymore.
And live in here and name it all
You've made a home in my life and labeled your desires as your own.
My pretty melody
My heart and emotions are represented by my music.
And take and take and take for granted
You've taken advantage of everything I've given you.
Kicked up every seed you planted
You've ruined everything good that I've created for us.
You're selfish and you've got the best of me
Your actions have been self-centered and have hurt me deeply.
So you don't get a song, no, no
I refuse to write a song about you.
Not a single note to claim your own
You don't get to take ownership of any part of my music or emotions.
You took everything else so soon
You've taken everything else from me already.
Why don't you just go fuck yourself?
I have no use for you or your selfishness.
'Cause you won't get a song
I will not glorify your actions in my art.
And I loved you and I still loved you
Despite the hurt you've caused me, I still have love for you.
You're such a bloody mess
You've caused chaos and turmoil in my life.
But you've made a mess of me
Your actions have deeply impacted and hurt me.
Because you just can't help yourself
Your selfishness and destructive behavior is out of your control.
Go and get a song
Create your own art and don't rely on taking from me.
Never hear me, my pretty melody
You will not be a part of my music or emotions anymore.
Lyrics ยฉ RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Jenny Bea Christina Englishman
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@canuckyukyuk9164
I love this whole album and everything else she does!
Thanks, Esthero.โค๐งก๐๐๐๐ถ
@sandrazechner2335
I don't understand why this doesn't has more views. It's so great and just beautiful! You go Girl! <3 :)
@hellokitty122304
another gem from the lovely Esthero :D <3
@SingDance731
Love. So much.
@WeAreN1nja
One person is upset that they didn't get a song...