Raye – Hard Out Here MP3 Download
Hard Out Here by Raye is a dynamic pop song that explores themes of struggle, perseverance, and the frustrations of overcoming obstacles. The song is the third track on Raye's album "My 21st Century Blues", released on June 30, 2023. The lyrics of the song are penetratingly personal and brooding, with Raye reflecting on her own experiences and the grueling journey that has brought her to where she is today. The opening lines capture this sentiment perfectly, with Raye singing, "After years and fears and smiling through my tears, all I ask of you is open your ears. 'Cause the truth ain't pretty my dear, it's been dark, been hard out--"
From there, the song delves into Raye's strifes and triumphs, with puissant lines like "my pen is a gun, pen is a gun, I'm finna spray now" emphasizing her determination to succeed. Despite facing complications and doubters along the way, Raye remains resilient, singing "He said I was out, said I was done, look at his face now. Tell them boys, feeling them boys, meet at the stake house."
The song's chorus is an anthem of hope and perseverance, with Raye declaring "It's been hard out here, but I'm still standing. It's been hard out here, but I'm still breathing." This message of resilience and determination is sure to resonate with listeners who have faced their own inconveniences and setbacks. Overall, Hard Out Here is a compelling and inspiring pop song that showcases Raye's incredible talent as a singer and songwriter. Its themes of perseverance and hope are universal, making it a song that anyone can relate to and find strength in.
All I ask of you is open your ears
'Cause the truth ain't pretty my dear
It's been dark, been hard out–
Uh
On my way, figured a way, figured a way out
My pen is a gun, pen is a gun, I'm finna spray now
He said I was out, said I was done, look at his face now
Hm, hm, ah, uh, ah, uh
Tell them boys, feeling them boys, meet at the stake house
I been a mess, so I'm in a dress and I got my cakes out
Sleeping on her, sleeping on me, I'm in your face now
Hm, no, no, no, no, no
What you know about hustling?
As a young girl (Young girl) in the dungeons (Dungeons)
What you know about making amends?
With the devils in your face you must pretend
Uh, ah
CR0, I'm from the ends but I'm a actor
Smile in your face all of the pricks, all of the wankers
I had to chill, smoke it away, manage my anger
Ooh, what you know about systems?
About drugged drinks, fu*king nearly dying from addictions
You start to wonder why I'm Christian
Without the Lord, I'd take my life for all the times I've been a victim
Oh, no weapon formed against me shall ever prosper
Baby, I bounce, baby, I bounce, baby, I bounce back
Baby, I bounce back (Bounce, bounce, bounce back)
Baby, I bounce, baby, I bounce, baby, I bounce back
Hm, no weapon formed against me shall ever prosper
Baby, I bounce, baby, I bounce, baby, I bounce back
Baby, I bounce back (Bounce, bounce, bounce back)
Baby, I bounce, baby, I bounce, baby, I bounce back
No weapon formed against me shall ever
All the white men CEOs, fu*k your privilege
Get your pink chubby hands of my mouth, fu*k you think this is?
I told my lawyer stand by (War), there is no wrath like a woman scorned
Uh, now I bet you wish
Baby, I bounce, baby, I bounce, baby, I bounce back
Devil's a liar, I am the guy, call me the Conrad
I been too nice, triple the price, pay me the whole bag
These motherfu*kers cheatin' on me, am I a wag? Never again
Top of the day, top of the day, top of the day to you
This LP's full of the shit I'm gonna say to you, ooh
See how I flow when I'm in pain, I'm gonna pray for you
Then I'ma aim for you, and it's a shame for you, shame for you
Oh yeah
What you know about violence? I'm on smoke now
Babe, I think it's time to cut the violins
Can't see you, I'm looking at the inside of my eyelids
I'll never stop fighting, all in God's timing
Timing
And I'm about to have these grown men crying (Cry-, hm, -ing)
You wasn't trying, you was sitting on diamonds (Hm)
You gon' have to see me now, I'm shining, hyped up, blinding
Very fu*king frightening, all these lies, now I see it so clear
See for girls like me from the bottom of the tier
Believe that it’s always been hard out here
Baby, I bounce, baby, I bounce, baby, I bounce back
Baby, I bounce back (Bounce, bounce, bounce back)
Baby, I bounce, baby, I bounce, baby, I bounce back
Hm, No weapon formed against me shall ever prosper
Baby, I bounce, baby, I bounce, baby, I bounce back
Baby, I bounce back (Bounce, bounce, bounce back)
Baby, I bounce, baby, I bounce, baby, I bounce back
No weapon formed against me shall ever prosper