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On the 53rd edition of 5ive Songs, 2021, we select five songs that are associated with the word UNTIL in some form or fashion.
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Welcome to 5ive Songs, where we keep things short and sweet – no extra calories or needless fluff! There’s a theme/topic, five songs, and a short blurb. Yes, it’s a playlist, but it’s a miniature playlist that shouldn’t take much time to consume. On the 53rd edition of 5ive Songs, 2021, we select five songs that are associated with the word UNTIL in some form or fashion. Okay, let’s get into it!
1. The Weeknd, “Until I Bleed Out”
💿 After Hours • 🏷 Republic • 📅 2020
The lyrics hail from the chorus, which sums up the song to a T. The chorus continues as follows:
“I wanna cut you outta my mind ‘Til I’m bleeding out ‘Til I’m bleeding out.”
Pessimistic (often the case on After Hours), the pain of Abel Tesfaye is our pleasure. Oh, the schadenfreude!
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2. Monica, “Until It’s Gone”
💿 New Life • 🏷 RCA • 📅 2012
“One thing that I know for sure Is that you gon’ miss me when I go And it’s gon’ hurt babe When you’re all alone…”
Beyond the singing and memorable lyrics, the production is magnificent. The big reason is thanks to a couple of distinct samples: The lush 🎙 The Spinners’ 🎵 “I Don’t Want to Lose You” and 🎙 Boogie Down Productions’ 🎵 “9MM Goes Bang”. The result is one sensational R&B record.
3. Nick Jonas, “Until We Meet Again”
🎵 “Until We Meet Again” • 🏷 Island • 📅 2020
“Until We Meet Again” is a pop record that incorporates soulful, gospel vibes. This is where that encouraging, uplifting sensibility comes from, coupled with the lyrics. “Wish I could reach through the distance / Show you my heart and all that I’m feeling,” Jonas sings on the first verse, capturing the anxiety and longing social distancing constructs. Even though it seems things have taken a toll, he expresses those positive vibes, from the chorus and beyond:
“So, until we meet again I’ma keep smile, smile, smile, smiling We could be miles apart But you know I’m never too far My friend, until we meet again.”
On the second verse, Jonas sings, “Gonna find light for facing tomorrow,” far more optimistic than the lament of the first verse. While the bridge highlights potential struggles, it keeps its eyes on the prize for better days.
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4. Ne-Yo, “Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)”
💿 R.E.D. • 🏷 Motown • 📅 2012
On the chorus, Ne-Yo sings:
“Girl let me love you and I will love you Until you learn to love yourself… don’t be afraid, girl let me help...”
Essentially, this relationship is beneficial to both parties. Ne-Yo loves her, and even if she lacks confidence and love for herself, he is going to show her true love, so she begins to love herself.
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5. Aretha Franklin, “Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)”
💿 Let Me in Your Life • 🏷 Atlantic • 📅 1974
What makes this highlight from 💿 Let Me in Your Life so awesome? We get those elite, soulful, once-in-a-lifetime vocals from Aretha, first and foremost. While Franklin has had many emulators, there has been and will only ever be one. Beyond her performance, the backdrop is smooth, characteristic of those lush R&B sounds of the 70s. The lyrics also serve as a big factor, serving up a heaping dose of relatability. Those matters of the heart, man, they fly in an era and style of music.
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