RyanNicole Gets Real About the World on New Album '#YoursTruly' | KQED
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RyanNicole, an artist from Oakland, released her new album #YoursTruly on her 40th birthday after writing it over 30 days. The album encompasses various themes including love, motherhood, and social issues, while deeply addressing mental health with the title track dedicated to those contemplating suicide. The lyrics showcase her experiences and thoughts on societal struggles, gratitude, and the complexities of human nature. Through her music, she attempts to find balance and promote harmony while acknowledging the emotional turmoil of life, ultimately calling for hope amidst darkness.
"How you put the star on the cutting room floor? / No wonder every shot you take is always hella subpar / I was taught to stay humble, the meek shall inherit the earth / but being meek won't bring my meals / Now run my check, I know my worth."
"Even in this time, where things are dark, there's still hope."
"We all have a bit of larceny in us."
"It's a call for spiritual reckoning, and for humans to be in harmony with each other and the planet."
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