SWV "Weak" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified
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The iconic SWV stopped by Genius to break down their mega hit “Weak,” which has been streamed more than 138 million times on Spotify to date. The song is produced by Brian Alexander Morgan and off their debut album 'It’s About Time.' On today’s episode of Verified, find out what singer inspired the classic song from the stars of Bravo's "SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B."
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I appreciate genius for giving love to the old school.
@bizzy1586
Жыл бұрын
I love that. So happy the bravo show is putting a spotlight on SWV.
@anniem.670
Жыл бұрын
They definitely should've been doin this, but it's Kool now as long as they doin it cause I love genius. 😂
@KurtisLeeLewis
Жыл бұрын
Me too I need some More 90s RnB
@cortneyparker4651
Жыл бұрын
Definitely ❤❤❤
@xKouture
Жыл бұрын
Why they just now asking them to do it… it’s annoying but ffs good thing they are . It’s bittersweet tbh
SWV on Genius… what a time to be alive
@sellina4life
Жыл бұрын
Facts💯
@rayanavalerie394
Жыл бұрын
truly
@kadinl.williams5976
Жыл бұрын
Wrd
@jordan12118
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful sight to see
@LondonSkyTV
Жыл бұрын
yessss!!
They look so GOOD hands down this song will forever be a classic. ❤
@terrellp22
Жыл бұрын
foreva, foreva eva, foreva eva 😄
@XXIIXIIIXXXIXXXIX
Жыл бұрын
One does, the other 2 look like WNBA players.....MTF 😂😂😂
@shashavengesayi6055
Жыл бұрын
PERIODT!
@BlaqRainFresh
Жыл бұрын
I love SWV. . . but they did not write the song and Coko hated it.
@sclstl
Жыл бұрын
@@BlaqRainFresh ok and what does this have to do with anything?
Their harmonies are ethereal and soulful! Forever my faves
@tresavv1
Жыл бұрын
Truly
@honestytruth828
Жыл бұрын
You pushing it! That chorus sounded terrible other than Coko
@Tiara82788
Жыл бұрын
coko is flat in the chorus. Shes Also singing thru her nose
@crimsonsongstress
Жыл бұрын
@Honesty Truth it was just in a lower key.
@TemujinScott80
Жыл бұрын
@@honestytruth828 let’s see you sing it…
I would’ve never expected a Genius video for this song, Truly a classic !
@syckindahead
Жыл бұрын
Now ppl can catch up and sing the correct lyrics too😆
@kamigriff
Жыл бұрын
@@syckindahead I just realized it’s cries fading. I thought I was times fading. 😂 all the way wrong.
What a classic song. It’s nice they are being recognized in the current era
@pauladell2285
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely ❤
“Weak” is a classic, but it’s not the only song I wanna see at an SWV show. Their catalog is full of classics. We love y’all!!
@mufasa1794
Жыл бұрын
YESSS
@_anthonytyger
Жыл бұрын
@@mufasa1794 EXACTLY
@deljean
Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@Candy-gp2ed
Жыл бұрын
Facts!
@lovergworl_
Жыл бұрын
TELL EM!!
Coko voice is amazing but when they come together it's magical they complete each other
@thedfferencetab1977
Жыл бұрын
I agree.
@eizyaws
2 ай бұрын
I totally agree the sound is captured and makes them so distinct and stand out from the rest ❤❤
I love the back story of this song....Chante Moore is so severely underrated. 💜
@bodleyhihou
Жыл бұрын
Yees
@jb171504
Жыл бұрын
Same! Had no idea she was the muse!
Those vocals are still on point
RAW VOCALS ❤️🔥Taj’s note is the Melody base! She really shines on their acapellas.
@simonsez1787
Жыл бұрын
It’s a actually LeeLee. She’s the lowest register. But yes. Taj is not far behind ☺️
@thegospeloutlet2000
Жыл бұрын
@@simonsez1787 I was referring to Taj’s alto. Hearing them sing weak Acapella, Taj has the part of the melody that everybody attacks. 🔥3:00 The middle part is most likely ALWAYS the same note as the lead . LeLee is on the lowest note so I wasn’t talking her this time.
@simonsez1787
Жыл бұрын
@@thegospeloutlet2000 oh okay I feel that
@zeebo8965
Жыл бұрын
Yep Taj sure does kill that melody lead... thats when coko becomes the backup when they sing that 3 part hehe
@blackheartbev3098
Жыл бұрын
Nah, that’s lelee on base register. Taj is alto. Always trying to discredit Lelee. 🙄
It’s ACTUALLY wild how stunning they all still are (but not actually…’cause…duh.) And the uniqueness of Coko’s voice!!! UGGHH!! And their iconic harmonies!!! **faints**
@luxejohn
Жыл бұрын
Blacks are timeless❤
@reirei9446
Жыл бұрын
@@luxejohn Blacks?? ☠️
@luxejohn
Жыл бұрын
@@reirei9446 😂😂😂stoppppp
@heathab...._-_
Жыл бұрын
@@luxejohn I'm sorry but aren't you blacks too or you just using a picture with blacks on it??? 😅😅😅
@luxejohn
Жыл бұрын
@@heathab...._-_ don’t be coy. Hell ye I’m black & mf proud 🤙
I love how they came in with the background vocals. A lot of these older R&B groups hate each other sadly. But seeing and hearing this, you feel the sisterhood and true friendship. DOPE!
@kendalldavis6082
Жыл бұрын
So true! Xscape is always in drama and it’s sad bc they sound like magic together. But everytime they came together it’s always chaos between them.
@davidtaylor1619
Жыл бұрын
@@kendalldavis6082 so true. And they're not the only ones. Male groups too like Dru Hill, 112 and so many others we love, absolutely hate eachother 😂
@kylesummers2462
Жыл бұрын
En vogue is the one that really breaks hearts for me. The best vocal girl group and the original 4 can’t stand each other to save a life.
That was so beautiful. Their vocal blend is very special. No wonder they are one of the most successful girl groups of all time! We want 'Rain' next!
@deljean
Жыл бұрын
Yess
Sisters With Voices…still pure and no auto tune. ❤🔥
They still have some of the most beautiful harmonies.
This song is still going strong in the playlist 🔥 So unexpected but I’m here for it. The voice card never declines 💜
their voices are still amazing 😵💫
The writing genius of B.A Morgan just was levels ahead. How artistic of him to articulate his feelings in such a way. SWV encapsulated it so well. I always thought the music video didn't serve the song the way it should but those VOCALS sure did. I don't know how Coko found it hard to sing as that lady can sing an alphabet and slay it. Harmonies GORGEOUS!!!
@faithtvonline
Жыл бұрын
She just threw that line out there so people can say, "Well, GIRL, you sure did that!" People sometimes say stuff like that fishing for compliments.
@kylesummers2462
Жыл бұрын
@@faithtvonline she was probably used to singing gospel music and more runs. This is much cleaner. You can see in their older live versions that shes adds runs and a lot of ad libs, which makes sense because her voice is very agile.
@faithtvonline
Жыл бұрын
@@kylesummers2462 Good point, Kyle.
This is long overdue and well deserved! I'm glad they are getting their flowers because they're legends 💐
At 4:35, I low key was waiting for Coko to say “Sing it LeLee” lol
@AnAdorableWombat1
Жыл бұрын
😂
@thegospeloutlet2000
Жыл бұрын
FOR REALL🔥😂😭
ICONS! Would love them to do "Rain" as well. The harmonies on that song are gorgeous!
@tishabeesha3241
Жыл бұрын
Yes!!
@aniraminom
Жыл бұрын
Rain >>>>
@asiapo3020
9 ай бұрын
one of my favorite songs
@eleeveeayees3425
14 күн бұрын
Rain is better than Weak
One of the greatest R&B groups in history man. Happy they are getting there flowers yo🔥😤
I got chills when Taj and Lee Lee joined in on the chorus lol
Y'all betta harmonize!!! I will forever love these ladies. They still look and sound great!
I swear this is my fav R&b group❣️
Lee Lee be killing that low range!! ❤❤❤
@williamb4335
Жыл бұрын
Yes! No one really talks about it.
@Mone333Williams
Ай бұрын
LeeLee is the foundation Tahj is the meat in the sandwich Coko it the bread
To see them still here voice in tact and beautiful, I will forever love 90s RNB and SWV!
SANG! Them harmonies are TIGHT
Wow they’re voices are angelic
@racheltoffeepudding7732
3 ай бұрын
literally! I just cried listening to and watching them in awe+
Legendary queens ❤
I'm glad in later years they're being recognized to be able to vocally hold their own with coko. That's for the longest I didn't think they could sing I thought they were just background dances LOL. A lot of groups seem to have them just there for their faces but these girls can actually sing
This needs to become a thing! Explaining the meaning behind these classics.
I'm over here rocking back and forth. Beautiful
this is real talent y'all
Such a classic group and they all look so amazing
I love how thei union is understood and their bond is unbreakable ..swv for life
Sounds EVEN BETTER unplugged. Real singers should never use studio frills. Y’all youngins need to take a page out of the SWV book. This is why they still sellout venues. They don’t even need piano💯💯💯💯🙌🙌🙌
Come through Taj looking stunning 😍
@deonnadyson
Жыл бұрын
Yass
I love how Leelee is the philosophizer of the group😅❤
They look so dang good. This is what real looks like. You can tell their energy is so positive, seriously an amazing group.
Weak is THE song of the 90s
Truly a classic 💯💯
Wow they still sound amazing. Weak was written and inspired for Chante Moore, but meant for SWV to have. I couldn't imagine any other vocal arrangement and only SWV can create that sound!
@mizm01
Жыл бұрын
Weak was written about Chanté Moore not written for her. Brian Alexander Morgan was deeply in love with Chanté but she was dating a friend of his. So Brian put his heart and love for her in this song Weak. This was around late 80's-early 90's before her first album came out and they were living in the same apartment complex.
@yerocal30
Жыл бұрын
The song was written and inspired by his love for Chante Moore, but the song was for Charle Wilson, but he turned it down.
@deljean
Жыл бұрын
@@yerocal30 yep I heard tht before
@MasterKhem
8 ай бұрын
Charlie Wilson was in mind when BAM wrote it. Charlie didn’t take it and SWV sang instead!!!
Such a poised group. So professional. The real icon energy is when everyone in the group is relatable, has good energy, and most importantly still values teamwork. And yes that was shade at Xscape lol more towards Latocha really but Love the rest of the gurls ❤ love SWV
I am a 40 year old, white punk metal head. I've always been absolutely inlove with SWV since i was a kid.
I ❤ SWV!!!! Their songs will live in my mind and heart forever. Class act!!!!! Lelee, Taj and Coco are the best!!! 2023❤
I love SWV❤
Ladies, Ladies, Ladies, I love the acapella version of "Weak". Much Love, Class Act..Can't get enough of SWV.
Damn, they all sound and look so good! Taj back there looking like she is 70% native american, those cheek bones! Just stunning! Love these ladies!
30 years later and still trending and a hit
Their harmonies make me weak. I love SWV ❤
I was born after this song came out, but It's About Time is my favorite 90s album. I blast Weak and the whole LP on the daily. The fact that they had such deep and sensual lyricism in their music in their early 20s is incredible. R&B legends for sure
They're singing their faces off. This song is so fresh, it feels like it came out yesterday.
How many groups can come on and sing live raw vocals and sound amazing?
Taj and that mid range is giving me life
This is legendary
their harmony is sooo good !!
I've seen SWV three times in concert and they always on point. Come through harmonies ❤
I ❤️ SWV. They sound amazing. I’ve been a fan since 1992. They are R&B legends, and Weak is a classic that will live forever. 💯
I hit that 4th part harmony with them & I still got it 😂😂😂😂😂
@thegospeloutlet2000
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣😭‼️
@deemonrovia6698
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
Y’all hear those harmonies? They don’t call them Sista’s with VOICES for nothing.
@williamb4335
Жыл бұрын
Facts
Had me thinking of heartbreak when I was only 13 years old!!! LOVEEEEEEE. These women formed my view of what music can be. Thanks for this.
2 weeks ago I discovered this song, I always listen to it like crazy and by coincidence I happen to see this a few days later, I love it.
@naturallycleva5809
Жыл бұрын
Very late to the club......but you made it❣ Welcome to their greatness🥰
@deljean
Жыл бұрын
WOW
Y’all look and sound AMAZING!! So glad y’all are still performing!!!! SWV FAN 4 LIFE!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I've had a crush on Le Le since I was 6 years old. I'm 37 now and still gotta crush on her.
@jasondawson92
Жыл бұрын
Had a crush on all three of them in the 90s
Genius should invite more singers/groups from older generations for some lyric breakdown throwback
Coko omg that voice she's so underrated they look so good they'll always be my favorite girl group!
I will forever LOVE "SWV" Legends ♥
Still the best group of all time. They all getting along and not fighting on social media...they are doing their thing like grown women.
Been loving them and this song for forever glad y’all put them on here😭💕
@luxejohn
Жыл бұрын
🫶🙌
I Love these harmonies in this Song....SWV is amazing.😊 Beautiful Ladys
They’re still fire til this day
Oh they ATE
@adamharb9233
Жыл бұрын
Literally left no crumbs 😫
I'm so glad they got back together as a group,I can't see anyone.else taking their spot.They are aging well and still sound just as good as when they first came out.
LOVE HOW OUR LEGENDARY WOMEN ARE BEING LOVED ON THANKS GENIUS FOR GIVING THEM THEIR 💐💐💐💐💐💜
The singing from 5:09 onward is just CRAZY! YES!
They still sound and look good asf 😍😍😍🫶🏾
When i tell you that heifer Taj is just the perfect blend!!!! Yes!! They sanging on this track then, now, and forever! They sounded excellent on this.
@deemonrovia6698
Жыл бұрын
Yup and she was the last one to come in the group. That's why she was from a different Borough. Not to mention she is freaking Gorgeous!
Tahj looks like freaking Pocohantas. Gorgeous! 😮
@missvida6251
Жыл бұрын
Those dang on cheekbones. Everyone had a crush on her!
BEAUTIFUL WOMEN. & they can all still sing 💜 wow
Y'all sound AMAZING. How many people's voices can still sound this good 30 years later?
You see these sisters can SING without the need for autotune🎉🎉🥰 Love me some old school RnB.
Literally “Sista’s With Voices”, they sound SO good! 👏🏾 thank you Genius
Y'all have the most beautiful voices!! I've loved Y'all since day 1💯❤️❤️❤️❤️
That accapella 🔥🔥🔥 Weak takes me back to them high school days 🎯💯💯
This is funny because, I always imagine them doing maybe a six song EP where they sing their hits, rearranged in an acoustic format. I'd love to hear that! I think it would highlight their beautiful harmonies. The richness of their individual tones because people always doubt that Lelee and Taj can sing. They may not have Coko's technique or vocal power, but they each are distinctive and very capable in their own right.
It's so cool that this group is perfectly balanced. Three queens fr
Come on SWV for sounding tight 🥰😍🥰😍
What we all needed and didn't know we'd get it.
Argh the harmonies are just everything. I will never get tired of this song ❤
still crazy how their voices are still beautiful to this day
Love SWV so much! So happy to see them on here🥹❤️
Weak is definitely one of my favorite songs by SWV!
Legends. Thank you for this. Let's keeping giving SWV their flowers
That blend, is still as clean as ever!
The Goats of 90s R&B !!!
THE WAS EVERYTHING... they need to breakdown more songs
Awwh literally my favourite ever Girl Group🥺❤️❤️❤️
Since this song came out when I was 8 years old, everything has to stop when it comes on. Have to sing it from beginning to end. To this day. Loooove this song. 🥰❤