Tweet Singer Quotes, born Charlene Keys on January 21, 1971, in Rochester, New York, is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter whose sultry voice and introspective lyrics made her a standout in the early 2000s.
Her debut album Southern Hummingbird (2002) hit number three on the Billboard 200, driven by the Timbaland-produced “Oops (Oh My),” a number-one R&B hit. After a decade-long hiatus marked by personal struggles, including depression and label changes, she returned with Charlene (2016), showcasing her growth.
A former member of the trio Sugah and a key collaborator with Missy Elliott, Tweet’s music blends raw emotion with spiritual resilience.
These 15 quotes—sourced from her songs, interviews, and public statements—reflect her journey of self-love, faith, and perseverance, capturing her soulful essence and inspiring authenticity.
15 Tweet Singer Quotes
- “I took myself on a spiritual journey. My spiritual life is on point now. I wouldn’t be here today if I hadn’t made that choice.” (Los Angeles Times, 2016)
- “What I learned was to stick with myself and who I am and to not do it for any other reason but the love of it.” (Los Angeles Times, 2016)
- “People sending me tweets, saying they wanted me back, that kept me. It inspired me.” (Los Angeles Times, 2016)
- “Oops, oh my, I’m feelin’ myself, lovin’ my body, don’t need nobody else.” (Song, “Oops (Oh My),” Southern Hummingbird, 2002)
- “If I only touch one person with my music, then I’m good. I’m not trying to climb a mountain to reach the highest Grammy.” (Los Angeles Times, 2016)
- “Call me, when you’re ready to be real, I’ll be here waiting to feel.” (Song, “Call Me,” Southern Hummingbird, 2002)
- “I was at my wits’ end… It was like, come on, this can’t be life.” (Los Angeles Times, 2016, on her struggles before Charlene)
- “Smokin’ cigarettes, tryin’ to ease my mind, but the pain’s still here, no matter what I find.” (Song, “Smoking Cigarettes,” Southern Hummingbird, 2002)
- “The album Charlene was a growing experience, a chance to be true to who I am.” (Billboard, 2016)
- “Turn da lights off, let the music take control, feel the rhythm in your soul.” (Song, “Turn da Lights Off,” It’s Me Again, 2005)
- “I compromised too much on my second album, but it got me to a place where I’m sure about what I want.” (Los Angeles Times, 2016)
- “My heart’s been broken, but I’m still hopin’, love will find its way to me.” (Song, “Always Will,” Southern Hummingbird, 2002)
- “Music is my therapy, it’s how I heal and share my soul with the world.” (Interview, SoulTracks, 2016)
- “No panties, just me and my vibe, keep it real, I’m gonna survive.” (Song, “No Panties,” with Trina, Diamond Princess, 2002)
- “I’m stronger now because I found my faith and learned to love myself again.” (Interview, Essence, 2016)
Tweet’s quotes are a soulful testament to her resilience, self-love, and passion for music, inspiring fans to stay true to themselves through life’s challenges. Which one hits you deepest? Drop it in the comments and keep her R&B vibe alive!
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