Alina Baraz was born on September 24, 1993, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Russian-Ukrainian parents. She was the first child in her family born in United States. Growing up, her parents raised her on classical music, and on her own, she became interested in '90s music and singers such as Adele, Amy Winehouse and Corinne Bailey Rae. She began singing at a young age in her gospel choir. At age 19, she decided to move to Los Angeles, California to pursue singing as a professional career. She developed a passion for songwriting and wrote her first song titled "Roses Dipped in Gold", released on April 15, 2013, in the "Lounge Masters Vibes" collection series.
After moving to Los Angeles, Baraz discovered Danish electronic producer Galimatias' music online. She wrote lyrics for one of his instrumentals and released it on SoundCloud as a song titled "Drift" in 2013. Galimatias heard the track and decided to create more music with her. The two created an EP titled Urban Flora by sending each other music through Facebook and did not meet in person until February 2015, when the project was already finished. Alongside "Drift", the songs "Pretty Thoughts", "Make You Feel" and "Fantasy" were released individually preceding Urban Flora. The EP was originally released on SoundCloud but on May 19, 2015, it received a commercial digital release through Ultra Music. Upon release Urban Flora was met with positive critical reception and it peaked at number 111 on the US Billboard 200 and number 2 on the US Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Albums Chart. On September 9, 2015, a remix EP for Urban Flora was released, and later that month Baraz and Galimatias embarked on a brief co-headlining North American concert tour in support of the EP. In August 2016, Baraz signed a record deal with independent label Mom + Pop Music and released a vinyl edition of Urban Flora.
In spring and summer of 2016, Baraz made her first solo live appearances by performing at North American music festivals such as Lightning in a Bottle, Sasquatch! Music Festival, Electric Forest Festival and Lollapalooza. Also in summer of 2016, Baraz shared that she was working on her debut solo studio album. Baraz's first solo single, "Electric" featuring R&B singer Khalid, was released on January 20, 2017 through Mom + Pop Music, the single later appeared on her second EP The Color of You in 2018. Following the release of the single, Baraz announced her first solo concert tour, entitled the 'Let's Get Lost Tour'. The tour took place from March to April 2017 and visited various cities across the United States and Canada.
In September and October 2017, Baraz supported British rock band Coldplay for the final 8 North American shows on their A Head Full of Dreams Tour. On September 29, 2017, Baraz released two singles titled "Lavender and Velvet" and "Buzzin" in anticipation of her upcoming debut studio album. "Buzzin" peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard Dance/Electronic Digital Songs Chart and the music video for the song, Baraz's first music video, was released exclusively through Apple Music on December 22, 2017. It was announced that Baraz would be part of the Coachella 2018 lineup.
On April 6, 2018, Baraz released her first solo EP The Color of You and released a music video for the track "I Don't Even Know Why Though".
In September 2019 Baraz released the single, "To Me". In January 2020, Baraz released the standalone single "Trust", which was followed by the singles "Morocco" and "More Than Enough" in February and March respectively.
In March 2020, Baraz announced the release her debut studio album, It Was Divine, which was released on April 24, 2020. The album was supported by the singles; "To Me", "Morocco" featuring 6lack, "More Than Enough" and "Off The Grid" featuring Khalid. It Was Divine also features guest appearances from Nas and Smino and charted at #43 on the Billboard 200.
On July 23, 2021, Alina Baraz released the single "Alone With You". The song would mark her first release as an independent artist, following her departure from her previous record label, Mom+Pop. Alongside the song's release, Baraz announced a tour of the same name, set to start in late 2021. On September 24, Baraz released the EP Sunbeam. The EP serves as part one of a two part EP series. The second EP, Moongate, was released on October 29, 2021.
Change My Mind
Alina Baraz Lyrics
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When you first get a taste
And your heart starts to race
Goin' in for it
It's like
When you go out your way
And you don't see a change
Give and no take
Would you (would you)
Push your (push your)
Pride to the side?
Prove me (prove me)
Wrong by (wrong by)
Doin' it right
Call it what you want then darling
I need you
Running not walking
Baby, I
Say you wanna keep up
If you stay the night, you could change my mind
Stay the night, stay the night
Stay the night, stay
Change my mind
(Change, change my mind)
It's like
At the end of the day
Would you do what it takes
If I fall, am I safe?
Validation
Hit different when you don't gotta ask for it
Would you (would you)
Push your (push your)
Pride to the side?
Prove me (prove me)
Wrong by (wrong by)
Doin' it right
Call it what you want then darling
I need you
Running not walking
Baby, I
Say you wanna keep up
If you stay the night, you could change my mind
Stay the night, stay the night
Stay the night, stay
Change my mind
Stay the night, stay the night
Stay the night, stay
Change my mind
(Change, change my mind)
The lyrics to Alina Baraz's "Change My Mind" explore a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty in a relationship. The opening lines compare the rush of falling in love to a first taste that makes the heart race. The singer wants to believe that this feeling is real and wants the other person to prove her wrong by doing right by her. She wants her partner to push his pride aside and prove that he is willing to put in the effort to make the relationship work. The chorus repeats the idea that if the person stays the night, they could potentially change the singer's mind and convince her that their love is worth fighting for.
The second verse touches on the idea of validation and needing assurance that one is safe in the relationship. The lyrics suggest that validation feels different when it's not asked for, indicating that the singer wants her partner to show her love and commitment without her having to constantly ask for it. The chorus repeats the same themes of uncertainty and the hope that her partner can prove her wrong and make her believe in their love.
Overall, the lyrics to "Change My Mind" show the singer's desire for a real and committed relationship but also her fears and doubts about whether it's possible. The song conveys a sense of longing and hopefulness mixed with uncertainty and vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
It's like
When you first get a taste
And your heart starts to race
Goin' in for it
It feels like you're taking a risk, but you can't help but be excited as you pursue what you want.
It's like
When you go out your way
And you don't see a change
Give and no take
You're trying hard to make things work, but it feels like your efforts are going unnoticed or unreciprocated.
Would you (would you)
Push your (push your)
Pride to the side?
Prove me (prove me)
Wrong by (wrong by)
Doin' it right
Can you set aside your pride and do what it takes to make things right between us?
Call it what you want then darling
I need you
Running not walking
Baby, I
Say you wanna keep up
If you stay the night, you could change my mind
I don't care what you call it, I just know I need you to meet me halfway. If you're willing to show me that you're committed, you might just change my mind about us.
It's like
At the end of the day
Would you do what it takes
If I fall, am I safe?
Validation
Hit different when you don't gotta ask for it
When it really matters, will you step up and have my back? And if I'm vulnerable with you, will you make me feel safe and supported without me having to beg for reassurance?
Stay the night, stay the night
Stay the night, stay
Change my mind
Stay the night, stay the night
Stay the night, stay
Change my mind
(Change, change my mind)
If you're willing to stick around and show me that you're invested in us, you just might make me reconsider my doubts and second thoughts.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alina Baraz, Mary Weitz, Spencer Stewart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@saria8846
something i love about alina baraz is that she never makes a bad song. i enjoy every single one. they're very addicting to listen to
@salsabilafirdausiaramadhan362
Agreed
@ericarosario866
Seriously!!
@udyogkhadkaofficialchannel.
Alina baraz songs always excited it. All.
@Ibby_950
I didn't really like moongate as much as the previous
@saria8846
@@Ibby_950 moongate is good but I think sunbeam had the better track list 👍🏼
@majinpayne4144
Your visuals are really unique... in my book, there isn't a singer alive that is a better artist then you in comparison to your peers honestly your amazing Alina God bless.
@farisassassin
Try listen to her live performances.
@crimsoncvrnage
@@farisassassin sir you wear jean shorts.. might as well get some capris. You just all credibility
@farisassassin
@@crimsoncvrnage well thats irrelevant.😬