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.
Electric
Alina Baraz Lyrics
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You got everything, you got what I need
Touch me, you're electric, babe
Move me, take me from this place
Movin' to the tempo, show me what it takes
Speedin' up my heartbeat, playin' in the face
Kiss me, we're on fire, babe
Kiss me, we're on fire, babe
Love me, take me to outer space
Covered in your water and I'm feelin' like a summer breeze
Submitted under power and you brought me to my knees
Use me, you're electric, babe
Move me, take me all the way
Whisper in my ear, I'm the only one you're lovin' on
Take advantage of the moment, you're the only one that I want
Kiss me, we're on fire, babe
Love me, take me to outer space
Kiss me, we're on fire, babe
Love me, take me to outer space
Melting like ice on a summer day
Hold me like you mean it, take me far away
Bodies movin' and temperature rising
Take me to the top then watch me fall in
Kiss me, we're on fire, babe
Love me, take me to outer space
Kiss me, we're on fire
"Electric," a hit song by Alina Baraz and Khalid, is a sensual and dreamy track that speaks of two people lost in each other's embrace. The song's opening lines set the stage for a passionate love affair as they proclaim the depth of their love to each other. The ocean and the sea are metaphors for the characters' love, which is all-encompassing and all-consuming. They describe the sensations and feelings that arise when they touch each other, feeling electric and alive. The rapid pace of their heartbeat and the rising temperature of their bodies are clear indicators of the intense passion that the two lovers share.
The chorus is an intense declaration of love in which the characters express their desire for one another. They wish to be loved and kissed passionately by each other, as they continue on their journey to outer space, away from everything that separates them. The song also incorporates a sense of vulnerability as the characters allow themselves to become submerged in their lover's love. They are willing to submit themselves to the power of their partner's love, feeling as if they are melting like ice.
In essence, "Electric" is a song about falling in love and then allowing that love to take over and lead you to places you never thought possible. The song is a perfect blend of sensuality and passion that is conveyed through the lyrics and the melody.
Line by Line Meaning
Darker than the ocean, deeper than the sea
You are a profound force that I am drawn to, surpassing even the immensity of the sea.
You got everything, you got what I need
You possess all that I desire and crave in a partner.
Touch me, you're electric, babe
Your touch sends electric shocks throughout my body.
Move me, take me from this place
Take me away from this mundane and stagnant environment and show me something new.
Movin' to the tempo, show me what it takes
Guide me with your pace and rhythm to teach me what is necessary in this experience.
Speedin' up my heartbeat, playin' in the face
You are making my heart race with excitement and anticipation.
Covered in your water and I'm feelin' like a summer breeze
I am immersed in your essence and it feels refreshing and light like a summer breeze.
Submitted under power and you brought me to my knees
You have a dominant power over me that has left me vulnerable and subservient.
Use me, you're electric, babe
You have an energy that I can't resist and I am willing to fulfill your desires.
Move me, take me all the way
Take me further into this experience, to heights I have never been before.
Whisper in my ear, I'm the only one you're lovin' on
Tell me that I am the only one you love and focus your attention solely on me.
Take advantage of the moment, you're the only one that I want
Seize this fleeting moment and indulge in the passion we share because you are the only one I desire right now.
Melting like ice on a summer day
I am melting under your touch like ice does on a sunny day.
Hold me like you mean it, take me far away
Embrace me with your genuine feelings and take me far away from here.
Bodies movin' and temperature rising
Our bodies are in sync and the heat between us is growing more intense.
Take me to the top then watch me fall in
Lead me to the peak and then watch as I fall deeper into this unbridled passion.
Kiss me, we're on fire, babe
Our chemistry is so intense that any touch is like setting us ablaze.
Love me, take me to outer space
Love me with such intensity that it takes me beyond the bounds of this world and into another realm.
Kiss me, we're on fire, babe
Our passion and attraction is burning with a fiery intensity.
Love me, take me to outer space
Love me with such fervor that it feels like we are exploring new worlds and experiences together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alina Baraz, Jonathan Elkar Nielsen, Khalid Robinson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mohammedalenezi5911
Darker than the ocean, deeper than the sea
You've got everything, you've got what I need
Touch me, you're electric, babe
Move me, take me from this place
Movin' to the tempo, show me what it takes
Speedin' up my heartbeat, playin' in the flames
Kiss me, we're on fire, babe
Love me, take me to outer space
Kiss me, we're on fire, babe
Love me, take me to outer space
Covered in your water and I'm feelin' like a summer breeze
Submitted on the power and you brought me to my knees
Use me, you're electric, babe
Move me, take me all the way
Whisper in my ear, I'm the only one you're lovin' on
Take advantage of the moment, you're the only one that I want
Kiss me, we're on fire, babe
Love me, take me to outer space
Kiss me, we're on fire, babe
Love me, take me to outer space
Melting like ice on a summer day
Hold me like you mean it, take me far away
Bodies movin' and temperature rising
Take me to the top and watch me fall in
Kiss me, we're on fire, babe
Love me, take me to outer space
Kiss me, we're on fire
@gabipereira8736
Darker than the ocean, deeper than the sea
You've got everything, you've got what I need
Touch me, you're electric, babe
Move me, take me from this place
Movin' to the tempo, show me what it takes
Speedin' up my heartbeat, playin' in the flames
Kiss me, we're on fire, babe
Love me, take me to outer space
Kiss me, we're on fire, babe
Love me, take me to outer space
[Khalid]
Covered in your water and I'm feelin' like a summer breeze
Submitted on the power and you brought me to my knees
Use me, you're electric, babe
Move me, take me all the way
Whisper in my ear, I'm the only one you're lovin' on
Take advantage of the moment, you're the only one that I want
[Alina Baraz & Khalid]
Kiss me, we're on fire, babe
Love me, take me to outer space
Kiss me, we're on fire, babe
Love me, take me to outer space
[Alina Baraz]
Melting like ice on a summer day
Hold me like you mean it, take me far away
Bodies movin' and temperature rising
Take me to the top and watch me fall in
Kiss me, we're on fire, babe
Love me, take me to outer space
Kiss me, we're on fire
@only.withme
The fact that this song was on “on my block” makes me so happy like okayyyyyyyyy 🔊🔊🔊
@lilicurumi6827
same i was in tears
@kristinacassandrabertolano534
ruby and olivia 😢💔
@fluffyjunky5601
This song gives me life . when im depressed this song makes me feel feel something other than depressed
@KhoCor
Same, omg
@stevengarcia2114
Shit I was pretty in on my block and I didn’t even realize it came out I found it by accident on YouTube
@drex1988
This is the kind of music everyone in the world should listen too
@solomonyork4023
This was so needed in my life 🤙🏿
@hannahalyssa1473
Andy M I know I love it!!
@adventuringwithariel
Andy M wouldn't it be perfect