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.
High
Alina Baraz Lyrics
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You are taking over
Got me open
Losing my composure
You know that I love it when, when you say my name
Pull me closer into you, tell me that you'll stay
Take me deep into your mind
We can get away
You got me so high
High, high
You got me so high
High, high
I follow your lead
You know that I want you
What do you need?
You know that I got you
You know that I love it when, when you hold me close
Place your hand right into mine, say you'll never go
Take me deep into your mind
We can take it slow
We can take it slow
You got me so high
High, high
You got me so high
High, high
Got me so high, cannot breathe now
Got me so high, cannot breathe now
Got me so high, cannot breathe now
Got me
You got me so high
High, high
You got me so high
High, high
The lyrics in Alina Baraz's "High" suggest a love that is passionate and all-consuming, leading the singer to feel like she is losing her composure. When she speaks of being "open" and "losing my composure," it implies that this relationship is raw and pure, leading her to be vulnerable and open in the presence of her lover. The line "take me deep into your mind, we can get away" suggests a mutual desire to escape from reality, a potential need for an escape from the stressors of life. The repeated focus on being "so high" implies that this love is like a drug, something that intoxicates and elevates one's emotional state.
Throughout the song, Alina speaks of the power that her lover has over her, as if she is surrendering completely to his will. The lines "I follow your lead, you know that I want you, what do you need?" highlights the dynamic of trust and surrender in the relationship. It feels like a give-and-take situation, where both parties are attentive to each other's wants and needs. The final "got me so high, cannot breathe now" seems to speak to the intensity of the passion between these two people. It's like they are so consumed by each other that they are struggling to catch their breath.
Overall, "High" is a song that speaks to a love that is passionate, intense and all-encompassing. It is about living in the moment, escaping from reality and surrendering oneself to love completely.
Line by Line Meaning
I breathe you in
I am fully immersed in you and your essence.
You are taking over
You have a strong hold on me and are consuming all of my thoughts and emotions.
Got me open
I am vulnerable and exposed to you, allowing you to see and understand me fully.
Losing my composure
You have destabilized my sense of self-control and I am unable to regulate my thoughts and feelings around you.
You know that I love it when, when you say my name
It brings me immense joy and closeness when you address me directly by my name.
Pull me closer into you, tell me that you'll stay
I desire your physical and emotional presence close to me, so please reassure me of your commitment to staying here with me.
Take me deep into your mind
I want you to share with me your innermost thoughts and emotions, so we may become more connected and intimate.
We can get away
We can escape from reality and find comfort in each other's presence.
You got me so high, High, high
I am overwhelmed with emotions and sensations because of you, and I am in a state of euphoria.
I follow your lead
I am willingly submitting to your direction and guidance.
You know that I want you
I have a strong desire and cravings for your love and affection.
What do you need?
I want to accommodate and fulfill your needs and desires as well, because I love and care for you.
You know that I got you
I will always be by your side and support you, no matter what happens, because I am devoted to you.
You know that I love it when, when you hold me close
I feel comforted and secure when you embrace me tightly in your arms.
Place your hand right into mine, say you'll never go
I want you to hold my hand and give me reassurance that you will never leave me or abandon me.
We can take it slow
We do not have to rush anything, and we can enjoy each other's company in our own time.
Got me so high, cannot breathe now
The intensity of my emotions has reached an overwhelming point, and I am struggling to maintain my composure or breathe properly.
Got me
You are the cause of my current state, and I am fully submitted to you and the power you have over me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joel Alexander Van Dijk, Mathias Saabye, Robin Hannibal, Alina Baraz
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@rosiecastillo1409
I breathe you in
You are taking over
Got me open
Losing my composure
You know that I love it when
When you say my name
Pull me closer into you
Tell me that you'll stay
Take me deep into your mind
We can get away
We can get away
You've got me so high
High, high
You've got me so high
High, high
I follow your lead
You know that I want you
What do you need
You know that I got you
You know that I love it when
When you hold me close
Place your hand right into mine
Say you'll never go
Take me deep into your mind
We can take it slow
We can take it slow
You got me so high
High, high
You got me so high
High, high
Got me so high, cannot breathe now
Got me so high, cannot breathe now
Got me so high, cannot breathe now
Got me
You got me so high
High, high
You got me so high
High, high
You got me so high
High, high
You got me so high
High, high
You got me so high
High, high
You got me so high
High, high
@rosiecastillo1409
I breathe you in
You are taking over
Got me open
Losing my composure
You know that I love it when
When you say my name
Pull me closer into you
Tell me that you'll stay
Take me deep into your mind
We can get away
We can get away
You've got me so high
High, high
You've got me so high
High, high
I follow your lead
You know that I want you
What do you need
You know that I got you
You know that I love it when
When you hold me close
Place your hand right into mine
Say you'll never go
Take me deep into your mind
We can take it slow
We can take it slow
You got me so high
High, high
You got me so high
High, high
Got me so high, cannot breathe now
Got me so high, cannot breathe now
Got me so high, cannot breathe now
Got me
You got me so high
High, high
You got me so high
High, high
You got me so high
High, high
You got me so high
High, high
You got me so high
High, high
You got me so high
High, high
@entitled7665
Her voice is so soothing’ relaxing
@queenv4340
Fr tho
@elijahfrancis12
This album gonna be on repeat for life all of her work is timeless
@demiec5008
Can you imagine her & Sabrina Claudio making a song together 😩💕
@montyoraclez
Thanks for the tip. I just added Claudio to my collection.
@cierramoore3258
😍😍😍
@jadestepp1998
Omg yesss
@samukelotusi5801
It would be the best collab 😧❤❤
@neenasade5543
I love you for thinking of this collab....I was thinking for a tour alina bara, sabrina claudio , sinead harnett, Janine, ella mai and summer walker🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️ is that an overkill or perfection 🤷🏾♀️