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.
Lavender and Velvet
Alina Baraz Lyrics
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Tell me I'm your lily (your mind)
I'll be in that dress you like
Body in vanilla
Yeah, I know it thrills ya
I know what is on your mind (your mind)
Take you to a place where you can see stars here
Nothing but the radio on
Baby let me love ya
I just wanna hold ya
We got nothing but the time
I'll take you anywhere you say
I'll take you to my hideaway
Baby, just tell me the word
I wanna give you the world
Let my love run wild
Let me, let me love you down
Let my love run wild
Let me, let me love you down
Ooh, oh, oh, oh
Let my love run wild
Let me, let me love you down
Let my love run wild
Let me, let me love you down
You're the honey whiskey
Getting kinda tipsy
You know, all the things I like (you know, all the things I like)
Lavender and velvet
Yeah, you got me melting
You know what is on my mind (you know what is on my mind)
Take you to the islands
I could be the pilot
We can go wherever you like
Baby let me love ya
I just wanna hold ya
We got nothing but the time
I'll take you anywhere you say
I'll take you to my hideaway
Baby, just tell me the word
I wanna give you the world
Let my love run wild
Let me, let me love you down
Let my love run wild
Let me, let me love you down
Ooh, oh, oh, oh
Let my love run wild
Let me, let me love you down
Let my love run wild
Let me, let me love you down
I'll take you anywhere you say
I'll take you to my hideaway
Baby, just tell me the word
I wanna give you the world
Let my love run wild
Let me, let me love you down
Let my love run wild
Let me, let me love you down
Ooh, oh, oh, oh
Let my love run wild
Let me, let me love you down
Let my love run wild
Let me, let me love you down
(Down, down, down, down, down)
Let my love run down (down, down, down)
Let my love you down (down, down, down)
Let my love you down (down, down, down)
The lyrics of "Lavender and Velvet" by Alina Baraz describe a sensual, romantic, and dreamy experience between two lovers. The song portrays an idealized escape from the city into a world where they can enjoy each other's company and explore their desires. The opening lines, "Pull up to the city, tell me I'm your lily," evoke the idea of someone arriving to take their lover away from the frenetic urban environment into a peaceful, natural getaway. The dress and vanilla-scented body suggest purity, innocence, and sweetness, but the thrill in their minds indicates they have a more profound connection, which is intensified as they go to a place where only the radio accompanies them.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Let my love run wild, let me love you down," which is the key message of the song. It implies that the lovers want to let themselves go and indulge in their passions, desires, and feelings openly. The "honey whiskey" and "lavender and velvet" flavors are used to describe the intoxicating and alluring effect the lovers have on each other. The lines "I'll take you anywhere you say, I'll take you to my hideaway, baby, just tell me the word, I wanna give you the world," express the lover's devotion and desire to fulfill their partner's wishes and provide them with everything they need to be happy.
Overall, "Lavender and Velvet" is a song about the beauty of human connection that allows people to escape from reality and indulge in the pleasures and desires of life in a romantic and dreamy setting.
Line by Line Meaning
Pull up to the city
Arrive in the city
Tell me I'm your lily (your mind)
Inform me that I am the one who occupies your thoughts
I'll be in that dress you like
I will wear the outfit that you love
Body in vanilla
My physical appearance combined with my fragrance is reminiscent of vanilla
Yeah, I know it thrills ya
I am aware that I excite you
I know what is on your mind (your mind)
I understand your thoughts
Take you to a place where you can see stars here
I will bring you to a location where the stars are visible
Nothing but the radio on
Only the radio is playing
Baby let me love ya
Let me show you my affection
I just wanna hold ya
I simply want to hold you
We got nothing but the time
We have nothing else but time
I'll take you anywhere you say
I will take you to any destination you desire
I'll take you to my hideaway
I will bring you to my secret location
Baby, just tell me the word
My love, just inform me about your desires
I wanna give you the world
I aim to provide you with everything
You're the honey whiskey
You are sweet and intoxicating like honey whiskey
Getting kinda tipsy
I've had a bit too much to drink
You know, all the things I like (you know, all the things I like)
You are aware of all the things that I enjoy
Lavender and velvet
The scent of lavender and the texture of velvet
Yeah, you got me melting
You cause me to feel overwhelmed with emotion
You know what is on my mind (you know what is on my mind)
You understand what is occupying my thoughts
Take you to the islands
Travel with me to the islands
I could be the pilot
I am willing and able to fly you there
We can go wherever you like
We have the freedom to go anywhere you desire
Let my love run wild
Allow my affection to be spontaneous and unreserved
Let me, let me love you down
Allow me to shower you with love and affection
Ooh, oh, oh, oh
Vocalization representing strong desire
(Down, down, down, down, down)
Repeated vocalization representing the action of falling or surrendering
Let my love run down (down, down, down)
Allow my love to flow through you like a waterfall
Let my love you down (down, down, down)
Let me shower you with affection, bring you down to a relaxed state
Let my love you down (down, down, down)
Let me shower you with affection, bring you down to a relaxed state
Writer(s): Louis Winding, Lasse Ziegler, Alina Baraz, Jonathan Nielsen
Contributed by Owen A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@delicate.daydreams
Pull up to the city
Tell me I'm your lily
I'll be in that dress you like
Body in vanilla
Yeah, I know it thrills ya
I know what is on your mind
Take you to a place where
You can see stars
Hear nothing but the radio
Baby let me love ya
I just wanna hold ya
We got nothing but the time
I'll take you anywhere you say
I'll take you to my hideaway
Baby just tell me the word
I wanna give you the world
Let my love run wild
Let me, let me love you down
Let my love run wild
Let me, let me love you down
You're the honey whiskey
I'm getting kinda tipsy
You know all the things I like
Lavender & velvet
Yeah, you got me melting
You know what is on my mind
Take you to the islands
I can be the pilot
We can go wherever you like
Baby let me love ya
I just wanna hold ya
We got nothing but the time
I'll take you anywhere you say
I'll take you to my hideaway
Baby just tell me the word
I wanna give you the world
Let my love run wild
Let me, let me love you down
Let my love run wild
Let me, let me love you down
@veronicagomez4485
Her music sends you into a state of euphoria ❤️✨
@290TheEmpireRecords
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TytEoycJr4s
Alina Baraz - Can I Slowed & Chopped Edition
@msbonamusic5381
Veronica Gomez Good summary of my current emotion listening to this 😍
@blessingsonblessings1393
Yess ✨
@fel9ne
yep
@Ms_essense
This !! ❤️
@delicate.daydreams
Pull up to the city
Tell me I'm your lily
I'll be in that dress you like
Body in vanilla
Yeah, I know it thrills ya
I know what is on your mind
Take you to a place where
You can see stars
Hear nothing but the radio
Baby let me love ya
I just wanna hold ya
We got nothing but the time
I'll take you anywhere you say
I'll take you to my hideaway
Baby just tell me the word
I wanna give you the world
Let my love run wild
Let me, let me love you down
Let my love run wild
Let me, let me love you down
You're the honey whiskey
I'm getting kinda tipsy
You know all the things I like
Lavender & velvet
Yeah, you got me melting
You know what is on my mind
Take you to the islands
I can be the pilot
We can go wherever you like
Baby let me love ya
I just wanna hold ya
We got nothing but the time
I'll take you anywhere you say
I'll take you to my hideaway
Baby just tell me the word
I wanna give you the world
Let my love run wild
Let me, let me love you down
Let my love run wild
Let me, let me love you down
@angeliciagomez965
Melissa S. God bless you 💯
@nieveanthony3235
The lyrics are in the info thingy
@ashlynclausen9928
Melissa S. It’s lady, not lily and many other mistakesAlong with that one