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.
Off the Grid
Alina Baraz Lyrics
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Show you the stars in the daylight
You do the same for me every day (every day)
You say you're loving the way we
Don't gotta say what we're thinking
Never no pressure to fill up the space (fill up the space)
Say the word and you know I'll follow
Could be nice in the summer time
We could sit inside in the silence
Say the word and you know I'll follow
Off the grid, I could take you far
Could be nice in the summer time
We could sit inside in the silence
The silence
Oh yeah
Check it
Mm
We've been here every day
On this same ship
Sitting in the silence
I wonder where the time went
When I see you smiling
I can feel your aura and it's vibrant
You don't gotta ask me why my mind spins
I'd do anything to see you shining
(Oh, anything)
I mean anything
Say the word and you know I'll follow
Off the grid in the El Dorado
Could be nice in the summer time
We could sit inside in the silence
Say the word and you know I'll follow
Off the grid, I could take you far
Could be nice in the summer time
We could sit inside in the silence
The silence
The silence
Mm
Say the word and you know I'll follow
Off the grid, I could take you far
Could be nice in the summer time
We could sit inside in the silence
(The silence
The silence
Mm)
Say the word and you know I'll follow
Off the grid in the El Dorado
Could be nice in the summer time
We could sit inside in the silence
Say the word and you know I'll follow
Off the grid, I could take you far
Could be nice in the summer time
We could sit inside in the silence
The silence
The silence
Mm
In "Off the Grid," Alina Baraz sings about the comfort and tranquility of a relationship where there's no need to verbalize everything. The first verse talks about the mutual admiration that the singer and her lover share for each other. They appreciate how they can be themselves around each other without having to explain or justify their thoughts or feelings. The chorus expands upon this idea of a safe and secure partnership, where the bare mention of a desire is enough to spur the other into action. 'Off the grid' refers to a place of isolation where they can spend time together without interference. The line, "sitting in the silence" portrays the couple existing in a space of stillness and togetherness.
The second verse of the song is a rap that provides a contrast to the harmoniousness of the first verse. The rapper, Khalid, focuses on the fleetingness of time and the need to make every moment count before it's too late. He compliments his partner's aura and becomes very introspective, hinting at how much the relationship has impacted him. In the end, however, the chorus brings us back to the comfort and assurance of the relationship that the two lovers share.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you're loving the way I
You tell me that you enjoy the manner in which I
Show you the stars in the daylight
I demonstrate to you what the stars look like during the day
You do the same for me every day (every day)
You reciprocate by showing me the same every day
You say you're loving the way we
You inform me that you really like how we
Don't gotta say what we're thinking
Don't have to speak aloud what we are pondering
Never no pressure to fill up the space (fill up the space)
There isn't any force to speak and fill in the silence
Say the word and you know I'll follow
If you just command me to, I'll go wherever you go
Off the grid in the El Dorado
We could travel to a remote area in a luxurious car
Could be nice in the summer time
Visiting in the summer has the potential to be great
We could sit inside in the silence
We could merely sit together with no talking
The silence
The quietness
Oh yeah
An exclamation indicating agreement or excitement
Check it
A phrase indicating readiness to evaluate something
Mm
An indication of agreement or acknowledgement
We've been here every day
We are in this place every single day
On this same ship
We are travelling in the same direction in our journey
Sitting in the silence
We are peacefully quiet and not speaking to each other
I wonder where the time went
I'm curious about how quickly time has passed
When I see you smiling
Whenever I spot you with an expression of happiness
I can feel your aura and it's vibrant
I perceive an energetic quality you possess that is strong
You don't gotta ask me why my mind spins
You don't need to question why my thoughts race around
I'd do anything to see you shining
I'd go to great lengths to witness you radiating with inner light
(Oh, anything)
The singer reiterates their willingness to do anything.
The silence
The quietness
The silence
The quietness
Mm
An indication of agreement or acknowledgement
Say the word and you know I'll follow
If you just command me to, I'll go wherever you go
Off the grid, I could take you far
We can move to a remote location that is inaccessible by ordinary means
Could be nice in the summer time
Visiting in the summer has the potential to be great
We could sit inside in the silence
We could merely sit together with no talking
The silence
The quietness
The silence
The quietness
Mm
An indication of agreement or acknowledgement
Say the word and you know I'll follow
If you just command me to, I'll go wherever you go
Off the grid in the El Dorado
We could travel to a remote area in a luxurious car
Could be nice in the summer time
Visiting in the summer has the potential to be great
We could sit inside in the silence
We could merely sit together with no talking
The silence
The quietness
The silence
The quietness
Mm
An indication of agreement or acknowledgement
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alina Baraz, Dante Jones, Hayley Gene, Khalid Robinson, Spencer Stewart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1: Alina Baraz]
You say you lovin' the way I
Show you the stars in the daylight
You do the same for me everyday (Everyday)
You say you lovin' the way we
Don't gotta say what we thinkin'
Never no pressure to fill up the space
[Chorus: Alina Baraz]
Say the word and you know I'll follow
Off the grid in the El Dorado
Could be nice in the summertime
We could sit inside, in the silence
Say the word and you know I'll follow
Off the grid, I could take you far
Could be nice in the summer time
We could sit inside, in the silence
[Interlude: Alina Baraz & Khalid]
The silence
Oh, yeah
Check it, mm
[Verse 2: Khalid]
We've been here everyday, on the same shit
Sittin' in the silence
I wonder where the time went
When I see you smilin'
I can feel your aura and it's vibrant
You don't gotta ask me where my mind's been
I'll do anything to see you shinin' (On anything)
I mean anything
[Chorus: Alina Baraz & Khalid]
Say the word and you know I'll follow
Off the grid in the El Dorado
Could be nice in the summertime
We could sit inside, in the silence
Say the word and you know I'll follow
Off the grid, I could take you far
Could be nice in the summertime
We could sit inside, in the silence
[Bridge]
The silence, the silence, mm
[Chorus: Alina Baraz]
Say the word and you know I'll follow
Off the grid, I will take you far
Could be nice in the summer time
We could sit inside, in the silence
[Bridge]
The silence, the silence, mm
[Chorus: Alina Baraz & Khalid]
Say the word and you know I'll follow
Off the grid in the El Dorado
Could be nice in the summertime
We could sit inside, in the silence
Say the word and you know I'll follow
Off the grid, I could take you far
Could be nice in the summertime
We could sit inside, in the silence
[Outro]
The silence, silence, mm
@itsrealmochakim99
Khalid : how many song u need me to feature?
Alina : YES
@rashittgalagarza
i saw the "feat. Khalid", and i was like "ooh, again". hahahahahahahaha.
@nupurfaye
not complaining tho
@rizaldirobertjr9459
1 album featured with Khalid
@isastratton3496
Some people are just iconic duos. they better harness that chemistry while they can.
@lipalesamonchusi2887
@@rizaldirobertjr9459 FAX
@eatingtoes9545
Her songs just make you forget about everything that’s wrong with the world
@shook2570
fax
@savionwestcott6149
For real
@zar9231
Omggggg exactly 🥺