1. Al… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist associated with the name Aluna:
1. Aluna Francis, better known as simply Aluna, is a British singer and songwriter, best known as the vocalist of AlunaGeorge with producer George Reid. Before partnering with Reid, she performed with a band called My Toys Like Me. Francis was born in London in 1989 to an Indian mother and a Jamaican father
2. Aluna Thavonsouk is a Lao pop singer whose contemporary musical style draws upon older techniques and often includes traditional Lao instruments. In what she calls her ‘new sound,’ she may even begin including the khene.
3. Aluna is the solo recording project of multi instrumentalist Paul Roberts. The word "aluna" is from the Kogi people of Colombia and Peru. It is to describe both the trance state of mind and the spirit world. Ancient cultures have always been aware that maintaining a healthy connection with the "aluna" or listening to nature within is essential for wellbeing and often survival. The music is a mixture of nature recordings and various traditional music from around the world blended with hypnotic beats, synths and live instruments. The music contains many beautiful synchronicities, such as the whale song on the title track of "For the love the deep blue sea" album which upon hearing many people believe to be a well played instument.
The Recipe
Aluna Lyrics
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Later than I thought I would
Usually I don't open up, I probably should
For you 'cause now it's just the two of us, yeah
I don't, I don't wanna wait until you're gone
We don't gotta, we don't gotta go
Tell nobody, they gon' make a show
I do something for me
You do something for me
If I like what I see
Then you got the recipe
See how far you can go
Make me wanna get close
I'll do something for you (do something for me)
You got the recipe
Baby, I be looking for you
Baby, I be looking for you, ooh
Looking for you
Baby, please can I see you boo
Gyal, I be looking for you
Anything you want, I go do
Gyal, I go do
Gyal, I go do anything for you
Every time you need something from me
This time I need something from you
Baby gyal, link up tonight
'Cause I want to feel you
You are the one I need
I do something for me
You do something for me
If I like what I see
Then you got the recipe
See how far you can go
Make me wanna get close
I'll do something for you (yeah yeah)
As I'm walking up to the party
Yeah, yeah
Baby, can I get you a drink? Ah
Baby, make you come dance with me? Ah
I'm never gonna let another man take you away
Usually I don't open up, I probably should
Baby, I'm not the one who turn down
Me and you only get one chance
Gyal I go die for the martyr
I do something for me (yeah)
You do something for me
If I like what I see
Then you got the recipe (yeah, yeah)
See how far you can go
Make me wanna get close
I'll do something for you
You got the recipe
Gyal, take it easy with your body, don't play me (oh, yeah)
Gyal, I dey think of your love on a daily (yeah, yeah)
Gyal, take it easy with your body, don't play me
Gyal, I dey think of your love on a daily (then you got the recipe)
Gyal, take it easy with your body, don't play me (oh, yeah)
Gyal, I dey think of your love on a daily (yeah, yeah)
Gyal, take it easy with your body, don't play me
Gyal, I dey think of your love on a daily (then you got the recipe)
Gyal, gyal, gyal, gyal
Gyal, gyal, gyal, gyal, ohh
Gyal, take it easy with your body, don't play me
Gyal, I dey think of your love on a daily
Gyal, gyal, gyal, gyal
Gyal, gyal, gyal, gyal
Gyal, take it easy with your body, don't play me
Gyal, I dey think of your love on a daily
The lyrics of "The Recipe" by Aluna center around a party and desire for someone. Aluna sings about arriving at the party and seeing the person she desires, but she usually keeps to herself at parties. However, this time it's just the two of them, and she doesn't want to wait until he's gone to make her move. She wants to do something for him, and if she likes what she sees, then he's got the recipe. They don't have to tell anyone, and Aluna encourages the person to see how far they can go to make her interested. The chorus repeats the idea that if the person can do something for her and she likes it, then he's got the recipe.
The second verse continues the theme of Aluna's desire for the person. She's been looking for him and will do anything he wants. She wants to feel him and proclaims that he's the one she needs. The chorus repeats again, and then the song ends with Aluna encouraging the person to take it easy with their body but admitting that she thinks of his love on a daily basis.
Line by Line Meaning
As I'm walking up to the party
I am approaching the gathering
Later than I thought I would
I am arriving behind schedule
Usually I don't open up, I probably should
Normally, I keep guarded, but I should be more expressive
For you 'cause now it's just the two of us, yeah
I am opening up for your sake since we are alone
I don't, I don't wanna wait until you're gone
I do not want to miss my chance with you
We don't gotta, we don't gotta go
We do not have to leave this place
Tell nobody, they gon' make a show
Do not disclose our business, or it will be a spectacle
What I want is, what you wanna know
What I desire is what you're interested in acquiring
I do something for me
I am doing something for my own benefit
You do something for me
You do something in return for me
If I like what I see
If I am pleased with the outcome
Then you got the recipe
You have discovered the method for winning me over
See how far you can go
Demonstrate to me how much effort you are willing to put forth
Make me wanna get close
Impress me in a way that makes me want to draw nearer
I'll do something for you (do something for me)
I will reciprocate your actions
Baby, I be looking for you
I am searching for you, my darling
Baby, please can I see you boo
May I have the pleasure of your company, beloved?
Gyal, I be looking for you
I seek you, my lady
Gyal, I go do anything for you
I am willing to go to great lengths for you
Every time you need something from me
Whenever you have a request from me
This time I need something from you
Now, I am the one who needs a favor from you
Baby gyal, link up tonight
Beloved, let us meet tonight
'Cause I want to feel you
Because I crave your presence
You are the one I need
You are essential to me
I'm never gonna let another man take you away
I will not allow anyone else to take you from me
Baby, I'm not the one who turn down
I am not one to refuse
Me and you only get one chance
We only have one opportunity
Gyal I go die for the martyr
My devotion for you is immeasurable
Gyal, take it easy with your body, don't play me
Lady, handle yourself appropriately, do not deceive me
Gyal, I dey think of your love on a daily
Lady, I think about your affection every day
Gyal, gyal, gyal, gyal
Lady, lady, lady, lady
Gyal, gyal, gyal, gyal, ohh
Lady, lady, lady, lady, ohh
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aluku Timothy, Aluna Dewji-Francis, Divine Ikubor, Felicia Ferraro, Kevin Celestin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@britts.t.8567
Can't start my day without watching this visual feast of pure artistic magnificence! From the song to the setting to the costuming to Mr. Emile's AMAZING choreography to Aluna serving the girls cake and letting them eat it too!! The magic in the melanin! I'm GAGGED!
@Chewkz
This is so good🔥
@dawankharnaior4505
hey Chewkz
@guardiguard
Sheeeeeesh.. What did I expect? Since 'Kaleidoscope Love', Kaytra's synth bass and Aluna's voice is the perfect recipe
@crookster23
Yep also Together was a banger as well on 99.9%
@Alunaaa
Always expect the best darling
@BaneRain
if she did a song with syd and kay was producing id fucking die. jfc.
@w97.
At this point Aluna and Kaytranada need to make a collab project because they got the formula to never miss
@neelg7736
some would even say.... they got the recipe
@tobeezekwenna8025
@@neelg7736 Ayyyyyoooo 😎🔥