Adolescence is BAYNK’s most meticulous work to date. It revels in eccentric, distinctive details while adhering to traditional pop structures. Most arrangements consist of grainy synth loops, plucky subs, and house-inspired drums; his digital sounds are drenched in reverb and slapped with sidechain. On the Cosmo’s Midnight-assisted “How Does it Feel?” languid synth pulses and a funky bassline give way to some of the sharpest vocal melodies on the album. “Remember,” which features Rainsford, exhibits BAYNK’s talent for peeling a heavily layered song back to its component parts before climaxing into an ecstatic yet graceful drop. This is dance music for headphones, club music for late-night walks.
The best songs on Adolescence bend toward straightforward pop formulas and, tellingly, include non-electronic instruments. “Mine” is led by quiet piano and spacey guitar, while standout “Naked” blends acoustic elements and electric bass with shimmering synths. BAYNK gives his best vocal performances here: “Get caught up on trying to pin you down/Your fingers ’round my neck, they’re feeling soft now," he coos on “Naked,” evoking the warm upper register of Whitney’s Julien Ehrlich. He’s not a great singer, as Tinashe makes plain when she steals the show on “Esther”; he scrubs clean his imperfections with layers of automation, delay, and reverb. Still, BAYNK has a keen ear for melody and knows his limits, wisely ceding the mic to guests while he works the boards.
The album is nominally a concept record about the immediacy of youth and romantic first experiences. “I went through this period of not being able to write anything,” BAYNK told Apple Music. Being in a “stable and happy relationship” wasn’t conducive to inspiration, so to get around his writer’s block, he returned to the creative cocoon of “first love.” Lyrically, the album is imagistic and vague, depicting half-baked scenes of lying in the sun, holding hands in a car, and walking through fields. The narrative never coalesces into anything meaningful, and its emotional pull wanes quickly. First love invigorates but rarely sustains; it’s BAYNK’s elastic and original production that propels the album forward, the pulse of the beat begging us to feel something beyond recognition.
Settle
BAYNK Lyrics
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No, it's just the way that you say it to me
So tell me you want me tonight
Come over and sip on this wine
'Cause if I'm faded, you're faded
We ain't fading too
I saw the best part of me inside of youCalling you my lover without a title
So what you wanna do?
Baby, I've been dying to know
Are you someone I can call my own?
I just catch you after the fall
Wondering if you already know
Because I promise you I'll protect you forever
Yeah, if you want me to I'll stick with you, we settle
And I feel your pheromones
Yeah, you really get me into my zone
Loving you only feels right
Could never be too many types
And if I'm falling, you're falling
We ain't falling through
I saw the best part of me inside you
Calling you my lover without a title
So what you wanna do?
Baby, I've been dying to know (dying to know)
Are you someone I can call my own?
I just catch you after the fall
Wondering if you already know
Because I promise you I'll protect you foreverYeah, if you want me to I'll stick with you, we settle
Settle (hm)
Settle (hm)
Settle (hm)
Settle (hm)
Baby, I've been dying to know (dying to know)
Are you someone I can call my own?
I just catch you after the fall
Wondering if you already know
Because I promise you I'll protect you forever
Yeah, if you want me to I'll stick with you, we settle
Yeah, ooh
Must be something in there, no? (Yeah)
The lyrics of BAYNK's song "Settle" talk about being in love with someone and trying to understand their intentions. The song mainly focuses on the internal battle that the singer has within himself. The first verse emphasizes the importance of how things are said rather than what is being said. The singer wants the person he loves to come over and be with him. He wants to know if she feels the same way he does, and asks her if she wants to be with him. The chorus repeats the question, "Are you someone I can call my own?" which is a question that remains unanswered.
The second verse changes slightly and takes on a more romantic tone. The singer talks about how he feels intoxicated by the presence of the person he loves. He believes that he is seeing the best version of himself reflected in her. The third verse reiterates the same question as the first two verses, "Are you someone I can call my own?" This time, the singer adds that he will be there to protect the person he loves, forever.
Overall, the song is about someone who is looking for stability, love and commitment in a relationship, but is unsure if the person they love is on the same page.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not what you say to me
The actual words you say to me don't matter much
No, it's just the way that you say it to me
It's all about the tone and sentiment behind your words, not their literal meaning
So tell me you want me tonight
Make it clear you desire me this evening
Come over and sip on this wine
Join me and enjoy some wine together
'Cause if I'm faded, you're faded
If I'm feeling it, you're feeling it too
We ain't fading too
Our connection isn't going away anytime soon
I saw the best part of me inside of you
I see my best self reflected in you
Calling you my lover without a title
I already consider you to be my significant other, just without the official label
So what you wanna do?
What are your thoughts and intentions?
Baby, I've been dying to know
I'm longing to find out
Are you someone I can call my own?
Can I claim you exclusively as mine?
I just catch you after the fall
I'm there for you when you need me most
Wondering if you already know
I'm curious if you feel the same way
Because I promise you I'll protect you forever
I vow to always keep you safe
Yeah, if you want me to, I'll stick with you, we settle
If you're willing, we can make this work and settle into a committed relationship
And I feel your pheromones
I sense your physical attraction to me
Yeah, you really get me into my zone
Being with you puts me in a comfortable, relaxed state
Loving you only feels right
Being in love with you feels natural and perfect
Could never be too many types
No matter what type of relationship we have, it'll never be too much
And if I'm falling, you're falling
If I'm falling in love with you, you're falling in love with me too
We ain't falling through
Our connection is strong enough to keep us from losing each other
Settle (hm)
Let's make this work and settle into a committed relationship
Baby, I've been dying to know (dying to know)
I can't help but wonder and long to know
Yeah, ooh
An expression of emotional pleasure or attraction towards you
Must be something in there, no? (Yeah)
There has to be something between us, right?
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jock Nowell-Usticke, Sinead Monica Harnett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cornekandie1138
Spotify suggested me this song today and I can't stop listening
@dianasbooknook
Based on which artists? Spotify recommended me this song too.
@ankitnarsinghchhetri
Mine from soundcloud
@seal1016
@@dianasbooknook from 53 thieves for me
@iizPrince
Same story but only this year for me
@benthurlby6479
it took me 26 years to find the best artist. His vibes are immaculate. Literally my favorite artist!
@jamieslate
This song is so beautiful and the vocals so heartfelt I could cry
@njsyamini
Omgg i though am crazy. Mee too about to cry
@pebblenicknamee
Banke LALIO
@xenomnia2475
beautiful song and awesome performance by everyone in the music video and those camera movements are just 10/10. its so appealing to watch