To date, Boo Seeka has accumulated over 7 million Spotify streams and dominated national airwaves with singles like ‘Oh My’, ‘Deception Bay’, ‘Fool’ and their 2015 debut single, ‘Kingdom Leader’, which peaked at #6 on the Australian iTunes Electronic chart. Boo also managed to reach #50 in Triple j’s 2015 Hottest 100 with ‘Deception Bay’ and snagged a J Award nomination for Unearthed Artist of the Year in 2015.
A combination of pulsating synth sounds that bed down layered textures of electronic bass and percussive beats. Influenced by the layerings and experimental beats of Major Lazer, the cool swagger of J-Dilla and The Seed 2.0’s Cody Chestnutt’s soulful vocal delivery. BOO SEEKA snaps up melodies and bounces them off hip-hop/R&B driven grooves and beats that vibe.
2015 saw Boo Seeka tour Australia nationally with Kim Churchill, Sticky Fingers and SAFIA. Supporting each band on their respective National Tours. Followed by 2 SOLD OUT Headline single tours of the east coast. They’ve supported the likes of DMA’s, Jarryd James, Kovacs in the EUand UKand have also showcased at The Great Escape and Liverpool Sound City.
In 2016, they sold out their own national headline Oz tour and went back to EU and the UK for their own run of shows and festivals. After that was done, they came back home to play on home soil, just in time for summer festivals, including Groovin’ The Moo, Splendour In the Grass, Southbound and Party in the Paddock. Boo Seeka, being the hardest touring bands in Oz at the moment, also managing to squeeze in a 3 month long tour with Cherub and Frenship in October - November of 2016.
Boo Seeka continue to work on their first album - on and off the road. Working with producer and long time collaborator, Ian Pritchett (Bootleg Rascal & Lyall Moloney). Their most recent single, ‘Does This Last’, navigates through a bed of spacey synth and string layers. Building on their eclectic soul-tronic sounds. The single has been placed on high rotation on Triple J and have been featured on a few Spotify AU/NZ playlists (including 5 weeks on the Indie Mixtape playlist). It’s the first taste of their first album, due for release August 2017 (through Sureshaker & Warner Music Australia).
Calling Out
BOO SEEKA Lyrics
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You can't even
Hearing it in the wind
Fallin in to make it better
Hiding in the dark
Make your mind to be clever
Do we change it all for the cause
Never knowing why
I called out away
For you
For you
How long will i wait for you
For you
For you should i let you go
Should i let you go
You can′t even yea
You can't even
Tell me where you've been
With these hands of mine
These hands of mine
In BOO SEEKA's song "Calling Out," the lyrics depict a sense of frustration and confusion within a relationship. The repetition of the line "You can't even" emphasizes a lack of understanding or communication between the two individuals involved. The singer is expressing their disappointment in not being heard or acknowledged by their partner.
The phrase "Hearing it in the wind" suggests that the singer's concerns or pleas are being swept away or ignored. They hope that by falling into the situation and trying to make it better, they can somehow bring resolution to the issues at hand. However, they feel like they are hiding in the dark, unable to truly express themselves and unable to find a solution.
The lines "Do we change it all for the cause, Never knowing why" express the uncertainty and confusion within the relationship. The singer questions whether it is worth changing everything for the sake of the relationship, without fully understanding the reasons behind the problems they are facing.
The chorus of the song continues the theme of longing and questioning. The singer wonders how long they should wait for their partner and if they should let go of the relationship. They are caught between their desire to hold on and their uncertainty about whether it is worth continuing.
Overall, "Calling Out" by BOO SEEKA explores the frustration, confusion, and longing within a troubled relationship. The lyrics highlight the lack of communication and understanding, as well as the internal struggle between holding on and letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't even, yea
You are unable to comprehend or understand, yes
You can't even
You lack the capacity to do so
Hearing it in the wind
Receiving a message or understanding through indirect means
Fallin in to make it better
Falling into a situation in order to improve it
Hiding in the dark
Concealing oneself and remaining unseen
Make your mind to be clever
Developing a shrewd or astute mindset
Do we change it all for the cause
Should we alter everything for a particular purpose
Never knowing why
Remaining in ignorance of the reason or purpose
I called out away
I vocalized my longing or request
For you
Directed towards you
For you
Intended for you
How long will i wait for you
The duration of my patience in waiting for you
For you
For your sake
For you should i let you go
Should I release or set you free
Should i let you go
Ought I to allow your departure
You can't even yea
You lack the capability to do so, yes
You can't even
You are unable to accomplish it
Tell me where you've been
Inform me of your whereabouts
With these hands of mine
Using my own hands
These hands of mine
My own hands
Writer(s): Ben Gumbleton, Ian Pritchett, Sam Croft
Contributed by Cameron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.