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).
Turn Up Your Light
BOO SEEKA Lyrics
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Couldn′t take much Longer
I Think iam finally bound
Don't mean iam slipping
Slipping Round & Around
This Rythm′s out of order
Fear has finally Won
I always... be thinkin bout you
Lalala Laying in my arms
Said that Iam always... thinking bout you
Lala... Laying (in my Arms×2)
We say we could be stronger
Said this could be found around
Our Fears are turning Us
The lyrics of Boo Seeka's song Turn Up Your Light depict a sense of emotional distress and internal conflict that the singer is going through. The opening line of "Couldn't take much longer" indicates the singer's desperation and exhaustion. They feel like they have been struggling with something for too long and are about to break down. They express that they think they are finally bound, which could mean that they are accepting their fate or surrendering to it. However, they quickly clarify that this doesn't mean they are slipping, although they feel like they are slipping around and around in circles.
The second verse continues with the theme of disorder and fear. The singer admits that the rhythm is out of order and fear has finally won. Yet, they retain a glimmer of hope that they will get back to where they were. In the chorus, the singer confesses that they are always thinking about this person, perhaps a lover or a friend, who is laying in their arms. They express the desire to be stronger and find a way to overcome their fears that are turning them.
Overall, the song depicts a sense of vulnerability, struggle, and hope. The singer is experiencing inner turmoil but also looking for a way to move forward and find strength.
Line by Line Meaning
Lalala lalahie
Repetitive sound that serves as the song's melody
Couldn't take much Longer
Been struggling for a while and near a breaking point
I Think iam finally bound
Found hope to overcome the struggles
Don't mean iam slipping
Despite the hardships, staying strong and not losing hope
Slipping Round & Around
However, the ups and downs of the struggles continue
This Rythm′s out of order
Chaos and lack of stability in one's life
Fear has finally Won
Fear and anxiety have taken over one's mind and actions
I hope we get this back
Desire to return to a state of peace and stability
I always... be thinkin bout you
Constantly thinking about someone special
Lalala Laying in my arms
Imagining being with that special someone
Said that Iam always... thinking bout you
Admitting to the constant thoughts of that special someone
Lala... Laying (in my Arms×2)
Repeating the desire to be close to that person
We say we could be stronger
Together, acknowledging the possibility of overcoming struggles
Said this could be found around
Believing that hope and support can be found nearby
Our Fears are turning Us
Recognition that fear has a powerful hold on one's life
Writer(s): B. Gumbelton, I. Pritchett, S Croft
Contributed by Skyler O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Nixxtrr
No one has been here for 2 years? Perfect place to self isolate ✌😘
@bagsanddrags
One of those songs that makes you feel happy and sad at the same time
@uncut119
Heard this tune many times and always nodded my head, but I never really listened till just now. Being fully present whilst listening changed this song on so many levels for me. Feels.
@jo-anneskippy9033
Always seem to come back to this song, so chill, typical Boo wafty wavey, love it!
@bentheredonethat8710
Boo seeka & crooked colours are killing it! lots of love lads
@SureshakerMusic
cheers for that Ben
@TheShrds
this song needs more views!
@emilytryhorn890
Heard this on the way to work. So wonderful.
@NoLoveLostRecords
Don't be anything but you ❤
@Andy-tc2gt
Fucking sick dude!!!