It was Stevie Wonder’s ‘Don’t You Worry Bout a Thing’ that struck the loudest chord with Cleo as a youngster discovering music. “It’s inspirational in terms of putting together a track, the technicalities of the song, and how Stevie sounds so perfect in just one take. That’s how music should be”.
Cleo’s inspirations derive from her parents musical passions, shuffling through a record collection of classics across Motown, Reggae, Latin, and Acid Jazz. Cleo developed her own taste, inspired by pop culture of the day. Akin to millions of other young girls, Cleo loved the Spice Girls, and wanted to grow up to be flame-haired Geri. These days she’s loving House music, Ed Sheeran, Wretch 32 and Frank Ocean.
A West London girl at heart, Cleo was born and raised in Ladbroke Grove and was brought up with a strong sense of community. A regular at the annual, famous Notting Hill Carnival, Cleo is often spotted cycling around the roads of West London. The slightly cooler, more beautiful ‘girl-next-door’, Cleo, loves fashion and she says her style is influenced by her Dad’s ‘rockabilly’, mixed with grunge and 80′s era music; “If all else fails, it’s all about the big hair and big earrings”, she says.
A stint at a local youth centre paired with a dedicated and motivational singing teacher came together to alter Cleo’s passion for singing from a hobby to a serious profession at the age of 16, and she began song-writing and honing her vocals on a weekly basis, later performing at monthly showcases. After reinventing herself as ‘Cleo Sol’ (the Sol paying homage to her sunny Spanish heritage) and posting a few tracks onto her MySpace page in her late teens, veteran underground producer Davinche (Kano’s P’s & Q’s) spotted the singer and asked her to collaborate on some tracks.
Her relationship with Davinche would prove to be instrumental in putting Cleo on the map in terms of the UK underground music scene. The partnership with Davinche led to tracks with Tinie Tempah on ‘Tears’, Wretch 32’s ‘Dancefloor’, Davinche’s ‘Hero’ and ‘Riding for Love’ alongside Bashy. Cleo also featured on ‘Give a Little Love’, the official Orange Rockcorps anthem alongside Roll Deep, Wretch 32 and Aggro Santos. Showing her versatility, Cleo also featured on Funky House songs ‘Addicted’ and ‘Time to Let Go’.
Her promo tracks in 2011 ‘LoveBass’ and ‘Call for Me’ received heavy support from BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, Kiss, Choice and Rinse DJs (Swerve, Trevor Nelson, Target, Manny Norte, Ace n Vis and Ronnie Herrel). ‘Call for Me’ was selected by Twin B as 1Xtra’s ‘Best of British Track of the Week’ in early May 2011.
In addition to receiving key radio play, industry taste-makers (including ILUVLIVE, MOBO and Urban Development) began to spot Cleo, marking her as a ‘one to watch in 2011′.
Music
Cleo Sol Lyrics
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Dreams move fast, don't wait
But life is yours, don't let them take that away
Free your mind today
We found us, we found love
We found us, we found love
We found us, we found love
We will find our way
Love will keep us safe
Life's simple, so don't complicate
Free your mind today
We found us, we found love
We found us, we found love
We found us, we found love
Dangerous
You're in my mind
Controlling me
One last time
I don't like it
But I can't fight
Dangerous (dangerous)
You're in my mind (you're in my mind)
Controlling me (controlling me)
One last time
I don't like it
But I can't fight
Dangerous (dangerous)
You're in my mind (you're in my mind)
Controlling me (controlling me)
One last time
I don't like it
But I can't fight
Dangerous (dangerous)
You're in my mind (you're in my mind)
Controlling me (controlling me)
One last time
I don't like it
But I can't fight
The song "Music" by Cleo Sol is a beautiful and soulful tune that touches the listener's heart with its simplistic lyrics and melody. The opening lines of the song, "Take your hands and pray, Dreams move fast, don't wait" are a call to action for the listener to live life to the fullest and chase their dreams before it's too late. The verse "But life is yours, don't let them take that away, Free your mind today" encourages the listener to take control of their own life and not let others dictate their actions or thoughts.
The chorus of the song is a joyous celebration of love and finding one's soulmate. The line "We found us, we found love" is repeated several times, reinforcing the idea that finding love is a precious and important thing. The following line, "We will find our way, Love will keep us safe", offers comfort and reassurance that love can guide us through the challenges of life.
The second half of the song takes a darker turn with the verse "Dangerous, You're in my mind, Controlling me, One last time, I don't like it, But I can't fight". This verse seems to be about a toxic relationship where the singer is being controlled by their partner. The repetition of "Dangerous" emphasizes the level of danger and the feeling of being trapped in the relationship. Overall, "Music" by Cleo Sol is a beautiful song about the power of love to guide us through life's challenges and the importance of taking control of our own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Take your hands and pray
Close your hands and pray for good things to come to you.
Dreams move fast, don't wait
Dreams can come true quickly so don't wait to pursue them.
But life is yours, don't let them take that away
Life belongs to you, so don't let others take control of it.
Free your mind today
Let go of your worries and clear your thoughts today.
We found us, we found love
We have discovered each other and have fallen in love.
We will find our way
We will navigate through difficult times and find our way.
Love will keep us safe
Our love for each other will protect us from harm.
Life's simple, so don't complicate
Life is uncomplicated, so don't make it more complex than it needs to be.
Free your mind today
Let go of your worries and clear your thoughts today.
Dangerous
This situation is potentially harmful.
You're in my mind
You are occupying my thoughts.
Controlling me
You have power over me.
One last time
This will be the final time this situation happens.
I don't like it
I am unhappy with this situation.
But I can't fight
I am unable to resist this situation or stop it from happening.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Cleopatra Nikolic, Dean Josiah Cover
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