In Februrary this year Cofield was selected as an entry for the 49TH GRAMMY AWARDS by the Grammy Academy.This demonstrates Cofield’s talent as a prolific songwriter, the commercial value of her songs and longevity of her album.
Cofield has performed both overseas and locally, from small venues through to large outdoor concerts such as Kirstenbosch Sunset concerts and The Nelson Mandela 46664 Concert in George. She performed at The Cutting Room in New York in November as part of the CMJ Music Festival.
Always the acid test, read one of the forty rave reviews or articles in Cofield’s media section at www.cofieldmundi.com and you will clearly see that the press hold this debut album and artist in the highest esteem.
Give It Up
Cofield Mundi Lyrics
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It reminds me of you
And i can't walk these streets now
Filled with thoughts of you
I can smell your scent now
Running around in my head
The air is thick with desire
(chorus)
Giving it up for you
Cool is my new companion
Chilly path that i tread
Like water on heartfire
I take back all that i said
(chorus)
Giving it up for you
The lyrics to Cofield Mundi's Give It Up seem to describe a heartbroken individual who is unable to move on from a past romantic relationship. The opening lines suggest that the singer associates something as basic as drinking water with thoughts of their ex-partner, thus illustrating the pervasiveness of their memories. Further, the singer is unable to walk through the streets without being reminded of their former significant other. It is evident that the person is struggling to move on with their life, with feelings of desire and hunger left unfulfilled.
In the chorus, the singer confesses that they are "giving it up for you." This can be interpreted in different ways, but it is clear that giving up on the relationship is not part of it. It's rather a pledge to continue loving the other person or reliving the memories, regardless of how painful or difficult it might be. The lyrics identify a departure from the individual's past self, where they have traded their old, possibly confident persona for a new, cool and reserved one. This shift is depicted as being somewhat emotionally isolating or distancing, but ultimately necessary for the singer to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't drink this water
This reminds me too much of you, and being reminded of you is too painful.
It reminds me of you
The water triggers memories of you, memories that I would rather forget.
And i can't walk these streets now
The places I used to find comfort in now trigger thoughts of you.
Filled with thoughts of you
My mind is consumed with thoughts of you, making it difficult to focus on anything else.
I can smell your scent now
Your scent has become ingrained in my mind and I can still detect it despite not being near you.
Running around in my head
Your scent has taken up residency in my mind and I can't seem to shake it.
The air is thick with desire
I am overcome with strong urges and desires for you, even though I know it's not healthy.
My hunger unfed
I have a strong need or craving for you, but I am unable to satisfy it.
(chorus)
Despite the pain, longing, and desire I feel, I am willing to give everything up for you.
Cool is my new companion
I am attempting to adopt a new attitude and persona of being 'cool', which is a facade or false sense of confidence.
Chilly path that i tread
I am forcing myself to be emotionally cold or distant in order to cope with the pain of your absence.
Like water on heartfire
My attempts to be cool and distant are futile, as my longing and pain for you is like a raging fire.
I take back all that i said
I regret any negative or hurtful things I may have said about you. Despite the pain you caused me, I am still willing to give everything up for you.
(chorus)
Once again, I am willing to give everything up for you, despite the pain and heartache you caused me.
Contributed by Julia L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.