Andrade gained followers with songs like Coldplay's "The Scientist", and Frank Sinatra's "Fly Me To The Moon" in 2009, she soon increased the frequency of the post, and eventually released an EP of original songs, Things We've Said, in 2012. She then released a collection Covers, Vol. 1, as well as The Christmas EP. Her low-key version of Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" went viral in 2014, as did her acoustic cover of Edith Piaf's "La Vie en Rose". Her music has also been featured in commercials and TV shows including Supergirl, Suits, and The Umbrella Academy.
She won the Vista Prize in 2015 and was nominated for the Premios Juventud in 2016 under the category favorite hit-maker. In 2020, she won the Hi-Fidelity Award from the Prism Prize, to honour her innovative music videos.
Tamale
Daniela Andrade Lyrics
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I feel like going off somewhere peaceful and quiet, yes
I can hold me so close, kiss my knees in the silence
Got along way to go, but I don′t need your kindness
I can be little cold, I can be little anxious, yeah
I used to run and hide now I'm willing and able
Yeah the truth, it will follow until you invite it
Woman, woman, woman, woman
Hair so curly, skin Honduran
Growing up I felt so foolish
Normal, never really cut it
Woman, woman, woman, woman
Hair so soft, your leaves are bloomin'
Tamales and pots are brewin'
Cinnamon horchata coolin′
Let me provide, let me provide, let me provide
Maiz on my thighs, it′s on my thighs, maiz on my thighs
Yeah, yeah
Let me provide, let me provide, let me provide (Ahh, ahh)
Maiz on my thighs, it's on my thighs, maiz on my thighs
(Ah, hey, yeah, ah)
Don′t be mistaken, I'm not here to play with
I get what I′ve givin', get what I deserve, ah
So wrap me in patience, don′t stop me from changin'
Just need you to listen and to let me go
Get me out of this place, get me out of this mindset, yeah
I feel like going off somewhere peaceful and quiet, yes
I can hold me so close, kiss my knees in the silence
Got along way to go, but I don't need your kindness
Woman, woman, woman, woman (Cut it)
(I can′t let you go)
Woman, woman, woman, woman (Cut it)
(I can′t let you go)
Tamales and pots are brewin' (Cut it)
(I can′t let you go)
Woman, woman, woman, woman (C-c-cut it)
In the first verse of Daniela Andrade's song Tamale, she expresses her desire to break free from her current environment and state of mind. She longs for peace and quiet and wishes to distance herself from the noise and chaos around her. She doesn't necessarily need anyone's kindness but instead finds comfort in being alone and holding herself close. She acknowledges that she can have a cold and anxious demeanor, but she's learning to confront the truth instead of running away from it. In the chorus, Daniela celebrates the beauty and complexity of being a woman, with a nod to her Honduran heritage. She reflects on her past feelings of inadequacy and wanting to fit in, but now she embraces and celebrates her uniqueness.
Line by Line Meaning
Get me out of this space, get me out of this mindset yeah
I feel like leaving this current situation and finding some peaceful place.
I can hold me so close, kiss my knees in the silence
I can find the love and peace within myself without external help.
Got a long way to go, but I don′t need your kindness
I know I have a long journey ahead, but I don't need others' pity or sympathy.
The truth, it will follow until you invite it
The truth may be harsh, but it will stay with me until I am ready to face it.
Strength it comes in the abstract, now don′t you deny it
Strength can come from sources beyond the physical and tangible, and it should not be ignored.
Growing up I felt so foolish, normal, never really cut it
I often felt out of place growing up, and conforming to societal norms never felt right.
Let me provide, let me provide, let me provide
I am capable of taking care of myself and others, and I want to show that.
Don′t be mistaken, I'm not here to play with
I am serious and focused on my goals, and I won't let anything get in my way.
Just need you to listen and to let me go
I just need someone to support me and listen to me without trying to control or change me.
Writer(s): Daniela Andrade, Sean Ryu Matsukawa, Ashton Mccreight
Contributed by Owen T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Verse 1]
Get me out of this space, get me out of this mindset, yeah
I feel like going off somewhere peaceful and quiet, yes
I can hold me so close, kiss my knees in the silence
Got a long way to go, but I don't need your guidance
I can be a little cruel, I can be a little anxious, yeah
I used to run and hide, now I'm willing and able
Hear the truth, it will follow until you invite it
Strength, it comes in the abstract, no, don't you deny it
[Chorus]
Woman, woman, woman, woman
Hair so curly, skin Honduran
Growing up I felt so foolish
Normal never really cut it
Woman, woman, woman, woman
Hair so soft, your leaves are bloomin'
Tamales and pots are brewin'
Cinnamon horchata coolin'
[Post-Chorus]
Let me provide, let me provide, let me provide
Maíz on my thighs, -íz on my thighs, maíz on my thighs (Yeah, yeah)
Let me provide, let me provide, let me provide
(Ahh, ahh)
Maíz on my thighs, -íz on my thighs, -íz on my thighs (Ah, hey, yeah, ah)
[Verse 2]
Don't be mistaken, I'm not here to play with
I get what I'm givin', get what I deserve, ah
So wrap me in patience, don't stop me from changin'
Just need you to listen and let me go
Get me out of this space, get me out of this mindset, yeah
I feel like going off somewhere peaceful and quiet, yes
I can hold me so close, kiss my knees in the silence
Got a long way to go, but I don't need your guidance
[Chorus]
Woman, woman, woman, woman (Cut it)
(I can't let you)
Woman, woman, woman, woman (Cut it)
(I can't let you)
Tamales and pots are brewin' (Cut it)
(I can't let you)
Woman, woman, woman, woman (Cut it)
@DanielaAndrade
Hope you guys enjoy the video!! Tamale Merch is now up on my website as well ❤️
@gabrielaisabelsanhuezamora3612
Me encantó 😍
@aprilpei8290
🥰
@macicaful
All your videos and songs make my heart glowing✨❤️ I’m proud to be latina, proud to be sensitive, proud to be woman❤️✨
@wondermusic0176
A W E S O M E 🙏🏻
@yahairavillatoro74
Daniela, thank you for this album. Thank you for these visuals. Thank you for YOU 🤍
@sheniecemcfarlane7058
I remember her in my com tech class at Queen Elizabeth high school...crazy to see how far she has come. Amazing video and song
@erendon91
Sheniece McFarlane that’s awesome. what year did y’all graduate?
@sheniecemcfarlane7058
Esteban Rendon 2013
@shrekmeharder6983
No way! Is she from Edmonton???