As Francesca Belmonte, she played a greater role on Tricky's 2013 album, False Idols, and was on two-thirds of its tracks. Shortly after she made contributions to yet another Tricky album, 2014's Adrian Thaws, she released her first solo single, "Stole," where her approach was closer to that of inspiration Patti Smith (whose version of "Gloria" she quoted on Tricky's "Somebody's Sins"). The single was issued on Tricky's False Idols label, as were a pair of 2015 releases: the three-song EP Are You and the album Anima.
Daisy
Francesca Belmonte Lyrics
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Watch them rob, look at you lend
Love me now and I will grow
I let you swim, you let me row
Look at me pure, look at me reach
You forget the thing that chidren teach
Adult time, adult crime
Can you leave this hate behind?
I go to school it's sometimes fun
I'm reading books I feed my mind
When I dream is when I shine
I keep growing I use a young mind
I keep growing I use a young mind
Look at you, look at you spend
Watch them rob, look at you lend
Love me now and I will grow
I let you swim, you let me row
Look at me pure, look at me reach
You forget the thing that chidren teach
Adult time, adult crime
Can you leave this hate behind
Look at me young, look at me run
I go to school it's sometimes fun
I'm reading books I feed my mind
When I dream is when I shine
I keep growing I use a young mind
I keep growing I use a young mind
Adult time, adult crime
Can you leave this hate behind
Adult time, adult crime
Can you leave this hate behind
I keep growing I use a young mind
I keep growing I use a young mind
Francesca Belmonte's song "Daisy" is a powerful commentary on the world we live in, highlighting issues such as crime, hate and the loss of innocence. The song's structure is a simplistic, yet effective repetition of the same lines throughout, creating a rhythmic beat that constantly builds in intensity. The opening lines, "look at you, look at you spend, watch them rob, look at you lend," set the tone for the rest of the song, as the contrast between someone carelessly spending and someone carefully lending is made clear. The idea of love being a catalyst for growth is then introduced, before the chorus repeats the earlier lines with increasing urgency. The repetition of "adult time, adult crime, can you leave this hate behind" towards the end serves to emphasise the message of the song, reminding us that despite growing up, we should never forget the lessons we learned as children.
Overall, "Daisy" is a beautifully poetic song that deals with a range of important issues in a creative and impactful way. The lyrics are thought-provoking and stirring, discussing topics such as innocence, the power of love, and the potential for growth, whilst also subtly referencing problems such as crime and hate. Francesca Belmonte's haunting voice only adds to the emotional weight of the song, making it a truly unforgettable listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at you, look at you spend
Observing one's spending behavior and financial decisions
Watch them rob, look at you lend
Awareness of society's corrupt and immoral activities and one's contribution to it
Love me now and I will grow
Desire for unconditional love, which leads to personal growth
I let you swim, you let me row
A relationship where one person is in control while the other is put to work
Look at me pure, look at me reach
Aspiring to be virtuous and successful
You forget the thing that children teach
Forgetting the simple, yet important lessons we learn as children
Adult time, adult crime
Acknowledging the less than honorable behavior of adulthood
Can you leave this hate behind?
Questioning whether it is possible to let go of negative emotions and move forward
Look at me young, look at me run
Reflecting on youth and freedom of movement
I go to school it's sometimes fun
The joy and occasional boredom of formal education
I'm reading books I feed my mind
Investing in one's intellectual development
When I dream is when I shine
The power of imagination and creativity
I keep growing I use a young mind
Continuously learning and developing a youthful outlook on life
Adult time, adult crime
Reiteration of the negative effects of adulthood
Can you leave this hate behind
Repetition and emphasis on letting go of negativity and hatred
I keep growing I use a young mind
Reiteration of the importance of personal growth and having a youthful mindset
Contributed by Scarlett H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.