Signed to XL Recordings, they released the Oya EP in June 2014 which also includes the song River. Mama says was released in November, extracted from their eponymous Richard Russell produced album launched in February 16th, 2015. A third song from "Ibeyi", Ghosts, was promoted in January 2015 before they embarked on an extensive European and US Tour.
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Numb
Ibeyi Lyrics
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Alone
Numb
I ache for home
You talk to me
I feel you walking by my side
Take my hand
You talk to me
I feel you walking by my side
Take my hand
Numb
Alone
Numb
I ache for home
You talk to me
I feel you walking by my side
Take my hand
I'll save myself
You talk to me
I feel you walking by my side
Take my hand
Yoko bio bowi ayarao
Yoko bio bowi ayaragbo
Yoko bio bowi ayarao
Yoko bio bowi ayaragbo
Yoko bio bowi ayarao
Yoko bio bowi ayaragbo
Yoko bio bowi ayarao
Yoko bio bowi ayaragbo
The song "Numb" by Ibeyi is a hauntingly beautiful ballad that speaks to feelings of loneliness and the search for a sense of home. The repetition of the word "numb" throughout the song emphasizes the sense of emotional detachment the singer is feeling. The line "I ache for home" suggests that the singer is searching for a place where they can feel a sense of belonging and emotional fulfillment.
The repeated reference to someone talking to the singer and walking by their side suggests that there is a voice of support and comfort present in the singer's life, but despite this, they still feel numb and disconnected. The final lines of the song are in a language that is not English, adding a sense of mystery and otherness to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Numb
I am emotionally numb and unable to feel anything.
Alone
I am feeling isolated and disconnected from others.
Numb
My emotional state continues to be numb and unresponsive.
I ache for home
I am longing for a place or feeling of comfort and safety.
You talk to me
You try to communicate with me and connect with me.
I feel you walking by my side
I sense your presence and support.
Take my hand
Offering me your assistance and guidance.
I'll save myself
I am determined to be self-sufficient and rely on my own strength.
Yoko bio bowi ayarao
A repetitive and possibly nonsensical phrase used to convey a feeling of emptiness or confusion.
Yoko bio bowi ayaragbo
Another instance of the same repetitive and possibly nonsensical phrase used for emphasis and emotional impact.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Lisa Kande Diaz, Naomi Diaz
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