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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Singles
Ibeyi Lyrics
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Oh Lord, oh Lord
Being alone is what I dread
No warm hands, rain in my bed
Oh Lord, oh Lord
Bathe me in light, renew my faith?
Oh Lord, oh Lord
Singles
Go back home latest
Searching love of their own
'Til the morning tone
Singles
Go back home latest
Searching love of their own
'Til the morning tone
Feel pleasure on my skin
Is that too much to be asking?
Oh Lord, oh Lord
Night after night, we roam
All together but all alone
Oh Lord, oh Lord
Singles
Go back home latest
Searching love of their own
'Til the morning tone
Singles
Go back home latest
Searching love of their own
'Til the morning tone
Oh Lord, oh Lord
Oh Lord, oh Lord
In Ibeyi's song "Singles," the lyrics describe a feeling of longing and loneliness that comes with being single. The singer expresses their dread of being alone with nobody to share warmth or comfort, pleading for someone to come and lift the heavy weight they carry. The chorus refers to the concept of singles going out looking for love, but ultimately returning home alone, unable to find what they're looking for. The song ends with a final plea to a higher power for guidance and relief from the pain of solitude.
The song's emotional depth is conveyed through its minimalistic production, with sparse instrumentation allowing the vocals to take center stage. The repetition of "Oh Lord, oh Lord" adds to the song's spiritual tone, emphasizing the idea of seeking guidance from a higher power. The use of rain and nighttime imagery throughout creates a sense of melancholy and isolation.
Overall, "Singles" explores the universal experience of searching for love and companionship while grappling with the loneliness that comes with being single. It speaks to the realities of modern dating culture and the challenges of finding genuine connection in a world that often seems preoccupied with superficiality and instant gratification.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Lord, oh Lord
The singer feels alone and is seeking divine assistance.
Being alone is what I dread
The singer is afraid of being alone.
No warm hands, rain in my bed
The singer is lacking physical intimacy and warmth in their life.
Who will come and take this weight?
The singer is asking for someone to help them carry their emotional burden.
Bathe me in light, renew my faith?
The singer is asking to be renewed spiritually.
Singles
The song's title is repeated throughout, suggesting that this is a song about loneliness and the search for love.
Go back home latest
Singles often go home late at night after searching for love.
Searching love of their own
The singles are searching for someone to love.
'Til the morning tone
The search for love often continues until morning comes.
Feel pleasure on my skin
The singer desires physical pleasure and intimacy.
Is that too much to be asking?
The singer questions whether it's too much to ask for intimacy and pleasure in their life.
Night after night, we roam
The idea of wandering aimlessly is repeated, suggesting that the search for love is a continual struggle.
All together but all alone
The singer is surrounded by other singles, but feels alone in their search for love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ERIC STERLING COLLINS, LISA KAINDE DIAZ, NAOMI DIAZ
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Disco
I always love Ibeyi and this is another great performance of their song. But damn! That last dischord... :/