Ibeyi are Cuban-born, Paris based twin sisters Lisa-Kaïndé and Naomi Diaz. … Read Full Bio ↴Ibeyi are Cuban-born, Paris based twin sisters Lisa-Kaïndé and Naomi Diaz. They sing in French, English, Spanish and Yoruba, which was brought to Cuba by West African slaves. Ibeyi honor their father’s legacy, Cuban jazz percussionist Miguel "Angá" Díaz through their percussive production. Beatsmith Naomi plays both the cajón and the batá while Lisa-Kaindé plays the piano and sings the main vocals.

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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Stranger \u0001 Lover
Ibeyi Lyrics

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No one is wrong or right
I want to end our fight
Let's dance our way into the light
We never saw inside
Love is not what has failed
Why can't we both be saved?

For the older games we played

We have already paid

Stranger lover
This day will be our last
Stranger lover
If you're swallowed by the past
Stranger lover
This day will be our last
Stranger lover
Come heal in my arms

Today is a new day
We'll throw our regrets away

For the older games we've played
We have already paid

Stranger lover
This day will be our last
Stranger lover
If you're swallowed by the past
Stranger lover
This day will be our last
Stranger lover
Come heal in my arms

This day, this day

This day, this day
Stranger lover
This day will be our last
Stranger lover
If you're swallowed by the past
Stranger lover
This day will be our last

Stranger lover
Come heal in my arms

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ibeyi's song "Stranger/Lover" are about a relationship that has become toxic and is in danger of ending. The singer acknowledges that both parties are at fault, and wants to end the conflict between them. She suggests that they dance their way into the light, perhaps meaning that they should enjoy each other's company and not take things too seriously. However, she also recognizes that their love has faltered, but it is not because love itself has failed. She asks why they can't both be saved, indicating that she still wants to continue the relationship.

The chorus repeats the idea that this day could be their last if they don't make an effort to save their relationship. The lines "if you're swallowed by the past" and "come heal in my arms" suggest that one person may be struggling with issues from their past that are affecting the present relationship. The singer wants to create a safe space for them to heal together.

Overall, "Stranger/Lover" is a song about the complexities of love and relationships, and how they can be both beautiful and difficult at the same time.

Line by Line Meaning

No one is wrong or right
In this situation, there is no clear right or wrong person.

I want to end our fight
I desire to resolve our conflict.

Let's dance our way into the light
Let's find joy and peace as we move forward.

We never saw inside
We never truly understood each other.

Love is not what has failed
It is not love that caused us to fall apart.

Why can't we both be saved?
Why can't we both find a way to be happy?

For the older games we played
For the mistakes we made in the past.

We have already paid
We have already suffered the consequences.

Stranger lover
Someone I once knew intimately but now feel distant from.

This day will be our last
This will be the final day of our relationship.

If you're swallowed by the past
If you are unable to move on from what happened before.