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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Weatherman
Ibeyi Lyrics
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Ah ya ya ya
Weatherman, when the thunder bursts I turn to you
Weatherman, when the thunder bursts I turn to you
Nature's aware
After winter there'll be spring, he says
Oh the flow
Abandon your face to the wind, he says
Oh the flow
Ah ya
Ah ya
Weatherman, when the thunder bursts I turn to you
Weatherman, when the thunder bursts I turn to you
Ah ya
Ah ya ya ya
Life is your gift
You can wish everything you fear, he says
Oh the flow
Love is endless
Space is your beginning, your end, he says
Oh the flow
Weatherman, when the thunder bursts I turn to you
Weatherman, when the thunder bursts I turn to you
Ah ya
Ah ya
The song "Weatherman" by Ibeyi is a beautiful ode to the power of nature and the human connection to it. The lyrics suggest that when faced with the unpredictability of weather and life's ups and downs, there is comfort in turning to the wisdom of the "weatherman." This figure is portrayed as a guide or advisor who provides reassurance in times of turmoil. The repeating refrain, "Weatherman, when the thunder bursts I turn to you," emphasizes the safety and security provided by this trusted figure.
The song also draws attention to the cyclical nature of life and nature. The line "After winter there'll be spring, he says" acknowledges that life is full of both difficult and beautiful moments and that, even in the darkest of times, there is hope for renewal and growth. The repeated phrase "Oh the flow" speaks to the idea that life is constantly moving and changing, and that by trusting our senses and going with the flow, we can find peace and purpose.
Overall, "Weatherman" is a powerful and uplifting tribute to the resilience of the human spirit and the beauty of the natural world.
Line by Line Meaning
Weatherman, when the thunder bursts I turn to you
I rely on you, the weatherman, to guide me through the chaos of thunderstorms
Nature's aware
The forces of nature are conscious and attuned to our world
After winter there'll be spring, he says
The weatherman advises that after a cold or dark period, warmth and light will eventually return
Oh the flow
With a sense of wonder, the singer revels in the intersection of movement and change
Trust your senses
The weatherman encourages us to embrace our intuition and perceptiveness
Abandon your face to the wind, he says
The weatherman implores us to relinquish control and allow ourselves to be carried away by the currents
Life is your gift
The weatherman reminds us that existence is a precious and singular experience
You can wish everything you fear, he says
The weatherman suggests that we have the power to eradicate our fears through positive thinking
Love is endless
The weatherman asserts that love knows no bounds or limitations
Space is your beginning, your end, he says
The weatherman offers a cosmic perspective on life's cyclical and infinite nature
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: LISA KAINDE DIAZ, MAYA DAGNINO
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