Leaning on the creativity, the cultural-appreciation and the festival traditions woven into her hometownβs vibrant spirit. She started to pick up trinkets of her musical identity through the sounds of; African drumming, the reggae nights her mother would take her to and the vibrations emitting from the emergence of dub and dβnβb. Speaking more in-depth about her childhood, she told us: βMy mum was an artist; a lover of music and of culture, so I was certainly a more creative kid. She encouraged me to do whatever I wanted to do. We travelled a lot and went to a lot of music festivals so there was always music playing in the house from all around the world. Also my auntie was a west African dancer, she inspired me massively but I think Brighton is a pretty creative place. Music has always been there for me, being an only child, as well as being the only mixed-race kid around. Music was like an outlet, to sing and dance, a safe place to channel all the emotions of a highly sensitive girl into something more meaningful.β
Leaving the sand, sea and gulls behind her; the singer moved to London with the the intention of immersing herself further into her fatherβs heritage. Once she had arrived, she grew accustomed to the capitalβs overflowing melting pot of culture and was startled by her findings that she wasnβt so different after all. Sharing her experiences on transitioning to city living she said, βwell Itβs funny because at first I thought I wouldnβt like it as thereβs no sea. I miss the sea so bad... but now I love parks! You adjust to the speed of it, and the rush you get when youβre busy all the time. Finding the right people, feeling stable and happy at the same time. Now I canβt really imagine living anywhere else.. for a while anyway. It definitely took me a couple years to really feel like I was on the right path, but Iβm certainly on it now.β
I think itβd be fair to say the path sheβs taking right now, was somewhat destined from the start. Over the years the singer would transition from the earthy sonics of world music and submerge herself into into βa combination of many different sounds and genresβ sheβd been βdrawn to at different phasesβ of her life. Specifically citing her soulful cadence to the influence of legendary names like βAretha Franklin, Etta James and Whitney Houston.β She explains, βIβve always been drawn to female singers since I can remember; from Amy Winehouse, Alicia Keys, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, BeyoncΓ© and of course Lauryn Hill.β
Now, she combines all of the influences aforementioned with her affinity for old school hip-hop from the likes of βThe Roots, Mos Def and A Tribe Called Questβ.
Describing herself as always being βvery drivenβ and a βmassive dreamerβ. We delved deeper into the driving factors of her artistry and her purpose as a musician. βI just like to think outside the box and create my own way of doing things, because Iβve always found that things are way bigger than me. Iβm part of something where I need my voice to be heard.. It's hard to explain! But being an artist means you have your own platform and Iβve always had a lot to say about so much... I have a busy mind so I have to put it all somewhere! But there are so many more reasons behind it, I think singing is a huge release for me and writing songs is my therapy. When I first started sharing my songs, I saw how people needed them, it gives them that same feeling I had when I wrote it. It brings people together, and thatβs exactly what the world needs, to feel like itβs connected, like weβre all sharing the same feeling, and we are all part of the same thing.β
Seasons
Iyamah Lyrics
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A change is gonna come, you know
Switch up to this new from old
This is where I take control
Uh, yeah
All the leaves on the trees turn to gold
They fall so you can grow
You and me, we were greener than most
So boy, let the seasons flow
It's natural
Why are we still holdin' on?
Love comes and goes
I don't feel the same no more
It's been and gone
So why are we holding on?
Love comes and goes
Yeah, oh
I swear the time we spent together
You turned cold, uh
I tried to offer you a sweater
But you said no
And throughout this stormy weather
There's a side to you I don't know
As the sweetness does the bitter
The truth about you unfolds
As the dreams we believed fade away
The cycle starts again
You and me, we weren't made for the rain
We gotta let the seasons change
So boy, let the seasons flow
It's natural
Why are we still holdin' on?
Love comes and goes
I don't feel the same no more
It's been and gone
So why are we holding on?
Love comes and goes
Yeah, yeah
I run with the flow, with the wind
Walk on the park [?]
Listen to the birds when they sing
Once our roads crossed
But we got so lost
Now I'm onto new things
Playin' with my instincts
It seems that we're different
And it's time to go
So boy, let the seasons flow
It's natural
Why are we still holdin' on?
Love comes and goes
I don't feel the same no more
It's been and gone
So why are we holding on? (Hold on, yeah)
Love comes and goes
So boy, let the seasons flow
It's natural (let it flow)
Why are we still holdin' on? (Oh)
Love comes and goes (let it go)
I don't feel the same no more
It's been and gone (oh no, no, no, no, no)
So why are we holding on?
Love comes and goes
In the song "Seasons" by Iyamah, the lyrics speak of the inevitability of change, growth, and the passing of time. The singer recognizes the need to let go of the past and move forward with her life. The season represents the cyclical nature of life, where everything has a beginning, a middle, and an end, and we need to accept and embrace that things come and go.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of it. "It's time to be lettin' go. A change is gonna come, you know" suggests the singer is ready to let go of what once was and accept what is to come. She's encouraging her partner to do the same, to let go of the past, and allow themselves to grow and experience new things. The leaves turning gold symbolizes the change of seasons, and this change creates space for new growth.
The singer also acknowledges that love comes and goes, and it's natural for this to happen. She's no longer interested in holding onto something that has already run its course. She recognizes that the love she once had is gone, and it's time to accept that and let it go. The song's central message is one of acceptance, growth, and embracing new beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, it's time to be lettin' go
It's time to move on and let go of what we have been holding onto
A change is gonna come, you know
Change is inevitable and about to happen
Switch up to this new from old
We need to embrace the new instead of sticking to the old
This is where I take control
It is my decision to take control and let go
All the leaves on the trees turn to gold
The natural cycle of life involves letting go of things and moving on to new beginnings
They fall so you can grow
The things we let go of make room for new growth and opportunities
You and me, we were greener than most
We were once naive and inexperienced
We gotta let the seasons flow
We must allow things to change and follow the natural cycles of life
So boy, let the seasons flow
Letting go is the natural course of life
It's natural
Change and letting go are part of the natural order of life
Why are we still holdin' on?
Why are we holding onto something that is no longer working or beneficial?
Love comes and goes
Love is not a stagnant thing and changes over time
I don't feel the same no more
I have changed and my feelings towards you have changed as well
It's been and gone
Our time together has passed
I swear the time we spent together
Our time together was meaningful and significant
You turned cold, uh
Your behavior towards me changed and became distant
I tried to offer you a sweater
I tried to help or comfort you but you refused my aid
But you said no
You refused my help or comfort
And throughout this stormy weather
During difficult times or uncertain situations
There's a side to you I don't know
I am realizing there are parts of you I am not familiar with
As the sweetness does the bitter
As there is good there can also be bad
The truth about you unfolds
I am learning more about who you truly are
As the dreams we believed fade away
As our hopes and goals change or diminish
The cycle starts again
The natural cycle of life repeats itself
You and me, we weren't made for the rain
We were not meant to withstand difficult or trying times together
So boy, let the seasons change
We need to accept and adapt to the changing times
I run with the flow, with the wind
I go with the natural course of things
Walk on the park [?]
Enjoy nature and the simpler things in life
Listen to the birds when they sing
Appreciate the beauty in life
Once our roads crossed
We were once together or intertwined in each other's lives
But we got so lost
We lost our way or lost each other along the journey
Now I'm onto new things
I am moving on and pursuing new opportunities
Playin' with my instincts
Following my intuition and natural inclinations
It seems that we're different
We have grown and changed in different ways
And it's time to go
It is time for us to move on from each other
Writer(s): Iyamah, Mullally, Sam Wills
Contributed by Isaac V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Chris McCall
A nice Neo-Soul, Reggae type song that really caught me off guard. Love the jazz vibe that it has.
ExquiziteHair
Loving everything about this!!! The vibe of the music, lyrics, and her voice!! Go girl!!!
Cindy π’π
I like this. It feels chill but also groovy at the same time
Seekers Of Lost Musics
Piano jazz... Bass groove... Dope voice π₯πΆπ
Juan C
Love this beat π
Sherry Ransom
So relaxing π§ππΉπ
x0xxx007i
Perfect timing! Fall season right now and it's getting so cold here
SpottieOttieDopaliscious Angel
Itβs 2:45 A.M. I should be getting my beauty rest as I have a class and work tomorrow, but this is only adding to my lack of sleep. π€·πΎββοΈ Nice jam! ππΎ
Jamila R.
This right here! I love it π