Most of the band members are experienced musicians on the Israeli music scene. The lead singer and guitarist, Ran Shem-Tov is a versatile producer, who worked with artists such as Yehudit Ravitz, Anat Damon and Dikla and recorded soundtracks. The other players are successful session musicians.
Izabo's music has been described as a "Brilliant, action packed combination of Psychadelic Rock, Disco, Punk and Arabic spices". Featuring high-to-ultra-high vocals, twisting and expressive Arab-flavoured guitar work, powerfully funky basslines, arrogantly catchy keyboards and intense disco beats, Izabo have established themselves as one of Israel's most absorbing live acts.
Izabo's debut LP, The Fun Makers, was released late 2003 to great critical acclaim. The songs Morning Hero and Cook Me became significant radio hits in Israel. In the following months Izabo signed on to Sony BMG, which released their British debut, The Morning Hero EP. The release was accompanied by a concert tour which took Izabo to England, Scotland and the Netherlands.
Izabo collaborated with a large variety of artists, on stage and in the studio, from Ahuva Ozeri to "Israel Award" winning choreographer Ohad Naharin.
Izabo's collaboration with Shotei Hanevuah produced the hit single "Hu", which won the Music 24's "song of the year" award.
Their second LP, Super Light, was released in July 2008. The first single out of the LP is "Slow Disco", released on June 16, 2008.
On March 2010 the band released a music video for their song "On My Way" using Apple Inc.'s iPhones as a creative motif.
In early February it was revealed that Izabo had been chosen by a group of mass communications and music industry experts to represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The song, Time, has verses in English and choruses in Hebrew.
Confusion
Izabo Lyrics
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You got me, I don't know what to say
Confusion
You kissed me, your lipstick on my face
Now I can try
So many times I don't know why...
Got to be a good boy now
Don't confuse me confusion
Don't you play with my mind
Confusion
You daze me, you show me pretty things
Confusion
You know me, you know it isn't fair
From side to side
See how I float I can't decide...
The song Confusion by Izabo talks about a feeling that the singer is experiencing after a romantic encounter with someone. The lyrics convey confusion and disorientation as the singer is struggling to make sense of their emotions. The song begins with the singer admitting that they are at a loss for words and the kiss has left their face marked with lipstick. The singer expresses their attempt to understand and rationalize their feelings by saying "Now I can try, so many times I don't know why." This shows the singer's struggle to understand the source of their emotional turmoil.
Later in the song, the singer addresses the person who has caused their confusion and begs them not to play with their mind. The singer appeals to the person to be gentle with their heart and to not cause any more confusion. They mention that the person has dazzled them with pretty things and now they are being pushed from side to side. The lines "See how I float I can't decide" express the singer's confusion and frustration with their feelings.
Overall, the song Confusion by Izabo conveys a message about the emotional complexities of romantic encounters and the confusion that can be experienced as a result. The lyrics of the song are emotional and relatable, and the melody and rhythm of the song match the disorienting feelings that the singer is expressing.
Line by Line Meaning
You got me, I don't know what to say
I'm at a loss for words because of the effect you have on me.
Confusion
The feeling I have when I'm around you and don't know what you want.
You kissed me, your lipstick on my face
The physical evidence of our encounter that I can't ignore.
Now I can try
I'm willing to make an effort to understand what you want from me.
So many times I don't know why...
I'm confused about why you keep leading me on without a clear direction.
Got to be a good boy now
I have to behave and act responsibly even though I'm struggling with my feelings for you.
Wanna be but don't know how
I want to make things work with you, but I'm not sure how to navigate this situation.
Don't confuse me confusion
I'm not sure if the source of my confusion is you or my own feelings.
Don't you play with my mind
I don't want to feel like you're toying with me or intentionally causing me mental distress.
You daze me, you show me pretty things
You have a way of mesmerizing me with beautiful things and experiences that cloud my judgment.
You know me, you know it isn't fair
You understand my vulnerabilities and are taking advantage of them for your own benefit.
From side to side
I'm going back and forth in my mind trying to decide what to do about our situation.
See how I float I can't decide...
I feel like I'm drifting aimlessly because I can't make up my mind about you and our relationship.
Contributed by James M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.