Izzy Bizu (born Isobel Beardshaw; 28 April 1994) is a British singer-songwr… Read Full Bio ↴Izzy Bizu (born Isobel Beardshaw; 28 April 1994) is a British singer-songwriter,[1] signed to Epic Records.[2] Bizu has garnered mainstream radio support from BBC Radio 1’s Annie Mac and Phil Taggart[3] and BBC Radio 1Xtra's Trevor Nelson.[4] She has supported Sam Smith,[1] Rudimental,[5] and Foxes on their latest UK tours.[6] In November 2015, Bizu was shortlisted for a Brit Critics' Choice award[7] and longlisted for BBC's Sound of... 2016.[8] On 25 June 2016, Bizu performed on the Park Stage at the Glastonbury Festival.

2013: Coolbeanz[edit]
Bizu won an open mic night competition in February 2013 winning over the crowd, which included Emeli Sande and Naughty Boy, who were in attendance.[1] She released her first independent EP Coolbeanz in September 2013 debuting at number 3 on the iTunes Soul and RnB Chart and selling 50,000 copies.[12] The EP’s lead single "White Tiger" was also chosen as Zane Lowe’s ‘Next Hype’.[13] In October 2013 she supported Sam Smith on his UK tour[14] and in November Jamie Cullum handpicked her to open for him at The Roundhouse in London.[15]

2014–16: A Moment of Madness[edit]
In June 2014, Bizu was selected by BBC Introducing[14] to perform at Glastonbury Festival.[16] In July 2014, she signed to Epic Records UK.[2]A year later, she released the first singles from her debut album, Adam & Eve and Diamond which enjoyed support from BBC Radio 1,[17] Radio 2[18] and 1Xtra.[4] and performed at Glastonbury for the second time.[19] In September 2015, following the release of her single Give Me Love, she also made her TV debut on Later with Jools Holland.[20] Bizu supported both Rudimental[5] and Foxes[6] on their UK headline tours. In November 2015, Bizu was shortlisted for a Brit Critics' Choice award.[7] Her debut album A Moment of Madness is due for release on 2 September 2016.[21]

In April 2016, Bizu recorded (with the BBC Concert Orchestra) an uptempo, updated version of the Edith Piaf 1957 hit "La Foule" as the theme music for the BBC's coverage of the Euro 2016 Football Tournament.

Bizu has described herself as a fan of jazz-fusion mixes and a lover of squat parties and warehouse raves. She grew up listening to Ella Fitzgerald, Bettye Swann and James Brown[9] and draws on these influences alongside newer influences such as Amy Winehouse and Adele to create a fusion of soul, funk, jazz and pop.[22] She lists The Black Keys, Diana Ross, Grammatics and Sam Cooke among her other influences.[23]

Butterfly
Izzy Bizu Lyrics

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oooooooh
we'll fly, we'll fly, tree to tree
just to find
butterfly
me eee
we'll fly, we'll fly tree to tree
just to find
butterfly

me eee eee eee eeee
never in
one place
at one time
ooohh
just caught my last train
at my
lovin hide
ooooooh
i will
ooooooooh
and we'll
ooooooooh
i
oooooooh
we'll fly, we'll fly tree to tree
just to find
butterfly
me ee
we'll fly, we'll fly tree to tree
just to find butterfly
me eee eee eee eeee
ooooooh
and we'll
ooooooh
i
ooooooh
and let's go
lead me astray
you found your heart for me out the way
and let's go
lead me astray
you found your heart for me out the way
oooooh
and we'll
ooooooh
i
ooooooh
we'll fly, we'll fly tree to tree
just to find
butterfly
me ee
we'll fly, we'll fly tree to tree

just to find butterfly
me eee eee eee eeee

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Izzy Bizu's song Butterfly seem to be about the desire to find something elusive and beautiful, represented by the butterfly. The repeated chorus of "we'll fly, we'll fly tree to tree just to find butterfly" suggests that the singer and the person they are addressing are on a quest to find this creature, and that their journey will take them through multiple places and experiences. The lyrics also mention the idea of constantly moving and not staying in one place for too long, which could reflect a desire for change or a fear of stagnation.

There is a sense of urgency and excitement in the lyrics, as the singer is determined to find the butterfly no matter what it takes. The lines "lead me astray, you found your heart for me out the way" could suggest that the singer is willing to follow the person they are addressing even if it means getting lost, and that this journey is an important one for their relationship. Overall, the lyrics of Butterfly seem to be about the joy of discovery and the importance of taking risks to find something truly beautiful.

Line by Line Meaning

oooooooh
Expressing joy and excitement

we'll fly, we'll fly, tree to tree
We'll journey from one place to another

just to find
Just to locate something

butterfly
A symbol of beauty and transformation

me eee
Referring to oneself

never in
Not staying

one place
At a specific location

at one time
At a specific moment

ooohh
Expressing surprise

just caught my last train
Just boarded the last train available

at my
At my destination/location