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]
Glorious
Izzy Bizu Lyrics
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Don't get it twisted
You're just rediculous
I met you yesterday
Now you're sloppy seconds
Yes, she can have it
Never let you go to waste
And she's doing anything that she can
Watching from a distance
She's walking around the room with her fishnets on
I thought that you should know
Before you watch her glow
I don't mind if you admire
Just don't let me go
Got me caught in the middle
And it hurts just a little
It's obvious, it's glorious
I lie awake on my pillow
And it fills me with sorrow
It's obvious, it's glorious
Oh no, oh no, ohh no
But it's obvious, it's glorious
Glorious, glorious, glorious
I'm not complaining
This is frustrating
There's no need for grief
But we can have what we're hungry for
Crave anything thats not yours
I understand it
But I can't handle it
There's no need to give me grief
But we can have what we're hungry for
Crave anything that's not yours
I thought that you should know
Before you watch her glow
I don't mind if you admire
Just don't let me go
Got me caught in the middle
And it hurts just a little
It's obvious, it's glorious
I lie awake on my pillow
And it fills me with sorrow
It's obvious, it's glorious
Oh no, oh no, ohh no
But it's obvious, it's glorious
Glorious, glorious, glorious
All I know you're better with each other
You're treading water in my eyes
All I know you're better with each other
You're treading water in my eyes
Why (Ah ha it's glorious, ah ha she's glorious, ah ha she's glorious, ah ha)
Got me caught in the middle
And it hurts just a little
It's obvious, it's glorious
I lie awake on my pillow
And it fills me with sorrow
It's obvious, it's glorious
Oh no, oh no, ohh no
But it's obvious, it's glorious
Glorious, glorious, glorious
(It's glorious, she's glorious, she's glorious, she's glorious)
The song "Glorious" by Izzy Bizu talks about a love triangle and the emotions that come along with it. The singer admits that she doesn't mind if the other person admires the object of their affection but begs them not to let her go. She feels caught in the middle, hurt, and frustrated by the situation. The woman in question is depicted as glorious and beautiful, and the singer understands that she is desirable but is still unable to handle it.
The first verse addresses the person who is a "sloppy seconds" and how the woman who they are both fighting for is glorious. The singer is upfront about not being the type to fight for a man and recognizes that the woman is doing everything she can to get his attention. The second verse has the singer admitting that the situation is frustrating and that they can have what they're hungry for, but that the other person needs to understand that they can't handle it. The chorus expresses the pain of being stuck in the middle and how glorious the woman in question is.
The song's lyrics are raw, honest and emotional, and they do an excellent job of describing the complexities of a love triangle. The singer's voice adds to the emotional impact of the song, and it feels like she is pouring out her soul.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't get it twisted
Don't misunderstand the situation
You're just ridiculous
You're acting foolish
I met you yesterday
I don't have a long history with you
Now you're sloppy seconds
You're someone who came after someone else
Yes, she can have it
I'm willing to share what I have with her
Never let you go to waste
I won't let you go unused
Never been the type to fight for a man
I won't compete with other women for a man's attention
And she's doing anything that she can
She's putting in effort to win his affection
Watching from a distance
Observing the situation from afar
She's walking around the room with her fishnets on
She's trying to be alluring to him
I thought that you should know
I want to give you some information
Before you watch her glow
Before you see her succeed
I don't mind if you admire
It's okay if you like or respect her
Just don't let me go
Don't forget about me or our relationship
Got me caught in the middle
I'm stuck in between two conflicting situations
And it hurts just a little
It's causing me emotional pain
It's obvious, it's glorious
It's clear what's happening and it's impressive
I lie awake on my pillow
I can't sleep because of my thoughts
And it fills me with sorrow
It's making me feel sad
But it's obvious, it's glorious
Despite the pain, it's still impressive and noticeable
Glorious, glorious, glorious
Very impressive
I'm not complaining
I'm not whining or being negative
This is frustrating
This situation is annoying or aggravating
There's no need for grief
Don't be sad or upset
But we can have what we're hungry for
We can get what we want
Crave anything that's not yours
Want something that you don't have
I understand it
I comprehend the situation
But I can't handle it
It's too difficult for me to deal with
All I know you're better with each other
You two are more compatible than we are
You're treading water in my eyes
You are barely staying afloat in my opinion
Why (Ah ha it's glorious, ah ha she's glorious, ah ha she's glorious, ah ha)
This is a rhetorical question and an expression of amazement
Contributed by Christian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.