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]
Skinny
Izzy Bizu Lyrics
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Get down on the floor
Don't be shy you know you blow my my mind
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
What you do follows through your a man of your word
In case you haven't heard
I saw him checking me from the bar
Ohh he works out but its you that I really want
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
Don't be shy you know you blow my my mind
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
Give it to me
Don't be shy you know your just my type
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
Stoner boy you give me joy
As we dance in the sunrise
Them other men don't have the time
Drink you silly till you can't walk right
I saw him checking me from the bar
Ohh he works out but its you that i really want
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
Don't be shy you know you blow my my mind
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
Give it to me
Don't be shy you know your just my type
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
My hearts been beaten far too many days until i saw your face
You held me close up in your embrace I've never felt so safe
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
Don't be shy you know you blow my my mind
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
Give it to me
Don't be shy you know your just my type
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
The song "Skinny" by Izzy Bizu is about the singer's attraction to a man who is thin or "skinny". The chorus repeatedly invites the object of her affection to "get down on the floor", suggesting a sensual or sexual desire. The verses expand on this attraction, with Bizu admitting that she is drawn to the man's tight jeans and his commitment to his word, even if others may not take him seriously. She contrasts this with other men who she implies are more interested in drinking or partying, suggesting that the skinny man is more mature and responsible.
Despite the song's bold and upfront lyrics, there is a sense of vulnerability in Bizu's delivery. She sings about her own history of being hurt or disappointed in relationships, and how meeting this skinny man makes her feel safe for the first time. This suggests that even though she is expressing a strong desire, there is a deeper emotional need that is being fulfilled.
Overall, "Skinny" is a catchy and playful song that celebrates a particular type of attraction while also hinting at the complexities that lie beneath the surface of any romance.
Line by Line Meaning
Skinny skinny skinny
The singer is expressing a preference for a particular body type and repeats it for emphasis.
Get down on the floor
The singer is inviting someone to dance, possibly as a seductive gesture.
Don't be shy you know you blow my my mind
The singer is attempting to boost her partner's confidence by telling him he is attractive and desired.
What you do follows through your a man of your word In case you haven't heard
The artist is praising her partner for being reliable and trustworthy in his actions.
I think I like em skinny damn those jeans are tight I'll help you unwind hmm
The artist reiterates her attraction to slender men and implies she is sexually interested in the addressee.
I saw him checking me from the bar Ohh he works out but its you that I really want
The singer acknowledges that others may find her appealing but asserts that she only has eyes for her partner.
Give it to me Don't be shy you know your just my type
The singer is encouraging her partner to engage in sexual activity with her based on his physical appearance.
Stoner boy you give me joy As we dance in the sunrise Them other men don't have the time Drink you silly till you can't walk right
The artist expresses her enjoyment of being with her partner and asserts that others do not compare to him. She also implies they have been drinking and may be intoxicated.
My hearts been beaten far too many days until i saw your face You held me close up in your embrace I've never felt so safe
The artist tells her partner that she has had a difficult past but feels comforted and protected when she is with him.
Contributed by Colin P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cheyenne Crickmore
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
Don’t be shy you know you blow my my mind
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
What you do follows through your a man of your word
In case you haven’t heard
I think I like em skinny damn those jeans are tight I'll help you unwind hmm
I saw him checking me from the bar
Ohh he works out but its you that I really want
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
Don’t be shy you know you blow my my mind
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
Give it to me
Don’t be shy you know your just my type
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
Stoner boy you give me joy
As we dance in the sunrise
Them other men don’t have the time
Drink you silly till you can’t walk right
I saw him checking me from the bar
Ohh he works out but its you that i really want
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
Don’t be shy you know you blow my my mind
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
Give it to me
Don’t be shy you know your just my type
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
My hearts been beaten far too many days until i saw your face
You held me close up in your embrace I’ve never felt so safe
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
Don’t be shy you know you blow my my mind
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
Give it to me
Don’t be shy you know your just my type
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
ShadySnapTV
I was in college when this video came out... I love recalling this songggg, it gives me confidence in love and less fear of body shaming myself ❤️🩹 here for the loving vibes but I stay for the healing 🔥❤️🔥🔥
Cheyenne Crickmore
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
Don’t be shy you know you blow my my mind
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
What you do follows through your a man of your word
In case you haven’t heard
I think I like em skinny damn those jeans are tight I'll help you unwind hmm
I saw him checking me from the bar
Ohh he works out but its you that I really want
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
Don’t be shy you know you blow my my mind
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
Give it to me
Don’t be shy you know your just my type
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
Stoner boy you give me joy
As we dance in the sunrise
Them other men don’t have the time
Drink you silly till you can’t walk right
I saw him checking me from the bar
Ohh he works out but its you that i really want
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
Don’t be shy you know you blow my my mind
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
Give it to me
Don’t be shy you know your just my type
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
My hearts been beaten far too many days until i saw your face
You held me close up in your embrace I’ve never felt so safe
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
Don’t be shy you know you blow my my mind
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
Give it to me
Don’t be shy you know your just my type
Skinny skinny skinny
Get down on the floor
tes4747
shout-out to skinny boys!
Salty Rope
her voice is perfect!
Maye Music
Su voz es oro puro🎶🎶⬆
Jasmine Ekunwe
Izzy is perfect, her little runs, and ad-libs give me chills! 😭
christian caribe
this is stuck in my head for days! i adore her and her voice! as a singer, my favorite part of this song is how in the chorus she sings "get" right after "skinny skinny skinny" in a falsetto. it sounds so raw! love it!
does anyone know if she speaks Amharic? :)
Robin dunford
Izzy is going to be a huge star.
Natalia Tataje Guerrero
Hermosa canción !! 🎵🎶
Nick
One of the best albums I've ever heard, can't wait for more from them!