The London-born DJ and producer was raised in England and Accra, Ghana. During the early 2010s, he got deeply into beatmaking after a period of casual interest. Once his supporting work gained significant traction, he released singles of his own, including Teef Teef, With You, and Give You Love, throughout 2016.
Leap of Faith, his debut album, followed in 2017. Among the collaborators were Kojey Radical Temperature Rising, Maleek Berry and Nonso Amadi Early, and Eugy, Not3s, and Kojo Funds Bad. A single, Maayaa, arrived in July 2019, followed by the innovative Colour project, which featured collaborations with a host of artists including Sweetie Irie, Sway Clarke, and Kida Kudz.
No Lie
Juls Lyrics
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Until we did not need yours
Until we realised our own was enough
We will not apologise for being the night sky
Black and broken and beautiful
Our own type of constellation
Don't you know light lives in dark places too
I ain't even gonna lie
I need you on the sly
But feelings get tekky when i'm dealing with my pride
All the things you said were trying to lead me to your mind
But to really see the signs I had to read between the lines
Our ting runs deep they ain't gonna understand it
And they don't know I see their compliments are underhanded
Now mandem moved all mad all over sudden don't wanna panic
Coz i'm coming for your back like I ain't gonna fuckin' have it
Subtle but erratic it's only coz of you though
I ain't even plan it had to rule it out like pluto
Got me staying static just to guarantee that you grow
And you know this shit's the truth
Coz unlike your bredrins I ain't telling
No lie i need what's precious to you
Comfort in your darkness beauty humble me too no lie
Show me my journey's in vain
Run fingers through your history and learn my real name no lie
Onsite each day
Took me way too long to understand what got me no lie
No lie each day
Run fingers through your history and learn my real name no lie
I can see mother nature in the landscape
Portrait of my history
Could never let them portray into your dynasty
There's wisdom in your majesty and mystery
God is a black woman and the universe is part of her infinity
Supple at the soil of the earth you gave birth to
Honey in your heart it's golden and full of virtue
Last of the flowers to blossom but you're the first through
Blackest of the berries I vow to never desert
Your generational love your generational love
So I never felt more safe than when I was placed in her bust
She healed the hate with a hug mama walking without soul
But you recognise the touch
When you feel the rays of the sun feel the rays of the sun
Sweet Lord God just don't see no flaws
Kindness 'til she came to the door
Honest i'll forever be yours
Teach me how to love like you love yourself
Coz I see no evil speak none too around you
I don't see nothing else no lie
Sweet Lord God just don't see no flaws
Kindness 'til she came to the door
Honest i'll forever be yours
Teach me how to love like you love yourself
Coz I see no evil speak none too around you
I don't see nothing else no lie
Juls's "No Lie" is a soulful track that speaks to self-love and inner strength. The lyrics are a celebration of individuality and encourage listeners to embrace their uniqueness. The opening lines, "We learnt to love ourselves until we were full, until we did not need yours, until we realised our own was enough," suggest that we should prioritize ourselves and our well-being. We should love ourselves the way we are, without seeking validation from others. The song goes on to describe the beauty in brokenness, likening it to a constellation - a unique pattern that can only be seen in the darkest of skies. The message is clear: we should celebrate ourselves and our differences, and not apologize for who we are.
The following verses focus on the relationship between two individuals, whose connection runs deep. The artist expresses their desire for this person, but acknowledges the difficulty in balancing their emotions with their pride. The lines "All the things you said were trying to lead me to your mind, but to really see the signs I had to read between the lines," suggest that communication may be difficult, but worth the effort. The artist also acknowledges that others may not understand their relationship, and that they must support each other in the face of adversity. The song closes with a plea for understanding and a desire to be loved like the person themselves, who is described as an embodiment of kindness and wisdom.
Overall, "No Lie" is a song about celebrating oneself, accepting differences, and finding love in unexpected places. It encourages listeners to be true to themselves, and to build strong connections with others who appreciate their unique qualities.
Line by Line Meaning
We learnt to love ourselves until we were full
We learned to appreciate ourselves fully
Until we did not need yours
Until we did not rely on external validation
Until we realised our own was enough
Until we realized that our own love and approval was sufficient
We will not apologise for being the night sky
We will not apologize for our darkness, just as the night sky does not apologize for its darkness
Black and broken and beautiful
Our darkness, like the night sky, is also beautiful despite being broken
Our own type of constellation
We are unique and our own kind of stars in the universe
Don't you know light lives in dark places too
Despite our darkness, there is still light within us
No lie i need what's precious to you
I am being truthful when I say that I need what is important to you
Comfort in your darkness beauty humble me too no lie
Your darkness is comforting and beautiful to me, and it humbles me as well
Show me my journey's in vain
Show me if my journey has been meaningless
Run fingers through your history and learn my real name no lie
Through exploring your past, I hope to discover your true essence
Onsite each day
I am physically present with you every day
Took me way too long to understand what got me no lie
It took me too long to realize what attracted me to you
I can see mother nature in the landscape
I can see the presence of nature in the views around us
Portrait of my history
My history is reflected in this landscape
Could never let them portray into your dynasty
I would never let anyone tarnish your legacy
There's wisdom in your majesty and mystery
You are both wise and mysterious in your ways
God is a black woman and the universe is part of her infinity
God can be seen as a black woman, and the universe is infinite and part of her
Supple at the soil of the earth you gave birth to
You are gentle, yet powerful, as you have birthed life on this earth
Honey in your heart it's golden and full of virtue
Your heart is sweet, virtuous, and valuable
Last of the flowers to blossom but you're the first through
You may seem late to the game, but you are always the first to succeed
Blackest of the berries I vow to never desert
I promise to always be loyal to you, no matter what
Your generational love your generational love
Your love has been passed down through generations
So I never felt more safe than when I was placed in her bust
I have never felt safer than when I was embraced by you
She healed the hate with a hug mama walking without soul
You were able to soothe my hatred and pain with just a hug, like a mother who has lost her soul
Teach me how to love like you love yourself
Teach me how to love myself and others like you do
Coz I see no evil speak none too around you
I don't see or speak any negativity when I am around you
I don't see nothing else no lie
I only see you and your goodness
Sweet Lord God just don't see no flaws
You are perfect in my eyes, just like how God created you
Kindness 'til she came to the door
You showed kindness to me when you opened the door for me
Honest i'll forever be yours
I will always be honest and truthful to you, and belong to you forever
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