Opening track ‘Ceylon’ slides open from crackling, glitchy beats and elegant piano into one of this album’s strongest downbeat moments, a tangible hiphop pulse wandering its way beneath echoing electronics, synthetic bass and a hint of feathery flamenco guitar fretwork, as Madita’s spectacular voice rings out, under and through the lush elements in a manner that suggests G-Stone sent soaring into vocal territory. One particular strength that has to be mentioned that really adds to this record is the fact that Madita has the confidence to sing in her own ‘voice’, and while her stylings certainly indicate a familiarity with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday and Bjork, the delivery here sits worlds apart from the legions of similar nu-jazz tinged vocalists subsumed by their influences to near-pastiche level. ‘Monotony’ swings with buzzing synthetic basslines making their way alongside jazzy pianos and samba-infused live drum rhythms as Madita purrs, scats and howls over the fluid live beats in a manner that suggests a particularly smoky jazz club, while ‘Mood’ descends into swooning downbeat soul, Madita’s smooth multitracked vocals battling for space with a stinging retro guitar solo over glimmering Philly Strings-tinged synthetic textures and fluid jazzy piano runs.
‘Has To Be’ tosses in some spooky distant theremin howls amidst flurries of sampled orchestration and wandering live drums that call to mind an Ennio Morricone score, whilst also featuring the most surreal, yet emotively sung lyric on offer here ("sometimes my leg hurts me"), before ‘To The Moon And Back’ brings the glitchy electronics back to the forefront, Madita’s vocals gliding alongside airy accordians as Dzihan gets complex with the broken-beat programming, sending tumbling synthetic bleeps and stuttering hi-hats echoing through the mix. The spectral, brooding ‘Pushing’ layers vast sweeping movie score orchestration beneath crashing live drums and epic cello swells as Madita’s delicate yearning vocal beautifully counterpoints the lush instrumental atmospheres, angular double-bass runs peaking through as track builds into a flaming crescendo of crashing cymbals, while ‘June’ pares things down to just a minimal fluttering electronic pulse, elegant pianos and muted horns slowly swirling in a manner that calls to mind Bjork’s ‘Vespertine’ album as Madita’s delayed-out vocals ring out over the discrete rhythms. Finally, ‘Intime’ closes proceedings on a downtempo jazz-samba tinged note, flowing live piano runs sliding back and forth as a disco-funk bassline makes its way beneath twinkling xylophones and Brazilian percussion, Madita’s latin-meets-Euro vocal inflections calling to mind Bebel Gilberto.
Easily one of the most capable and consistently interesting releases in the female vocal soul / nujazz vein that I’ve encountered so far this year, this self-titled debut from Madita maintains the high standards already set by Couch’s backcatalogue and also captures the fusion of Dzihan’s production prowess and Madita’s considerable vocal abilities in a fashion that meshes beautifully, with not a duff moment on offer here. Fans of Dzihan & Kamien will definitely want to pick this up – and those into the likes of Alice Russell, Hanne Hukkelberg and Bebel Gilberto should definitely investigate Madita.
Madita - [2008] - Too
Part swing, part jazz and always a bit electronic, Madita's latest offering is rich in sound and beauty. The songs may be too playful for some and too frenetic for others, but for those with a sweet spot for something both eccentric and electric, Madita's latest release should not be missed. The album is available on iTunes, or at a slightly higher price for the physical release from her official Web site.
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http://www.couchrecords.com/
http://www.madita.com/
http://kortlink.dk/thejusticeonline/4taw
http://www.alwaysontherun.net/madita.htm
Hey You
Madita Lyrics
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You hugh me so madly
I think I can't breathe no more
You wanted to soak in
My sympathy's drowning
For you, you squeezed out the air of love
And I need you
I'll keep you then
I'll kill you
I want you
And I need you
I'll keep you then
I'll kill you
You wanted to hold in
The moment we've been born in
You wanted to keep it known
You want me so badly
You hugh me so madly
Hey you
I think I can't breathe no more
But I want you
Yes I need you
I'll keep you then
I'll kill you
I want you
Yes I need you
I'll keep you then
I'll kill you
I want you
I need you
I'll keep you then
I'll kill you
I'll kill you...
You want me so badly
You hugh me so madly
I think I can't breathe no more
And I need you
I'll keep you then
I'll kill you
And I want you
And I need you
I'll keep you then
I'll kill you
And I want you
And I need you
I'll keep you then
I'll kill you
I want you
I need you
I'll keep you then
I'll kill
"Hey You" by Madita is a heart-wrenching song about the complexities of love and relationships. The opening lines, "You want me so badly, you hug me so madly, I think I can't breathe no more", immediately sets the tone for the rest of the song. It is clear that the singer is feeling suffocated in this relationship, and the partner's desperate desire for her companionship is becoming too much to bear. The lyrics suggest that their love is not just confined to the realm of romantic gestures and niceties, but rather has taken a dark turn towards obsession and possession.
The lines, "And I want you, and I need you, I'll keep you then I'll kill you", are particularly striking, as they highlight the tumultuous emotions and conflicting desires of the singer. She is torn between wanting to hold on to this relationship, and fearing that it will ultimately lead to her destruction. There is both a sense of desperation and resignation in the lyrics, as though the singer knows that things may not end well, but is powerless to do anything about it.
Overall, "Hey You" is a haunting yet powerful song that offers a nuanced exploration of the complexities of love and relationships. It shows that even something as simple as the desire to be close to someone can sometimes become overwhelming and unmanageable, and that sometimes letting go is perhaps the only way to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
You want me so badly
You have a strong desire for me
You hugh me so madly
You embrace me passionately
I think I can't breathe no more
Your affection for me is so intense that it is overwhelming
You wanted to soak in
You desired to fully immerse yourself in my emotions
My sympathy's drowning
You took so much from me, that I am unable to give the love and care that you desire
For you, you squeezed out the air of love
Your constant need for attention and love has drained me and left me unable to fulfill your desires
I want you
I have a desire for you
And I need you
I am dependent on your love and attention
I'll keep you then
I want to hold on to you
I'll kill you
If I am unable to fulfill your desires, it will harm our relationship and possibly lead to its end
You wanted to hold in
You wanted to preserve the moment of our birth or the beginning of our relationship
The moment we've been born in
The beginning of our relationship
You wanted to keep it known
You wanted to make sure our relationship remains strong and we never forget the beginning
Hey you
A call out to the person the song is addressing
And I need you
I am dependent on your love and attention
I'll keep you then
I want to hold on to you
I'll kill you
If I am unable to fulfill your desires, it will harm our relationship and possibly lead to its end
I want you
I have a desire for you
I need you
I am dependent on your love and attention
I'll keep you then
I want to hold on to you
I'll kill you
If I am unable to fulfill your desires, it will harm our relationship and possibly lead to its end
I want you
I have a desire for you
I need you
I am dependent on your love and attention
I'll keep you then
I want to hold on to you
I'll kill you
If I am unable to fulfill your desires, it will harm our relationship and possibly lead to its end
Contributed by Allison K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.