It’s easy to see why ‘Why’ is the lead single off the EP– the catchy, mind-blowing song is bursting with buoyant energy and beats straight out of the ’80s. These same dazzling techniques are replicated on ‘Shame’, another track that incorporates slices of new wave, electro-pop, techno and even bits of folktronica into the percussion work.
Look Up
Mas Ysa Lyrics
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Show me what love
Say that you're leaving,
And I wanna know where you run
You march these seasons two times
But you live in my mind
I don't keep live
It's the grace that you're giving
Always lookin', always lookin', always lookin' up
It's the grace that you're giving
and I, I wanna know when you're done!
When you look up, what you're seeing?
Share it with me, don't bother
Your ache, your heart for mine
Who's the work in the making changes?
I'm not working, no making changes
It's the grace that you give in
and I, I hurt you once before the sun
Loved one, someone
Show me what, show me what
Show me what love
It's the grace that you're giving
and I, I wanna know when you're done!
The lyrics to Mas Ysa's song Look Up address the universal theme of love and its complexities. The opening lines, "Show me what love, say that you're leaving, and I wanna know where you run" suggest a desperation to understand one's own feelings and those of the person they love. The singer is aware of the fragility of their relationship, noting that the object of his affection "march(es) these seasons two times" but still "live(s) in (his) mind."
The chorus, "Always lookin', always lookin', always lookin' up, it's the grace that you're giving, and I, I wanna know when you're done" reflects the singer's desire for his partner's attention and validation, as well as his own need for reassurance. He asks his partner to show him what she sees when she looks up, suggesting a desire to connect and share experiences. The singer acknowledges the pain he has caused and states that he is not actively trying to change, but rather is dependent on his partner's grace to keep the relationship going.
Overall, the lyrics of Look Up explore the complexities of love and the intricacies of human relationships. The singer acknowledges his own flaws and vulnerability, while seeking connection and understanding with his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Show me what, show me what
The singer is asking for clarification or more information
Show me what love
The singer wants to understand what love means to the other person
Say that you're leaving,
The other person has mentioned leaving
And I wanna know where you run
The artist wants to know where the other person will go
You march these seasons two times
The other person has gone through these seasons twice before
But you live in my mind
The singer cannot stop thinking about the other person
I don't keep live
The singer is not actively living life
It's the grace that you're giving
The other person's kindness and generosity is what is sustaining the artist
I, I wanna know when you're done
The artist wants to know when the other person will be finished with whatever they need to do
Always lookin', always lookin', always lookin' up
The artist is always searching, always hoping for something better
When you look up, what you're seeing?
The singer is asking the other person to share what they are looking at
Share it with me, don't bother
The artist wants to be included in the other person's experiences
Your ache, your heart for mine
The singer is asking to share in the other person's emotions and feelings
Who's the work in the making changes?
The singer is questioning who is responsible for making changes
I'm not working, no making changes
The singer is not actively making changes
It's the grace that you give in
The other person's grace is what is driving change
and I, I hurt you once before the sun
The artist is admitting to causing the other person pain
Loved one, someone
The singer is using terms of endearment for the other person
Show me what, show me what
The singer is asking for clarification or more information
Show me what love
The artist wants to understand what love means to the other person
It's the grace that you're giving
The other person's kindness and generosity is what is sustaining the artist
and I, I wanna know when you're done!
The artist wants to know when the other person will be finished with whatever they need to do
Writer(s): Thomas Arsenault
Contributed by Molly L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Silvana Ávila
Back in 2015, this song saved my life ❤ thank you so so so much Thomas ♥ jupiter is now in sagittarius, illuminating what happened there during 2015-2017 saturn's transit 🌠
Pedro Antonio Pena Zimmerman
Truly a masterpiece, what an incredible song. How do you mix music and emotions in such a majestic way? Congratulations
Kimberly Halbrook
Everyone loves a song in C major.
cgill914
Wow, Industry trailer on HBO brought me here. What an amazing song 💎💜
Tom Linnane
This guy is phenomenal. I first came upon him back at the start of 2014, with Shame, but then forgot about him. This track has brought him firmly back into focus with me. He has a way of making music soar, of making you feel you are in the best movie ever when you are walking up the street with him in your headphones. There's something about him that evokes Talk Talk. Hair on end stuff. The last two minutes of this song, which ascends into a flourish of flamenco, is beautiful.
Nick Worrell
Beautifully written. Talk about inspirational writings. What a song.
SkinnerIJA
I've heard this song years ago when Spotify recommended to me and it's awesome but I'm glad it's finally on a trailer for new listeners.
Denis Ughelini
Great voice, great music expression: yes!
Ray Hastings
I don't know why, but this reminds me of Paul Van Dyk's Face to Face. Which is one of my all time favorite trance tracks. I like them both either way, great song. :)
Kimberly Halbrook
I love your music Mas Ysa!!!