Maya, whose father Peter builds musical instruments, grew up in a musical home in a small village in Israel, and started playing the guitar and singing at the age of 14.
In August 2011 she released her debut album “Safe & Sound”, a folk-rock album which contains elements of soul, blues and country.
The three singles released from the album – “Is It Alright”, “Safe & Sound” and “Brave Again”- were put onto the play list of the main music
station in Israel – “Galgalatz”. There have been numerous positive reviews in the press voting Maya “Discovery of the year”.
The album is approaching "Golden Record" and the "Safe & Sound" tour included over a 100 shows.
“Best New Artist 2012″-
In April 2012 Maya won Israel’s prestigious ACUM award for “Best New Artist” (ACUM is the Israeli music copy-right collection agency).
She also collaborated with the successful electronic band, “INFECTED MUSHROOM”, on their latest album “Army of Mushrooms” in the track “Wanted To”. She was invited to perform with them on tour celebrating the release of their album.
On July 16th 2012 she was chosen to be the support act for CHRIS CORNELL at “Shuni Amphitheater” in Israel on his “Songbook 2012″ tour.
Maya is currently in New York recording her second album with the acclaimed Grammy nominated producer Jonathan Dagan (j.viewz).
The new album is due to come out towards the beginning of 2014.
Free Yourself
Maya Isacowitz Lyrics
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Is there a load on your back
Pushing you down
Tell me love
Spread your wings
A new day come again
I promise it will get better
Give it some time
Free yourself
Let your troubles unwind
Sweet love of mine
Free yourself
Free yourself
Is it a strain on you now
Pulling you down
Tell me my love
Spread your wings
A new day come again
Did my promises make it better
Healing in time
Free yourself
Let your troubles unwind
Free yourself
Free yourself
Maya Isacowitz's song "Free Yourself" talks about overcoming challenges and freeing oneself from the burdens that are weighing them down. The opening line asks if there is a load on your back that is pushing you down. The song encourages the listener to spread their wings and embrace a new day as it promises that things will get better. It urges them to give it some time and let their troubles unwind.
The second verse continues the theme of overcoming challenges and asks if the struggle is becoming too much to bear. It asks the listener to spread their wings once again and states that a new day will come. The singer promises that healing will come with time. The chorus repeats that the listener should free themselves and let go of their troubles.
Line by Line Meaning
Is there a load on your back
Are you carrying a heavy burden?
Pushing you down
Has it become too much to bear?
Tell me love
Can you confide in me?
Spread your wings
Embrace your potential for growth.
A new day come again
Each day brings new opportunities.
I promise it will get better
I am offering hope for the future.
Give it some time
Allow space for healing and change.
Free yourself
Choose to release yourself from the weight of your struggles.
Let your troubles unwind
Allow yourself to let go of worries and stress.
Sweet love of mine
A term of endearment for the listener.
Is it a strain on you now
Are you currently experiencing hardship?
Pulling you down
Weighing heavily upon you.
Tell me my love
Express your emotions to me.
Did my promises make it better
Have my words of encouragement helped?
Healing in time
Recovery takes time and patience.
Free yourself
Allow yourself to break free from your struggles.
Free yourself
Take control of your own life and emotions.
Contributed by Aubrey W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@unclebrother6244
I just heard this song in a movie, and had to Shazam it. This song sounds sooo good!
@user-dg3cp3mo5w
들을 때마다 생각하는게 진짜 저음, 고음 전부 깔끔하게 있는데다가 악기들의 구분도 정말 잘 되어있음
계속 음질 테스트 노래로 쓰는 이유가 있긴한듯...
@tabithadeckelman1319
I heard this song played in a movie, Shazam it, and had it on repeat all day! Had to add it to my top favorites! The harmonica gave me chills and her voice had me in a trance!❤️
Maya, you did your thang with this! 🔥
@unclebrother6244
Tubi?
@tabithadeckelman1319
@@unclebrother6244 I think it was….do you remember which movie?
@unclebrother6244
@@tabithadeckelman1319 Tabitha, I was about to ask you the name of the movie because I can't remember either 😂. I watched about 30 of them over the past few months and I can't recall which movie it is. That movie definitely brought me here too.
@tabithadeckelman1319
@@unclebrother6244 That’s hilarious!😂😂 I was snowed in for a week and I watched a bunch of movies too! Now this is going to drive me crazy! If I get it figured out, I’ll definitely let you know.😀
@tabithadeckelman1319
@@unclebrother6244I couldn’t rest until I found it!😂 the movie was “The Affair” it’s at the very end of the movie during the murder/suicide scene.
@fireskyer
Came here as well from SCUM game driving the car into the sunset with this beautiful song <3 the harmonica brings a sweet cold chill in my spine i will drive my motorcycle with this song in my headsets, awesome job, awesome voice damn... i love it <3
@LalleMangaming
same here :) great voice