Calmness is the key to Pip’s music; a blissful fusion of R&B and soul that’s always full of feeling. Her love affair with music began during those quiet school days when she received guitar lessons as a present from her mum. Initially picking up the bass, where she learned to play wild rock songs by artists like The White Stripes and Slipknot, Pip eventually moved her way up to six strings. “It made me come out of myself a little,” she says of her early lessons. “It was a massive boost to me.”
Born in Manchester, Pip moved out of the city and into the countryside as a child following her parents split. She jokes that she and her siblings were “the only brown people in the town” but they always felt welcome in the area.
A move to London to study music was Pip’s first indication that stepping into the limelight, while still refusing to conform, might be what she’d been after all along. “I knew I wanted to sing from a young age,” she says, though it’s always been writing that helped her the most. In many ways it feels that the precise nature of her words take precedence over her low-key vocals.
Though her releases to date can be counted on a couple of hands, Pip has shown that she’s not here to make up the numbers. Take the delicate and melodic “Make Me Cry,” for example, or “Talk About It,” a raw moment of yearning set to a deceptively upbeat rhythm. “My first song, the one that’s done the best, is about being depressed,” she says of ‘Make Me Cry.’ “It’s a break-up song but I’m breaking up with depression.”
Feelings of solitude also creep into “Drunk & Alone,” a tender late-night jam written about the trials of a long-distance relationship. “It can feel sad and lonely,” she says of missing someone hundreds of miles away. “Part of that’s in my head but that anxiety is part of a relationship sometimes. I’d go on a night out and come home alone and hate it. I’ve never felt more lonely.”
These early releases have earned Pip many fans, including contemporaries like Jorja Smith. Smith has helped boost Pip’s music on multiple occasions, using her music on Instagram and shouting her out in interviews. “It’s really nice,” Pip says. “We’ve chatted via DM and I appreciate the support.”
In terms of musical influences, however, Pip looks to the past for inspiration. She cites Bob Marley and Joni Mitchell as teachers in the art of storytelling and says she “Can’t remember” a time Lauryn Hill’s music wasn’t in her life. All of these artists were regular fixtures in the car on long rides with her mum back in the day. “I’d always go on car journeys just to listen to some music,” she laughs.
Having moved on from her quiet life and become the artist she always was, Pip is determined to keep making music she insists will always be “chilled but emotional.” Whatever comes next, a generation caught in its feelings might just have a new soundtrack.
Slow
PIP MILLETT Lyrics
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Do you know I love it when you're laying down on me?
Yes, you can hold my hand
Baby, you're not my secret
I'll give you this kiss, and you can keep it
But what 'bout what we did last night?
I know I'm not your girlfriend's type
Ain't that right?
I like it slow
I want it slow
Just another kiss and
Just a- just another kiss and go
I like it slow
I want it slow
Just another kiss and then out the door
Wanna be, you know I'm
Down for ya
Yes, you can hold my hand
Baby, I'm not your secret
You gave me this kiss, and you said keep it
But what 'bout what we did last night?
I know you're not my boyfriend's type
Ain't that right? (Ain't that right?)
Ain't that right?
I like it slow
I like it slow
I want it slow
Just another kiss and
Just a- just another kiss and go
I like it slow
I want it slow
Just another kiss and then out the door
I like it slow
I want it slow
Just another kiss and (I want it, yeah, yeah)
Just a- just another kiss and go
I like it slow
I want it slow
Just another kiss and then out the door (I want it, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I like it slow
I want it slow
Just another kiss and then out the door
I like it slow
I want it slow
Just another kiss and then out the door
I'll kiss, I-oh, oh, I-oh, oh, oh
I'll kiss and go
I'll kiss, I-I-oh, oh, oh, oh (I like it, yeah)
I'll kiss and go
Slow kiss and- I'll kiss and
Slow kiss and- I'll kiss and
Slow kiss and- door-door-door-door-door
I'll kiss and go (don't you worry, babe)
I'll kiss and
Slower, slower, baby
Slower, slower, baby
Slower, slower, baby
(I'll kiss and go)
In "Slow" by Pip Millett, the lyrics depict a casual and low-commitment relationship. The singer is aware that the person they are involved with is not their significant other's type, indicating that they are engaging in a secret affair. Despite this, they find pleasure in the physical aspect of their relationship, particularly slow kisses. The lyrics express a desire for slow intimacy but also a willingness to keep things casual and non-committal, as indicated by the repeated phrase "just another kiss and go."
The song tackles the complexities of secret relationships, exploring the thrill and excitement that comes from living on the edge and breaking societal norms. It captures the essence of indulgence in the moment, with a focus on physical connection rather than emotional attachment. The lyrics also imply a sense of power and confidence, as the singer takes ownership of their desire for slow intimacy while maintaining a detached perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Think a bit, I know you
Take a moment to consider, I am familiar with who you are
Do you know I love it when you're laying down on me?
Are you aware that I adore it when you lie on top of me?
Yes, you can hold my hand
Certainly, you have permission to grasp my hand
Baby, you're not my secret
Darling, you are not a hidden affair for me
I'll give you this kiss, and you can keep it
I will plant this kiss on you, and you may treasure it
But what 'bout what we did last night?
However, should we contemplate our actions from the previous night?
I know I'm not your girlfriend's type
I am aware that I do not fit the preferences of your romantic partner
Ain't that right?
Isn't that correct?
I like it slow
I prefer a deliberate pace
I want it slow
I desire a leisurely tempo
Just another kiss and
Merely another embrace and
Just a- just another kiss and go
Simply a quick kiss and departure
Wanna be, you know I'm
I want to be with you, you understand that I am
Down for ya
Committed to you
You gave me this kiss, and you said keep it
You bestowed this kiss upon me and implored me to cherish it
I know you're not my boyfriend's type
I understand that you do not fit the preferences of my romantic partner
Ain't that right? (Ain't that right?)
Isn't that correct? (Isn't that correct?)
Just another kiss and then out the door
Just one more kiss and then departing
I'll kiss, I-oh, oh, I-oh, oh, oh
I will engage in kissing, I-oh, oh, I-oh, oh, oh
I'll kiss and go
I will kiss and then leave
Slower, slower, baby
More gradually, more leisurely, my dear
(I'll kiss and go)
(I will kiss and then depart)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Frederick Cox, Owen John Cutts, Georgia Kate Millett Willacy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
larona masunga
Pip Millet deserves all the recognition in the world. watching her grow into her own unique sound is so comforting.
The Maze & Us
this is really really good music. Thank you Pip <3
Ailton Sinézio
Just learned about this woman. Immediately in love with her music
Thory Foromo
Really good👌 I swear the Music gets better and better with every release. The best RnB music out here by faaarrr🔥
FA7PRODUCTION
Dope Music! Pip, the band, the song, the sound, the mix! ✨
NN
Literally randomly saw this song on my homepage and I sometimes click on random music to see if I like it and I instantly was blown away from the very beginning. So glad I clicked cause I'm gonna look into her music more now.
Anna Warin
Music amazing - just watched video, tells a lot of stories........ that people will acknowledge! Fabulous x
5ve
Pip Millett is a huge inspiration to me and I WILL produce a song for her one day.
CmD Streamz
Pip Millet does not miss! Banger after banger. Superstar material
Bina Gar
Damn girl i love it 🔥