Wise was raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He grew up amongst a religious family; his father owned a Christian bookstore and his mother was a choir director. Wise joined the church choir as a child and grew up with classical and gospel music as a primary influence.
He attended the University of the Arts and sang with a couple of neo-soul bands in Philadelphia, before re-locating to New York City where he started working with Robin Carolan of Tri Angle Records. The blisters EP was released in September 2016 with previously available songs 'flickering', 'blisters' and 'four ethers' , alongside 'penance' and 'redemption'. The EP was co-written and produced with The Haxan Cloak.
Wise is openly gay and from a young age used gospel music to express his sexuality.
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bless ur heart
SERPENTWITHFEET Lyrics
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Will my stories resist wings
And grow feet and convince men that I'm boasting?
Or will my psalms seek the company of lonely breaths?
Will they inspire subtle lovers
To kiss with mouths they don't have yet?
Boy, whoever reads about how much I adore you
I hope my words bring them something new, something new
Ooh child bless your heart, keep a tender heart
Heart
Heart
With you I can empty myself of all my rivers
And become a remarkable sky
How could I keep these love documents to myself?
How could I restrict what's given me life?
Today I'll find a kind and burrowing creature
That can carry these pages into the ground
He'll recite the details of your love with his family
And what was once a whisper will become a deep rumbling sound
Ooh, child bless your heart, keep a tender heart
I'll keep a tender heart
Heart, heart
Heart, heart
Oh, I'll keep my tender heart
(Heart) Boy thank you for showing me how to be gentle
(Heart) I have courage to share your love boldly
(Heart)
(Heart)
In the song "bless ur heart" by SERPENTWITHFEET, the artist is contemplating the possible outcomes of sharing his own written work, specifically his love letters. He wonders if his words will be misinterpreted and seen as boastful, or if they will touch the hearts of those who read them. He hopes that those who read about how much he adores someone will find something new and meaningful in his words. The artist then reflects on his love for someone, and how it allows him to release all of his emotions without restriction. He compares himself to a sky, and his love documents to his rivers. The artist then decides to give his written work to a creature who will bury it and let it become a part of the earth, sharing the details of his love with the creature's family. The song ends with the artist thanking his lover for showing him how to be gentle and having the courage to share his love boldly, while also committing himself to keep a tender heart.
The lyrics of "bless ur heart" are an exploration of vulnerability, love, and the nature of written works. SERPENTWITHFEET contemplates the possible effects of putting oneself out there creatively, whether it be through written works or any other medium. Through this, he argues that even though there is the risk of being misunderstood, it is worth it to share one's work in order to connect with others. Additionally, the artist uses natural imagery to convey the idea that the love he feels is as vast and boundless as the sky, and as deep as the rivers of the earth.
Line by Line Meaning
When I give these books away will my ink betray me?
I fear that the words I've written will expose my vulnerability to those who read them.
Will my stories resist wings
Will my words be too heavy and lack the lyrical flow to bring freedom to the mind of those reading them?
And convince men that I'm boasting?
Will others believe that I am boasting, when in reality I am just expressing genuine feelings?
Or will my psalms seek the company of lonely breaths?
Will my words comfort and console the lonely souls that read them?
Will they inspire subtle lovers
Is it possible that my words could inspire those who are hesitant to show affection to express their love boldly?
To kiss with mouths they don't have yet?
To kiss with the passion and tenderness that has been awakened in them through my words.
Boy, whoever reads about how much I adore you
No matter who reads my words, I hope to offer a fresh perspective on the love I feel for you.
I hope my words bring them something new, something new
It is my hope that those who read my words will find a new spark of inspiration that they can embrace and use to strengthen their own relationships.
Ooh child bless your heart, keep a tender heart
May your heart always remain kind and open to love, even in the face of adversity.
With you I can empty myself of all my rivers
When I am with you, I feel free to express my deepest thoughts and emotions.
And become a remarkable sky
I open myself up to new possibilities and feel limitless when I am with you.
How could I keep these love documents to myself?
There is so much love that I have to offer, it would be selfish to keep it all to myself.
How could I restrict what's given me life?
I cannot contain the joy and love that I feel for you, it is what keeps me alive.
Today I'll find a kind and burrowing creature
I will share my love with all creatures of the earth, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant.
That can carry these pages into the ground
I will let my words sink into the earth and become a part of the very soil that we walk on.
He'll recite the details of your love with his family
My words will spread far and wide, and even the smallest creatures will hear about the love that I have for you.
And what was once a whisper will become a deep rumbling sound
My love will be heard by all, and it will echo through the ages for all to hear.
I'll keep a tender heart
I will remain open to love and keep my heart soft, even in the toughest of times.
Boy thank you for showing me how to be gentle
Thank you for teaching me the beauty of kindness and tenderness.
I have courage to share your love boldly
I am not afraid to express my love for you and will do so boldly.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Josiah Wise
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
alxgrill
When I give these books away
Will my ink betray me?
Will my stories resist wings and grow feet
And convince me that I'm boasting?
Or will my psalms seek the company of lonely breaths?
Will they inspire subtle lovers to
kiss with mouths they don't have yet?
Boy, whoever reads about how much I adore you
I hope my words bring them something new, something new
Ooh child bless your heart
Keep a tender heart
Heart
Heart
With you I can empty myself of all my rivers
And become a remarkable sky
How could I keep these love documents to myself?
How could I restrict what's given me life?
Today I'll find a kind and burrowing creature
That can carry these pages until browned
He'll recite the details of your love with his family
And what was once a whisper will become a deep rumbling sound
Ooh child bless ur heart
Keep a tender heart (I'll keep a tender heart)
Heart
Heart
Heart (Oh, I'll keep my tender heart)
Heart
Boy thank you for showing me how to be gentle (Heart)
(Heart) I have courage to share your love boldly
(Heart)
Joseph Quinto
When I give these books away will my ink betray me?
Will my stories resist wings and grow feet and convince men that I'm boasting?
Or will my psalms seek the company of lonely breaths?
Will they inspire subtle lovers to kiss with mouths they don't have yet?
Boy, whoever reads about how much I adore you
I hope my words bring them something new, something new
[Chorus 1]
Ooh child bless your heart, keep a tender heart
Heart
Heart
[Verse 2]
With you I can empty myself of all my rivers and become a remarkable sky
How could I keep these love documents to myself?
How could I restrict what's given me life?
Today I'll find a kind and burrowing creature that can carry these pages into the ground
He'll recite the details of your love with his family
And what was once a whisper will become a deep rumbling sound
[Chorus 2]:
Ooh child bless a heart, keep a tender heart
(I'll keep a tender heart)
Heart
Heart
Heart
Heart
(Oh, I'll keep my tender heart)
Boy thank you for showing me how to be gentle (heart)
I have courage to share your love boldly (heart)
(heart)
(heart)
Your Conscience
This song moved my entire being. My heart, my body and my soul. Brought tears forth from my lacrimal ducts. Your way with words and melodies and composition shifted me towards love. I am joyed to have discovered your music today.
DEEP TALK
This is a straight up masterpiece.
thevulcanway
nothing will ever top seeing josiah open for perfume with genius without ever having known his music before. i wept in an auditorium full of complete strangers, i'm not ashamed.
Stephen Andrew
el rey theater?
Andre Sivels
Dude I feel you!
KPACUBO
man this is such a precious song
Punto Devista
man this is such a mess of face tattoos. Subject, knifes and demon signs doesn't help either.
João Fonseca
Punto Devista it's his face, why do u care? Just enjoy the music, dude's mad talented
Punto Devista
ian chege like the Apple CEO?
Punto Devista
Hiero Glyph people that imitates him will have no chance of a normal job