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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waft
SERPENTWITHFEET Lyrics
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I can tell he loves deeply just by the fog he leaves in the air
Already I need him
Someday I'll plant seeds with him
He knows love can't exist where there is cologne
He knows love can't exist where there is cologne
Where there is cologne
I see them laughing as they're lost in your bouquet
They should enjoy this now
'Cause I'll turn your musk into a star someday
Already I need you
Someday I'll plant seeds with you
(You, you)
He knows love can't exist where there is cologne
He knows
He knows love can't exist where there is cologne
He knows
He knows I can't fall in love if he's wearing cologne
Oh
I think the breeze that wafted across my soul
I know your scent
Will be the scent of peace in my home
Already I need you
Someday I'll plant seeds with you
The song "waft" by SERPENTWITHFEET is a poetic exploration of the idea that true love cannot exist in artificiality, specifically in the presence of cologne. The singer follows the scent of his beloved to a place where he can sense deeply that his love is true, exuding a natural fog in the air. The singer expresses the desire to plant seeds with his beloved, a metaphor for the growth and future of their relationship. The chorus emphasizes the importance of authenticity and naturalness in love, as the singer asserts that love cannot exist where there is cologne. The final verse expresses a profound emotional connection between the singer and his beloved, as they are linked together by the scent of peace that will permeate their home.
Line by Line Meaning
I followed his scent all the way here
I was drawn to him and followed his essence to where he is now.
I can tell he loves deeply just by the fog he leaves in the air
I can sense the depth of his love in the way his aura lingers in the air.
Already I need him
I already crave his presence and affection.
Someday I'll plant seeds with him
Someday we'll start something beautiful together and see what grows from it.
He knows love can't exist where there is cologne
He understands that true love can't thrive in an environment that is artificial or insincere.
Where there is cologne
In a place where people try to mask their true selves with an artificial scent.
I see them laughing as they're lost in your bouquet
I see others being charmed by your scent and persona.
They should enjoy this now
They should appreciate this moment and connection they have with you.
'Cause I'll turn your musk into a star someday
I'll take the essence of who you are and make it shine brighter than ever before.
Already I need you
I already have a yearning for your presence and affection.
Someday I'll plant seeds with you
Someday we'll start something beautiful together and see what grows from it.
He knows love can't exist where there is cologne
He understands that true love can't thrive in an environment that is artificial or insincere.
He knows
He's aware of this truth.
He knows love can't exist where there is cologne
He understands that true love can't thrive in an environment that is artificial or insincere.
He knows
He's aware of this truth.
He knows I can't fall in love if he's wearing cologne
He understands that I need sincerity and authenticity to be able to fall in love, and cologne is a barrier to that.
I think the breeze that wafted across my soul
I believe that I experienced something profound and spiritual that touched my soul deeply.
I know your scent
I am familiar with your essence and persona.
Will be the scent of peace in my home
Your presence will bring me peace and comfort in my home.
Already I need you
I already have a yearning for your presence and affection.
Someday I'll plant seeds with you
Someday we'll start something beautiful together and see what grows from it.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Josiah Wise
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