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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whisper
SERPENTWITHFEET Lyrics
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But if you whisper only I will hear you
I know you feel too old
But if you whisper only I will hear you
Not all adults are making love
Breaking their backs out of fear
I'm here with you
I know you feel too old
I know you feel too old
But if you whisper only I will hear you
I know you feel too old
But if you whisper only I will hear you
Not all adults are making love
Breaking their backs out of fear
I'm here with you
I know you feel too old
But if you whisper only I will hear you
How, how, how, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh woah, oh
Oh, woah, oh
Oh, woah, oh
Only I will hear you
Oh, woah, oh
Oh, woah, oh
Oh, woah, oh
You can place your burden on my chest
Oh, oh woah, oh
Oh, woah, oh
The best parts of you (oh, woah, oh)
Lie at the bottom of you, bottom of you
I love you from the space beneath my feet (oh, oh woah, oh)
And beneath that, and beneath that (oh, woah, oh)
My love for you runs so deep
Oh, woah, oh
Love says you are not too much (oh, oh woah, oh)
Love says you will always be enough (oh, woah, oh)
We don't have to become anything else than this (oh, oh woah, oh)
If we'd rather be custom made (oh, woah, oh)
(Oh, woah, oh)
Leave it all, all right here
There's space for you right here
In this home, in this body, in this home (oh, oh woah, oh)
I love you so much (oh, woah, oh)
Whisper it to me
The song "whisper" by SERPENTWITHFEET is a beautiful representation of love and support. The lyrics are speaking directly to someone who feels too old and burdened by the weight of the world. The singer reassures that person that they are not alone, that he is there to listen to them, and that they don't have to keep carrying their burdens alone.
The opening line, "I know you feel too old," immediately sets the tone for the song. It is a feeling that many of us can relate to, that feeling of being overwhelmed, stressed, and like we've aged beyond our years. But the singer reminds us that our age doesn't define us or limit the amount of love that we deserve.
The lyrics, "Not all adults are making love, breaking their backs out of fear," speak to the notion that not everyone is living their best life or doing what they love. We all have fears and insecurities that can hold us back, but the singer is relinquishing that fear and offering a space for vulnerability and emotional expression.
The chorus, "But if you whisper only I will hear you," highlights the intimacy and trust that exists between the singer and the person he is speaking to. The line, "You can place your burden on my chest," also solidifies the idea that he is there to support and comfort them.
In summary, the song is a beautiful display of love and support between two people. With its gentle lyrics and tender melody, "whisper" is a testament to the power of connection, empathy, and compassion.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you feel too old
Despite your feeling of old age, I understand you and I'm here to listen to you.
But if you whisper only I will hear you
Your whispered words are important and I will be here to listen to them.
Not all adults are making love
Not all adults are happy and content in their lives, and some may be struggling.
Breaking their backs out of fear
Some adults may be overworking themselves out of fear and insecurity.
I'm here with you
I will stand by you and support you.
You can place your burden on my chest
You can confide in me and share your troubles with me.
The best parts of you (oh, woah, oh)
The most beautiful aspects of your personality can be found within you.
Lie at the bottom of you, bottom of you
Your best traits are often hidden beneath your insecurities.
I love you from the space beneath my feet (oh, oh woah, oh)
My love for you runs deep, and is as strong as the foundation beneath my feet.
And beneath that, and beneath that (oh, woah, oh)
My love for you goes even deeper and is infinite.
My love for you runs so deep
My love for you is profound and endless.
Love says you are not too much (oh, oh woah, oh)
You are enough as you are, and loved just the way you are.
Love says you will always be enough (oh, woah, oh)
You will always be enough and worthy of love, no matter what happens.
We don't have to become anything else than this (oh, oh woah, oh)
We don't need to change or be anything other than our authentic selves.
If we'd rather be custom made (oh, woah, oh)
We can be ourselves and embrace our uniqueness.
Leave it all, all right here
You can let go of your worries and leave them behind.
There's space for you right here
I have room for you in my heart and my life.
In this home, in this body, in this home (oh, oh woah, oh)
You are welcomed and accepted in my life, my body, and my home.
I love you so much (oh, woah, oh)
I love you deeply and unconditionally.
Whisper it to me
Share your love and affection with me quietly and intimately.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Josiah Wise, Katie Gately
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