The singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and producer, born Sampha Sisay, started making music in his early teenage years. In 2009, the South London native broke through with a remix of the xx's "Basic Space," which led to a busy schedule across 2010 and 2011. This period entailed collaborations with SBTRKT, Jessie Ware, and Lil Silva, as well as a solo debut with Sundanza, an EP issued on the Young Turks label. After a less eventful 2012, the following year Sampha was featured on Drake's "Too Much" and Beyoncé's "Mine," and issued Dual, his second Young Turks EP, an abstract and skeletal showcase for his fragile-sounding yet expressive voice. As he continued to work with fellow U.K. natives SBTRKT, Bullion, and FKA twigs, Sampha was also sought by more high-profile North American artists, and in 2016 alone appeared on Kanye West's The Life of Pablo, Frank Ocean's Endless, and Solange's A Seat at the Table. His own "Timmy's Prayer" (co-written by West) and "Blood on Me" were out by the end of the year as previews of his first full-length. Process, recorded while Sampha was grieving the death of his mother, and released in February 2017, hit number seven in the U.K. and narrowly missed the Top 50 in the U.S. Later in the year, Sampha made appearances on Drake's More Life and releases from Richard Russell's Everything Is Recorded project. Process went on to win the 2017 Mercury Prize, as well as Gilles Peterson's Worldwide Awards Album of the Year. Over the next few years, Sampha contributed in various capacities to recordings by Loyle Carner, Alicia Keys, Headie One and Fred again.., Actress, and many other artists across genres. An expanded "bonus edition" of Process, released in 2022, added two tracks previously available only in Japan.
Indecisión
Sampha Lyrics
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Bear the shame of the incision, all lain cold across the floor
Your heart pounds with precision, a king dies inside his courts
Your heart pounds with precision, a king dies inside these doors
Let it all work out
Mind your tongue, inhibition, for once against the wall
From the office of wisdom, my answers don't hear their calls
Laugh and leave with what you know, but the pain won't subside at all
Let it all work out
Flight of noise, faith in the wise of heart
and the moon protects the moon projects a light on everything we said
Flight of noise, buried in the wise of heart
and as the moon protects, the moon projects a light on everything we said
Work out
Let it all work out
The lyrics of Sampha's song Indecision delve into the complexities of navigating through uncertainty and the internal struggle that comes with it. The opening line "Calculate indecision, can't cradle fear no more" suggests a calculation of the consequences of indecision, but also the realization that fear can no longer be a comforting option. The following lines "Bear the shame of the incision, all lain cold across the floor" conveys the idea of taking responsibility for one's actions regardless of the outcome. The repetition of the line "Your heart pounds with precision, a king dies inside his courts" emphasizes the intensity of the emotions that come with decision-making, and the potential impact it can have on one's sense of self.
The chorus "Let it all work out" serves as a reminder to not dwell on past mistakes and to trust that things will eventually fall into place. The following verse delves into the idea of being held back by self-doubt and the fear of making mistakes. The line "Mistakes of young grown provision, it's harder to let them go" highlights the idea that mistakes made while growing up can still have an impact on one's present and future. The final verse, "Flight of noise, faith in the wise of heart and the moon protects the moon projects a light on everything we said" suggests a sense of hope and a belief that wisdom gained through experiences can guide towards a better understanding of oneself.
Overall, the lyrics of Indecision by Sampha are a poignant exploration of the struggle of decision-making, and the emotional turmoil that comes with it. The repetition of certain lines amplifies the intensity of the emotions, while the chorus serves as a hopeful reminder to trust the process and let things work out eventually.
Line by Line Meaning
Calculate indecision, can't cradle fear no more
Trying to weigh the pros and cons of indecisiveness, unable to handle the fear anymore
Bear the shame of the incision, all lain cold across the floor
Feeling ashamed of the wounds that are still present and healing on the floor
Your heart pounds with precision, a king dies inside his courts
Feeling the palpitations of the heart beating hard, like a king dying in his own court
Your heart pounds with precision, a king dies inside these doors
Heart pounding harder, as our king dies inside these doors
Let it all work out
Allowing life to flow and work itself out
Mind your tongue, inhibition, for once against the wall
Be careful with your words and don't hold back, just go for it
Mistakes of young grown provision, it's harder to let them go
Mistakes when we were young shape us, and it's harder to move on from them
From the office of wisdom, my answers don't hear their calls
Despite being wise, the answers we seek are not always clear or present
Laugh and leave with what you know, but the pain won't subside at all
We may find humor in things we know to be true, but the pain may still linger
Flight of noise, faith in the wise of heart
Amidst the chaos, having faith in those who have wisdom and heart
and the moon protects the moon projects a light on everything we said
The moon provides protection and sheds light on everything we have said
Flight of noise, buried in the wise of heart
Surrounded by a noisy atmosphere, buried in those who have wisdom and heart
and as the moon protects, the moon projects a light on everything we said
Similar to earlier, the moon remains a protector and projects light on everything we have said
Work out
Despite the uncertainty, we must have faith in things to work out
Writer(s): Sampha Sisay
Contributed by Lucas B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kanggrr3738
Calculate indecision, can't cradle fear no more
Bear the shame of the incision, all lain cold across the floor
Your heart pounds with precision, a king dies inside his courts
Your heart pounds with precision, a king dies inside these doors
Let it all work out (x 8)
Mind your tongue, inhibition, for once against the wall
Mistakes of young grown provision, it's harder to let them go
From the office of wisdom, my answers don't hear their calls
Laugh and leave with what you know, but the pain won't subside at all
Let it all work out (x 8)
Flight of noise, faith in the wise of heart
and the moon protects the moon projects a light on everything we said
Flight of noise, buried in the wise of heart
and as the moon protects, the moon projects a light on everything we said
Work out
Let it all work out (x 7)
@misskelani4423
The " let it all work out " part makes me feel like everything is really going work out for me and everyone
@ZeranZeran
I promise, it will
Maybe not in the way we imagine, but it will be okay. We are never as alone as we think we are.
@justicgilliam
It didn't.
@bethanyoneal5789
It will
@shizzgunz5344
It will
@ethiogamer9831
They just say this to make us feel better but it actually never works out 😭
@Tamarilee
He's going to sing at my wedding. I will make sure of it.
Update: still waiting for Mr. Right, but I did meet Sampha.
@theurbaninspirationalkickb491
Tamari-lee Ledgister I need a invite...
@pumakel1
Tamari-lee Ledgister I also need to be there
@jimj.1715
Tamari-lee Ledgister can i come too