Parks grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, US, where she "messed around with instruments in the house" and took up violin in the fourth grade, eventually teaching herself how to play the instrument by ear. When she discovered the violin playing style of Northeast Africa, her eyes opened to the possibilities of the instrument. "The way they played it was different from classical music. I resonated with the style, and I was like, 'Maybe I can use this style with electronic music,'" she says. She has released two projects to date, including the self-titled Sudan Archives in July 2017, and Sink in 2018, both on Stones Throw Records.
Freakalizer
Sudan Archives Lyrics
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'Cause I can't seem to grasp on what's goin' wrong
We need to settle down
'Cause we don't got time to let time pass us by
And what's up with the frown?
'Cause I know we'll pass this test, we'll be alright
The world is spinnin' 'round
And we don't go time to sit and dwell on lies
I got that energizer (yeah)
That freakalizer
You got that tranquilizer (I got that tranquilizer, baby)
That frequalizer
I got that energizer (you got that freakalizer)
That freakalizer (that tranquilizer)
You got that tranquilizer (that frequalizer)
That frequalizer
I got that
I got that energizer
That freakalizer
You got that tranquilizer
That frequalizer
I got that energizer
That freakalizer
You got that tranquilizer
That frequalizer
I got that
No, I don't wanna be lonely
But these hormones are makin' me horny
And the full moon is drivin' me crazy
Can we please try again in the morning, darling?
No, I don't wanna be lonely
But these hormones are makin' me horny
And the full moon is drivin' me crazy
Can we please try again in the morning, darling?
Energizer
That freakalizer
You got that tranquilizer
That frequalizer
I got that energizer
That freakalizer
You got that tranquilizer
That frequalizer
I got that
No, no, I don't wanna be alone, lone
And I pray, pray that I learn, learn
To never get on your nerves, nerves
But if I do, baby, it's alright
'Cause I just wanna hold you all night
I just wanna make this right
I just wanna see your light bright
I just wanna be real close
I hold you, baby, never let go
And when you hold me, baby, hold me tight
'Cause that's the only way it feels right
I wanna love you 'til you get old
And dance all night until this beat goes
I just wanna build LEGOs
I just wanna build, let's go
I got that energizer
You got that freakalizer
You got that tranquilizer
I got that frequalizer
I got that energizer
You got that freakalizer
You got that tranquilizer
I go that frequalizer
I got that
Energizer
That freakalizer
You got that tranquilizer
That frequalizer
I got that energizer
That freakalizer
You got that tranquilizer
That frequalizer
I got that
The lyrics of Sudan Archives's "Freakalizer" tackle the nuances of a relationship that is at once spellbinding and tormented. The song starts with the singer feeling lost and unable to make sense of what's happening around her. She believes that it's time for her and her partner to settle down and stop wasting time. She wonders why she sees her partner frowning because deep down in her heart, she's assured that they can both conquer whatever challenges they face.
As the song progresses, the singer intimates that she's got the energy to push through whatever troubles lie ahead. The words "energizer" and "freakalizer" connote the positive energy that she possesses. Simultaneously, she realizes that her partner can also soothe her nerves and give her the calmness she needs to navigate life's ups and downs. The song ends on a happy note, with the singer expressing her love for her partner and her desire to hold on to them tight.
Overall, "Freakalizer" is a song that celebrates the unique balance between light and dark in a relationship. It's about two people who bring out the best in each other, even when the world seems determined to tear them apart.
Line by Line Meaning
My feet can't touch the ground
I feel ungrounded and unsure of what's happening around me
'Cause I can't seem to grasp on what's goin' wrong
I can't pinpoint exactly what's causing me to feel this way
We need to settle down
We need to calm down and focus
'Cause we don't got time to let time pass us by
We need to act and not waste any more time
And what's up with the frown?
I notice you're upset, what's going on?
'Cause I know we'll pass this test, we'll be alright
I'm confident that we can overcome any challenges together
The world is spinnin' 'round
Life is continuing moving forward around us
And we don't go time to sit and dwell on lies
We can't waste time thinking about negative things
No, I don't wanna be lonely
I don't want to be by myself
But these hormones are makin' me horny
My sexual desires are strong right now
And the full moon is drivin' me crazy
The lunar cycle is affecting my emotional state
Can we please try again in the morning, darling?
Can we please have another chance to connect tomorrow?
No, no, I don't wanna be alone, lone
I don't want to feel isolated or disconnected
And I pray, pray that I learn, learn
I hope that I can grow and improve as a person
To never get on your nerves, nerves
I don't want to bother or irritate you
But if I do, baby, it's alright
If I make a mistake, I hope you can forgive me
'Cause I just wanna hold you all night
I just want to be close to you and feel your embrace
I just wanna make this right
I want to fix any issues between us
I just wanna see your light bright
I want to see you happy and shining
I just wanna be real close
I want to be physically and emotionally close to you
I hold you, baby, never let go
I want to hold you tight and never lose you
And when you hold me, baby, hold me tight
I want to feel your affection and support
'Cause that's the only way it feels right
Being close to you is the only thing that feels right
I wanna love you 'til you get old
I want to love you for the rest of my life
And dance all night until this beat goes
I want to dance and celebrate our love together
I just wanna build LEGOs
I want to share hobbies and interests with you
I got that energizer
I have positive energy to share
You got that freakalizer
You have unique energy or personality
You got that tranquilizer
You have a calming presence
I got that frequalizer
I have my own unique vibe
I got that
I'm confident in myself
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brittney Denise Parks, Ben Dickey, Muhammad Ahmad Hassan, James McCall, Greg Broussard
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sgtmajor parker
this tune is so incredibly hot.....you played it as an encore in Brighton....poured tequila down my throat....and blow the roof off patterns...you rock it girl..x
L Stokes
That sounds like an amazing time ๐๐
tashfia shamim
ZaiJ boppin ๐
Phoenix_Val_Games
i see you ;)
GunplaNoobster
Thumbs up if you're here after Zai's interview in DPC
Courier Six
How does he find them..
Jonathan Bengtsson
Thanks Zai for this nice tune and kind words.
Jon Shepherd
SONG OF THE YEAR!
I had such high expectations of NBPQ after how great Athena was and you smashed them to pieces in the best way <3
CD SILVER
athena gave me so much joy over quarantine, it was an etheral genre-defiant experience that left my head clear and ready for the years to come - nbpq is about to do that all over for me again, this album is so fun! much love ๐ค๐ค
RhythmSupreme
WOW LOVE THIS ONE!!๐ฅฐ๐๐คฉ๐