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.
Homesick
Sudan Archives Lyrics
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I think you're gorgeous
I think you're arrogant
You think I'm flawless
I think you're mad at me
You think I am, too
Don't worry, baby
I wanna be like you
Gorgeous and arrogant
Gorgeous and arrogant
Gorgeous and arrogant
Gorgeous and arrogance
Gorgeous and arrogance
I love the smell of it
Gorgeous and arrogance
Roses and piles of shit
Gorgeous and arrogance
Roses and piles of shit
You want the grass green
I want the whole view
You want the grass green
I want the whole view
It's now or never
Why can't I dream, too?
It's now or never
Why can't I dream, too?
Arrogance
Sweet arrogance
He ran along down the 5
Told him pick up some wine
Then he came back, Little Caesars, arugula, and some wine
Now that's my type of guy
Walked up in the house, sat upon the couch
It's evident, turned on One Piece
And this often goes, Hand in Hand
Then Initial D
That's his favorite show currently
But when you gon' give me some D?
Last week, you was all over me
I haven't been actin' that sweet
I haven't been actin' like me
I know, I know, I know
I know things haven't been the same
The rona's made us go insane
Your baby mama actin' strange
And my twin and my friends always in here
But when you gon' give me some D?
Uh, ooh
I just want the D-I-C-K
Problems is not what I'm seekin'
I just miss my homie TK
I just miss my Mama Shay Shay
I just want the D-I-C-K
Problems is not what I'm seekin'
I just miss my homie TK
I just miss my Mama Shay Shay
Homesick
Stale feelings, mm
Homesick
Stale feelings
The lyrics to Sudan Archives' song Homesick convey a complex dynamic between two individuals who are attracted to each other's confidence and appearance, while recognizing and even admiring each other's flaws, and yet struggling to connect on a deeper level. The song begins with reciprocal admiration as the singer acknowledges the beauty and arrogance of her partner while he, in turn, finds her flawless. However, she later reveals her own feelings of insecurity and suggests that he may harbor similar anxieties. The phrase "I wanna be like you" suggests a desire for closeness and understanding, even as they struggle to bridge the gap between their respective personalities.
The notion of "gorgeous and arrogant" recurs throughout the song, implying a fascination with the allure of confidence and self-assurance, even as the singer acknowledges the harshness or "piles of shit" that can accompany such attitudes. The complexities of the relationship are further illustrated through the details of the partner's behavior - the mention of "Little Caesars, arugula, and some wine" provides a snapshot of domestic life, while the reference to an anime series ("Initial D") and a sexual desire for the "D-I-C-K" suggest a desire for escape and physical gratification. The refrain "homesick" emphasizes the underlying sense of yearning and longing that permeates the song, as both individuals struggle to find connection and intimacy amidst the challenges of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
You think I'm pretty
You admire my looks
I think you're gorgeous
I find you extremely attractive
I think you're arrogant
I think you have an excessively high opinion of yourself
You think I'm flawless
You believe I'm perfect
I think you're mad at me
I think you're angry with me
You think I am, too
You believe that I'm also angry with you
Don't worry, baby
Don't be concerned, my dear
I wanna be like you
I want to be similar to you
Gorgeous and arrogant
You have a captivating but overbearing personality
I love the smell of it
The odor of arrogance is appealing to me
Roses and piles of shit
You have both positive and negative qualities
You want the grass green
You only care about superficial things
I want the whole view
I want to see things from a broader perspective
It's now or never
The time to act is limited
Why can't I dream, too?
I also have hopes and aspirations
He ran along down the 5
He drove down Route 5
Told him pick up some wine
I instructed him to buy some wine
Then he came back, Little Caesars, arugula, and some wine
He returned with pizza, arugula, and wine
Now that's my type of guy
He has qualities that I find attractive
Walked up in the house, sat upon the couch
He entered the house and sat on the couch
It's evident, turned on One Piece
It was clear that he wanted to watch One Piece
And this often goes, Hand in Hand
Watching anime is often accompanied by other activities
But when you gon' give me some D?
When are you going to have sex with me?
Last week, you was all over me
You were affectionate with me last week
I haven't been actin' that sweet
I haven't been as kind or loving as usual
I haven't been actin' like me
I haven't been behaving like my usual self
I know, I know, I know
I'm aware of the situation
I know things haven't been the same
I know things have changed between us
The rona's made us go insane
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on our mental health
Your baby mama actin' strange
Your child's mother is behaving oddly
And my twin and my friends always in here
My twin sibling and my friends are always present
Uh, ooh
An exclamation expressing surprise or excitement
I just want the D-I-C-K
I just want to have sex
Problems is not what I'm seekin'
I'm not looking for problems
I just miss my homie TK
I miss my friend TK
I just miss my Mama Shay Shay
I miss my mother Shay Shay
Homesick
Feeling nostalgic and longing for home
Stale feelings, mm
Emotions that have lost their freshness
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brittney Denise Parks, Ben Dickey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
jahmic726
Been listening to her for years and it us SO refreshing to see her perform in front of a large new audience.
Out from the underground and into the limelight! So well-deserved.
CatParks World
Beauty and talent! 😍😍😍 Such an emotional song sung by an original artist. I have a feeling that the the world has yet to see what’s in store for Sudan Archives 🎻
Michelle Oney
She’s fantastic live. I got to see her in Prague last November. She deserves all the love because she is unbelievably talented.
Jay Bird
good choice, Jimmy! been loving SA for years, really happy to see her making it. stunning, beautiful talent
Being Well with Eli
Sudan Archives has been on repeat for me for about a year now and the music just keeps getting better. Every song is a masterpiece- truly. Simple, complex, honest and raw. I’m in Loooooovvvveeeeeee! Saw her live in Cambridge MA last October and the show was magnificent . Incredible energy in The Sinclair that evening. Thanks Jimmy and 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Sudan Archives and crew.
Valerie Henderson
What a phenomenal, moving performance
Joy
🔥🔥🔥Thanks Jimmy and the Fallon show for showcasing Sudan Archives🔥🔥🔥 Loved her since finding her song "Iceland moss" on YT.
Zebulan The Nebula
Amazing performance, a stage full of starts!!! Pbwolf playing the wine glass 😂😂😂
Taisa D-H
Such a beautiful performance. Loved the variety of instruments especially the trumpet 🎺
Martin McKeever
her voice nad the violin together such gorgeous music to my ears, loved it, fantastic