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.
Iceland Moss
Sudan Archives Lyrics
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I'm bothered
Yet dwelling on the fact
You're just like
My father
You don't know when to quit it, admit it
I don't need your fucking handle
As I'm the special on my high out
Don't get it twisted, this is where I stand
Don't get consumed, don't wanna want to
Had a couple rounds, now it's my turn
Can't stand to see a nigga flirty
Don't get it twisted, this is where I stand
You think I'm soft
Like Iceland moss
All over me
Mike harmonies
Life's a priest ring
So smooth like us
I think that's why
We're eye to eye
I'd rather lose focus instead
Enjoy these moments to spare
Looks like we're going nowhere
I left my path, got my wine
And saw the words on the wall
Our love's a cave in the dark
It read that you're all done
She said, "How you going? Walk around, acting like you don't even care"
"Last year we were so close, tell me, how'd we get here?"
If you don't know, then I'll make it clear
I don't need your fucking handle
Tired of this silly dance
As I'm the special on my high out
Don't get it twisted this is where I stand
You think I'm soft
Like Iceland moss
All over me
Mike harmonies
Life's a priest ring
So smooth like us
I think that's why
We're eye to eye
You think I'm soft like Iceland moss
Watch me prance in the Iceland loft
That we built with the Iceland thoughts
While you watched through the window coat
I loved you soft like Iceland moss
I loved you soft like Iceland moss
I held you close like Iceland moss
I held you close then I saw you off
You think I'm soft
Like Iceland moss
All over me
Mike harmonies
Life's a priest ring
So smooth like us
I think that's why
We're eye to eye
In Sudan Archives's song "Iceland Moss," the artist is expressing her exhaustion and frustration with a relationship that is similar to that of her relationship with her father. She is tired of the constant dance and the other person's inability to quit and admit their mistakes. Sudan Archives makes it clear that she does not need the other person's guidance and that she knows who she is and where she stands. She also explores ideas of vulnerability and tenderness, comparing herself to Iceland moss, which is soft and delicate yet resilient. The song highlights themes of self-worth, self-love, and empowerment.
The lines "Life's a priest ring, so smooth like us" refer to the smoothness of the Iceland moss and the resilience it has, almost like a symbolic reference to life. The song is dynamic, presenting the listener with an empowering message wrapped in poetic lyricism, and the upbeat combination of electronic sounds and African stringed instruments leave the listener captivated and enveloped in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tired
Feeling exhausted
I'm bothered
Upset or annoyed
Yet dwelling on the fact
Reflecting on the truth
You're just like
Similar to
My father
My dad
You don't know when to quit it, admit it
You don't realize when to stop, acknowledge it
I don't need your fucking handle
I don't need your unnecessary control
Tired of this silly dance
Tired of this repetitive game
As I'm the special on my high out
I am unique and on top of the world
Don't get it twisted, this is where I stand
Don't misunderstand, this is my position
Don't get consumed, don't wanna want to
Don't get carried away, don't want to desire it
Had a couple rounds, now it's my turn
Had some experiences, now it's my moment
Can't stand to see a nigga flirty
Can't tolerate a guy who is flirting
You think I'm soft
You believe I am weak or vulnerable
Like Iceland moss
Like a soft and delicate Arctic plant
All over me
Everywhere in or on me
Mike harmonies
Melodies
Life's a priest ring
Life is a holy circle or communion
So smooth like us
So effortless like our interaction
I think that's why
I assume that's the reason
We're eye to eye
We agree without saying anything
I'd rather lose focus instead
I'd rather not concentrate on this matter
Enjoy these moments to spare
Savor these extra moments
Looks like we're going nowhere
Appears that we are not progressing
I left my path, got my wine
I abandoned my route, got my drink
And saw the words on the wall
And noticed the words on the building
Our love's a cave in the dark
Our affection is a hidden and unknown place
It read that you're all done
It read that you are finished
She said, "How you going? Walk around, acting like you don't even care"
She asked, how are you doing? Moving around, behaving apathetically
"Last year we were so close, tell me, how'd we get here?"
Last year we were intimate, explain how we ended up like this
If you don't know, then I'll make it clear
If you are unaware, then I will explain
Watch me prance in the Iceland loft
Observe me dance playfully in the Icelandic space
That we built with the Iceland thoughts
That we constructed with the Icelandic ideas
While you watched through the window coat
As you observed through the window covering
I loved you soft like Iceland moss
I loved you gentle and tender like the Arctic plant
I held you close like Iceland moss
I held you closely and lovingly like the Arctic plant
I held you close then I saw you off
I embraced you then I let you leave
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brittney Parks, James R. McCall IV
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
I'm tired
I'm bothered
Yet dwelling on the fact
You're just like
My father
You don't know when to quit it, admit it
I don't need your fucking hang up
Tired of this silly dance
There's something special on the high note
Don't get it twisted this is where I stand
Don't get consumed the one I'm on to
Had a couple hurts and now it's my turn
Can't stand to see a nigga blowing
Don't get it twisted this is where I stand
[Chorus]
You think I'm soft
Like Iceland moss
All over me
Like harmonies
Life's so breezy
So smooth like us
I think that's why
We're eye to eye
[Verse 2]
I'd rather lose focus instead
Enjoy these moments to spare
Looks like we're going nowhere
I let my path guide my heart
And saw the words on the wall
Our love's a cave in the dark
It read that you're all talk
Is that how you gon' walk around, acting like you don't even care?
Last year we were so close, tell me how did we get here?
If you don't know, then I'll make it clear"
[Pre-Chorus]
I don't need your fucking hang up
Tired of this silly dance
There's something special in the high note
Don't get it twisted this is where I stand
[Chorus]
You think I'm soft
Like Iceland moss
All over me
Like harmonies
Life's so breezy
So smooth like us
I think that's why
We're eye to eye
@COLORSxSTUDIOS
Lyrics
I'm tired
I'm bothered
Yet dwelling on the fact
You're just like
My father
You don't know when to quit it, admit it
I don't need your fucking hang up
Tired of this silly dance
There's something special on the high note
Don't get it twisted this is where I stand
Don't get consumed the one I'm on to
Had a couple hurts and now it's my turn
Can't stand to see a nigga blowing
Don't get it twisted this is where I stand
[Chorus]
You think I'm soft
Like Iceland moss
All over me
Like harmonies
Life's so breezy
So smooth like us
I think that's why
We're eye to eye
[Verse 2]
I'd rather lose focus instead
Enjoy these moments to spare
Looks like we're going nowhere
I let my path guide my heart
And saw the words on the wall
Our love's a cave in the dark
It read that you're all talk
Is that how you gon' walk around, acting like you don't even care?
Last year we were so close, tell me how did we get here?
If you don't know, then I'll make it clear"
[Pre-Chorus]
I don't need your fucking hang up
Tired of this silly dance
There's something special in the high note
Don't get it twisted this is where I stand
[Chorus]
You think I'm soft
Like Iceland moss
All over me
Like harmonies
Life's so breezy
So smooth like us
I think that's why
We're eye to eye
@brownsista777
like she s been raped by her dad and repeat the same story then validated by an audience who s def and producers who stays complice of shit.. this worls is weird no matter the talent
@AntonioPerez-ew3zt
COLORS key21
@AntonioPerez-ew3zt
Key21
@jlewis122
COLORS 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@tas2639
@brownsista777 bro wtf are you talking about
@ImLouieAcosta
y’all did her right with this olive green background
@TaliWho9
My exact thought. ❤
@Itismeliitxell
cause iceland moss
@angieCity90
It compliments her whole being huh. I felt the same way !!!