An individualist who used the cliches of the past to force his way into the… Read Full Bio ↴An individualist who used the cliches of the past to force his way into the future, Wine debuted in 1993, at the notorious TamTam club in St. Petersburg.
Wine's aura is distinctively English. Winer sticks to melancholy, shoe-gazing pop which has always been more of a British phenomenon.
Kinks were the first and, probably, the greatest Winer's influence. And His Nasal Majesty Ray Davies still remains some kind of a Godfather for Winer.
Poetically Alex Winer continues traditions of so-called "Miserable Rock", established as a style by Steven Patrick Morrissey. Less pretentious and definitely uglier than his inspirer, Winer seems to be more adequate to the story of an ugly boy next door no girl or a boy would kiss. "Morrissey has taught me to avoid writing lyrics in a usual pop way" - says Winer.

Despite his manic tendency to absorb the ideas of the past, Winer and his music could be hardly classified. Outward simplicity turns into a trap. Going deeper one reveals a number of internal disguised levels, a maze of ambiguities and turned-over quotations. A frightening journey through the jungle of a human being's inner world turns into self-irony, water turns into wine. Vice Versa.
The seething whirl where britpop, Flower Power, Trip-Hop and Big Beat merge. A cool mix of emotions and styles where all feelings are equal, but the only one predominates. This is Love. And in love all contradictions dissolve and disappear.

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Blessing
Wine Lyrics

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I don't wanna see another person
Wey go take my blessing
Man need no stressing
I don't wanna see another person
Wey go take my blessing
Man need no stressing
All this losses I cannot control
I've been healing don't touch on my soul

I've been searching for that pot of gold
Malowa yo, yo
All this losses I cannot control
I've been healing don't touch on my soul
I've been searching for that pot of gold
Malowa yo, yo
Malowa yo, yo
Malowa yo, yo
Malowa yo, yo
Malowa yo, yo
When you see me want no complication
Living with me need you you're my saviour
Fly away with me say we on to space yea
Flood me with peace say you're my grace yea
Baba God dey my side
Unno dey side
Now I pop some bottles
Why you wan call but me no wan dey reply
Na money dey-dey my mind
I no fittu change my style
Unno dey there when I cry
I don't wanna see another person
Wey go take my blessing
Man need no stressing
I don't wanna see another person
Wey go take my blessing
Man need no stressing
All this losses I cannot control
I've been healing don't touch on my soul
I've been searching for that pot of gold
Malowa yo, yo
All this losses I cannot control
I've been healing don't touch on my soul
I've been searching for that pot of gold
Malowa yo, yo
Malowa yo, yo
Malowa yo, yo
Malowa yo, yo
Malowa yo, yo
Oou, live life
We poppin' bottles having fun
Cause we can't live it twice
Oou, live life
We poppin' bottles having fun
Cause we can't live it twice
All this losses I cannot control
I've been healing don't touch on my soul
I've been searching for that pot of gold
Malowa yo, yo
All this losses I cannot control
I've been healing don't touch on my soul

I've been searching for that pot of gold
Malowa yo, yo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wine's song "Blessing" convey a sense of protectiveness and determination to preserve one's blessings and find success and happiness. The repetitive lines "I don't wanna see another person, Wey go take my blessing, Man need no stressing" indicate a clear desire to avoid any individuals who may try to hinder or take away the singer's blessings. The lyrics suggest that the singer has faced losses that are beyond their control but is focused on healing and safeguarding their soul. The mention of searching for a "pot of gold" symbolizes the pursuit of wealth and opportunity. The recurring phrase "Malowa yo, yo" can be seen as a chant or affirmation, reinforcing the singer's determination to overcome obstacles and find their desired success.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna see another person
I don't want to encounter anyone else

Wey go take my blessing
Who would try to steal my blessings

Man need no stressing
I don't need to worry

All this losses I cannot control
I cannot handle all these setbacks

I've been healing don't touch on my soul
I've been recovering, don't affect my inner self

I've been searching for that pot of gold
I've been seeking something valuable

Malowa yo, yo
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm

When you see me want no complication
When you encounter me, don't bring any trouble

Living with me need you you're my saviour
Being with me requires you to be my protector

Fly away with me say we on to space yea
Let's escape together, into outer space

Flood me with peace say you're my grace yea
Immerse me in tranquility, be my source of grace