But the first real song on the EP is a sobering track, “blue hands.” Written as a response to the 2016 killing of 23-year-old mother Korryn Gaines, duendita bellows a mournful six-line incantation for the protection of black girls and women from police violence. Although it begs for more time to sit with this dulcet lamentation, the song’s brevity allows its lyrics to be unpacked with each quick listen. Her breathy ad-libs mist over the track as if she’s gasping for air but her sadness turns optimistic as she warbles the lingering phrase, “I wish you a long, long, long black life.” Her sisters can disappear at the hands of cops with ease, but with “blue hands,” she brings them visibility and places the humanity of women at the forefront. This level of intention is present in all of duendita’s songwriting as she wades through a cascade of feelings.
At times, the ebb and flow of the EP can sound like one continuous mega-track, but that cohesiveness is a sign of duendita’s fluidity. She falls apart in the pursuit of romance, the blows of anxiety, and finds solace in her ever-present spirituality. It’s an emotional depth reminiscent of the soul legend Sade—one that’s honest and backed by music that’s equally as pure.
The album amounts to an enormous statement from an artist who values small, intimate details. In a few videos on her Instagram account, deundita sits with her microphone, keyboard, and drum machine and experiments with acoustic notes like the celestial ones she created for the EP. On the wistful ballad “September,” she plays cinematic chords that wail like singing bowls. She ends her first opus strong with the vulnerable cut “Bury Me” as her hums fade-out in harmony. direct line to My Creator leaves a margin for imperfection and its sometimes patchy vocals and odd notes are symbols of truth. In duendita’s openness about lovers, grief, and racial oppression, the singer starts the work of reclaiming her birthright of joy and healing. She makes it feel possible for the rest of us.
Open Wide
duendita Lyrics
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I bet they are nice
You are bold you are brave
You are everything I want
My appetite for you is so strong
I know that this is wrong
But I need you around
To have me on my knees
Should I beg, should I plead?
Are you playing with my heart?
The air you breathe
Exhale on all of me
Let me beg
I need you around
My appetite for you is so strong
I know that this is wrong
I need you around
Let me see
Let me see your scars
I bet they are nice
You are everything I want
I want you
You make me new
Your heart and soul
Come hold me close
Let me see you
I want to know all your colors
Are you made of gold?
Are you God himself?
Are you my friend?
Lead me nowhere to lead me on again
I will show you all of my strength
Hold me close now
Don't waste another breath
Don't want you to doubt me
Don't doubt my skin
Don't leave me alone boy
I saved my prayers for you
I saved my prayers for you
You and your gentle hands
I saved my prayers for you
The song "Open Wide" by duendita speaks about a person who is deeply infatuated with someone who is reluctant to reciprocate their feelings. The opening lines "Open wide and let me see your scars, I bet they are nice," could be interpreted as a plea to the person to come out of their shell and reveal their true self, as scars often represent emotional wounds. The individual being addressed is described as "bold," "brave," and "everything I want," which suggests they possess qualities that make them desirable to the person singing the song.
The singer's "appetite" for this person is described as "so strong," and while they understand that their feelings may not be appropriate, they cannot help but want this person around. The second verse is a plea for this individual to take a chance on the singer, to "have me on my knees" because the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to be with them. However, the singer is also aware that this person might be "playing with my heart."
In the bridge, the singer asks the person to "Let me see your scars...Are you made of gold? Are you God Himself? Are you my friend?" suggesting the desire to know the person deeply and intimately. The bridge ends with a declaration of devotion: "Don't leave me alone boy, I saved my prayers for you...You and your gentle hands."
Overall, "Open Wide" is a song about infatuation and the desire for emotional intimacy with another person. The singer is direct and vulnerable, displaying a willingness to be vulnerable in order to build a meaningful connection with the person they desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Open wide and let me see your scars
Reveal your pain and vulnerability to me, I am interested in seeing the darker parts of you
I bet they are nice
I find your imperfections attractive and they make you even more endearing to me
You are bold you are brave
You possess admirable qualities of courage and confidence
You are everything I want
You represent everything I desire in a partner
My appetite for you is so strong
My desire for you is intense and insatiable
I know that this is wrong
I acknowledge that this situation may not be appropriate or acceptable, but I cannot deny my feelings
But I need you around
Despite the potential consequences, I cannot bear the thought of being without you
Waiting on you to get on board
I am anticipating your agreement or commitment to being with me
To have me on my knees
I am hoping you will have a powerful hold over me, leaving me vulnerable and submissive
Should I beg, should I plead?
I am unsure how to approach you or what actions to take in order to gain your affection
Are you playing with my heart?
I am questioning whether you are being sincere in your actions and feelings towards me
The air you breathe
I want to be close to you and experience your existence on every level
Exhale on all of me
I desire full exposure to you and your essence
Let me beg
I am willing to humble and submit myself to you if it means having you in my life
I need you around
Your presence is essential to my happiness and well-being
Let me see
Show me all of you, even the parts you may not want to reveal
You make me new
You bring a renewed sense of happiness or purpose to my life
Your heart and soul
Your innermost qualities are what I am truly interested in
Come hold me close
Bring me near to you and offer comfort and affection
I want to know all your colors
I am curious to know all facets of your personality and character
Are you made of gold?
Are you of great value and worth in my life?
Are you God himself?
Are you the ultimate source of love and fulfillment for me?
Are you my friend?
Do you care for me beyond just a romantic relationship and value me as a person?
Lead me nowhere to lead me on again
I want to establish trust and security in our relationship and not be left feeling misled or deceived
I will show you all of my strength
I am willing to be vulnerable and show you my true self, even if it means revealing my weaknesses
Hold me close now
Offer me comfort and emotional support
Don't waste another breath
Don't let time slip away from us, let's take advantage of every moment we have together
Don't want you to doubt me
I don't want you to mistrust my feelings or intentions for you
Don't doubt my skin
Don't judge or reject me based on my appearance or external qualities
Don't leave me alone boy
I fear being abandoned or left without your love and attention
I saved my prayers for you
I have faith in our relationship and hope that you will reciprocate my feelings
You and your gentle hands
Your touch and affection are what I crave and desire most
Contributed by Bentley B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@milhausethesadboy8809
Tudo nessa vida vai embora 💔😔
@lu1sdavid
Why did Duendita remove this from Spotify??? This is so good
@saraeste2648
Fino, fino mano. Que trampo lindo🎵❤.
Ganhou mais um inscrito, e essa vai pra minha playlist
@chenartep5521
God's work my friend.
Absolute god's work.
@ajumusicproduction984
Fantastic upload friend like it ✌️
@iZo757
Why does it end at the good part 😭
@Echo126_
Do you know where else I can find this song? I’ve only ever heard it here sadly, if there’s more of it I’d love to hear it
@kuiper3500
@@Echo126_the official release of this song is removed from the streaming platforms.
@kileona94
Does anyone have the full version of this
@yaboi9473
Please been looking for a while now 😅