Melanin and Melancholy

by Kate Odulukwe

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Red Licorice Fade 03:42
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[Verse 1] As we move through the city And the lights hit us pretty Won't you save a little sip for me? All my days are getting shorter But a shots just a quarter At the liquor store down the street All this time I wasted Chasing pavements Seems a little silly now When this bottle makes it all blur Stand a little taller If you wanna fade I'll show you how [Chorus] Close your eyes and smile This only lasts for a while Let your worries melt away Like red licorice in May Wash your sins in the shine of the moon I said close your eyes and smile [Verse 2] Now you're catching up to me But you're bluffing as I see That you still got something eating you Tilt your head back and freeze ‘Cause this doesn't come with ease There's an art to letting go it's true Now don't be complacent Making faces While we're doing all we can Say we're Heading to our graves And there's nothing left to save We say Yeah well sugar that's the plan [Chorus] Close your eyes and smile This only lasts for a while Let your worries melt away Like red licorice in May Wash your sins in the shine of the moon I said close your eyes and smile [Bridge] Is there anything else to do? What else can we lose? As time goes by with all its dread And mothers turn their children's heads This isn't rock bottom yet [Chorus] Close your eyes and smile This only last for a while Let your worries melt away Like red licorice in May Wash your sins in the shine of the moon [Outro] Close your eyes and smile This only lasts for a while Let your worries melt away Let your worries melt away Let your worries melt away Honey give into the fade ‘Cause the world has got a scary view
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Why Try 01:20
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A Hymn for Memory 04:16
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Sunday Night Blues 03:48
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Healing 04:08
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[Verse 1] I could write poetry about my skin Of all the hurt that it's been in I'm still a work in progress now But work is good, I’m so proud I somehow made it to another day Things might just be ok [Chorus] Time doesn't scare me If you could see what I see You’d know, when we fall sometimes we bleed But I’m here and I'm healing [Verse 2] These scars don't canvas who I am There's too much left to understand I'll be around to tell it all Although at times, I still feel small There's something finally pushing me to shore I'm not drowning anymore [Chorus] Time doesn't scare me If you could see what I see You’d know, when we fall sometimes we bleed But I’m here and I'm healing [Bridge] Built a castle, on a pile of rotting flowers It's no so pretty But it's mine It's true that I, don't remember how to fly But I can see how much I've grown I think it's time to go [Chorus] Time doesn't scare me If you could see what I see You’d know, didn’t think I’d live to see eighteen But I’m here and I'm healing [Chorus] Time doesn't scare me If you could see what I see You’d know, when we fall sometimes we bleed But I’m here and I'm healing [Chorus] Time doesn't scare me If you could see what I see You’d know, when we fall sometimes we bleed But I’m here and I'm healing
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Bia Nu Le 02:52
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[Hook] Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Chineke Di Mma Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Chineke Di Mma Bia Nu Le (Bia Nu Le Oh) Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Chineke Di Mma Bia Nu Le (Bia Nu Le Oh) Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Chineke Di Mma [Verse 1] Lift your eyes and smile Bet it'll last for a while No matter where I go I carry love in my soul And there’s a light in you Kele Nu Chukwu And there's a light in me That I can finally see [Hook] Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Chineke Di Mma Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Chineke Di Mma Bia Nu Le (Bia Nu Le Oh) Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Chineke Di Mma Bia Nu Le (Bia Nu Le Oh) Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Chineke Di Mma Bia Nu Le (Bia Nu Le Oh) (Onye Ebube, Onye Oma, Come and See) Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Chineke Di Mma Bia Nu Le (Bia Nu Le Oh) (Onye Ebube, Onye Oma, Come and See) Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Chineke Di Mma [Verse 2] It's said and done The better days will come Take it from me Go light the fire and you’ll see And even in the dark Chukwu mụ anya So we don't have to fight Wipe your tears and they'll dry [Hook] Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Chineke Di Mma Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Chineke Di Mma Bia Nu Le (Bia Nu Le Oh) Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Chineke Di Mma Bia Nu Le (Bia Nu Le Oh) Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Chineke Di Mma Bia Nu Le (Bia Nu Le Oh) (Onye Ebube, Onye Oma, Come and See) Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Chineke Di Mma Bia Nu Le (Bia Nu Le Oh) (Onye Ebube, Onye Oma, Come and See) Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Chineke Di Mma Bia Nu Le (Bia Nu Le Oh) (Onye Ebube, Onye Oma, Come and See) Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Chineke Di Mma Bia Nu Le (Bia Nu Le Oh) (Onye Ebube, Onye Oma, Come and See) Bia Nu Le Bia Nu Le Chineke Di Mma

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Sincere, Introspective, and Emotional. Melanin and Melancholy is an ode to the complex and often paralyzing experience of defeat, paired with a triumphant look at the beauty of starting the healing process. Vocals serve as a centerpiece, surrounded by a pallet of influences including elements of pop, R&B, and traditional Nigerian music.

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released October 13, 2018

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Kate Odulukwe New York, New York

Singer. Songwriter. Storyteller.

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