EP Overview:
"Painful Growth" delves deep into Boddhi Satva's reflections on love, relationships, and personal development. The lead single, "If I," sets the tone with soulful vocals and emotional lyrics, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into the artist's thoughts expressed in Sango, and English. The EP also features "Cause Of U" and "Painful Growth," each contributing to a rich, diverse tapestry of sounds and emotions. The instrumental version of "If I" adds an extra layer to the EP, allowing fans to experience the magic without lyrics.
Tracklist:
* If I (Lead Single with Vocals)
* Genre: R&B/Soul influenced Ancestral Soul/Afro House
* Lyric Theme: Unspoken emotions and reflections on missed opportunities.
* Musical Elements: Smooth vocals, a fusion of traditional and modern beats.
* Mood: Reflective, emotional, enchanting.
* Cause Of U
* Genre: Ancestral Soul/Afro House
* Musical Elements: Intricate rhythms, soulful melodies.
* Mood: Energetic, expressive.
* Painful Growth
* Genre: Ancestral Soul/Afro House
* Musical Elements: Evocative instrumentation, deep grooves.
* Mood: Reflective, transformative.
* If I (Instrumental Mix)
* Genre: Instrumental (Ancestral Soul/Afro House)
* Musical Elements: Smooth instrumentals, showcasing the EP's sonic richness.
* Mood: Atmospheric, allowing listeners to appreciate the musical nuances.
Quotes:
"Boddhi Satva's 'Painful Growth' EP is a captivating exploration of love's complexities. With each track, he invites us into a world where soulful vocals and ancestral rhythms seamlessly intertwine, creating a sonic tapestry that resonates with emotion and depth."
Lyrics:
Verse 1:
Oh chérie coco, tongana nië?
Ta mo pèndèrë unh ma chérie,
Hummmm
Merci na baba Nzapa so Lö lèkêrè mö so mama,
Pendèrè ti ongo mo so a ké dâ apë
Ba démarche, ba pendèrè ehhhh,
Tu es tellement belle!
“These are the words I tell myself when I see you”
Chorus:
If I could tell you how I feel,
Would you take a chance and let it be real?
Our love is a flame that time can still
If only I could tell you how I feel (x2)
Verse 2:
I know what it is man,
sometimes you just want to tell her
How you’re feeling.
Damn, she is intimidating
You admire her, you… respect her so much
Za mbi pika mbeni kété Sango guë si ohhh,
Depuis la mbi ba mö so
Mbi ye ti tènè mbi na mo I ba léguë ti relation so na ya ti mariage.
Bon même si mö yé mariage apë
a sala yé apè.
Mais mbi na mö so, guèrè to mbi guèrè ti mö,
I doit ti tènè I douti ensemble.
Oh ma Reine, mä nga mbi mama
Chorus:
If I could tell you how I feel,
Would you take a chance and let it be real?
Our love is a flame that time can still
If only I could tell you how I feel (x2)
Version 3:
I often imagine you and I
Being happy together
Building together
Mä mbi nzoni
Peut-être mö peut ti warâ
Mbeni c’est vrai
Mais ti so mbi yé ti mou na mo so
A ké yê ti nginza apè,
A ké yê ti superficialité pèpè
A ké vrai lamoulou
Si tongana mö sala confiance na mbi
Mö ké bä yé so a yéké gâ
Mais même si mö yê apè mbi ké respecter choix ti mö
Merci.
Chorus:
If I could tell you how I feel,
Would you take a chance and let it be real?
Our love is a flame that time can still
If only I could tell you how I feel (x2)
credits
released March 18, 2024
All tracks Produced, Composed, Mixed and Arranged by Boddhi Satva
Known affectionately as the founding father of Ancestral Soul, Boddhi’s music has spirituality as the central hallmark and
uses the thread of soul music to weave a seamless tapestry of African music styles, set to the pace of house music changing entirely the way the genre is perceived and experienced....more