Here is salem ilese – (L)only Child (download). The song released with Mp3 streaming [320kbps]. The new track is the latest record from the music act.
Landing on our pages for the first time, the American singer and songwriter delivers a lyrically addresses what it was like for Salem growing up as an only child, on a constant search to seek the approval of others.
Speaking of the inspiration and message behind the single, Salem says: “‘(L)only Child’ took about 2 years to make, and I went through countless versions in the process. I feel like this song says more about me than any bio could. On the surface, it details my experiences of being an only child, but at the root, it’s about my acceptance that all I have is myself at the end of the day. Being an only child taught me how to be my own bestie.”
Released via EMI Records / 10K Projects / Homemade Projects, and serving as the first single to be lifted off of her debut EP, the super infectious track, with it’s unique, staccato beat and hypnotic synthesised melody, sees Salem dig deep, both spiritually and sonically, to produce a funky, mid-tempo electro-pop bop!
The 21-year-old Salem Ilese says she has been “doing music for longer than (she) can remember”, having developed a deep love and passion for the art form as a child. “I’ve written songs since I could speak.” Ilese admits. “As a kid, my songs would be about anything from stuffed animals to a guy in preschool I liked.”
Noticing their daughters talent for songwriting and innate drive to make music of her own, Salem’s parents enrolled her in various music classes at local arts schools, whilst also actively encouraging her to broaden her musical horizons, by introducing her to some of their favourite artists – namely David Bowie and The Beatles. “My Dad likes to consider himself an ‘expert music listener’.” Salem says. “And even though they aren’t musicians, they made sure I knew the greats. Listening to a lot of Bowie had a huge influence on me because I love pop music, but my taste always veers a little bit left of centre.”
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Lyrics
Little too close to my parents
Not that good at sharing
Usually make a mess
Put tolerance to the test
Sorry to all of my roommates
Yeah, I can be useless
Promise it’s just a phase
Guess I should give them spaceOh, I’m not gonna blame being a lonely child
On me being an only child
But what is a lonely child
Without the only?
Not gonna blame being a lonely child
On me being an only child
But who blames an only child for being lonely? (Lonely)But who blames an only child for being lonely?
Damn, I’m too good at complaining
But I’m entertaining
Love how I make me laugh
Like the sister I never had
As you can see I’m a handful
Not easy to handle
Made me a pretty hell
But at least I made myselfOh, I’m not gonna blame being a lonely child
On me being an only child
But what is a lonely child
Without the only?
Not gonna blame being a lonely child
On me being an only child
But who blames an only child for being lonely? (Lonely)But at least I made myself
But who blames an only child for being lonely? (Made myself)
But who blames an only child for being (lonely)?I could sit all alone in my room for a week and be fine
But if 10 years from now I got no one to speak to I’ll die
I’m the happiest person I know at least one day a week
But I’m only that way ’cause I grew up, I grew up with meBut who blames an only child for being lonely? (Made myself)
But who blames an only child for being (lonely) lonely?