Kali Uchis

Lyrics

[Intro: Kali Uchis]
Baby dímelo
Dímelo, dímelo, dímelo

[Verse 1: Kali Uchis]
All I hear is sirens
In a world so violent
Would you be a tyrant
If I gave you power
Would you take it out
Look me in my iris
I can read your silence
When everything is a riot
You're my peace and quiet

[Chorus: Kali Uchis]
All around we go
Your lovin' is like a kaleidoscope
I don't wanna come down
Keep spinnin' me 'round and 'round
And 'round and 'round and 'round
Wanna seize the throne
But what would you do with all that control
I don't wanna come down
Keep spinnin' me 'round and 'round
And 'round and 'round and 'round
[Verse 2: Kali Uchis]
Word on the street, you got hoes
I disappear like El Chapo
'Til you said you would cut off the whole world
If little old me would be yours
Well Mira, mira, míralo (míralo, míralo)
Papi está rico, papi está guapo (papi está guapo)
The world's been asking us to lose control
All we ever do is French like Brigitte Bardot (Brigitte Bardot)

[Chorus: Kali Uchis]
All around we go (all around, all around)
Your lovin' is like a kaleidoscope
I don't wanna come down
Keep spinnin' me 'round and 'round
And 'round and 'round and 'round (around, around, around)
Wanna seize the throne (I know you wanna, I know you wanna)
But what would you do with all that control
I don't wanna come down
Keep spinnin' me 'round and 'round
And 'round and 'round and 'round (around, around, around)

[Bridge: Kali Uchis]
Baby dímelo
Dímelo, dímelo, dímelo
[Verse 3: Jorja Smith]
Boy, you're driving me crazy
Although I say nothing can faze me
Place the spark in my life back
Now I want to show you how I thank that
Don't think you can lie
I can see through your mind
Don't lose this
We have it all, all

[Chorus: Kali Uchis]
All around we go (all around, all around)
Your lovin' is like a kaleidoscope
I don't wanna come down
Keep spinnin' me 'round and 'round
And 'round and 'round and 'round (around, around, around)
Wanna seize the throne (I know you wanna, I know you wanna)
But what would you do with all that control
I don't wanna come down
Keep spinnin' me 'round and 'round
And 'round and 'round and 'round (around, around, around)

[Outro: Kali Uchis]
We're goin' 'round and around and around, goin' down, down
We're goin' 'round and around and around, goin' down, down

Get ready to discover the song that will get you hooked from the very first listen. Tyrant, by Kali Uchis featuring Jorja Smith, is a mesmerizing R&B tune that became the first single off Kali Uchis' debut album "Isolation." In this song, both artists' voices blend perfectly, creating a soulful experience that transcends musical genres and delivers a message of unrequited love remarkable.

About Tyrant

Tyrant, a track that lasts about four minutes, was released on May 23, 2017, on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1, only a few weeks before the release of Isolation. The song features Jorja Smith, an English singer-songwriter who has performed with other popular musicians like Drake and Stormzy. Tyrant is an R&B number that takes listeners on a journey through the emotion of unrequited love.

The song's theme is a story about a person who is willing to do everything for their partner, but their love is not reciprocated. The verses talk about the protagonist trying to convince their lover to love them back, while the chorus repeats "Why'd you only call me when you're high?" These words show the artist's vulnerability and the feeling of being used by the lover for their selfish desires.

The lyrics effectively communicate the different stages of unrequited love, from the initial hope and desire to be with the person you love, to the frustration of the person not caring about your feelings. Kali Uchis' powerful and soulful voice conveys the emotional depth of the lyrics while Jorja Smith complements it with her airy and soft voice, creating a perfect harmonic balance.

As the song progresses, both artists' voices fluctuate between slow and emotional to more energetic, demonstrating the variety of feelings experienced in a relationship gone wrong.

Tyrant's musical arrangement helps to bring the song's theme to life. It has a mellow R&B rhythm with mellow beats, giving a classic soulful sound with a modern twist. The melody is hypnotic, making it easy to get lost in the song's overall vibe. The smooth transition from one verse to the next is excellent, demonstrating the song's cohesiveness, making it perfect for repeated play.

In the end, Tyrant is about unrequited love, and Kali Uchis and Jorja Smith did not disappoint their fans with this track. The way both artists' voices blend make the song an incredibly heart-wrenching experience. In essence, it reminds people that unrequited love can be powerful and emotional, but at the same time, it can be disadvantageous, especially when someone uses you to satisfy their ego.

Wrapping up

Tyrant, with its soulful music, is an excellent tune that tugs at the heartstrings of anyone who's ever been in unrequited love. Kali Uchis and Jorja Smith showed off their vocal range while delivering powerful emotions through their singing skills. In the music industry, Tyrant is undoubtedly well-received, and it solidifies Kali Uchis' promising career as a singer-songwriter.

• Release Date: May 22, 2017
• Artist: Kali Uchis