New Soul

Yael Naïm

About New Soul

"New Soul" is a song by the French-Israeli R&B/soul singer Yael Naïm, from her self-titled second album. The song gained popularity in the United States following its use by Apple in an advertisement for their MacBook Air laptop. In the song Naïm sings of being a new soul who has come into the world to learn "a bit 'bout how to give and take." However, she finds that things are harder than they seem. The song, also featured in the films The House Bunny and Wild Target, features a prominent "la la la la" section as its hook. It remains Naïm's biggest hit single in the U. S. to date, and her only one to reach the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. "New Soul" was mixed and mastered by S. Husky Höskulds at Groundlift Studios, Reykjavik and Los Angeles. 


Year:
2008
3:31
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I'm a new soul, I came to this strange world
Hoping I could learn a bit 'bout how to give and take
But since I came here, felt the joy and the fear
Finding myself making every possible mistake

La-la la la, la-la-la-la la la
La-la-la-la la, la-la la, la-la la
La-la la la, la-la-la-la la la
La-la-la-la la, la-la la, la-la la

See I'm a young soul in this very strange world
Hoping I could learn a bit 'bout what is true and fake
But why all this hate? Try to communicate
Finding trust and love is not always easy to make

La-la la la, la-la-la-la la la
La-la-la-la la, la-la la, la-la la
La-la la la, la-la-la-la la la
La-la-la-la la, la-la la, la-la la, ooh

This is a happy end 'cause you don't understand
Everything you have done, why is everything so wrong?
This is a happy end, come and give me your hand
I'll take you far away

I'm a new soul, I came to this strange world
Hoping I could learn a bit 'bout how to give and take
But since I came here, felt the joy and the fear
Finding myself making every possible mistake

La-la la la, la-la-la-la la la
(New soul)
La-la-la-la la, la-la la, la-la la
(In this very strange world)

La-la la la, la-la-la-la la la
(Every possible mistake)
La-la-la-la la, la-la la, la-la la
(Possible mistake)

La-la la la, la-la-la-la la la
(Every possible mistake)
La-la-la-la la, la-la la, la-la la
La-la la la, la-la-la-la la la
La-la-la-la la, la-la la, la-la la

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Yael Naïm

Yael Naïm (Hebrew: יעל נעים‎) (born 6 February 1978 in Paris, France), is a Franco-Israeli singer-songwriter. She rose to fame in 2008 in the US after her hit single "New Soul" was used by Apple in an advertising campaign for its MacBook Air. The song peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. more »

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Written by: DAVID DONATIEN, YAEL NAIM

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Song Release
"New Soul" was released as a single by Yael Naïm in 2007. It was later incorporated into her second studio album, which was self-titled.
Genre
The song is typically characterized as indie pop or folk, with elements of jazz and world music.
Language Mix
Though Yael Naïm is a French-Israeli singer-songwriter, "New Soul" is sung entirely in English.
Chart Performance
"New Soul" was a commercial success, reaching the number seven spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts and number one on the Billboard Hot Digital Songs chart.
Apple Advertisement
The song received a significant boost in popularity when it was featured in a 2008 advertisement for Apple's MacBook Air.
Cover Version
A covered version was used in the American TV series, The Good Wife in 2010.
Grammy Nominations
The song put Yael Naïm on the map and earned her two Grammy nominations, one for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and another for Best Musical Video.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the "New Soul" revolve around the ideas of self-discovery and personal growth. They were written by Yael Naïm herself.
Influence
Yael Naïm was influenced by various genres, including classical music, rock, pop, and electronic music, while creating "New Soul".
Instrumentation
The song is driven by piano, a rhythmic acoustic guitar, and carries a string section that enhances the melody.
Music Video
The music video of "New Soul" presents a sequence of miniature, animated figures travelling across a desktop, fitting as it was paired with Apple's MacBook Air launch.
Global Success
Aside from US, the song also did well in other countries such as Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic and France.
Duration
The song duration of "New Soul" is relatively short at just three minutes and forty-four seconds.
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics of "New Soul" are introspective, focusing on the artist's experience as a "new soul" searching for understanding in the world.
Certificate
In the United States, the song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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