Water Me
FKA twigs
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He pacifies He pacifies He Clarify our love Pacify Pacify Clarify our love (Clarify, clarify, clarify) Clarify Clarify Pacify our love Oh show Tell me I’m the only one Like I didn't know Oh show Tell me you’re the one that I can call Even if you choke Mmmmmh, papi pacify Pacify our love Mmh, mmh, mmh, mmh, won’t you clarify Clarify it hurts Mmmmmh, papi pacify Pacify our love, our love, love Mmh, mmh, mmh, mmh, won’t you clarify Clarify it hurts Papi pacify Papi pacify Oh show Make me everything you want Never tell me no (I'll try) Whisper you’re the one to fix it too Even if you won’t Mmmmmh, papi pacify Pacify our love Mmh, mmh, mmh, mmh, won’t you clarify Clarify it hurts Mmmmmh, papi pacify Pacify our love, our love, love Mmh, mmh, mmh, mmh, won't you clarify Clarify it hurts Pacify our love Clarify it hurts Mmmmmh, papi pacify Pacify our love, our love, love Mmh, mmh, mmh, mmh, won’t you clarify Clarify it hurts Papi pacified Papi pacified
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Written by: Alejandro Ghersi, Tahliah Barnett
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Artist Information"Water Me" is a song by FKA twigs, a British singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. Her musical style is known for blending elements of R&B, electronic music, and art pop.
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Album DetailsThis song is part of FKA twigs' second extended play (EP), "EP2". The EP was released on September 17, 2013.
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Producer Info"Water Me" was produced by Arca, a Venezuelan producer who has also worked with notable artists like Kanye West, Björk, and Rosalía.
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Song ThemeThe song features themes of desiring growth and care in a relationship, symbolized by needing water to grow, which is a metaphor often employed in lyrics and poetry.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Water Me" was directed by Jesse Kanda, known for his visual collaborations with Arca. In the video, FKA twigs' eyes are surrealistically enlarged, symbolizing her hunger for love and emotional nourishment.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was well-received by music critics. Pitchfork named "Water Me" as the 19th best track of 2013.
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Pop Culture"Water Me" was used in the soundtrack of the American TV series "Looking".
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Personal ConnectionAccording to FKA twigs, the song was written after a breakup and is about feeling like you're not being seen or valued by your partner.
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Songwriting ProcessUnlike many artists who write their lyrics down, FKA twigs reportedly freestyles her songs in the recording booth, a method she used for "Water Me".
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Visual Art AssociationKanda's surreal artistry in the "Water Me" music video, with twigs' digitally enlarged eyes, is said to be influenced by the Japanese anime aesthetic.
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Chart SuccessDespite its critical success, "Water Me" didn't chart in any major international charts due to it being from an EP release rather than a full studio album.
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SymbolismThe repeated phrase “He won’t make love to me now” is said to symbolize emotional neglect within a relationship rather than physical neglect.
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