Barefoot in the Park

James Blake, Rosalía

About Barefoot in the Park

"Barefoot in the Park" is a song by English electronic music producer and singer-songwriter James Blake featuring Spanish singer and songwriter Rosalía. It was written by Blake, Rosalía and Paco Ortega and produced by Blake, Dominic Maker and Dan Foat. The single was released on 4 April 2019, by Polydor Records, as the fourth single from Blake's fourth studio album Assume Form (2019). It is a Latin-infused ballad which blends Blake's electronic and UK bass style, trap drums and Rosalía's traditional flamenco influences. Inspired by the 1967 film Barefoot in the Park, its romantic lyrics celebrate togetherness. The song was met with positive reviews, with many commending Rosalía's vocal performance. Commercially, it managed the reach number 40 in Rosalía's native Spain and peaked at number 27 on the US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs. A music video for the single was shared on the single's release date. Both singers have performed the song live on a number of occasions, both solo or in duet. 


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2019
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Agujerito del cielo
Cuelando el brillo de Dios
Un rayo cayó en tus ojo'
Y me partió el corazón

Agujerito del cielo
Díctame por dónde ir
Para yo no equivocarme
Y así ver mi porvenir

When you're done with me
I see a negative space
What you've done for me
You need to lose some day
Who needs to pray?
Who needs balance? I'll see you every day

Barefoot in the park
You start rubbing off on me
Barefoot in the park
You start rubbing off on me

Ya tengo to' lo que quiero
Ya no puedo pedir má'
Cuando te tengo a mi la'o
Lo pasa'o se queda atrá'
Si estas faltando en mi era
Y te tuviera encontrar
Hasta yo te encontraría
Como el río va a la mar

Barefoot in the park
You start rubbing off on me
Barefoot in the park
You start rubbing off on me

Silence starts turning off between
Sky's looking up I think
I call off the chase
Who needs balance? I'll see you everyday

Barefoot in the park
You start rubbing off on me
Barefoot in the park
You start rubbing off on me

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James Blake

James Blake (born September 26, 1988) is an English electronic music producer and singer-songwriter from London. On 6 January 2011, Blake was announced as runner-up in BBC's Sound of 2011 poll. His eponymous debut album was released in the United Kingdom on 7 February 2011. James Blake is the son of James Litherland. On 19 July 2011, he was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize 2011 for his self-titled debut album. more »

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Written by: Antonino Martinez Ortega, James Blake, Rosalia Villa Tobella

Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing

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14 facts about this song

Artist Profile
"Barefoot in the Park" is a song by British musician, James Blake. Besides being a renowned singer and songwriter, Blake is also noted for his work as a record producer.
Collaboration
The song features Spanish singer-songwriter, Rosalía. This marks one of the few times Blake has collaborated with an artist for a track in his album.
Album Identifier
"Barefoot in the Park" is a standout track from James Blake's fourth studio album called "Assume Form" which was released in January 2019.
Lyric Significance
The contents of the song supposedly refer to both Blake and Rosalía's respective relationships, evoking feelings of safety, care, and vulnerability.
Music Video
The music video for "Barefoot in the Park" was directed by Diana Kunst and Mau Morgó. The video is an abstract representation of the song's themes, depicting the two artists from their infancy to adulthood.
Critical Reception
Critics have mesmerizingly praised the song for its emotional lyricism, unique instrumentation, and the congruent blend of Blake's and Rosalía's voices.
Language
Rosalía sings her verses of the song in her native tongue Spanish, while James Blake sings in English, making it a bilingual track.
Commercial Performance
Despite not being officially released as a single, "Barefoot in the Park" consistently remains a popular and standout track from "Assume Form".
Production Style
The track meshes together Blake's signature atmospheric, electronic production with traditional flamenco elements, reflecting Rosalía's musical background.
Live Performances
"Barefoot in the Park" was performed live by both artists during their respective concerts, often surprising audiences and receiving warm responses.
Song Titling
The song title is an indirect reference to the 1967 film of the same name and is often thought to reflect the song's theme of love, growth, and transformation.
Soundtrack Inclusion
"Barefoot in the Park" has also found its place on the slow-paced, romantic playlists curated by Spotify and has been used in the background of several YouTube vlogs.
Influence
Blake and Rosalía’s collaboration on this track has paved the way for future collaborations between English-speaking and Spanish-speaking artists.
Noel Gallagher's Praise
In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine in 2020, British rock musician Noel Gallagher of Oasis highlighted "Barefoot in the Park" as one of his favorite songs by James Blake.

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