Embracing Me

"Embracing Me"
Single by Safia
from the album Internal
Released 10 July 2015
Format Digital download
Genre
Length 3:51
Label SAFIA
Writer(s) Ben Woolner-Kirkham, Micheal Bell, Harry Sayers
Producer(s) Safia
Safia chronology
"Counting Sheep"
(2015)		 "Embracing Me"
(2015)		 "Make Them Wheels Roll"
(2016)
Music video
"Embracing Me" on YouTube

"Embracing Me" is a song by Australian electronic music group Safia. It was released as the first single from their forthcoming debut studio album, Internal (2016).

The song was premiered on Triple J on July 2[1] and released on 10 July 2015 on iTunes.[2]

SAFIA member Ben Woolner said, "at one stage it was going to be the single before 'You Are The One' so it's been around for a while." He continued, "If you've seen us live you've probably heard this song."[3]

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Embracing Me" was first released on YouTube on 20 July 2015.[4]

The video was filmed in St Joseph’s church in Gundaroo[5] and revolves around a young Amish couple who are entirely fond of each other, but they’re trapped in a community where any kind of humanly warmth is seemingly frowned upon, especially by the preacher, played by acclaimed Australian actor, David Roberts.[6]

Reviews

Jessica Allard Morishita from Confront Magazine said; "[it’s] light-hearted and smooth, making it the a good match for your summer playlist. It contrasts with their previous single “Counting Sheep,” which is dark and edgy.[7]

A staff writer at festivals of Australia said; “’Embracing Me' pairs intimate lyrical styling with crisp and snappy beat production, offering the new single that’s arguably one of SAFIA’s best yet.”[8]

Charts

In Australia, “Embracing Me” debuted at number 69 on the ARIA singles chart for the week commencing 20 July 2015. The song also debuted at number 8 on ARIA Australian Artist chart.

Weekly charts

Chart (2015) Peak
position
Australian ARIA Singles Chart[9] 69

References

  1. ↑ Sosefina Fuamoli (2 July 2015). "SAFIA REVEAL LAST HEADLINE TOUR DATES FOR THE YEAR ALONG WITH NEW SINGLE, "EMBRACING ME"!". www.theaureview.com. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
  2. ↑ "Embracing Me - Single". iTunesCharts.net. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
  3. ↑ "Trilpe J Music News". www.abc.net.au. 2 July 2015. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
  4. ↑ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCH_GNEKlvE SAFIA - "Embracing Me" - YouTube
  5. ↑ "Behind the Scenes Safia embracing me video". Out in Canberra. 21 July 2015. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
  6. ↑ auspOp (21 July 2015). "Safia Embracing Me". www.auspop.com.au. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
  7. ↑ "Listen – Embracing Me by SAFIA 2015". Jessica Allard Morishita. www.confrontmagazine.com. 6 July 2015. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
  8. ↑ "SAFIA announced Embracing Me single". www.festivalsofaustralia.com. July 2015. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
  9. ↑ Ryan, Gavin (18 July 2015). "ARIA Singles: Meghan Trainor and John Legend Spend 4th Week On Top". Noise11. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
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