Jasmine van den Bogaerde, better known by her stage name Birdy, is releasing her new EP Breathe on Tuesday, September 24. In the meantime this very talented young musician from England has decided to stream her new EP through soundcloud.
The EP features both studio and live versions of her newest single “Wings.” As well as the tracks “Shine”,” What You Want” and her breakthrough cover of Bon Iver’s “Skinny Love.”
“Wings” is a nostalgic track, a mosaic composed of all those little fragments that make up the memories. It is about wanting to be by someone’s side, but at the same time finding it impossible to break down the walls you’ve built and just release yourself ("If these wings could fly..."). Now all that’s left is a memory and that one night when-at least for just the moment you have felt “ten feet tall.” "Shine" is a beautiful ballad that tells you to shine, because "if your heart tells you to, then who are you to question it?" "What You Want" is a track that oozes with loneliness. "Tell me how you feel,for I am lonely too, need you to know, I'm just as cold and numb as you..."
Birdy has also, not so long ago, released a video for “Wings.” If you haven’t checked it out already, you definitely should. It is a visually enchanting representation of the song. With all those people in beautiful costumes who are dancing, having fun and riding horses on the field surrounded with forest; with all the lights, sequins, chiffons and flowery swings, the video is just like a fairy tale. You can stream it here!
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