Embracing Me

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"Embracing Me"
Embracing Me by SAFIA.jpg
Single by Safia
from the album Internal
Released10 July 2015
Genre
Length3:51
Label Parlophone
Songwriter(s) Ben Woolner-Kirkham, Micheal Bell, Harry Sayers
Producer(s) Safia
Safia singles 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).

Contents

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]

Remixes were released on 22 April 2016.

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 man and woman who are entirely fond of each other, but they're trapped in a community where any kind of non-platonic affection is seemingly frowned upon, especially by the preacher – who is also the woman's father, played by acclaimed Australian actor, David Roberts. [6]

Reception

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]

Track listing

1 track single
  1. "Embracing Me" (Apres Remix) – 3:51
Remixes
  1. "Embracing Me" (Apres Remix) – 6:37
  2. "Embracing Me" (Hayden James Remix) – 4:37
  3. "Embracing Me" (SoulCircuit Remix) – 5:28
  4. "Embracing Me" (Mazde Remix) – 3:25

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

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [10] Gold35,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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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. Archived from the original on 24 July 2015. 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. Archived from the original on 7 July 2015. Retrieved 24 July 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  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.
  10. ↑ "Safia on Twitter Embracing Me is GOLD 📀📀📀". Twitter. 26 June 2017. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
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