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Acting as the B-side to previous single 'Next Spring', 'Be True' sees B-ahwe showcase her stunning vocals with an exposed but commanding lead set against 1940s- influenced choral arrangements. This is B-ahwe at her most stripped-back, focusing purely on expressive songwriting. Co-writer and producer Ed Allen's warm guitar tones are paired with lush strings and horns. This aids her in weaving together a story of vulnerability, love and self-acceptance. The song is a homage to the jazz vocalists that helped B-ahwe find her voice; Sarah Vaughan. Melody Gardot and contemporaries like Joy Crookes.
“Be True, is a love letter, my first love letter. A pivotal moment of personal acceptance and vulnerability. After years of running, hiding, fighting the fear of hurt, I am finally ready to let down my walls, to love and be loved.”
lyrics
Oh darling
I’ve journeyed wandered far
To wind up in your arms
It’s been a long and
Weary road
Often dark and tiresome
Be good to me
I’ll be good to you
Be warm with me
My hearts been through to mill
Be soft with me
For I am with you
But most of all my dear
Be true ooooooh ooh ooh
Loves not easy
Far from it
But with you it’s effortless
My roots were withered
Hard to bare
You made this bitter heart
Grow again
Be good to me
I’ll be good to you
Be warm with me
My hearts been through to mill
Be soft with me
For I am with you
But most of all my dear
Be true ooooooh ooh ooh
credits
released November 24, 2022
Composer(s): B-ahwe, Edmund Allen
Performers: B-ahwe – Vocals
Edmund Allen – Guitar
Jed Bevington – Violins
Max Purcell-Burrows - Trombone
Recording Engineer(s): Edmund Allen
Mixing Engineer: Edmund Allen
Producer: Edmund Allen
Mastering Engineer: Pete Maher
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