"somebody's daughter" by néomí [2024]

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Uber-talented Surinamese/Dutch indie singer/songwriter néomí comes to Wolf in a Suit once more and this she brings "somebody's daughter" to our ears. With this marvelous and beautifully crafted blend of melodies and lyrics, she gives life to a tale so human and so real. It's a soundscape that understands that no matter what, we are all important and we all matter and we are all human. This song is a reminder to not forget our humanity when faced with adversity or conflict, for we are all fragile and we all share a space in this world.

There's something about "somebody's daughter" that manages to not only grab a hold of your senses but really hit home in all who listen. It's a fantastic song that speaks from within, inviting us all to not only explore it but to accept the beauty and honest words that soar from it. So listen closely and fall prey to the sweet caress of this captivating must-listen gem. Enjoy!

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"The track "somebody's daughter" was written in the same week as the single "your girl". As I was still in that same mood (pained and angry by misunderstanding words by others) I was writing more and more while carrying these unknown feelings around. To me "somebody's daughter" feels quite heavy as the message is really: whatever a person does, don't forget he or she will still be someone's kid.

Times can get rough, and being mad on one another is healthy, but to forget the humanity behind a face can feel a bit cruel. I felt left out by that time, by people I saw as family. I am not saying that was their fault, or even mine, it was a feeling that I carried inside and wrote about.

The song developed itself by taking me on its own story. All of a sudden I felt a bit more rage and anger for all the daughters (even boy, girl or non) that were mistreated on behaviour they were judged about. It is a sort of "cry for help" like hey I am juggling through life too. Just like you and you and you, don't forget I am still somebody's daughter. Why are we alive if you can't make mistakes, and what did I do by loving them all that time and getting just a simple rejection in return. Somehow in that state I was in, it didn't feel fair. As if they forgot I am still somebody's daughter."
néomí