Embracing Me

"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).

"Embracing Me"
Single by Safia
from the album Internal
Released10 July 2015
Genre
Length3:51
LabelParlophone
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

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
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[10] Gold 35,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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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