| Embracing Me | |
| Cover: | Embracing_Me_by_SAFIA.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Safia |
| Album: | Internal |
| Released: | 10 July 2015 |
| Length: | 3:51 |
| Label: | Parlophone |
| Producer: | Safia |
| Chronology: | Safia |
| Prev Title: | Counting Sheep |
| Prev Year: | 2015 |
| Next Title: | Make Them Wheels Roll |
| Next Year: | 2016 |
"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).
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.
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]
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]
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.