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Embracing Me

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"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

"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.

Music video

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Chart (2015) Peak
position
Australian ARIA Singles Chart[9] 69

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[10] Gold 35,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  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.