esperanza spalding - Formwela 10 (Official Music Video)

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Watch the official music video for esperanza spalding’s “Formwela 10” AVAILABLE AT SONGWRIGHTSAPOTHECARYLAB.COM

Formwela 10: For grieving the consequences of, becoming more alert to, and dissolving one’s own romantic- entitlement tendencies.

Filmed during the Lower Manhattan Songwrights Apothecary Lab

Film Director: T.L. Benton & Assistant Director: Mike Adeyeye (Mecca Filmworks)

Art Director: Lawrence Azerrad, LADdesign Inc.

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Lyrics

I saw what I wanted and took it for me

with all the strings attached like they’re supposed to be

I didn’t know how deep some feelings can go

and you can really do some damage down there in the soul of another

i wanted and got it opened up for me so fast I didn’t learn the dance of how to treat

these beings that walk and talk and breathe

and you can really do some damage down here in the role of a lover

nobody watching over to make sure we don’t waste love cupped right to our face

can you see it, when you taste it can you be it…

I met an angel on earth but didn’t know it

now see the root of my curse that let me throw it away

with all this love in my heart I couldn’t show it

touching the root of my shame no need to grow it now

maybe we try it again someday when I learn to love for real angel

may you find yours too

it’s not to absolve responsibility

and there’s no going back the scar is here to see

I know well I put you through a living hell

this is a way to make the damages clear

so I won’t do another that way…

nobody watching over to make sure we don’t waste love cupped right to our face

can you see it, when you taste it can you be it…

I met an angel on earth but didn’t know it

now see the root of my curse that let me throw it away

with all this love in my heart I couldn’t show it

touching the root of my shame no need to grow it now

maybe we try it again someday when I learn to love for real angel

Song Credits:

Due Hope Music / Kobalt (ASCAP)

Music and Lyrics by esperanza spalding

Produced by esperanza spalding

Recorded by Fernando Lodeiro

Mixed by Fernando Lodeiro

Mastered by Oscar Zambrano

esperanza spalding - vocals, bass

Matthew Stevens - guitar

Leo Genovese - piano

Francisco Mela - drums

Film credits continued:

Assistant Engineer: Mathew Scheiner

Art installation: Lily Consuelo Saporta Tagiuri

Researchers: Nivi Ravi and Grant Jones under the guidance of Ganavya Doraiswamy

Council members: Dr. Marisol Norris and Britton Williams

Chef: Robin Pringle

Production: Héloïse Darcq

Thank You to Kelson Productions, Lucia Cozzi, Shannon Lai, Shana Crawford, Elisabeth Skjaervold, Smallhold.

Special thanks to Lili Chopra and Nanette Nelms

Presented in partnership with Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) and the Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center as part of the 2021 River To River Festival.

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