My favourite song is...

I have been listening to the album consistently (like every day, several times) since I copied it from my flat-mate. I discover something new and special every time I listen to it, and each time, a new song emerges as my favourite.

At first, it was the delicate “Like a Star”, but then I ain’t in love with nobody, so… I moved on to the philosophical “Seasons Change” because it just spoke to me. Life’s a female dog, and if anything can go wrong, it does. And fast. However, sometimes, you get to experience spring. My favourite line is “Patience is a virtue and life is a waiting game.” Ain’t that the truth. I’ve been waiting on spring since forever and patience is not something I’m gifted with. But I digress. You don’t wanna hear all about my issues.

Seasons Change


Lately, I’ve become enamoured with “Enchantment”. It’s sheer poetry, and I love me some poetry. I’m not too sure whether it’s about falling in love or having an illicit affair (which involves falling in love, too, right?) Inconsequential. Di song MAD! (Oh, sorry. For those of you who only speak English: the song is INSANE!) As I’ve said before, the line of the song is “I tightrope walk with a blindfold on my eyes.” It expertly captures the risk and mystery of falling in love.



When I’m in a good mood, the song that helps to cement it is “I’d Like To”. It’s got a funky beat; you can shake a leg to it. It’s also nostalgic – even though I can’t relate to the events and experiences she reminisces on. (By the way, has there ever been a heat wave anywhere in England?) She’s a master storyteller, recounting scenes from her early life that give her as much pleasure as being with whoever the song is dedicated to. She gives a great performance of this song on popworld, a popular British television programme. What I love most about the song is that it’s totally ‘singalongable’, even if you’re like me and couldn’t carry a tune if someone put it in a bucket and handed it to you. It’s similar to but not quite the same vibe as “Put Your Records On”, which is a straight-up “girl power” anthem.

I'd Like To


I found “Daydreaming” (as well as a few more songs from the new version of the album and other stuff she has covered) on imeem.com and fell in love with it instantly. It’s a stripped-down tune with a simple, catchy hook and an almost ethereal feel to it – like gossamer, as she says in “Enchantment”. The lyrics and harmony are practically tactile. It’s like you can feel it against your skin, like someone whispering into your ear, which is exactly the kind of intimacy she sings about. Girlfriend sure knows how to create a mood. I also love love LOVE the sweeping crescendo of violins and smoky background harmonies in "Call Me When You Get This". It's so beautiful.

Call Me When You Get This

Okay, so now you know my favourite Corinne Bailey Rae songs, but you also know that with everything in life, there’s gotta be something bad, right? So, what is the one song I think the album could’ve done without?

When I find it, I’ll let you know.