"Holier" explores themes of personal growth, resilience and self-preservation. The lyrics convey a sense of struggle and the desire to overcome emotional pain and past experiences. In the first verse, the speaker acknowledges their personal shortcomings, admitting that they are not as "good" as they thought they were. This realization troubles their heart, yet they are unwilling to hide the resulting scar. This suggests a willingness to confront and embrace their vulnerabilities rather than concealing them. The refrain highlights the speaker's determination … read more
"Holier" explores themes of personal growth, resilience and self-preservation. The lyrics convey a sense of struggle and the desire to over… read more
"Holier" explores themes of personal growth, resilience and self-preservation. The lyrics convey a sense of struggle and the desire to overcome emotional pain and past experien… read more
Kelela Mizanekristos (Amharic: ከለላ ሚዛነክርስቶስ; born June 4, 1983) is an American singer. She made her debut in the music industry with the release of her 2013 mixtape Cut 4 Me. In 2015, she released Hallucinogen, an EP which deals with the beginning, middle, and end of a relationship in reverse chronological order. Her debut studio album, Take Me Apart, was released in 2017 to critical acclaim. Early life and education A second-generation Ethiopian American and an only child, Mizanekristos was born in Washington, D.C., on June 4, 1983. Growing up in Gaithersburg, Maryland, she learned… read more
Kelela Mizanekristos (Amharic: ከለላ ሚዛነክርስቶስ; born June 4, 1983) is an American singer. She made her debut in the music industry with the release of her 2013 mixtape Cut 4 Me. In 2015, she r… read more
Kelela Mizanekristos (Amharic: ከለላ ሚዛነክርስቶስ; born June 4, 1983) is an American singer. She made her debut in the music industry with the release of her 2013 mixtape Cut 4 Me. In 2015, she released Hallucinogen, an EP which deals with t… read more