‘I Defy’ is the second single from Dublin singer-songwriter Baba and it’s pro-woman, pro-choice, pro-equality and pro-doing what the hell you feel like as long as you aren’t hurting anybody.
Following on from her gentle debut single Empty Arms, Siobhan Lynch is back and she’s packing a punch in the shape of ‘I Defy’, a fiery pop song that challenges traditional gender roles. ‘I Defy’ is a response to a man in a pub who told Lynch that any woman who has a one night stand ‘is a slut’ and ‘deserves everything she gets’. Shocked that anyone could still think like this, Lynch wrote the chorus on her way home from the pub and by the next day, the rest of the song’s mission statement was complete. Produced by Gavin Glass, there’s a sense of well-timed urgency to ‘I Defy’. Using religious imagery and poetic flair, Lynch has penned a song that reflects the conversation that women are having across the world.
“The lyrics touch on everything that I feared growing up as a girl and that now – to some extent – still fear as an adult. Not being good enough, pretty enough, slim enough, clever enough,” she says and in a time that requires strength and that wonderful thing called sense, Baba’s ‘I Defy’ becomes a protest song.
Tomorrow evening, I will be joining the brilliant @roisinelcherif & @sive_music on stage at the screening Of ‘Nothing Compares To You’ in Merrion Square, to pay tribute to the incredible Sinéad O’Connor. It’s been a long time since I’ve been on stage, so feeling very honoured & emotional that I get to do it at this event, alongside 2 such amazing musicians. You are truly missed Sinéad 💞
Tomorrow evening, I will be joining the brilliant @roisinelcherif & @sive_music on stage at the screening Of ‘Nothing Compares To You’ in Merrion Square, to pay tribute to the incredible Sinéad O’Connor. It’s been a long time since I’ve been on stage, so feeling very honoured & emotional that I get to do it at this event, alongside 2 such amazing musicians. You are truly missed Sinéad 💞 ...
A year since truth was released and what a year for me it’s been. Album prep, big birthdays, babies, best friends & lots of creating with some of the best 💞
Looking forward to dropping lots of new music in the Autumn 🌸 #baba #babamusic #album
A year since truth was released and what a year for me it’s been. Album prep, big birthdays, babies, best friends & lots of creating with some of the best 💞
Looking forward to dropping lots of new music in the Autumn 🌸 #baba #babamusic #album
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It’s Saturday, the sun is shining here in Dublin & I have new music coming soon. What a day 🌸
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Headpiece @debfanning_atelier
Make up @lisaredmondz
Dress @dreamsisterjane
#baba #newmusic #sunshinesaturday #sadparty
It’s Saturday, the sun is shining here in Dublin & I have new music coming soon. What a day 🌸
Image @hazelcoonagh
Headpiece @debfanning_atelier
Make up @lisaredmondz
Dress @dreamsisterjane
#baba #newmusic #sunshinesaturday #sadparty
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The video for Apollo is creeping up on 5,000 views over on YouTube so thank you for the shares & support 💞
Did you know that the sound at the end of the song is Apollo’s actual heartbeat 💔 I recorded it the day before he passed not realising it was the last time I would hear it.
Although incredibly sad it brings such comfort and often I will listen to it falling asleep, what a boy he was ✨
#baba #apollo #grief #YouTube
The video for Apollo is creeping up on 5,000 views over on YouTube so thank you for the shares & support 💞
Did you know that the sound at the end of the song is Apollo’s actual heartbeat 💔 I recorded it the day before he passed not realising it was the last time I would hear it.
Although incredibly sad it brings such comfort and often I will listen to it falling asleep, what a boy he was ✨
#baba #apollo #grief #YouTube
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Tomorrow evening, I will be joining the brilliant @roisinelcherif & @sive_music on stage at the screening Of ‘Nothing Compares To You’ in Merrion Square, to pay tribute to the incredible Sinéad O’Connor. It’s been a long time since I’ve been on stage, so feeling very honoured & emotional that I get to do it at this event, alongside 2 such amazing musicians. You are truly missed Sinéad 💞
Tomorrow evening, I will be joining the brilliant @roisinelcherif & @sive_music on stage at the screening Of ‘Nothing Compares To You’ in Merrion Square, to pay tribute to the incredible Sinéad O’Connor. It’s been a long time since I’ve been on stage, so feeling very honoured & emotional that I get to do it at this event, alongside 2 such amazing musicians. You are truly missed Sinéad 💞 ...
A year since truth was released and what a year for me it’s been. Album prep, big birthdays, babies, best friends & lots of creating with some of the best 💞
Looking forward to dropping lots of new music in the Autumn 🌸 #baba #babamusic #album
A year since truth was released and what a year for me it’s been. Album prep, big birthdays, babies, best friends & lots of creating with some of the best 💞
Looking forward to dropping lots of new music in the Autumn 🌸 #baba #babamusic #album
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It’s Saturday, the sun is shining here in Dublin & I have new music coming soon. What a day 🌸
Image @hazelcoonagh
Headpiece @debfanning_atelier
Make up @lisaredmondz
Dress @dreamsisterjane
#baba #newmusic #sunshinesaturday #sadparty
It’s Saturday, the sun is shining here in Dublin & I have new music coming soon. What a day 🌸
Image @hazelcoonagh
Headpiece @debfanning_atelier
Make up @lisaredmondz
Dress @dreamsisterjane
#baba #newmusic #sunshinesaturday #sadparty
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The video for Apollo is creeping up on 5,000 views over on YouTube so thank you for the shares & support 💞
Did you know that the sound at the end of the song is Apollo’s actual heartbeat 💔 I recorded it the day before he passed not realising it was the last time I would hear it.
Although incredibly sad it brings such comfort and often I will listen to it falling asleep, what a boy he was ✨
#baba #apollo #grief #YouTube
The video for Apollo is creeping up on 5,000 views over on YouTube so thank you for the shares & support 💞
Did you know that the sound at the end of the song is Apollo’s actual heartbeat 💔 I recorded it the day before he passed not realising it was the last time I would hear it.
Although incredibly sad it brings such comfort and often I will listen to it falling asleep, what a boy he was ✨
#baba #apollo #grief #YouTube
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