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Beyond Skin Deep (Featuring Kelsey Giarola)

by Menaka

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"Beyond Skin Deep" serves as a powerful anthem, advocating for the recognition of individuals beyond the surface level of appearance and societal stereotypes. Through poignant lyrics and soul-stirring melodies, Menaka and Kelsey invite audiences to delve deeper into the complexities of identity and understanding.

This empowering single is enriched by the remarkable talents of Meg Burstow on piano and Tsoof Baras on percussion, adding layers of depth and emotion to the composition. Recorded and mixed by the skilled hands of Niyi Adepoyibi at Radio 4eb, Brisbane, and mastered by the acclaimed Peet Gardner from SoSoap Studios, "Beyond Skin Deep" embodies a harmonious blend of cultural influences and musical prowess.

lyrics

See me
Beyond skin deep
Beyond assumptions
See me

Your skin deep
What does it even mean to me?
What stories then do I believe
When I don't know you?

My skin deep
What does it even mean to you?
What then do you assume
When you don't know me?

See me
Beyond skin deep
Beyond assumptions
See me
See me
Beyond skin deep
Beyond assumptions
See me

What does your colour mean to me?
I could pretend that I don't see a thing and float right along
Yet colour is what we see
And like a cover of a book
It either beckons or deters
Beckons or deters

I see you
Beyond skin deep
Beyond assumptions
I see me
I see me
Beyond skin deep
Your preconceptions
See me
See me
Beyond skin deep
Beyond assumptions
See me
See me
Beyond skin deep
Beyond assumptions
See me

credits

released June 19, 2023
Written by Menaka Thomas
Main Vocals: Menaka Thomas and Kelsey Giarola
Back up vocals: Meg Burstow and Tsoof Baras
Piano: Meg Burstow
Percussion: Tsoof Baras

Mixed and recorded by Niyi Adepoyibi at Radio 4eb, Brisbane.
Mastered by Peet Gardner. So Soap Studio.

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Menaka Brisbane, Australia

Menaka is an Indian-Australian singer who draws on her heritage to write songs that seamlessly blend traditional Indian vocals with contemporary influences.

When a deterioration of her health nearly claimed her vision, Menaka turned to songwriting for comfort. Since then she has gone from strength to strength, quickly becoming a stalwart of the Australian World music scene. ... more

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