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Bloom

by Holysseus Fly

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The first song written for her debut EP, ‘Bloom’ sees Holysseus Fly taking ownership of her own creativity. Feeling a pressure in lockdown to write again after recovering from treatment for breast cancer, Holysseus sings ‘I’ll bloom when I choose to’, a statement of determination to create for only herself. Powerfully brought to life with a video shot by director Jack Lilley after her double mastectomy surgery, Holysseus Fly challenges negative perceptions of herself, taking ownership of her narrative, claiming her space and adorning her new body in paint like a living work of art. Sentiments are echoed sonically as ‘Bloom’ progresses from a skeletal beat through to a deep, harmonically-rich drop, driven by Holysseus Fly’s captivating vocal, encompassing both strength and beautiful vulnerability.

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Nothing blooms all year
Don't plant me in fear
Detangling takes time

Nothing blooms all year
Plant me in the spring
Don't expect me to sing

I'll bloom
When I choose to

Keep out of August's sun
Though sunflowers bloom
I don't want to be one

I'll bloom
When I choose to
I'll bloom
When I choose to

I'll bloom
Oh oh

Bloom (I’ll bloom, I’ll bloom)
When I choose to
I'll give you time
Water and wine oh
Have a drink from the vine
I want you to shine
I want you to shine oh

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released July 7, 2023
Written by Holysseus Fly
Produced by Holysseus Fly and Rob Pemberton
Mixed by Iain Berryman
Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis Mastering

Artwork by Jack Liley

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Holysseus Fly Bristol, UK

Vocalist, co-writer and pianist with critically acclaimed collective Ishmael Ensemble, Holysseus Fly has already made a powerful impression as a solo artist. The EP’s singles, Marigold, Bloom, and Teach Me have
caught the attention of everyone from BBC 6 Music’s Chris Hawkins to Annie Mac, Craig Charles, Jamz Supernova, and ITV News. Holysseus Fly’s star is very much in the ascendant. ... more

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