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Beautiful things can be born out of unfavorable moments. Last year, FKA Twigs had visa issues that resulted in her canceling Eusexua shows, including a Coachella set. A couple of days ago, Twigs posted on social media about how she first handled the news. Initially, she couldn't believe it, instead choosing to dance the pain away, hoping her circumstances would change with each twist of her body. The movement didn't secure a new visa, but it did bring about the new song "On Your Mind" featuring Lil Yachty, which is out today.
"Why won't you start dancing? Is there something on your mind?" Twigs sings over silver industrial claps and boinging percussion. It's an addictive listen, and it captures an inspiring sentiment: your creative spark won't forget you even if life's plans don't pan out as expected.
Twigs' full statement on the song reads:
i wrote this song with yachty in the evening after a long dance rehearsal when i had found out that my previous manager and production team had not got me visa’s in time to go to coachella and complete my headline EUSEXUA USA tour. i stayed late in the dance studio manically practicing in the hopes that the news was not true, and in denial that somehow i would still make it across the sea to perform for my amazing and loyal fans if i just practiced a bit more. it never ceases to amaze me how pain can manifest into the hardest and most euphoric sonics. i think making songs like this keeps me on my toes and reminds me that i am not in control.
i am giving this back story because after completing my first arena tour of the USA and EU it feels like the perfect time to release it in celebration of what as artists we can overcome when we believe in ourselves and others believe in us. i feel so full, thank you for coming to see BODY HIGH, thank you for continuing to grow with me. thank you for what we are building next. everything happens for a reason and my reason for making music and art will always be you
Listen to "On Your Mind" below.
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