Drawing us in with a meditative and dimensional synthscape with the sound of a creaking door, Xae opens Say Yes with poetic prowess and situational prose as she sings, “Moonlight, late nights, sipping red wine, you’re on my mind, I been thinkin’ bout the day you hit up my line…”
Xae‘s flow is hypnotising and we love the melodic elements of the production – immersive, sublime and manifesting a cohesive tapestry of sound. The track throws back to the heyday of R&B, and fans of Aaliyah and early Destiny’s Child would definitely be able to vine with Xae!
In essence, Say Yes is about notions of desire and intimacy. Xae is thinking about someone that she is attracted to. Xae recalls the moment that her muse reached out and is drawn to the idea of connecting deeply with them. It’s timeless and relatable – perfect for sync deals for a romantic movie or even a show like Fatal Seduction!
The lyrics focus on physical proximity and the idea of letting go of tension. Xae encourages her partner to relax and trust in her. She wants to guide the sensual experience whilst creating a sense of excitement and anticipation. There is also an emphasis on consent and mutual enjoyment, which we appreciate. The repeated hook “you’ll never know, until you just say yes” shows the need for agreement and openness. Overall, the song celebrates passion, trust and surrendering to the moment.
From KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Xae has already captured hearts worldwide. Her soulful voice, stunning covers and dynamic performances truly stand out. She went from South African Idols to Billie Eilish reacting to her cover of Lovely. Her rise has been unstoppable. With over 300,000 YouTube subscribers and growing original music, she is most definitely a pop and R&B talent to watch.
We have added Say Yes to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream Xae‘s debut single, Leave Me Alone, and immerse ourselves in her music video universe!
