It tells the story of a mother who works as an exotic dancer to pay for her child's needs, such as "school fees and the bus fare".
This was Clean Bandit's first single following the departure of violinist Neil Amin-Smith . 3. Commercial Success Clean Bandit в•ёRockabye ft Sean Paul & Anne Marie
An amalgam of electropop , dancehall, and house music. It tells the story of a mother who
"" is a global hit by the British electronic group Clean Bandit , released on October 21, 2016. It features vocals from Jamaican dancehall artist Sean Paul and English singer Anne-Marie . 1. Meaning & Lyrics Commercial Success An amalgam of electropop , dancehall,
The chorus interpolates the traditional nursery rhyme " Rock-a-bye Baby " but reinterprets it as a promise of protection and safety.
Co-writer Ina Wroldsen wrote the lyrics with her own son in mind, which is why Clean Bandit's Grace Chatto described it as "so emotional and special". 2. Production & Style