Steven Bamidele – Exoskeleton

Steven Bamidele’s journey into pop territory arrives with “Exoskeleton,” a track that began reimagining a 13-year-old composition called “All I Need Is a Boat.”

“Exoskeleton” is a natural progression from Bamidele’s previous release “The Fool feat. Sly5thAve,” yet pivots from philosophical introspection toward the disorienting whirlwind of early romance. The track’s narrative unfolds from the perspective of someone who’s experienced perpetual alienation, making the connection with another “outsider” all the more potent.

The production brilliantly mirrors this emotional journey. Opening with a deceptively minimal arrangement of guitar and vocals, the track creates a dreamy haze that pulls listeners into its emotional core before expanding its sonic landscape.

Bamidele’s lyrics explore the intoxicating nature of forbidden attraction, using the metaphor of “different coloured blood” to symbolize perceived divisions – whether they stem from class, cultural background, or simple unattainability. The titular reference to exoskeletons is a central metaphor for vulnerability, as the characters shed their protective outer layers to connect through their shared loneliness.