Barbarossa | - Griptide

: Characterized by a balance of hopefulness and melancholy , the track utilizes electronic-folk elements and was originally sketched out on a battered upright piano . Media Presence

: A stripped-back "tidal pool version" was recorded in Mathé's Margate studio, returning the song to its original piano-led form . Barbarossa - Griptide

, a track by British electronic-folk artist Barbarossa (James Mathé), was released in 2017 and features on the 2018 album Lier under the Memphis Industries label. Lyrical Meaning and Composition : Characterized by a balance of hopefulness and

Watch the official audio for the track and explore its intimate lyrics: Barbarossa - Griptide Memphis Industries YouTube• May 21, 2017 Barbarossa – Griptide Lyrics - Genius Lyrical Meaning and Composition Watch the official audio

: The title is a portmanteau of "grip" and "riptide." Mathé has stated the song represents the firm hold of turbulent waves on something—specifically inspired by the birth of his son and the desire to protect him in an uncertain world.

: The song gained wider recognition through its use in the TV series Elementary (Season 5, Episode 24), playing during a scene where Sherlock Holmes waits in a doctor's office.