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
: 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. Barbarossa - Griptide
: 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. , a track by British electronic-folk artist Barbarossa