This song consists of: an acoustic guitar, a wide-ranging dynamic music, some emotional lyrics, and the pouring of Bay’s heart into the song. What else do you want to devour into a song?
When I heard this emotional song, these thoughts struck me. The idea of difference, and uniqueness…At what point do we accept incompatible nature? At what point do we decide, enough is enough? At what point do we own ourselves, both light and shadow? At what point do we stand our ground and regain ourselves? When do we set free? When will we trust? Do we take action in love or fear?
Do we love enough to let go?
Confession: I have a thing for boys who play guitar…ya and that has lead me to James Bay. Yeah, totally cliché but come on, it's true.
It’s now been almost six months since I first began listening to this song, but with the release of Bay’s album Chaos and the Calm, plus the song's new music video, I have started to listen to the song in earnest once more. What initially caught my ear then, and still does, is the complete intensity in which he sings. You can feel and almost see the heartbreak thanks to his visual lyrics:
“I used to recognize myself
It's funny how reflections change
When we're becoming something else
I think it's time to walk away”
And, this song is on continuous loop on my playlist but the reason isn't just about the lyrics—his soulful voice keeps me coming back for more. The way he sings feels sincere, something that can be lacking in similar artists. In short, I could listen to his new album all day, and I think you'll enjoy it too. I would highly recommend giving it a listen when you have the time, but be prepared to hit replay pretty soon after.
