Review: "and is it really over" - Joonas
- Alexa LaMalfa
- 3 hours ago
- 2 min read
“And is it really over” by Joonas is an introspective song that highlights the feeling of uncertainty, doubt, and the desire to be enough. Right away, the opening lyrics “When I pass away/ Can you show them all the battles that I lost?” sets the tone for the rest of the song. The battles that he lost could be either physical or mental, but either way he’s embracing his hardships and showing that he did not always come out triumphant. He spent his time worrying if he would ever be enough and questioning if the people he loved believed it too, shown by the lyric “I just needed to know dad was proud of me”. Although time has passed and seasons have changed, he’ll forever be trapped in his mind repeating the same cycle of self-sabotage. The repetition of the lyrics show that these thoughts aren’t just surface level, they can be obsessive and all consuming. The lyrics are posed more like a question rather than a statement with no clear answers. It’s giving the illusion that Joonas is trying to process the grief in his life by talking to himself and asking these questions over and over again.
Produced by Jonas Robstad, “and is it really over” is an emotional song about the looming feeling of regret and anxiety in a time of uncertainty. I think every artistic choice was made to be a reflection of the raw vulnerability and emotion from Joonas. Although the lyrics are deeply personal, they are also relatable, showing that this is a universal experience. The song is more open-ended, but it’s filled with a bunch of questions. I think the structure of the song fits very well to the overall tone and message of the track. Joonas’ voice is both light and breathy. The instrumentation is the central focus of the track, driven by an acoustic guitar. There were production elements that really added to the song which made it sound fuller and dreamier. While listening, his voice and songwriting really reminded me of Ed Sheeran, which is truly a compliment.
Joonas is a Norwegian artist now based in London. Joonas is driven by his personal mantra “let love lead” and makes that a common theme both in his music and in his life. He started releasing music in 2022 with his first single “Psycho Ex-Boyfriend” and has been on the rise ever since. He is a verified artist on Spotify and has over 12,000 monthly listeners on the platform. His music takes an exploratory approach that goes through parts of his life that we might not be able to see. It’s clear that Joonas is one to look out for. Check out “and is it really over” and give it a listen!
Written By Alexa LaMalfa
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