Artist Jorja B comes full force with her synth-pop, club-banger “Damage.” The song brims with subtle anger and negative emotions stemming from overthinking and self-questioning within a damaged and toxic relationship. The song serves as a personal letter to the manipulator in the toxic relationship, as Jorja dissects every negative aspect of the doomed connection. Exasperated and continuously confused, Jorja can see the relationship is at its end, as too many times it's been played in a loop, the same problems reoccur. From the beginning we see the dysfunction of the relationship, Jorja writing: “I used to care about your feelings but you disregarded mine.” Jorja calls out her partner for being a gaslighting manipulator, a hypocrite in denial. In return, she has become, as the main chorus line rings out, a “messed-up emotional wreckage.” The relationship she describes is a tiresome cycle of conflicting emotions, with her toxic partner constantly "crawling back" and begging for forgiveness.
A moody synth-driven pop song, Jorja places her track within a club scene, as the bass and guitar reverberate and boom behind our ears. The sound complements the lyrics of heartache and emotional turmoil that is caused by the tumltuous connection. Feelings one might have and find an escape from in the nearest club, in a cup of alcohol under dizzying, dazzling lights, and pumping deafening music to drown out the unceasing thoughts. The song culminates in the chorus, like the rushing of emotions as it captures the quickening highs and lows of the rollercoaster relationship. A rushing blend of pop and EDM, the single is an anthem for all those disoriented by the uncertainties of a relationship. It also presents itself as a vulnerable voicing of what it feels like to be on the other end of such a mangled relationship, with someone who can't see their manipulative actions. Jorja’s voice glides smoothly over each key and deepened beat, perfectly complementing the telling lyrics.
Hailed as the newest “Pop Rock Princess,” over the course of two years, Jorja has released an impressive collection of headbangers and danceable hits filled with the same lyricism brought to us by “Damage.” Her 2023 single, “If I had the chance,” received over 22,000 streams on Spotify as Jorja continues to entice audiences with synth-driven blends alongside authentic lyricism. Unique blends and experimental sounds can be seen mixed within her singles “Tried To” and “I Still Fucking Miss You,” the latter a fusion of fantasy pop-dream. Jorja's influences include artists like LØLØ, Holly Humberstone, and Renforshort. Alongside her unique sound, Jorja centers her music on themes of heartbreak and unrequited love. To keep adding to her solid collection of bangers, Jorja B promises to release a new song every month this year. Explore Jorja B’s collection below!
Written By Mia Chavez
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