Review: "Deep End" - Devin Lewis x Nick Sanza

Destiny Vahrenkamp
May 21
2 min read

Devin Lewis and Nick Sanza gives us a heartfelt love song focused on remembering what it was like to fall in love with another person. The song captures a personal reflection of falling fast and hard for someone else. By refering to this process as the 'deep end' it gives the song a unique edge. One of my favorite lines of the song says, "Now all I can think about is / Swimming in the deep end with you / Never knew this deep of a shade of blue / Somehow it controls me / Remember days when you would hold me / In the deep end with you." The vivid imagery we, as the listener are given in this set of lyrics is truly beautiful. We're able to grasp the meaning in our hands, as if it was tangible and real in front of us. The last set of lyrics presents us with a whole new set of emotions to grapple with when it says, "We're both so afraid of the fall / Too afraid of risking it all / We both know that the second you call / I'd still let you hold me through the end of it all / I'm sorry but not for falling in love / I let you hold me but it wasn't enough." In the end we get the full picture, realizing that the love shared and the feelings between the two, ultimately couldn't keep them together.

"Deep End" brings a whole different vibe. The song is both upbeat and cheery, while also being solemn and melancholy, almost like the best of both worlds. The piano and vocals blend so seamlessly together. When the bass and drums collaborate with the piano and vocals it's like butter melting, smooth and savory. As the listener you're trying to soak every aspect of the song in. The overall mood of the song is upbeat melancholy. There's a healthy balance between all the emotions that are present within the song which helps build the tone which is introspective and reflective. When all the elements work together cohesively we're given a lovely ballad that's simultaneously heart-wrenching and heartwarming. There's no doubt this song is a perfectly crafted gift from Devin and Nick to us as the listener.

Devin Lewis is an actor, singer/songwriter and music producer; Nick Sanza is a Brooklyn based singer/songwriter. Both part of the queer community and fans of each other's work, Devin and Nick came together to write "Deep End", which is part of the soundtrack for the brand new gay rom/com movie, "Things Like This" and uses different musical styles like Ben Platt and Justin Bieber to create its own unique style. The movie is expected to hit millions of theater's across the United States. The first showings started May 16th. Check out Devin Lewis & Nick Sanza, and support "Deep End" both in theaters and during your daily jam sesh.