viisi's new single, "everything but you" is everything a break-up song should be, complete with just the right amount of venom. It's reminiscent and thoughtful, looking back on past memories. If only that awful ex wasn't there, right? The track describes the struggles of looking back at old pictures and posts and trying to find the good when all you see is someone who hurt you. How do you process memories that were amazing in the moment when someone so toxic was there for all of it? How do you combat that flurry of emotions? It almost feels like they ruined it all, and getting over that is a serious challenge. It's a feeling so many of us know all too well and viisi said it best. "I miss everything but you."
Musically, this track is everything I love about a pop tune. It starts acoustic and somber, with just viisi's vocals over a single guitar, seeming like a lament. But then the beat kicks in. Oh, this is spiteful. This is venomous. This is something people can't help but pay attention to and oh my goodness is it catchy. This is a song you scream at the top of your lungs dancing around while you clean your room, getting over those people that did you wrong. The B Major key choice makes this even more interesting. It's a key that evokes hopefulness and aspiration. The song has heavy lyrics, but underneath, it's an anthem of hope. You can and will move on from that part of your life, whether they've tainted your memories or not.
Canadian-born artist, viisi, takes his namesake from the Finnish word for five. His story as to why is even more intriguing. Five years after creating his first musical rough cut as a high school freshman, viisi would be touring Europe. It took only five years to make it big, and he owns that time well spent, adopting the iconic name in 2020. Beyond that, viisi takes a lot of his inspiration from 90s rap artists, but most importantly, Eminem. Shady's clear cut unapologetic nature was just the thing to set the spark for viisi's music, inspiring him to create songs with raw, emotional, unbridled storytelling. With a sincere dedication to his craft and the honesty of an open book, viisi is not at all afraid to spill his heart into unforgettable lyrics. "everything but you" is a fantastic song that resonates deeply with me and countless others and it is most certainly worth a listen. You can check it out on Spotify now!
Written By Shelbi Baker
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