Review: "FRIENDS TO LOVERS" - PEGGY
- Galileah Sanchez
- Jun 20
- 4 min read
Rising singer-songwriter, PEGGY, explores the playful and spirited yearning one faces when romantic love blooms from the most authentic of bonds, friendship. PEGGY’s literal titled single, “FRIENDS TO LOVERS,” follows the unique and incomparable beauty found in the iconic and heartfelt trope, where comfort and frustration co-exist. There is an unmatched angst, fear, and tension that is innately rooted in the experience of falling for a beloved friend. And while all love beginnings have their own challenges, the song’s speaker endures a distinctive reality. Because this love is based on a foundation of friendship, the speaker’s unfolding confession is leveled to encounter very real and dire consequences. While this type of love journey is typically branded by the potential loss of friendship when reciprocated, or heartbreaking blow when rejected, PEGGY’s immersing storytelling depicts a union where both realities shine. PEGGY's whimsical, vibrant, and dazzling hit molds the chaos and charm in this experience to be embraced for its risks, and its one-of-a-kind romance. The song’s narrative is energetically driven by the speaker’s overwhelming and intoxicating state of mind. At times, the speaker’s love feels extremely dynamic. There is an electric and stimulating confession being made, grounded by an aching, breathtaking vulnerability, and a soul-striking passion. PEGGY successfully captures the essence of an individual who is characterized by their jaw-dropping composure and impressive patience. Because of this, you can feel the build up of emotion as a lived experience. As a result, the trope of love that is traditionally only perceived for its gentle, respectful, and tender nature, is also appreciated for its buzzing and all consuming desire.
As a listener, you understand that the speaker’s romantic interest does not hinge on the sole premise of attraction or lust, but is rather presented as a development that naturally came to be. It can be said that in the speaker’s experience, the bond shared with her dear friend and now romantic crush, is a connection fueled by firm loyalty and a devoted fondness. The slow-burning evolution stems from a comfortable, raw intimacy, and a profound sense of empathy that is extremely rare. There is an enriching and established history that smoothly simmers in the DNA of a friends to lovers romance. That reality is pivotal to the strength of that specific love. Her vocals glide through the feelings of exposed vulnerability and subtle confidence, a balance that relies on PEGGY’s compelling lyricism: “I know it's overwhelming / But darling I can’t help it / Can’t wait ‘til you discover / We could be, we could be friends to lovers.” The song holds a very dreamy atmosphere that’s designed by PEGGY’s captivating vocals and bubbly soundscape. PEGGY’s voice is one that holds a divine, ethereal, and milky sound. Her soft, yet expressive vocals, elevate the song’s whimsical and magical tone to a whole other level. You can feel the immense feeling of love pouring through her voice, leaving audiences in a state of awe and wonder. There is also a subtle and lingering sense of curiosity anchored in the song’s instrumental that thrives off of the speaker’s racing mind: “I know it’s kinda selfish / To ruin our whole friendship / … / I know you might try to fight it / So I’ll give you time to change your mind.” The lyrics are driven by sheer honesty and reflection. As a result, the values ingrained in friendship shine through, and highlight a love bound by friendship to be cherished. The tune is composed of floating-like sounds, rooted in a diverse range of sounds, that varies from the presence of velvety and resonant violins, warm rhythmic pulses, and animated piano undertones. Both the artist’s vocals and instrumental track embody love. PEGGY’s “FRIENDS TO LOVERS,” evokes romance to be felt and heard via sound. Its impact without a doubt, lingers. The song as a whole stays with listeners, its memorable effect inspiring the idea of a platonic to romantic blossoming love, to be longed for.
The Indie-pop singer-songwriter, Peggy Owens, professionally known as PEGGY, has stamped her heavenly sound to embrace the hopeless romantic dream of living the beloved rom-com romance. PEGGY’s sound interlaces her pop-culture interests in literature and dreamy characters to create emotionally-driven music, rooted in the vision of strong romances. Her connection to music stems from her childhood and adolescent years. PEGGY’s 12 year-old self interacted with a very famous, and iconic, Sara Bareilles. Her song writing chops were developed the following day, a skill she has continued to hone in on. Years later, she attended the Berklee College of Music where she majored in music therapy, and as of now, continues to engage with the creation of music. PEGGY’s passion and dedication towards her craft is extremely admirable and shines through her identity as a musician. As a first time listener, I was charmed by PEGGY’s masterful and controlled sound. There is deep intimacy that naturally flows within her vocals and the song’s overall composition. When connected to the expression of romance, her music flourishes. Her growing online presence has driven her music to reach greater heights and influenced her following to evolve in popularity. As of now, PEGGY has a total of 176,336 followers and 864,047 monthly listeners on Spotify. Fans eagerly await the Fall release of her upcoming Coming of Age EP.
Written By Galileah Sanchez
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