Review: "Hush" - Karhys
- Tessa Maddaloni
- 4 hours ago
- 2 min read
In a new single released November 21st, Italian singer songwriter Karhys discusses the feeling of growing confidence in your quietness. Explained as “a gentle dream pop anthem for introverts”, Karhys’ song “Hush” is soft and ethereal, matching the way she views her own mind. She feels as if the world “rewards loudness”, but she is finally okay with being soft and quiet. Introverts are often taught that to be truly seen and heard, they have to speak up and change who they are, but “Hush” says the exact opposite. She says it is more than okay to be quiet, and finds security in finally liking her soft side.
The soundscape of this song is calm and dreamy, with sparkling synths and an easy beat. In the first verse and pre-chorus, Karhys explains her personality, how she is more in the background and has to pep-talk herself into speaking her mind. She seems to be discussing it in a negative, embarrassed manner, but then ends the verse with “So I don’t get why this / Would be seen as wrong / Cause it’s not?”. This then leads into the chorus, where she explains finally realizing that she doesn’t need to stress over her personality and if it is “right”. In the chorus, she sings, “Hush, baby baby / Don’t you ever doubt yourself / Just you wait and see / We’re in this together”. She no longer feels the need to doubt or discredit her quiet side, she knows eventually she will be loved just the same for it.
Carmen Chirico, also known as Karhys, is a Maltese-Italian singer, songwriter, and producer based in Milan, Italy. Having trained as a classical pianist and studied to get her Master of Music degree in piano performance at age 19, she found her start through classical music. She began to secretly write her own songs and sing them to herself in her bedroom, breaking away from classical and into the pop / singer-songwriter world. Since then, she has grown into a multi-album artist, along with a slew of singles and one EP. She is known for her “soothing vocals”, and yet finds a way to travel through different genres within her various projects. Make sure to follow the social medias below to stay tuned for more music from Karhys.
Written By Tessa Maddaloni
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