Review: "Jersey" - Jocelyn Cecilia

Developing feelings for someone and feeling so stuck that you can't even leave when all they've done to you is throw you out is never easy. "Jersey" explores the journey of falling for someone who saw parts of you no one ever has before, only to leave you thinking and feeling just like every other girl that passes by. The song paints vulnerability as sacred, "Jersey" understands how tricky it can be to find yourself wondering how authentic a past relationship was. What "Jersey" teaches its listeners is that it's okay to feel insecure and lost in the aftermath of a relationship like this one. It's okay to feel haunted by someone who's gone as this is a universal experience, and maybe eventually you will be able to crawl your way out.

"Jersey" does a great job of portraying the modern day folk pop style, especially with Jocelyn Cecilia's voice. Her singing has a wispiness to it that almost reminds you of autumn. The production of the track really gets the feeling of longing across as the instrumentals shift as the song progresses. It truly does feel like a coming-of-age style anthem, the way the song doesn't overcomplicate itself, and instead, allows Cecilia's voice to shine. The background vocals as well are really nicely done and serve more as a highlight than an interruption. As previously mentioned, there is a sense of being haunted by this person who has now left and possibly has left others too. The way the song is arranged, it does paint that image of feeling haunted and almost as if there are echoes of similar situations taking place. "Jersey" is a great song about the heartbreaks that come with youth, and how you will find yourself connected to people who maybe don't deserve you, but that's okay. I think listeners of Cecilia's track would love "Jersey" as it makes you feel seen, it makes you feel less lonely.

Jocelyn Cecilia is an artist originally from Orange County, California. She has been involved in music since she was young, playing piano since the age of 4. Her first ever release was her song "Little Black Dress" which was released in 2021. Then in 2022 she released her single "27." While she currently only has a few releases out, it seems she has a good idea of what her style is. As mentioned, her voice and lyrical style fits in perfectly with the modern folk pop space, and if she decides to stay on this genre track, it would really work. "Jersey" is a great track for moments when you feel stuck and need to find comfort in solidarity, and it will be exciting to see what comes next for Jocelyn Cecilia.

Written By Chantal Charles

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