Review: "Long Jump" - Ananya
- Emylee Herring
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Looking back on our past can feel rewarding and terrifying. All the things we achieved and the people we were, yet the hurt we gained and carry still sits in the cracks. Growing up is scary because life is ever-changing and remembering how easy it used to be as a kid can make us wish for a do-over. “Long Jump,” by Ananya is a new single that channels nostalgia and the fear of growing up. The distance between who we were and who we are and finding the gratitude with it. The track has an intimate energy with the sound textures, indie instrumentation and deep lyricism. She explores her experiences with internal conflict and how in the end it will get easier.
“Long Jump” is so raw in the way it showcases something we’ve probably all felt. I know I personally wish I could go back to the days of freedom where my only care was which game my friends and I were playing at recess. “Life was easier then, the girls were friends and the games were pretend.” Ananya spoke about the inspiration for the song and said, “It came from my deep love and appreciation for my childhood and the painful reality of being so far from it now. Growing up is daunting, leaving behind the best days of your life and the place you once called home.” It truly is so hard growing up in a time where social media affects our daily thoughts. We see a glimpse into everyone's life and with that comes comparison and fear for what the future holds and wondering if it will ever be enough or better yet, easier. We’ll never be prepared for what’s to come but we shouldn’t fear that no matter how overwhelming a thought it is. There’s peace in knowing everything that’s meant to happen will happen.
Ananya is a Zimbabwe-born singer-songwriter now based in London. She fell in love with music at a young age and learned to play piano, guitar and drums, talk about talent! With her lyricism she fonds inspiration in artists such as Taylor Swift and Joni Mitchell. She writes to connect with herself and her listeners by sharing her personal experiences and the emotions that follow. Ananya released her debut single “Aftertaste” back in 2019 and released three chart-topping singles in Zimbabwe. Along with music, she is also a huge advocate for mental health. She cofounded The Nano Wellness project to address the mental health crisis in Zimbabwe. There’s nothing better than an artist who uses her platform to bring awareness to issues and aim to help in anyway she can. Ananya is a true inspiration for her talent, care and the way she carries herself. If you loved this release and want to follow her journey, follow the links below.
Written By Emylee Herring
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