GIO DARA’s recent release of new hit single “Nevermind” hits extraordinarily close to home as he delivers a sentimental ballad of all that could have been in the unpredictable, ever-changing journey we call life. Drawing on the abstract concepts of love, death, longing, and the future, DARA emphasizes the importance of experiencing the many joys and trials life has to offer in all of its unfairness. In spite of Life’s inevitabilities, DARA’s “don’t lose your hope” encourages us to foster relationships with the people we love and take the risk while we’re still able to, as we are comforted by the notion that someday, “the pain will go away”. “Nevermind” carries such a weighted value, and yet, DARA’s melody still manages to leave us lighter than when we heard it the first time. With this emotive track, we get a beautiful glimpse into the creativity DARA continues to bring into the pop world, successfully stirring and spurring our emotions in a direction that compels us to make the most of everyday and spread the love we exude with one another. One of the biggest messages we can take away from DARA's single would simply be to say "nevermind" to the things we can't change, to the "tide" we can't fight off, for life is simply too short to not seek and seize every fleeting opportunity of true happiness.
DARA’s “Nevermind” is a wholehearted masterpiece with a story that takes us on a journey through its gentle introduction, fiery climax, and comforting resolution. An isolated guitar opens the track and sets a sensitive, yet vibrant mood as we are first introduced to DARA’s meaningful lyrics. In addressing the audience directly, DARA is able to isolate every listener and personalize his message; every "you" leaves the listener with a sense of empowerment and subtle call-to-action. DARA's vocals build as the chords progress, making for a heart-swelling chorus surrounded by pleasant acoustics and strong drums. As DARA grows more and more passionate towards the climax of the song, the listener begins to share DARA’s intensity; he commands our attention with a rasp that cuts through the instrumental and leaves a profound impression. Our hearts grow with an indescribable anticipation as we begin to feel a shift in the song's progression backed by DARA’s powerful vocals. Ending the song with the repetition of a resolute "the pain will go away", we are left with the beautiful story DARA's impassioned delivery has granted us with and leave holding onto its sentimentality.
London's GIO DARA is an upcoming singer-songwriter that has already started building his legacy in the folk-pop genre! DARA has drawn inspiration from artists such as Noah Kahan and The Paper Kites, gradually forming a unique brand of his own that showcases him as an impressive vocalist and writer. In addition to the melodic and heartfelt "Nevermind", some of DARA's other recent singles such as "Riverflow" and "Dream Alone" have steadily gained lots of popularity on Spotify with roughly 20k and 40k streams respectively! DARA has garnered fans from all over the globe, making his presence known not only on the streets of London, but also in the States as a talented musician and creator. As there is still more to come from DARA in the future, make sure to stay up-to-date with his journey and follow the socials below!
Written By Pejah Carr
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