Review: "nothing yet" - Savanna Leigh
- Tessa Maddaloni
- 2 hours ago
- 2 min read
Named after an inside joke between her and her fans, Savanna Leigh’s newest single “nothing yet” is her first work coming from a place of imagination, not actual experience. First played while touring her latest EP, Leigh feels that breaking into the fictional world of songwriting is a step towards her artistry, stating that “that leap, from processing the past to envisioning the future, feels like a new chapter for me.” In this story, Leigh depicts a classic situationship, two people destined to hurt each other by simultaneously not giving enough, and also giving too much. The couple knows their fate will end in hurt and confusion, and yet that doesn’t stop them from going back and forth until their inevitable doom.
Although Leigh has not actually experienced this, her lyrics are none the less raw and all too real. The first verse explains the conversation they are faced with: the end. The listener can almost see these two individuals, him pulling away and her trying to hold on, but knowing that their time is up. Their mutual grief shows through in the soundscape, a mournful piano backing joined by violins and Leigh’s pleading voice. In the chorus, she sings, “'Cause you know that I'd drive all night / If it means that I'm by your side / No, I don't wanna talk, I don't wanna blink, I don't wanna fight”. Her desperation grows throughout the track, until the bridge where she tries one more time to get him to stay. She repeats the lyrics of the chorus with a newfound urgency in her tone, and yet it still does not convince him to stay.
Savanna Leigh is a 25 year old singer songwriter based in Nashville, TN. She is an indie artist known for her deeply resonant and descriptive lyrics, and has amassed over 50,000 monthly Spotify listeners. She has a plethora of singles and EPs on streaming platforms, including her recent EP “for your entertainment”. Her music focuses on themes of self discovery and coming of age, and she aims to make music for those who cannot put into words their own emotions. She recently toured her 2024 EP “reminders of you”, which allowed her to connect with her fans and hone her craft. Make sure to follow the social medias below to stay tuned for more raw music from Savanna Leigh.
Written By Tessa Maddaloni
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