Review: "Overnight" - Portair x Mokita

Hanna Kowal
16 minutes ago
2 min read

Overnight by Portair and Mokita Cover Art

"Overnight" by Portair x Mokita is a message of living in the moment while love passes you by, with lyrics that take listeners into the speaker's frame of mind. A powerful analogy resonates in the chorus through the words, "You know stars were made to lose their light." The track paints a picture of a romance that began so strong, and then, all too quickly, it fell apart. In impossible situations of lost love, it's so hard to know what to do or how to feel, and this track explores that intense vulnerability through the question "Do I try when there's nothing left?" This song stands in solidarity with anyone going through a breakup that feels too fast. It lets listeners take time to sit in their emotion and reflect on the light they had in their love.

"Overnight" hits the ear like the feeling of finality itself, taking listeners through deep reflection with a masterful combination of layered vocals and electronic instrumentals. Harmonizing vocalizing starts off the track and continues interspersed throughout the song. An immersive guitar picking pattern repeats through the verse along with a knocking percussion, adding a comfortable depth to the tune. The vocals in the verses have a soft expression, alternating between Portair's breathy, gentle sound and Mokita's deeper expressive tune in their respective verses. The chorus breaks from the softness with the singing escalating into a falsetto. The sound of this song is perfect for listeners who get lost in emotion.

Portair is an Australian singer, songwriter, and producer based in Los Angeles with a rich musical background in working on scores widely featured on the screen across platforms like Netflix, NBC, MTV, and CBS. His music carries an indie-pop sound and takes listeners on a journey with storytelling lyrics. Mokita is a Nashville-based singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist with a substantial discography, incredible collaborations with artists like R3HAB and Sara Kays, and nearly one million monthly listeners on Spotify. Check out the links below to take in the talents of these artists.