Savanna Leigh has done it yet again with her newest release, 'reminders of you', which further explores what it's like to outgrow relationships and past versions of yourself. She makes this relatable and easy to grasp through the lyrics. Some of the lyrics say "My biggest regret / Is having to know the what-ifs." This pulls the listener in because it's a common experience within a relationship to think about all of the things that might go wrong. This feeling comes in part with the fact that the relationship is new and it's easy to be scared. We connect more to the feeling of missing past versions of ourselves in the lyrics "It feels kinda strange / Laying down in my room / And the reminders of you / The reminders of you." I think, if we're really vulnerable with ourselves, sometimes we can catch ourselves thinking about who we used to be in moments of isolation or quiet. This isn't a bad thing, it's a moment of recognition. Realization that we are growing every day, each day we're different from the person we were the day before. I think Savanna Leigh does an amazing job of allowing us to experience those feelings with her.
'reminders of you' is a bit more solemn. The beat is slow, but not slow enough to make the listener grow uninterested. The song includes a variety of instruments but the ones that seem to be heard best are the drums and guitar. The guitar gives the song a soft flow that allows us to keep up with the rest of the instruments and vocals once they start. When the vocals begin, they add a level of depth which helps drive the mood of the song home. The vocals are soft, with the slightest tinge of sadness, this adds the element of realness or actuality to the topic at hand. When you factor all of these moving parts together, it creates a really beautiful piece of music that allows us to open up our hearts and minds to what the artist is trying to tell us. The song lets us feel the sadness and acceptance of letting go and reminiscing while also growing in a new way.
Savanna Leigh is no doubt one of the most talented singer-songwriters in the present-day musical realm. She wrote her first song at the age of twelve, which showcased her talent and passion for music. Eventually, this led her to Nashville on a music scholarship. When asked about her latest song, Savanna Leigh said, "I want my listeners to feel safe when navigating their own journey of self-reflection, where they might discover something about themselves that they didn't know before. It's important for the songs to allow someone to feel all of the emotions without fear of judgement, from other people or from themselves." Savanna Leigh has showed us that there's nowhere else to go but up. I can say that 'reminders of you' will be on repeat in my playlist for the next month, at least. Don't miss out on this incredible song, you might just regret it if you do.
Written By Destiny Rundquist
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