Review: "web of lies" - yongkytown

Looking back at a situation, the truth always seems so clear. yongkytown's powerful song "web of lies" captures that post-breakup insight when you recall the way you've been treated and understand what the relationship truly was. It's a devastatingly difficult process of reconciling your wants with the truth of how someone has wronged you, and this song is loaded with residual longing and hurt. Sometimes toxic relationships are like a bad habit you just can't quit. The verses take you through things that, in hindsight, are clear indications of an unhealthy relationship, while the chorus begs to try again. In a vulnerable and authentic representation of this sort of pain, the track shows how we tend to cling to love even when it's bad for us. Illuminating the way we contradict our needs with our wants, the lyrics use metaphors to demonstrate the way love can leave us wounded, like pieces of a whole. Listening to this track is a very healing and emotional experience, letting people know that they are not alone in holding onto the idea of a person who treated them badly.

In a punchy use of pace and strongly constructed instrumentals, this track will captivate you with its emotion-heavy sound. yongkytown's soft vocals move quickly through the beginnings of the verse, glazing over the messy details of mistreatment in the lyrics, and slow the pace for self-reflected words. With a narrative tone to his voice, the way he sings takes on the feelings from the song's meaning. Slowing down through the pre-chorus, the high singing embodies the feeling of being lost as it asks the question "what would I do without you?" Acoustic guitar begins the song, with calm electronic instrumentals that build further throughout the track. A pulsing percussion and glowing gentle instrumental sound starts at the chorus and continues throughout the tune, adding depth with a more rounded style. Vocal distortion echoes, layered background vocals, and cool instrumental interludes give this song a storied feel as it moves through waves of regret, hope, and pain in its sound.

yongkytown is a singer and songwriter from Singapore. His heartfelt and emotional lyricism make his songs comfortingly supportive. yongkytown has inspired young minds by gracing the stage of Singapore's Tanjong Katong Secondary School with covers, and has played his songs in Singapore shows at the Esplanade and NightFest. Recently, he played a sold out show at the Stamford Arts Centre. With songs featured on radio stations like 987FM Fresh Music Live, and climbing up the ranks of songwriting contests, earning the second runner up in The Dream Composition, yongkytown's songs have gained a wide reach. His music brings an emotion-heavy pop style that is perfect for fans of JP Saxe and Lizzie McAlpine. Check out the links below to learn more about his music.

Written By Hanna Kowal

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