Contemplating a love that seeps into dreams, Ormella’s single “Why Do I Need You, Man?” explores self-sabotage in a beautiful relationship. The song moves between glowing descriptions of the speaker’s lover and a discourse of doubt. From the very beginning, there is a back-and-forth double meaning to the words, with the opening lyrics “you’re so sickly, sickly sweet”. There’s a pause between the repeated word, giving listeners a moment to think that the person the lyrics are describing is vulnerable. After the pause, a positive is wrapped around the fragile implication of the first three words of the song, allowing listeners to relate to those times you feel your partner is almost too precious. Even through the love in the song, the chorus brings an ultimate matter to the spotlight, saying “all eyes on the question: are we meant to be?” This draws on ideas of fate and destiny rather than absorbing the facts of a relationship, then acknowledges the flaws in the doubt with the question “why am I opposed to happiness at all?” This song documents the worries that come when we’re in love in a beautiful and touching way, ideal for listeners who want to bask in love even when confusion and uncertainty exists.
An acoustic feeling of intimacy comes in the instrumental journey of guitar, strings, piano, and percussion throughout this song. Ormella’s breathy voice reaches heights and depths that resonate like love itself, pouring vulnerability into her entrancing voicing of the lyrics. There’s a jazzy post-chorus interlude that sounds like a saxophone smoothly echoing the questions of the chorus. The strings create a glowing sound, reflecting the romantic euphoria felt through the lyrics. Taking its time and layering emotion through its instrumentals, “Why Do I Need You, Man?” floats listeners into a state of calm romantic introspection.
Ormella is a singer and songwriter from East London with classical vocal training and talent with multiple instruments. She was a vocalist for the pop group Takk, and now thrives as a solo-artist, having recently put out her debut EP called “Stick the Knife In”. With influences like Joni Mitchell and Fiona Apple, Ormella brings a deeply meaningful lyricism and powerful vocals to her music. Her style fuses folk, pop, and electronic sounds, creating catchy and stimulating music. She has held sold out headline shows at The Camden Chapel and The Waiting Room. Check out the links below to learn more about Ormella.
Written By Hanna Kowal
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