NEW SINGLE RELEASE
Jolé- Flightless Bird
New single ‘Flightless Bird’ from London-based songwriter Jolé, is a simple but beautiful love song from a parent to a child. Though Jolé has explored different avenues of production levels within their music, they prove with this single that simplicity is what they do best. The repetitive piano notes and monotonic melody along with the tender, deep voice ofJolé, entrances the listener, pulling them into this dreamy lullaby.
Stripped-down, acoustic melodies are the perfect accompaniment for the poetic lyrics, giving them room to be the emotive force behind the track. Yet, Jolé offers an unexpected layer to the single, with distorted vocals that create an interesting texture whilst still allowing the honeyed tone to shine through. This very much feels like a homage to Chris Martin’s performance in Coldplay’s ‘Sparks’, a vocalist Jolé has in fact cited as a musical influence.
The track paints an emotive image within the first verse, with Jolé addressing their unborn child (the ‘flightless bird), describing them as being ‘Thrown into the world’. Small pauses between piano notes heightens this emotion, evoking an air of nervousness and hesitation of the protagonist as they await to become a parent. The line ‘Can't promise I'll be perfect, and God knows I am nervous’ beautifully concludes this feeling in a vulnerable yet romantic fashion.
The short but sweet chorus ‘I'll be there to catch you when you fall. Oh, I'll be there to help you through it all’ masterfully summarizes the feelings of expectant parents and how they imagine themselves to be with their child. The first chorus in the song remains simple and follows the same tempo that preceded it, however, the final chorus takes a more powerful approach using a layered vocal to create a striking harmony that sings a father’s promise to their child. The song symbolically concludes with the rhythm of a heartbeat, merging with the reverberation of the final piano note to bring the song to a profound close.
‘Flightless Bird’ is a truly stunning example of a love song from a parent to a child. With the fierce protectiveness embedded within the lyrics, the lullaby-like melody, sleepy hush of the repeated piano notes, and the heartbeat fade-away, the track truly hits all the markers of a paternal love letter. With a unique sense that the song wouldn’t be out of place playing from a wooden music box, it oozes charm and is sure to deeply move the listener.
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