The song begins with just piano and vocal, setting up the classic emotion of a piano ballad. The piano remains the backbone of the track throughout the song, with little moments of melody matching the vocal for some satisfying ear candy. Steady drums and grungy guitars come in and up the tension, bringing that classic soft rock feel to the song. Lyrics like “thought I lost my mind” and “I couldn’t ignore the nagging voice inside” perfectly represent just how pervasive a calling can be- even when it feels unrealistic, if it’s something your heart truly wants, it won’t go away.
Leanne Wilkins’ passionate vocal delivery takes us through her realization that her heart is going to win out over her head. Even though leaving your comfort zone and chasing a dream is terrifying, Wilkins is determined to not let this stop her. The sweeping instrumentation and layered vocals in the chorus take the listener high, mirroring this realization that there’s “nothing left to do but surrender.”
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