“Black Water“ by Simon Erics

“Black Water” by Simon Erics is an uptempo tune that effortlessly blends the catchiness of pop with the instrumentation of country, making for a riveting landscape that keeps the listener hooked from start to finish. Erics is a singer-songwriter from Sweden that consistently delivers captivating tracks that display his strong aptitude for blending genres and telling stories. With “Black Water,” Erics draws you in and surrounds you with lush instrumentation and a dynamic sonic journey.

Acoustic guitar plucking opens the song, offering an interesting rhythm and melody that sets the backbone for the rest of the track. The chorus is the most fun part of the song, introducing tambourine that really drives home the invigorating stomp clap rhythm of the drums. The second verse has the kick drum hitting every beat, upping the energy even more when we go back into that ear worm chorus. After the second chorus, all of the instrumentation drops out except for a few mournful strings that slide across the atmosphere. Then, the last chorus unexpectedly slams back in, offering a satisfying jump back into the instrumentation.

Lyrics like “walking on black water” and “sing a sad song” tell us that the upbeat arrangement of this tune might not match the narrative. It seems Erics is going through some kind of relationship turmoil, and with the line “you try to break the silence, but it keeps growing stronger,” it seems it might be too late, or too hard, to fix it. So Erics resolves to “sing a sad song,” hoping that will get him through.

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