There are songs that play in the background, and then there are songs like Skittish’s “Mother Nature” that stop you in your tracks. From the moment it begins, this soulful, slow-burning ballad hits deep, wrapping you in emotion and refusing to let go.
Featuring hauntingly beautiful backing vocals from Deza and a soul-stirring arrangement that unfolds like a revelation, “Mother Nature” captures the ache of urban disconnection—the longing to feel something real again. The melodic guitar hums softly beneath echoing harmonies, building steadily until a church organ solo from Phil Madeira lifts the track into something almost spiritual. That moment alone is enough to make your soul exhale.
But it’s the details that make this track unforgettable. The warm, gut-punch drums from Matt Davies, the steady rise and fall of the arrangement, and Deza’s passionate delivery are perfectly layered. Everything is crafted with care, letting the emotional weight settle in all the right places.
Skittish, led by Jeff Noller and now based in Los Angeles after years in the Minnesota scene, continues to push past expectations with their EP Ugly Makes Pretty. “Mother Nature” is a powerful reminder that music made from truth, heart, and intention will always cut through the noise.
Written by Taylor Berry
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