“USE ME“ by Bailey Grey

“USE ME” by Bailey Grace is a jazzy pop track with a one of a kind theme that keeps you hooked from the very first beat to the very last. Grace is an innovative artist who delivers compelling production and clever lyrics, and in this song, she sings about how she wants all the different parts of her body to be put to use after she dies. Instead of being buried and wasting away, she hopes that her ashes can be put into an hourglass, or her ribs formed into a bird cage. She effortlessly toes the line between comical and creepy as the lively production leans towards a spooky Halloween vibe, making for a track you truly can’t find anywhere else.

The opening line of the song is “when I go, I wanna be useful, don’t bury me in a wooden box,” which immediately sets up the theme of the track. Grace expands on this with specific examples like “pour my blood onto crashing waves” and “make my spine into a guitar.” Tapping, jazz-style piano opens the song and continues to bounce through the track. This lively backbone is a clever contrast to the lyrical content that centers around death, which makes the whole song just feel fun. 

Horns play melodies that are both ominous and uplifting, oftentimes moving in tandem with vocal ad libs for some extra catchy moments. Rattling percussion ripples across the arrangement, offering uniquely textured ear candy, and scatting vocal melodies lead you out of the song. This dynamic production helps the track stay fresh and unpredictable the whole time.

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