There is a deep sense of nearly paralyzing self-awareness in Razor Braids’ single “It Goes Quiet.” But the song with its themes of learning to be present in relationships rides that fine line between overthinking and trying to be sensitive to the boundaries and concerns of one’s partner and not letting those thoughts overwhelm you. The distorted guitar lines interweave with those more moody, introspective and atmospheric in moments reflecting the various impulses of mind that one navigates in moments of peak vulnerability that borders on insecurity and veering off letting that state guide one’s feelings away from dissociating in reaction to the flood of thoughts and emotional colorings that can come into your heart and head when you’re trying to be mindful and not mess up something special. The line “I feel like I am somebody else” and the bit about “the weight of words unsaid” speak to that tension eloquently. And the final line of the song “I wanna be your ocean, swim in me, stay the night” articulates a desire for intimacy and deep connection that can seem intense though real. It’s a short song imbued with great psychological nuance that gives comfort in the acknowledgment of the multiplicity of thoughts that can pull one away from being in the moment. Listen to “It Goes Quiet” on Spotify and follow Razor Braids at the links below.
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