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Jack Pavlina’s new single “Back 2 Me” expands on the troublesome journey of trying to find yourself but feeling stuck in the in-between. The song, in a way, serves as a theme for being trapped in a liminal space, having the urge to move forward and progress but still holding back. “Back 2 Me” creates a simple atmosphere with its limited instrumentals but it is grand in lyricism as it perfectly translates Pavlina’s inner struggle as he grows into adulthood. With this pop track, we can hear the embodiment of feeling so lost while also having the urgency to move. The complexity of these emotions, paired with the laidback pop sounds create a perfectly balanced anthem for us listeners to truly understand Jack Pavlina and where he stands.
This tale begins with a gentle piano, creating a melancholic ambiance. This then transitions to a more modern and catchier beat. It’s a nice mix of elements that can represent opposing factors that the speaker faces. As previously mentioned, the instrumentals are laidback, not in a lazy way, but instead in a calming manner that eases the anxiety of the lyrical content. Pavlina has the classic male pop vocalist sound, and it adds to the charm of the song. He sings the song with such ease you almost forget how difficult the words he’s saying can be to reflect on. There’s a lot of honesty that’s birthed from “Back 2 Me,” especially when we look at the isolation factor of the speaker’s situation. For outsiders, it can be confusing to understand how alone one can feel even when surrounded by other people, but Pavlina expresses these feelings of loneliness so well. A song like “Back 2 Me” that’s so personal to the artist is always the most loved by audiences as listeners love to see musicians share their vulnerability in a way everyone can connect to, and that’s what Jack Pavlina has mastered.
Jack Pavlina is an artist hailing from California who has developed quite a name for himself. He has received praise for his captivating lyricism and complex sounds. In the past, he has won the Artist Showcase at the Musicians Institute and has had the opportunity to tour with artists like Shwayze. His previous album “Dennis” received praise for the different elements that came together to shape this work. “Back 2 Me” is an introduction to his upcoming album “ANXTY” which is set to be released in March. The album is said to be a continuation of the themes introduced by “Back 2 Me” exploring anxiety and other emotions that play a role in adulthood. With that, we are left with nothing but excitement for Jack Pavlina.
Written By Chantal Charles
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