"Dead Giveaway" by colby! is an authentic representation of what it's like to realize you are giving too much to a relationship with someone who doesn't give back. With a motivating message of moving on, the lyrics tackle the details of how a person has let the speaker down. Leaving no room for denial and breaking down the truth, the song opens with the powerful lyrics "it's not the things you say, it's the stuff you don't," before moving on to explain that you can't hide the truth. With an inspirational meaning, this song lets listeners know to trust their instincts and that they should not tolerate mistreatment.
Upbeat pop instrumentals meet ambient, reflective vocals in this track. The sound of this song takes you through more grounded and gutsy feelings in the verse before lifting to a confident, dynamic place in the chorus. colby!'s singing through the verse is quiet and edgy, bringing a gently throaty texture to the words. Vocalizing and a resonant repeating pattern of electronic instrumentals add to the sonic journey of this track before the groovy and immersive sound of the chorus takes over. Percussion, guitar, and louder singing will entrance you in the bold lyrics. Listeners will love the catchy sound of this song with its honest and poignant message.
colby! is an artist from Texas who has been singing since childhood. At the age of 14, she began collaborating with her brother/producer RJ Johnson to make music. Using songwriting as a creative outlet, colby! makes music that provides listeners with an uplifting release. She uses social media to showcase her beautiful vocals through covers of popular songs. colby! has earned nearly 60 000 monthly followers on Spotify and spots on editorial playlists on Amazon Music and Spotify with her exciting songs. With singles and a recent EP, her growing discography has caught the attention of listeners across the globe. Check out the links below to keep up with her music.
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