Savanna Leigh’s “favorite parts of me” is the final track of her latest EP “reminders of you”. I think everyone has a tendency to look back on their past, to think of all that has happened to them, and want it again. You see the “has been” through a rosy lens, forgetting about everything else that happened during it that may not have been so nice. Yet, this track is self-reflective in a way that says, “you don’t miss your ex, but you miss who you were during that relationship.” “favorite parts of me” is decorated in calm, temperate instrumentals and vivid vocals; it truly is an introspective song that invites its listeners into a safe space to explore what could have been, while also remaining self-aware of what would or could happen if you romanticize the past too much.
“favorite parts of me” begins with this awesome synth and a bit of percussion. I love how immediate the soundscape is built in this song– as Leigh’s vocals very quickly join the mix, you’re given this world of sound that can only be described as “thought-provoking”. It’s not slow and it’s not very fast– it’s something in between, and I think that’s a very poetic way of telling the listeners that there are no right or wrong answers to the song’s message. The instrumentals and atmosphere remain generally the same throughout the runtime; although the chorus gains a little more energy than the verses, I enjoy how level the entire song is. The lyrics mirror that, telling a story about the narrator’s struggle with their current reality, and thinking that their past has everything that they don’t have now. The song’s first line even says, “I thought you could save me / wake me up from a bad dream”. The narrator’s life is shifting and changing– there’s an upheaval happening and they want the comfort of the past, but they quickly backtrack to say that, “I don’t miss you, I just miss who I was when I was with you”. I love how back-and-forth the song is between reflection and awareness, neither made to be more important than the other. “favorite parts of me” is a song that encourages its listeners to think about these things and to think back on their past. You should feel everything, and you should remember everything, but you should also know that it isn't your ex that you're missing, but instead the person you once were. "favorite parts of me" is a study in navigation, and of realization.
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Savanna Leigh grew up in Florida surrounded by creatives that worked in the music industry. She wrote her first song at age 12 that showcased her passion and love for music; this eventually took her to Nashville on a music scholarship. Although she initially performed in a country-pop duo with her sister, Leigh went solo. Since then, she’s sharpened her craft into her current style, authentic and rich with emotion. 2021 saw the release of her debut single “no words”; this was followed later that year with her debut EP “changes”. “favorite parts of me” comes as the sixth and final track of Leigh’s most recent EP “reminders of you”, which highlights a more inward-looking and contemplative sound. If you enjoyed “favorite parts of me”, then you should definitely check out the rest of this beautiful EP. And, while you’re at it, take a look at Leigh’s immaculate discography to get the full experience of her excellent songwriting.
Written By Alexa Leung
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